About a year ago, we wrote about a few crossovers – utility vehicles designed primarily for paved roads – that have functional tweaks to enhance their off-road abilities. We’re still not sure if this is a short-lived trend or one that will persist as drivers demand more of a middle ground between basic crossovers and
... Read More.Category: Auto Industry News
What happening in the automotive world? If you want a glimpse into the industry, and its future we can provide some insight.
What Is a Vehicle Subscription Service?
We expect subscription fees in different areas of life: reading, smartphone apps, yard and snow removal services are just a few that spring to mind. But for our cars? Pull over, because vehicle subscription services already exist in more forms than you may be aware of. On-Demand Subscriptions You’ve probably heard of on-demand subscriptions: You
... Read More.Things for a Garage Auto Enthusiasts Will Want
Everyone likes to have a space to call their own. For a car enthusiast, this may be the garage. Aside from useful tools for maintenance and detailing, there are plenty of ways to deck your garage out in your own style. In this post, we’ll give you some ideas to spruce up your garage into
... Read More.Automotive Updates from March 2022
Along with the beginning of spring, March 2022 brought with it news of a new hot hatch from a surprising source, the revival of a classic van with all-electric power, and the first-ever SUV model from a British brand known for super-lightweight sports cars. Toyota’s newest sporty offering will be a 300-hp, AWD version of
... Read More.When Will Manufacturers Stop Making Internal Combustion Engines?
Internal combustion engines have always been the go-to for car manufacturers. Unless you use an electric vehicle, your car most likely uses an internal combustion engine. Internal combustion engines burn fuel, like gasoline, to create energy that powers your vehicle. This process releases toxic emissions into the air that are harmful to the environment. So,
... Read More.Monster Jam: Automotive Fun for the Young at Heart
Flips, tricks, and fast-paced competitive action. That’s what you can expect from Monster Jam, the most action-packed motorsports event on four wheels. At Monster Jam, attendees can see driver athletes and their trucks dart through the dirt and compete in intense competitions that test their speed and skill. Looking for something fun to do in
... Read More.Do Hybrids Cost More to Maintain?
Is it true? Do hybrid cars need more maintenance? If so, that would make them more expensive to maintain, right? So much for saving on gas, then. In this blog post, we’ll dig a little more into hybrids and maintenance and answer this burning question for you. Types of Hybrid Vehicles First, let’s go over
... Read More.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
... Read More.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.
... Read More.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
... Read More.