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Tips & Advice: Protect your carCheck your vehicle before vacation time
This advertorial is brought to you by Desjardins Insurance Summer is synonymous with camping and road trips. Taking a drive, no matter how far, gives us a change of scenery, a chance to relax and some new experiences. Here’s a list of basic but essential maintenance that will help you …
TechnologyAll-new 2017 Ford Super Duty gets techy with it
For a half-century, Ford has dominated the pickup truck segment, especially when you divide General Motors divisions of Chevrolet and GMC. Recently, stiff competition from Ram and the General Motors' twins has created an arm's race to build the most powerful, lightest, comfortable and technologically-sound pickup truck to the benefit …
TechnologyMAGIC VISION CONTROL: Mercedes-Benz’s Magic Wipers
A few years ago, the German brand developed a sophisticated new windshield wiper that promised all-season capability, less waste of washer fluid and longer-lasting blade performance. The MAGIC VISION CONTROL system was first introduced on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL , and is now trickling down to lower-priced models such as …
TechnologyControlling Your Car’s Interface with a Simple Hand Gesture
BMW has innovated this year with the introduction of a gesture control system. This brand-new technology first appeared on the 7 Series and is now available as an option in the 5 Series . What is gesture control technology? Basically, it means you can control certain functions of the infotainment …
TechnologyHyundai Aiming to be the Leading Maker of Electric Vehicles
The Car Guide was on hand for the launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, a car that offers three different ways to “drive electric.” Not only that, but the Ioniq also represents the brand's most significant step in alternative drive systems. The manufacturer is crossing its fingers that sales will …
Features and TipsTips for Driving on Icy Roads
The weather can change drastically during the winter season, with wild temperature swings, snow flurries and freezing rain. However, life goes on and no matter what the road conditions are like, we must still get out and drive to work. First and foremost, prevention and caution are the most important …
TechnologyThree Kinds of Heated Seats
Good things come in threes, including heated seats. There are those installed directly at the factory by the manufacturer, those added by an accessory specialist, and the removable ones you can buy at your local department store. The first type is relatively straightforward, as most luxury vehicles and an increasing …
Tips & Advice: Protect your carIs it Legal to Use Chains in Winter?
If you have ever traveled to Europe in wintertime, you probably noticed that many motorists on that side of the pond put chains on their tires to drive on snowy or slippery roads. In fact, most drivers in Europe’s alpine regions, where there’s heavy snowfall, swear by them. Here in …
Tips & Advice: Protect your carEmergency Kits: A Winter Must
Having your car break down is no picnic even at the best of times, but in winter, the consequences can sometimes be dire. That’s why it’s important to take precautions so as not to be caught unprepared in the event of a mechanical problem. If you want to put together …
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