Creating the sixth-gen BMW M5 involved more than the usual formula of adding extra horsepower and tweaking the exterior. The brand has endowed the high performance executive car with something very special this time around: M xDrive. The special setup retains sharp rear-wheel characteristics while providing loads of grip when needed, a welcome benefit on …
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2018 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 review
The lone SUV within MINI’s portfolio is still a relatively new phenomenon, initially released in 2010 as an attempt to break into the utility segment. Surprisingly successful, considering the brand was built on selling tiny cars, the subcompact crossover entered its second generation and has been given a racy makeover by in-house tuner John Cooper …
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VanFUNDING 2018 blockchain conference bridges gap between emerging technologies
The biggest names in the blockchain, fintech, artificial intelligence and alternative finance industries gathered in Vancouver late last week for the fourth annual 2018 VanFUNDING conference. This year’s theme was CONVERGE — bringing together the key stakeholders behind disruptive emerging technologies, capital market innovations, and decentralized platforms. "We are witnessing unprecedented change that is already …
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2018 BMW i3s review
BMW’s award-winning i3 is already known as one of the most fun-to-drive battery electric vehicles on the market, with its torquey motor and classic German handling characteristics. Not one to rest on its laurels, the German manufacturer has made the EV even better for 2019, as well as introducing a quicker i3s model that is …
New study shows three quarters of Canadians now using winter tires
If you're still on the fence about whether winter tires are worth the investment, consider this statistic — 80 per cent of winter tire owners believe driving a vehicle equipped with winter tires has saved them from being involved in a potentially hazardous driving situation such as loss of control or a collision, according to a …
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