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The Impact of Automobile Use on Pollution
For many years now, the topic of pollution has become a very popular one, and in recent years, it seems to be the only thing that people are talking about. As a car lover, it saddens me to know that 27% of greenhouse gas emissions has contributed to air pollution, but it is true. Now, while that number may not sound too bad, it is an issue that has to be dealt with – and soon. Pollution goes way beyond just the surface of contributing to greenhouse gases – it causes major health problems for all forms of life, extinction for some animals, contributes to climate change, and even death,…
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Aftermarket or OEM parts?
When it comes to finding replacement parts after an accident, making a modification to the vehicle, or because the car is no longer in production, it always becomes a bit tricky to decide whether to get aftermarket or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts. But not worry, we have the answer! Aftermarket Parts Any part that is not sourced from the car’s original maker is considered to be an aftermarket part. If it is a direct replacement part, it will not void your car’s warranty, which is really good to know if you recently made the purchase and got into an accident. There are a lot of companies that make parts…
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Friday Feature: 2022 Acura NSX Type S – Giving the Supercar a New Definition
We made it to another Friday Feature! This time under review is another quite popular sports car, the Acura NXS Type S, specifically the 2022 model. This beast is guaranteed to be a real head turner on the road, but trust me when I say you will have to dive DEEP into those pockets if you want to fulfill the dream of owning one someday. Overview Introducing the all new 2022 Acura NXS Type S, the one set to redefine the word ‘supercar’ as we know it. With this beast only being offered in a limited quantity I would get yours as soon as possible – if it is still…
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Top 10 JDM Cars That Can Finally Be Imported into Canada (2022 Edition)
There’s never a better feeling than the one that comes with knowing that you can now legally import your dream car. A few posts ago, we mentioned that in order to legally import a vehicle into Canada, the vehicle must be at least 15 years or older. So if that makes my math correct, that now means (as of 2022) all cars that were made in 2007 can legally enter the country. So go on gearheards, go crazy with some of the choices on this list! Let’s start with the Honda Civic Type R (FD2). It comes with a naturally aspirated 2.0L engine, which simply means that the engine is…
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Electric Vehicles vs. Gas Vehicles – Which one is cheaper to own?
With gas prices on the rise in Canada and around the world currently, owning an electric vehicle may seem like the smarter choice at this point. But is it really better in the long run? In this week’s blog post, we explore these two types of vehicles and weigh the benefits of each. Trust me, you might be surprised by the end result. For every benefit for one, its counterpart has an equal number to its name. We will compare a few key aspects in this blog post to help us to try to determine a final answer. If there really is one to this complicated question. Maintenance Costs Both types…
