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The Car Guide was on hand for the launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, a car that offers three different ways to “drive electric.” Not only that, but the Ioniq also represents the brand's most significant step in alternative drive systems. The manufacturer is crossing its fingers that sales will …

The weather can change drastically during the winter season, with wild temperature swings, snow flurries and freezing rain. However, life goes on and no matter what the road conditions are like, we must still get out and drive to work. First and foremost, prevention and caution are the most important …

Good things come in threes, including heated seats. There are those installed directly at the factory by the manufacturer, those added by an accessory specialist, and the removable ones you can buy at your local department store. The first type is relatively straightforward, as most luxury vehicles and an increasing …

If you have ever traveled to Europe in wintertime, you probably noticed that many motorists on that side of the pond put chains on their tires to drive on snowy or slippery roads. In fact, most drivers in Europe’s alpine regions, where there’s heavy snowfall, swear by them. Here in …

Having your car break down is no picnic even at the best of times, but in winter, the consequences can sometimes be dire. That’s why it’s important to take precautions so as not to be caught unprepared in the event of a mechanical problem. If you want to put together …

The salt spread on roads in winter isn’t just hard on the environment and your car’s body—it also leaves an indelible mark on floor mats not protected by winter liners. Many people don’t see the point in spending their hard-earned money on a mat that you put over another mat, …

When selling you a car, many dealerships offer to cover its front end with paint protection film. Why the front end? Because the debris and insects that constantly pummel it at high speed can cause a lot of damage to the clear paint that coats your car. In other words, …

When you think of automobile accessories you can’t live without in winter, the snowbrush instantly comes to mind. This faithful sidekick helps clear off cars that are all too often found blanketed in snow. However, there are a lot of other items you should have in your car—like a warm …

A remote starter is one of those accessories that you don’t think is useful until you own a vehicle equipped with one. Once you’ve gotten a taste for getting into a warm vehicle on winter mornings, it’s hard to live without. In a lot of new vehicles, you can choose …

Although not as popular as they once were, especially since not all city cars need them, engine block heaters are still on the market. But how do they work and, more importantly, do you need one? Firstly, it’s important to understand how a block heater works. It’s a heating element—a …