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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Domestic Compact Sedans
Compact cars are still an important part of the Canadian auto marketplace, but you wouldn’t know it if you visited a General Motors, Ford or Dodge dealership. These domestic brands, formerly known as the Big Three, have abandoned most of their car models in favour of satisfying the market’s appetite for SUVs. That makes the
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The Best Christmas Light Displays in Ontario
It’s time to add a little light to those cold wintery nights! Here are some must-see Christmas light displays for you and your loved ones to enjoy this festive season. Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights This will be the 39th year of the famed Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights. Niagara Falls will
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Christmas Markets Worth a Road Trip
The holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means: It’s time for Christmas markets! Beautiful light displays, exciting performances, handmade gifts, mouth-watering treats, and much more await you at the market of your choosing. Here are a few road-trip worthy markets in Ontario you can visit this season. The Distillery Winter
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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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Sub-Compacts Crossovers
The market for subcompact crossovers and SUVs has grown quickly in the last couple of years because, quite frankly, some automakers aren’t giving budget-oriented buyers many other choices. Subcompact sedans and hatchbacks are on their way out and being replaced by crossovers aimed at the same shoppers, only with higher prices. Small-SUV competition is so
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The Best Headlights for Nighttime Visibility and Crash Prevention
In 2016, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) added a headlight component to its extensive battery of vehicle safety tests, marking the first time any North American organization had evaluated headlight performance in new vehicles. This year, the IIHS combed through the five years of data it has compiled so far in its headlight
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New 2022 Pickup Trucks
The 2022 model year will be a big one in the pickup truck segment. We’ve already told you about the forthcoming Ford F-150 Lightning, which will be among the first all-electric pickups when it goes on sale next spring, followed by battery-powered trucks from Rivian, Tesla, and GMC. But there are also changes coming to
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Classes of RVs
Heading to a national park in Ontario? Or visiting some of our beautiful waterways and locks? One way to get away is in a space of your own on wheels, a recreational vehicle (RV). From bus-sized motorhomes to campervans, we’ll explore the different classes of RVs. There are three different classes of RVs: Class A
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The Best Tools to Help You Detail Your Car
You can spend hundreds of dollars in professional detailing that will return your ride to showroom condition. Or…you can grab a few simple tools to detail your car like a pro in a couple of hours. Here’s a guide to some tools you can buy to help detail your car. Vacuum It is important to
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