Westbank and BMW teamed up to treat Vancouverites to a preview of the German manufacturer's latest hybrid sports car, the i8, at the Gesamtkunstwerk exhibition in downtown Vancouver on May 28. There was even an all-electric i3 hatchback parked outside.
Basics of car insurance in Canada
Auto insurance is one of those things many drivers don’t normally think twice about. Most of us visit the driver’s centre once a year, and some don’t even do that with the advent of online quotes for car insurance offered now by most major companies. Considering its importance, here is a basic introduction and some …
Luxury crossovers: utility has never been so stylish
If there's anything Canadians love more than poutine and hockey, it's their crossover vehicles. Recognizing the growth in the market, manufacturers are now offering upscale versions — like Buick with their Encore that takes the best attributes of both full-size sport utility vehicles and luxury cars by combining the two. Not to be outdone, Lincoln is also …
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Canadian vehicle fuel consumption figures get real
Do you ever feel like it's impossible to match the fuel consumption estimates you see on the EnerGuide labels stuck to the windows of new vehicles? Well hopefully that's going to change, as Natural Resources Canada has moved to a new testing model for all 2015 light-duty vehicles and beyond. Going from a two-cycle process to a …
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Roundup of fuel-efficient cars on the market
With gas prices approaching $1.50/litre this summer, the topic of fuel efficiency is on a lot of people’s minds. Fortunately, with modern technology many manufacturers are able to squeeze more performance out of small engines, like Mazda with their subcompact the Mazda2, or offer gas-sipping hybrids such as Toyota and their extensive lineup of legendary …
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