Canadians everywhere have just spent the past several months waking up their Hondas and Dodges and Fords and Volkswagens at thirty below, and setting off with little second thought about the cruel set of challenges posed by the extreme temperatures.Winter is hard on us Canadians, and even moreso on our rides. Read more →
Here’s a review of the Trac Grabber traction straps: a compelling product to keep in the trunk of your ride when the winter driving season kicks in. Simply, you strap these ribbed rubber blocks onto your ride’s drive wheels if you get stuck, and they provide extra bite to get you on your way.
Trac Grabber straps install lickety-split, and in my real-life test, proved highly effective– even with just one of the two straps installed. Read more →
A $70 upgrade to Sylvania’s Silverstar ZXE bulbs adds safety and looks to any ride
For about $70, it’s possible to overhaul the exterior lighting signature of one’s vehicle while adding extra confidence and peace of mind during nighttime travels and inclement weather.
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An engine is a complicated thing that works on a fairly simple principle: the explosion of a flammable substance– namely gasoline. The exploding takes place in the combustion chamber as fuel is sprayed into the cylinder, and then ignited by a tiny spark. It’s a highly regulated process which takes place many times per second, every single second your engine is running. Read more →
Interesting piece from my friend and partner in crime, Gary Grant, over at Drivenwheels.com. It’s a list of some cool, built in Canada rides you might not have known were made here. Neat read!
Check the story out here.
Winter driving safety is important. We’re Canadians. We know this.
It’s winter. You should put on your winter tires, buy the usual array of flashy winter-driving products yelling at you from the weekly newspaper flyers, and be sure to scrape your windshield every time you set out so you can see things.
So, instead of the usual top-five winter-readiness tips, we offer the following: five things to avoid doing this winter where safety and peace of mind on the road are concerned. Read more →
Buying a convertible is hardly a good investment if it stays in the garage for half of the year. Countless Canadians are catching onto this, and demanding convertible vehicles that can be used all year round. To some, using a drop-top in winter is blasphemy— though it’s now more common than ever to see a convertible Camaro, 200, A5, MX-5, Bentley or Mini driving around in the winter months, covered in snow and salt. Read more →