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The release of the latest ranking of the most stolen vehicles in Canada is yet another opportunity to talk about theft prevention. According to Équité Association, which compiled the list and specializes in insurance crime and fraud prevention, the best solution is what they call a layered approach that consists …

No vehicle likes the cold, but EVs probably hate it more than all the others. As temperatures drop below the freezing point, the electrochemical processes in the high-voltage battery slow down, affecting both charging speeds and range. In addition, heating the car's cabin to a comfortable temperature requires more energy …

It’s no surprise that vehicle maintenance and repair costs continue to climb, as highlighted in J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term Study released today. Consider this: the average cost of a visit to a car dealership has increased from $432 a year ago to $465 this year. When it …

Honda , Toyota , Hyundai , Tesla and Mazda are examples of car companies with well-documented paint problems. Some of them have been hit with class action lawsuits as a result. Nissan is another one generating a number of complaints. Earlier this spring, The Car Guide learned that some 2020 …

I've noticed that some models of the same make but in different categories have engines with the same number of cylinders and displacement (for example, a 2-litre in-line 4-cylinder), but different power ratings. How can this be? --------------------------------------------- Hello Philippe, The number of cylinders and the displacement of an engine …

In the last years, pickup truck brands like GMC and Ram have gotten really creative with tailgates, transforming them into Swiss Army knives for drivers who need more versatility out of their beds, Ford joins the party with its own interpretation of this pickup truck necessity, showcased on the 2024 …

Canada’s auto service market has declined to a pre-pandemic level of $9.1 billion this year, down from $10.9 billion in 2022, according to the J.D. Power 2023 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study released today. Dealerships have grown their overall share of the market to 61 percent in 2023 from …

The new generation of Mini models is slowly taking shape. Last week, we learned that the popular British brand, which operates under the BMW umbrella, would be giving its Cooper a new interior . Today, Mini takes us behind the scenes of the cabin's technology, with a focus on the …

Warranties offered by automakers are something any smart buyer should consider before making a purchase decision. And this goes for some used vehicles, too, because they may still be covered by the manufacturer’s initial warranty. Which car brands lead the way in 2023? As you’ll see below, the list includes …