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The 10 Worst Luxury Cars Ever Produced
You know what they say, with luxury comes expenses, but some things are better left at the dealership, if I do say so myself. Welcome to this week’s post dedicated to the all too famous luxury cars but with a twist – the worst luxury cars ever produced, and some of the names on the list might actually surprise you. 1. BMW i3 BMW takes the title for the worst luxury car ever produced and for all the right reasons. The i3 was introduced in 2013 as an Electric Vehicle, around the time when EV’s were still quite new, producing 170 horsepower with a range of 80 miles. These two…
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Friday Feature: 2023 Alpine A110 R
Alpine is a brand that many people might not know and for good reason. It is not found (or sold) in North America and has all ties leading back to France. In this week’s blog post, we will explore a little history of the Alpine car company and learn about the car that saw the most success from its introduction, the A110 R. Throwing It All the Way Back to WWII – Alpine Company History Alpine is a sporting brand created by Jean Rédélé – a young man with a huge interest in motorsport, in 1955. The inspiration behind the name came from Jean’s favourite playground – the Alps and…
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The 5 Best Cars for Off-Roading and Adventure (2023 Edition)
With the nice summer like weather we have been experiencing, I’m sure many of you have been out and about taking in as much sun as you can. This week’s blog post will surely give you some motivation to kick your adventure mode into high gear. Find out which cars are the best for these categories, and trust me you might be surprised at which few make the list! 1. 2023 Ford Bronco The 2023 Ford Bronco starts at $35,999 (for a 4 door) and honestly it’s no surprise it made the list. It was awarded the winner of the 10 best trucks and SUVs award and has a really…
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Trade In vs. Private Sell – Which Gets You More Money?
It’s finally time to think of getting a new car, what a wonderful time of year indeed. But now you’re faced with a really important question, should I trade it in or sell it privately? This week’s blog post will surely help you decide for yourself which option is better for you. Both options have advantages and disadvantages, but ultimately the best deal is what you’re after. We will break down exactly what each option means and compare them to see what option will get you the most money. What Does Trade In Mean and How Does It Work? A Trade In is a common choice by many consumers that…
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Throwback Edition: 2008 Recession in Canada and It’s Impact on the Automotive Industry
In this week’s blog post we are going to be throwing it back all the way to 2008! There were so many reasons that many Canadians will never be able to forget that year; the iPhone was expected to be released on Roger’s wireless service provider, the federal government issued a formal apology for the acts committed in Residential schools, and of course the economic crisis. We will be covering the impact of the crisis specifically on the automobile industry and ways to (possibly) prevent it from happening again in the future. What is a Recession and how is it different than an Economic Depression? A recession is defined as…
