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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…
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How to get your Car Ready for Fall
Take in the last warm nights and hot days because Summer is almost over. And yes, I know with the recent 30 C temperatures some parts of Canada were spoiled with last week, it makes it hard to believe, but it is true. With the arrival of Fall, it would be smart to get your vehicle prepared. It won’t be long before you have those freezing cold mornings and by the afternoon all the layers you dressed with are a distant memory. But nonetheless, preparing your vehicle is important. Unlike with the Winter and Summer seasons, that seem to wreak the most havoc on your vehicle, Fall is a little…
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Company Profile: Lexus – Marketing History
In this week’s blog post, I will be covering the history behind one of my favourite car brands and just what it took for them to position themselves in the automotive industry the way they have. That’s right, I’m talking about Lexus. So I think the best way to start this week’s post, is to venture a little into the history of the Lexus car company. Lexus was established in 1983, around the same time as its Japanese rivals, Honda and Nissan created their luxury divisions, Acura and Infiniti. Owned and operated under the Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus cars were originally manufactured in Japan. It was only recently (in 2003)…
