Friday Feature
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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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Friday Spotlight: 2003 Toyota 4Runner
It’s been a decade since the 4th generation Toyota 4Runner was introduced and it’s crazy how fast time is flying! This new release (for its time) had seen many revisions and improvements to a couple of different aspects including on and off-road handling, comfort, safety and performance, and economy. Toyota basically reinvented the 4Runner for its 4th release. In this week’s blog post, we will be reviewing the SR5, which is the base model of the Toyota 4Runner. Pros – Solid Structure and Good Refinements The 4th generation 4Runner offers 2 additional inches of legroom in the front, 0.4 inches more headroom, and the outboard passengers sit 2 inches farther…
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February Spotlight: 2023 Toyota GR86
It may have taken Toyota a 2nd chance to redeem themselves with this car, but this version definitely deserves the ‘Most Improved Sports Car of the Year’ award. The 2023 Toyota GR86 was introduced to fix the problem of the original model (Toyota 86) – a weak engine. This version is powered by a 228-horsepower flat-four engine and comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission although a six-speed automatic transmission is available. A flat-four engine (also known as a horizontally-opposed 4 engine), is exactly what it sounds like – a flat engine with 4 cylinders arranged horizontally in two banks on each side of the crankcase. The pistons are normally…
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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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How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring
Ahhhh after the kind of Canadian winter we had, seeing signs of spring is more than just a relief. I mean I love the snow, but to a certain extent, cause you can’t drive around in your summer cars! This week’s blog post is sure to maintain the spring vibe and maybe even teach you something you can pass on to others. In only a matter of days, Spring will make it’s much awaited arrival. So maybe now is the right time to get your car prepared for next season. Even though it may seem far away, I promise you it will be here sooner than you realize! Spring cleaning…
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