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This advertorial is brought to you by Desjardins Insurance After years of driving, you might have picked up some bad habits If you passed your driving test many years ago, you may well have forgotten some of the basics, and a few essentials of road safety. We spoke to Julie …

Nissan recently invited a few journalists to test out their new semi-autonomous driving system known as ProPILOT Assist. Let's begin by saying that this technology will be initially offered on certain versions of the next Nissan LEAF and a dozen or so other Renault-Nissan models by 2020. Photos of a …

Was buying a used car the only option that fit your budget? That’s not the end of the world! Considering that most vehicles depreciate as soon as they’re driven off the dealership lot, it’s often smarter to wait a few years and then buy the same vehicle used. For example, …

To stand out in a world where luxury is no longer defined with power windows or heated seats, where horsepower has surpassed logic a long time ago and connectivity has become a common feature, luxury automakers must figure new ways to set themselves apart from the competition. In the new …

We’ve all heard the story about the neighbour’s cousin’s brother-in-law who bought an ancient car for $500 that was rusted all over and reeked of oil and fumes—and drove it for almost two years without a problem. Unfortunately, not all clunker stories have a happy ending. People with a very …

This advertorial is brought to you by Desjardins Insurance Summer is synonymous with camping and road trips. Taking a drive, no matter how far, gives us a change of scenery, a chance to relax and some new experiences. Here’s a list of basic but essential maintenance that will help you …

For a half-century, Ford has dominated the pickup truck segment, especially when you divide General Motors divisions of Chevrolet and GMC. Recently, stiff competition from Ram and the General Motors' twins has created an arm's race to build the most powerful, lightest, comfortable and technologically-sound pickup truck to the benefit …

This advertorial is brought to you by Desjardins Insurance A car accident can happen to anyone, even the most careful drivers. If you’ve involved in an accident, knowing what to do can be very useful—and save you a lot of stress! The questions you’ll inevitably ask yourself are: Should I …

A few years ago, the German brand developed a sophisticated new windshield wiper that promised all-season capability, less waste of washer fluid and longer-lasting blade performance. The MAGIC VISION CONTROL system was first introduced on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL , and is now trickling down to lower-priced models such as …

BMW has innovated this year with the introduction of a gesture control system. This brand-new technology first appeared on the 7 Series and is now available as an option in the 5 Series . What is gesture control technology? Basically, it means you can control certain functions of the infotainment …