The world has been talking about electric vehicles (EVs) being the future for years. But technology is not yet at the point where a full EV can do everything a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE) can. This is where hybrids shine. One of the biggest issues with EVs has been their ability, or
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Four Ontario Race Tracks to Take Your Electric Vehicle
Racing is exhilarating. The thrill of pushing the limits of your vehicle’s potential is unmatched. But when we think of racing, we rarely consider electric vehicles (EVs) to be the ones tearing around the track. The problem with EV racing is that many assume track driving isn’t for EVs. There are many reasons why. For
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Gas vs Electric
The more the electric vehicle marketplace grows, the easier it gets to find exactly the type of EV you want. While the segment started out small with compact cars like the Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric, you can now choose battery-powered mainstream and luxury SUVs, small and mid-size cars, and even a full-size pickup
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Prevent Overloading Your Truck with the Ford F-150’s Onboard Scales
Forgetting to check the maximum payload capacity of your truck and overloading it can be dangerous for both you and your vehicle. But spending time figuring out the maximum payload rating of your truck can be a real pain! Luckily, Ford developed a solution for the F-150: onboard scales. Maximum Payload Rating One of the
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February 2022 News Updates
February 2022 brought news of several significant new plug-in models, a redesign for one of Canada’s most desirable sport compact cars, and a brand-new compact SUV with off-road aspirations. Kia’s latest electric vehicle is the EV6, which promises to be its most driver-centric battery-powered model yet. Meanwhile, Alfa Romeo revealed details of its first-ever plug-in
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Airless Tires: Will They Make It to the Mainstream?
Have you ever considered fitting your vehicle with airless tires? Although not mainstream yet, airless tires, also known as non-pneumatic tires (NPTs), may become a popular alternative one day. In this post, we’ll go over some pros and cons of airless tires and what the timeline for their future in the auto industry looks like.
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Unique Features in Vehicles
With so many unique features in vehicles these days, it can make your head spin. We’ve collected and sorted a few of them here in the hopes this article will help you prioritize what’s important to you. Driver Assistance Features With technology advancing as quickly as it is, it’s no surprise that car companies are
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EV’s at 2022 Consumer Electronics Show
Every year, Las Vegas’s Consumer Electronics Show plays host to some of the world’s most innovative technological innovations. In recent years, automobiles have become a fixture at CES, thanks to the rise of in-car electronics and tech-intensive electric vehicles. Several automakers used the 2022 CES to showcase forthcoming battery-powered production models as well as some
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Dropracks: A New Take On Roof Racks
Roof racks add—pardon the pun—loads of space to any vehicle. But they all come with one major difficulty: loading and unloading them. Whether you have bikes, a kayak, or a roof-top tent, you know you’ll be straining your body to hoist stuff onto the roof. There must be another option that allows more comfortable operation
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Truck Caps Vs. Tonneau Covers
The Ford F-150 is currently the bestselling vehicle in Canada. With this massive following, it’s no wonder the aftermarket options of accessories for trucks are so plentiful. From rooftop tents, winches, LED bars, tow mirrors, you name it. People love to personalize their trucks. Well, why not personalize your cargo space as well with a
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