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BlogStories To Follow In 2017: The growing presence of electronics
For many years, a driver’s choice of options consisted of air conditioning, FM radio and remote trunk release. Eventually, we got voice commands, followed by electronic climate control, satellite radio and, more recently, navigation systems. This last development is an integral part of a screen display that allows drivers to …
BlogStories To Follow In 2017: Donald Trump and the automobile industry
Why should we care what Donald Trump does in 2017? Because this colourful character has promised some pretty interesting things concerning cars! First and foremost, the Donald, as he is affectionately known, has told American automakers that they had better keep their manufacturing plants within the country. When he said …
BlogThe 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Seven Secrets
When The Car Guide test-drove the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, we also got the chance to chat with one of the engineers behind the vehicle’s powertrain. Here are seven surprising facts we gleaned during our meet-up and at the media presentation. 1: A Canadian compressor The Bolt EV units delivered …
Blog2017 Dodge Challenger GT: Mandatory AWD?
I’ve never been one to be convinced that AWD is useful. My last three “daily” drivers have all had all four wheels working for them and I promise you that my regular car (i.e., not a Miata, or MK1 Scirocco, or even a 1949 Ford F-1) will always be motivated …
BlogChristmas Gift Ideas: Combining Cars and Furniture for Christmas
For true car lovers, the more they surround themselves with objects that remind them of their passion, the happier they are. Often, that means scale models or pens featuring their favourite manufacturer’s logo. There are also decorative objects, like posters or frames filled with beautiful photographs. Some people even go …
BlogChristmas Gift Ideas: The Good, Old-Fashioned Road Map
The advent of new technologies like smart phones and navigation systems may have you thinking that the good, old paper road map is headed for extinction. However, plenty of places still sell them and a lot of people can’t go without their faithful map folded tucked into the glove compartment.
BlogAudi Forbidden Fruit: Q2, RS Q3 and Q7 e-tron TDI
Denying the North-American market from certain car models isn’t something new at Audi. We can simply think of the little A1 and its sportier, 231-horsepower S1 variant, the Sportback and Cabriolet versions of the 292-hp, Audi S3 as well as the A4 Avant and its 354-hp, S4 counterpart. Need more …
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