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Even the Automotive World Isn’t an Exception – Ransomware Attacks
With all the crimes happening in the world today, it really can be hard to protect your valuables and the automotive world is no exception. Sure, there’s the daily crimes you hear about on the news with stolen vehicles and break ins involving vehicles, but there is also vehicle ownerships being compromised – better known as ransomware attacks – and recently there’s been an up rise in them. In 2023, auto theft was described as a “crisis” and truthfully, it’s only gotten worse since then. An article in the Toronto Star even goes on to say that auto theft in the city of Toronto alone has gone up in the…
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The 5 Best Cars for Long Road Trips – Canadian Edition
It’s that time of year again, the weather is getting nice, the temperatures are getting warmer, the days are longer, and we are all just one step closer to Summer. But, if you plan to stay in the city (or wherever you may be living) and are looking to go for nice long drives, here are the best cars for it! In this week’s blog post, we will be reviewing the 5 best cars for long road trips. Audi A6 Coming in at number 1 (on our list) is the Audi A6. Now, this may come as a surprise to many of you, because Audi is a luxury brand, but…
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5 of the Most Expensive Cars to Own in North America for 2024
With the way prices are going for just about anything right now, it is no surprise the automotive industry is being hit with this as well. Even the price of pasta (a staple in most houses) saw a price increase. Nothing and no one is safe. In this week’s blog post, we will be covering 5 of the most expensive cars to own in North America in 2024. Now, vehicle repairs no matter what needs to be fixed, can become very costly as it is, without factoring in taxes, gas to get to the repair shop, and anything else you are coached into purchasing while waiting for the vehicle. And…
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How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter
Winter is a season that is not experienced by many, and that in itself is a good thing and a bad thing. Those who experience it will understand. There are so many fun things to do; tubing, tobogganing, building snowmen and having snowball fights, and my personal favourite, which I know many gearheads will agree with – drifting. Winter does come with some downsides though – shorter days, longer periods of darkness, and frigid cold temperatures to name a few. Now this year in Canada, we have been spoiled so far, not too many snowstorms (yet) or freezing cold days for long periods of time. But remember never underestimate the…
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Friday Feature – Spotlight: Charles Leclerc – F1 Driver for Ferrari
Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc (known better as Charles Leclerc) was born on October 16, 1997 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. His parents, Hervé Leclerc and Pascale Leclerc had three kids; Charles, Arthur, and Lorenzo, with Charles being the middle child. Growing up in Monaco really was the birthplace of his passion, as it is considered to be known for its motorsport culture. His father also had a pretty big influence on Charles’ career choice as well, as he was a former racing driver for both Formula 2 and Formula 3 from the 80s and 90s. Sadly, he passed away in 2017 at the age of 54 after battling a long…
