If it seems like you’ve been reading about the microchip shortage for a long time, that’s because you have been – we’re nearing the second year of this technological crisis, and there’s no end in sight (well, there is, but it’s still a ways off). The shortage of microchips has had numerous causes and has […]
For the past decade, Nissan has been a force to be reckoned with here in Canada, with fantastic sales numbers and an incredibly popular lineup––but that has not always been the case. Over the years since it first appeared from overseas, Nissan has had its share of ups and downs here that have included some […]
If you’re someone who keeps even a little bit of an eye on the auto industry, then you’ve certainly noticed by now that pretty much every car company out there is committed to a single goal: going all-electric in the not-so-distant future. The legendary British auto manufacturer Bentley, well known for crafting some of the […]
The auto industry is a fickle lady. One moment you’re on top and have the vehicle that everyone wants, and the next you’re old news—with all of the attention on someone else’s product. To combat this, car companies are constantly updating and redesigning their vehicles to keep them fresh, new, and exciting—in order to attract […]
When you ask mechanics about Jaguar, you’ll find polarizing responses. Some argue that Jaguar is one of the most acclaimed automotive brands in the industry. Others, many of whom have spent hours working on Jags in their engine bays, will tell you that the only reason the British don’t manufacture televisions is that they can’t […]
The beginning of summer brings all sorts of things: warm evenings and fireflies twinkling in the sky, perfect picnic and barbecue weather, family vacations, and lazy hours spent by the pool (or at the beach, if you’re lucky). Sadly, summer also brings far-too-many news stories about children left in cars—who succumb to the heat and […]
People love to talk about Tesla being the most valuable auto manufacturer in the world and about the substantial wealth of its CEO, Elon Musk. Some of us also like to talk about how controversial Tesla and Mr. Musk are – about the decisions they’ve been making and about how those decisions are not always […]
The battle for Electric Vehicle (EV) popularity (and eventual supremacy) is well underway throughout much of the world. Here in the US, there are already numerous groups drawing the battle lines on Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs) and EVs. For better or worse, there are definitely going to be some fights about converting from ICEVs […]
As you’re shopping for a car, technology is probably one of the top things you’ll look at while narrowing down your options to pick the right vehicle. Statistically, based on surveys at least, luxury and comfort tech––like heated seats––are among those things that car-buyers look for first and foremost. That makes sense; after all, you’re […]
For most people, a car is a means of conveyance, a way to get from one place to another. I’ll admit that’s a bit reductionist, as for many of us our vehicle is much more than simply a way to go from Point A to Point B and becomes an important environment to enjoy. We […]
Ah, the Chevy Corvette. First introduced in 1953 as a concept car to showcase a number of unique ideas, only 300 models were hand-built in its first year. In the decades that followed, the Corvette has become an iconic and lasting part of the American auto industry—and one of the most popular sports cars ever […]
The modern Kia lineup includes a wide range of vehicles that is growing with new additions, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) models like the upcoming EV9 three-row SUV. One of the more-fascinating options that Kia is developing—though we won’t see it at a Kia dealer here in the US for a while—is a selection of Purpose-Built […]
If you’re even remotely aware of what’s been going on in the auto industry for the last decade or so, then you’ve certainly seen a growing push toward an all-electric future. Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular throughout the 21st Century, and the signs indicate that that’s not about to change. But the big […]
It seems like it was only a year ago that the auto industry started to acknowledge the damage the global microchip shortage was going to do to it; oh wait—it was a year ago! That’s how long this has been going on. While some rather optimistic initial industry estimates discussed this being an issue mostly […]
The Mitsubishi lineup is certainly not the broadest or most diverse in the Canadian auto industry, but that’s alright because what it does, it does well. While a lot of other brands just about bury you in so many options that it’s a bit overwhelming to figure out where to even start, the options that […]
For years now, rumors have swirled that Apple was looking to get into the auto industry with their own vehicle, a so-called “iCar.” From where I’m sitting, however, they don’t need to do this because the auto industry already has an Apple of its own named “Tesla.” That’s right Apple and Tesla fans, shots fired, […]
One of the trickiest parts about looking at the auto industry, especially if you’re starting to think about your next vehicle, is figuring out all of the details regarding different models, terms, and specs. While the specifics of any given vehicle are complicated enough, simply working your way through the consideration of a Certified Pre-Owned […]
With gas prices hitting record highs and all signs indicating they might continue going up, a lot of people are looking for ways to boost fuel efficiency and skip the gas pump as much as possible. If you drive a hybrid, then the good news is that you’ve already taken the first step in boosting […]
I’ve got bad news, and I’ve got good news. The bad is that gas prices have reached record highs, and they’re likely to keep going up for a while. The good news is that each year brings us closer to everyone driving vehicles that don’t need gas in the first place. Until then, however, we’re […]
I’ll be honest with you: I get bored easily. One of the things I like to do when I’m bored, strange as it might seem, is look at vehicle specs to see what they have to offer – though maybe that doesn’t seem so strange since I write about cars for a living. The other […]
