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Any mechanism is more fragile in winter, and I'm not just talking about the human body, which finds the going tougher when the thermometer dips below freezing. I’m talking about the mechanisms in the family car. Think about a crankshaft, a set of pistons and assorted pumps beset with frigid …

During the long winter months, we’d all prefer starting a warm car and heading out without having to brush the snow off of it; that’s why many houses are built with an attached garage. However, are we actually harming our vehicle by parking it in the garage every day? A …

The cold season is fast approaching, and that’s a very tough time for a car, especially if you want it to stay new for as long as possible. Or maybe you just spoiled yourself by purchasing a beautiful classic car? In either case, if you are considering storing your car …

Gone are the days when trucks were just rudimentary work vehicles. Today, SUVs and pickups come with almost all of the technology, safety equipment and powerful engines once limited to luxury cars and crossovers. While most trucks come with fairly complete factory-standard equipment, there’s always room for more. In fact, …

Average fuel consumption rates published by automakers and established by Natural Resources Canada procedures are obviously calculated when vehicles are empty. But the extra weight of whatever you’ve got in your truck, pickup or trailer will naturally cause your vehicle’s fuel consumption to increase. The harder your vehicle’s engine works, …

The main reason for buying a pickup truck is usually the box: the thing that enables you to transport such varied loads as building materials, an ATV, plants and anything else that won’t fit in a more conventional vehicle. It’s vital, therefore, to choose the right box size, since most …

Choosing a utility vehicle for your company means weighing a number of factors. Once you have a clear idea of your needs, and you know your budget, it’s merely a question of focusing on the most logical choice for maximum efficiency at minimum cost. Vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter , …

To the displeasure of the greenies, sales of pickups are strong, and even increasing in some areas. For a certain kind of person, being seen around town driving a pickup is mandatory. In addition, the trend is very much towards crew cabs with luxury interiors and a long list of …

EV automaker Tesla made the headlines last week by introducing a Model S equipped with its Autopilot system. The system uses radar, cameras and a bunch of sensors to automatically control the car’s steering. The automotive press talked about it, of course, but Tesla isn’t actually the first one to …

These days, almost all cars come with advanced safety systems designed to prevent accidents or protect passengers in case of impact. Recently, major advancements have been made with electronic safety systems, like those that alert you if there’s a car in your blind spot. Adaptive cruise control automatically adjusts the …