Features and Tips

How’s that for an innovation? Tire manufacturer Continental has developed a tire concept that can inflate itself while driving. Known as C.A.R.E. (Connected. Autonomous. Reliable. Electrified), the tire features built-in sensors that continuously evaluate data regarding tread depth, possible damage, tire temperature and tire pressure. These sensors then transmit information …

Once again this year, CAA-Quebec has analyzed the various warranties offered by automakers and posted the results on its website, highlighting those with the best coverage across the industry. It’s all there: limited vehicle warranty, powertrain warranty, emission control warranty, corrosion warranty, seat belt and airbag warranty, electric or hybrid …

Summer is the perfect season to go on a road trip and explore the country. With gas prices approximately 15 percent higher than they were at the same time last year, CAA is reminding drivers that there are plenty of ways to save on gas. Here are 15 of them…

Going on a road trip—no matter how long—with your best four-legged friends can be really fun and make for a memorable adventure. It’s way better and cheaper than leaving them at home with a pet sitter or bringing them to a local boarding facility until you get back. That being …

Using air conditioning in the summer is part of the daily routine of most drivers. However, it can have a significant impact on the vehicle’s performance. More specifically, refreshing the cabin with A/C increases fuel consumption by up to 20 percent because of the extra load on the engine, according …

Your car is at the garage and, in the meantime, you’ve been given a loaner (“courtesy car”). You declined to take the accident coverage (known as the “collision deductible waiver”) because you didn’t think it was necessary. But, on the way home, you had an accident involving the truck ahead …

Summer heat can have dangerous effects not just on humans and pets, but also on automobiles. Anytime temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius, the various components that make them work are seriously put to the test. In order to give your car a chance to survive those hot days without any …

Summer has arrived and that means plenty of sunshine, fun activities and, yes, mosquitos. It’s a good thing for your body and your physical health to use products like sunscreens, hand sanitizers and insect repellents, but here’s the thing: Your car probably hates them. You see, the chemicals they contain …

Apple CarPlay, which can be found in a growing list of new vehicles to provide a more intuitive infotainment experience for users, has just received its most important redesign since debuting in 2014. The tech giant offered a presentation yesterday at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose, …

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