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Car enthusiasts don’t want toys. Sure, they may look happy unwrapping a snowbrush or a Mopar clock, but what they really want is an actual car. Fortunately, tastes differ widely, so loved ones have a lot of latitude when choosing the ideal gift. During a meeting of utmost importance held …

No matter where you look, ‘tis the season! The proverbial halls have been decked for nearly two months, the trees put up, the lights strung, the office party invitations sent . . . and the roadblocks set up, too. Driving under the influence has been punishable under the Criminal Code …

The Quebec government has responded to this week's reports that it would not be offering personalized license plates due to concerns about inappropriate English-language expressions making their way out onto the streets. Transport Minister Robert Poeti denies the LCN report linking the license plate delay to concerns about vulgarity and …

When something sounds too good to be true, sometimes it is. After years of dragging its feet, Quebec was poised to implement its first real personalized license plate policy starting in September of 2015. Although it's currently possible to get your ham radio tag on your plate, this seemingly random …

CTV is reporting that Quebec residents could be looking at some relief from the onerous costs of registering an automobile - and paying for a driver's license - in the near future. For those of you who remember the good old days, it used to cost under $50 for the …

Mazda's unlimited mileage warranty is a shot across the bow of competitors Hyundai and Kia, which are known for their 10-year drivetrain warranties in the United States but restrict coverage north of the border to just five years or 100,000 kilometres. Mazda's recent decision to eliminate the mileage limitation across …

For a number of years now, Décarie boulevard, divided by the expressway of the same name, has become a sacred place for car enthusiasts. On Wednesday nights in the summer the parking lot around the enormous Orange Julep sphere fills with old cars, both modified and original. What many people …

Last month I published a blog post discussing my concerns about the viability and security of GM's 4G LTE mobile data service that it's now offering in a wide range of automobiles. Among other points, I voiced my doubts that drivers who already own a smart phone with a data …

Loathed by some, loved by others, minivans simply aren’t as popular as they once were. And yet, what could be more versatile than a minivan? Fortunately, some manufacturers continue to make them. And good ones, too. Like the 2014 Honda Odyssey , whose ride is almost sporty. It offers an …

Every year during TestFest week in Niagara Falls, the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada holds an award ceremony to recognize the country’s leading automotive journalists and publications. And once again this year, the Car Guide took home a number of titles. Three, in fact! Our writer Marc Lachapelle, who already …