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Three assumptions to make before buying any used car
Cars are machines made of various components, assemblies and systems that can (and do) eventually wear down, wear out, and fail. ...
In-vehicle entertainment: Audi, Marvel bring virtual-reality gaming to the back seat
LAS VEGAS — Holoride might be the thing that puts an end to the interminable boredom of being in a car. Or, it could be a very quick way to give yourself motion sickness and ruin the upholstery. Developed by Audi in collaboration with Disney, ...
2019 VOLVO XC40: A hot ride in a hot segment
A wise auto expert whose name escapes me once said that you can tell a lot about a brand by how well they do their cheapest vehicle. In this regard, the new-for-2019 XC40 is very telling. Priced from $40,000, this is the smallest crossover in the ...
Spring swap is the best time to inspect your tires
It’s that time of year when you switch from winter to summer tires. Or perhaps you bring that special car out of storage for its annual run in the sun. In either case, this is a perfect time to take a close look at the tires. Although ...
Tips to get your vehicle through pothole season
It’s pothole season right across the country and motorists from coast to coast are regularly snapping struts, obliterating ball joints, and blowing tires on the crumbling asphalt that pass for roads in many Canadian locales. Your writer is a ...
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro made for trails
It’s not often that people on my street, or on the road, stop to stare at a pickup. After all, they are the most popular vehicles on North American roads. But, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, painted in TRD-exclusive Voodoo blue, had a massive ...
AUTO ADVICE: Engine misfire; switching oil type in winter/summer
Q: My car is a 2005 model Nissan Maxima and it has vibrations which I could feel on the steering and on the gear box. I think it is felt in the front part of the vehicle and when this phenomenon is going on my “check-engine-soon” light ...
ROAD TEST: 2019 Subaru Ascent Premier’s engine ‘smooth, punchy’
Other than their offices and factories, the all-new Ascent is the biggest thing Subaru builds. This new crossover recently joined the brand’s lineup for a simple reason: to give loyal shoppers a place to go, once they’ve outgrown their ...
Get peace of mind with affordable all-wheel-drive vehicles
TORONTO — While you don’t need all-wheel drive, it’s nice to have, especially if the price is right. All-wheel drive is not a substitute for a good set of winter tires. All too often the first vehicles to end up in the ditch ...
Crowded roads, driver distraction biggest concerns
The two biggest challenges facing the international traffic safety community are crowded roads and driver distraction. When the two issues converge, as is the case in many urban North American cities, the significance is magnified. The number ...
