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November 25 2020

Driving an electric vehicle: a lot of advantages

When electric cars first appeared on the market, the obvious advantage that emerged in relation to their driving was of course the fact that suddenly, stops for refueling were no longer necessary. However, as time went by, we realized that a lot of advantages awaited us at the wheel of an electric car. Here are three of them. 1 - Technology Electric vehicles are a way for manufacturers to offer...

November 16 2020

Driving an electric car in winter: a matter of compromise

In life, we must constantly make compromises. We even do it when buying a vehicle by prioritizing one element more than another, by leaving out a feature for price reasons, etc. With an electric car, winter driving also requires some compromises. When we understand these compromises, we appreciate it more. 1 - Less autonomy When starting an electric vehicle, our first reflex is always to look...

November 13 2020

GM moves some of its light truck production to Oshawa

A year ago, the time was a bewildering one at the GM plant in Oshawa, Ontario. The plant was preparing to stop production of the Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS, turning a chapter in its history. Times are changing rapidly, as less than a year later, GM announces that it is moving some of its pickup truck production to Oshawa. The reason is simple; the American plants responsible for...

October 28 2020

Three New Features on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Just when many thought it couldn't get any better with the release of its latest generation, the Silverado makes some new improvements to keep it ahead of the pack. New features and enhancements make the 2021 model year better in trailering capacity, functionality, safety and much more. Here, we highlight some of these exciting features. The available Multi-Flex Tailgate increases functionality...

October 22 2020

2020 Chevrolet Bolt vs. 2020 Volkswagen eGolf: Extended Range, Power and Volume

The Chevrolet Bolt is a winning combination of electric vehicle range and affordability. Recently updated with increased range, customers who didn't consider buying electric before now own one. The Bolt is also respected on the road for its power and torque, which are well above average for a subcompact vehicle. However, the Bolt is not alone in its class, and competitors continue to try to...

October 21 2020

2022 GMC Hummer EV: it bodes well!

GMC, the truck division of General Motors, has unveiled its first all-electric vehicle, the Hummer EV. The Hummer EV will make its Canadian debut in the fall of 2021 as the 2022 model, but with what has been presented, we would like to see it available now. Basically, it's because the model that was presented promises to be very interesting in many ways. Let's look at the highlights. 1 - Style...

August 26 2020

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2020 Nissan Kicks: The Small SUV Battle

The small sport utility vehicle niche has grown tremendously in recent years, most notably with the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Nissan Kicks recently hitting the market. While the Nissan Kicks and the Trailblazer both offer cutting edge technology and plenty of versatility, the Chevrolet is the only one of the two to offer all-wheel drive. This is not where the differences end, however. More...

August 25 2020

A glimpse of the future with the Cadillac Lyriq

Like many other manufacturers, Cadillac is preparing a future for us that will revolve around electrification and efficient performance. At the heart of Cadillac’s EV mission are a series of new vehicles that will not use a combustion engine, including the new SUV Lyriq, are expected to emerge. In the case of the new Cadillac Lyriq which was unveiled earlier this month, we are talking about a...

July 31 2020

The Hummer will fly under the GMC banner

General Motors has just confirmed that the all-new electric Hummer will be a GMC vehicle. The all-new 100% electric-powered GMC truck will be offered with cutting-edge technologies including the Super Cruise autonomous driving system, and it will also have a new Adrenaline mode capable of delivering truly exceptional performance. The new Hummer truck will offer over 1,000 horsepower and will be...

July 30 2020

Some tips for a successful road trip in a Chevrolet Bolt this summer

Are you a new owner or interested in the Chevrolet Bolt, but are worried that you can't do a road trip behind the wheel because of its electric setup. Here are some ideas and tips that may reassure you, but also make you want to hit the road with your Bolt. 1 – Plan accordingly With an electric vehicle, you can reach the destination you want, but you have to plan differently. The Bolt’s range,...

July 13 2020

Five items not to forget for your next road trip

Planning to hit the road with your family this summer? If so, no matter how prepared you are, there are things you may miss that always come in handy when you're on the road. Here are five. 1 - Booster cables Cars today don't break down as often as they once did, and batteries are less prone to draining from forgotten headlights. However, it is still possible and if it does, you'll thank...

July 07 2020

What is adaptive cruise control?

If you've browsed through the various technologies that General Motors offers, you've probably noticed the adaptive cruise control technology. Maybe you are wondering what it is exactly. Adaptive cruise control is like any other cruise control, with the main difference being that it is able to detect vehicles in front of you and adapt to them. Thus, adaptive cruise control will automatically...

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