Category Archives: Cars

Choosing the right in-car entertainment system for your family

Posted on September 4, 2011 by admin

If you take driving vacations with young children, that familiar refrain of “are we there yet” has probably long since lost its comical charm. Fortunately, technology can come to the rescue with in-car entertainment packages that will keep young minds … Continue reading →

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Luxury Car Comparison

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

In my younger days, I used to sneer at the bourgeoisie in their BMWs and the mucky-mucks in their Mercedes-Benz. But as the years go by, I’ve learned to appreciate the little luxuries in life, not to mention the lines … Continue reading →

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Small Car Comparison

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

We Canadians are big on small cars, but that doesn’t mean we’re willing to sacrifice comfort, safety or value. Fortunately, we don’t have to. There are dozens of fun and frugal sub-compacts to choose from at dealer lots. “I think … Continue reading →

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Going that Extra Hypermile

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

As an automotive writer, I get to drive a lot of new cars and most of them are either quite fancy or very frugal. But once my test drives are over, I slide back behind the wheel of my own … Continue reading →

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To Buy New or Used. That is the Question.

Posted on June 28, 2010 by admin

That new car smell is strangely alluring, but do you really need to buy something right off the showroom floor? Well, about one and a half million Canadians do just that each year, but even more of us seem to … Continue reading →

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Pre-Loved Cars you can Trust

Posted on May 8, 2010 by admin

Smiling Sammy’s Used Car Lot may claim the best prices in town, but how do you know if the vehicle you’re buying hasn’t been around the block one too many times? Sure it looks solid and drives okay, but somehow … Continue reading →

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Cars that make the Grade

Posted on April 29, 2010 by admin

So your offspring has finally flown the nest for the world of higher learning. But now your university-bound teenager is constantly bugging you to buy them a car. Your immediate answer will be a firm no. But that’s when you … Continue reading →

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