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Care to guess what those aged 55 and over fear most after failing health? It’s neither death, nor worsening personal finances. Surprised? No, the second greatest fear of people 55 and over is the loss of their independence. So don’t expect them to voluntarily give up their driver’s licence, even …

If you look at the way gas prices have trended over the last 40 years, it’s clear: rising prices are here to stay. This extra pressure on drivers’ wallets is one of the reasons that the market has veered towards more energy-efficient vehicles in recent years. However, consumer demand for …

If there’s one car out there that really turns heads these days, it’s undoubtedly the Jaguar F-Type. A worthy successor to the equally superb E-Type unveiled in 1961, the F-Type comes in coupe and roadster versions. Jaguar entrusted us with the roadster for the purposes of this article. There are …

The Cherokee is most recent Jeep to hit the market, and everyone seems to have an opinion about it. People either love its style or hate it, especially the front section, which is not as Jeep-like as in the past. But this time we were more concerned about the contents …

Since its North American debut, the Mitsubishi Mirage has been the subject of a lot talk—and heated debate! While its body shape is not unpleasant, a closer look reveals all the shortcuts the manufacturer took to produce the car at a low cost. Shortcuts like that are okay, but only …

Anti-theft and tracking systems have existed for many years. They are rarely bought by choice, but usually because an insurance company requires them, especially for high-risk vehicles. These systems are mounted in the vehicle at all times and only the manufacturers can start the tracking in case of theft. In …

What do you do when it’s -30 degrees Celsius outside? You call the garage, of course! Don’t get me wrong, the 2014 Mazda3 I was test driving was running smoothly, but I wanted to get a better view of what makes it tick. So, I called my friend Ghyslain from …

Is it possible to save at the gas pump in winter, the time of the year when it’s most expensive to drive a car? The answer is yes. Every year in Canada, nearly 20 million vehicles travel 182 billion (yes, billion!) kilometres, burning litre after litre of fuel, emitting kilo …

Horsepower Unleashed – Motivating the All-New Ford Mustang · 5.0-litre V8 anchors the all-new Ford Mustang lineup with power and torque fit for the iconic brand · New 2.3-litre EcoBoost® brings turbocharging to Mustang with exceptional power and torque and projected class-leading fuel efficiency · Manual transmissions provide smoother shifting, …

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda lifted the veil off its upcoming projects. Takashi Suzuki, manager of the Drivetrain Development department at Mazda, announced an ingenious technological innovation: a range extender system. The idea isn’t actually new, since Chevrolet offers something similar with the Volt, which uses a combustion engine …