A compact car is capable of fitting more stuff than you can imagine. Here is proof: This person managed to fit a cow in the backseat of a compact car. (Yes, it is a live cow) Was the cow wearing a seat belt?
Source: BBC from Beirut, Lebanon
Porsche earns top scores in almost every category according to J. D. Powers an Associates.
The J. D. Power and Associates has released a report on long-term reliability of new vehicles. Performance metrics are measured based on “problems per 100 vehicles” (PP100). A lower PP100 score means that the vehicle is more dependable. The study is based on the survey results from 52,000 original owners of 2007 model year vehicles. Read more…
What a difference between the new air filter (left) and the old one (right).
An air filter is an important part of a car’s intake system, because it is through the air filter that the engine “breathes.” An engine needs an exact mixture of fuel and air in order to run, and all of the air enters the system first through the air filter. The air filter’s purpose is to filter out dirt and other foreign particles in the air, preventing them from entering the system and possibly damaging the engine. Read more…
Smile! The Mazda3 is the best-selling car in Canada.
While having breakfast this morning, the person next to me was commenting that now is a good time to buy a new car - he is probably right. After all, the interest rate is at historically low and companies are eager to lend you money. At the time of writing, Hyundai is offering 0% purchase financing for up to 5 years; Honda is having a “Score a Honda” event with 0.9% financing for up to 5 years; Toyota is having a “Best ever Red Tag days” with 0% financing for 48 months on selected models. People are rushing into buying cars (and houses) like there is no tomorrow. Read more…
A brand new Tata Nano caught on fire 45 minutes after delivery.
Tata Motors, India’s largest automaker, has an annual revenue of $16 billion US. Tata also owns Jaguar and Land Rover. In 2008, the company released the world’s least expensive production car, the Tata Nano. A brand new Tata Nano is economically priced at about $2200 US, and it has been a sensation in India. People refer to the Nano as “the people’s car”. Tata has plans to launch the Nano in Europe North America in the future. Read more…
The GM EN-V Concept. Did you notice how slim the occupants are?
GM shows off the latest electric concept car, named EN-V (Electric Networked-Vehicle) at the Shanghai Expo. This car is literally dancing in the show. Check out this video with a funny ending: Read more…
The new Ford Fiesta subcompact is likely to increase Ford's Canadian sales.
The APA has released its new cars rating and the automotive industry review. The report provides honest opinions about various auto makers and talks about what car buyers should look out for. Here is what APA has to say: Read more…
2009 Honda CRV is one of the most dependable vehicles rated by Warrantech.
Warrantech Corp., provider of after-market automotive warranties, has identified the most dependable vehicles based on the analysis of warranty claims. Below is the press release from Warrantech: Read more…
What is the retirement age for driving?
This is a sensitive subject – One in four Canadians will reach the age of 65 or older by 2025. While most people reading this blog may not have reached that point yet, sooner or later, we all get old and would no longer be physically/mentally fit to drive a car. This may not be a concern for those living in densely populated cities like Tokyo and New York, it is a major inconvenience or even a change in lifestyle for baby boomers living in the suburbs of North America. At what age should seniors stop driving? Read more…
Do North American cars have rear fog lights?
Rear fog light is not a popular lighting equipment for vehicles in Ontario. Rarely do people mention about rear fog light and it seems to be unheard of when I mention it to others. So what and where is the rear fog light and which cars have it?
Two things accelerate at record pace: Canadian dollar and Hybrids
Not only do Canadians and Americans have a sense of humour, they can also relate to certain events. Read more…
Tesla Roadster is an all-electric sports car. 0 - 100 km/h in 3.9 sec. Starting at $125,000 Cdn.
In Canada, electric cars represent a tiny portion of all the vehicles on the road in the near future. By 2018, the automotive industries forecast that there will be about 500,000 plug-in electric cars on the road. This translates to only 2.5% of all the vehicles on the roads today. Yet, many automotive companies are eagerly rushing into this little plug-in electric car segment. So who can benebfit the most from the rise of electric cars? Read more…
Hydroplaning is a scary driving condition that occurs when a layer of water forms between the tire and the road surface. The treads cannot push the water through fast enough. The tire climbs up on a wedge of water and suddenly looses contact with the road. Read more…
TTC believes that taking the Toronto public transit is “The Better Way”. Or is it?
TTC believes that taking the Toronto public transit is “The Better Way”. Or is it? Read more…
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