Can you think of two sometimes three items on your car that are an absolute necessity? When was the last time you even thought of replacing them? That’s right – your vehicle’s windshield wipers! The importance of a car’s wiper blades cannot be overemphasized. Those blades keep your windshield clean and streak free so your visibility is not compromised in any way; even a small streak in your immediate line of sight can cut down on … [Read more...]
With the cost of fuel staying north of $1 a litre for regular unleaded, people are looking for ways to increase the number of kilometres they get out of every tank. There are some things that you can do to improve your fuel economy and many are inexpensive or free. First, make sure that your tires are properly inflated. Under-inflated or over-inflated tires can significant impact your fuel economy. Check your tire pressure on a regular … [Read more...]
Story and photos by Jim Robinson Metroland Media/WheelsTalk.com - Ferrari of Ontario/Alberta will enter one of the most competitive race series in the world starting in January at the legendary Rolex 24 at Daytona. Team owner and president of Ferrari of Ontario/Alberta, Remo Ferri, announced the team, based in Vaughan, Ont., will contest the entire Grand-Am Rolex GT series with drivers being last year’s series winner Jeff Segal and Max … [Read more...]
Famed science fiction writer and visionary Isaac Asimov may not have been too far off the mark after all. Do you recall his book (and subsequent Hollywood movie), “I, Robot”? In his futuristic world, the main character drove an Audi – well actually, the Audi drove him. Would you be surprised to learn that General Motors and its research partners have been working on what they refer to as ‘semi-autonomous technology’ for several … [Read more...]
Vehicles can look really good on paper (or on the web). Stunning photography makes them look fantastic and there's usually a long list of features that are very appealing. Sometimes vehicles can look so good online that you are tempted to try and order it online and just have it delivered to your driveway. But the most important step of choosing a new vehicle is the test drive. The fuel economizing small car may feel like driving a windup toy … [Read more...]
EV vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt are not being built in mind-numbing numbers like the world-car Cruze, so the price tag for being a friend to the environment may, initially appear to be a little steep. However, the Provincial Government of Ontario is currently offering a grant on the purchase of this vehicle of up to $8,231. Here, your sales advisor and the professional support staff at NewRoads Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC will help you … [Read more...]
When you make the decision to take on a restoration project it’s very easy to become overwhelmed with the excitement of taking something that’s old and making it brand new again. However this is where the majority of mistakes are made. The novice enthusiast begins the project by stripping the vehicle down to the bare necessities with the intention of starting fresh. The problem is that when this is done it’s difficult to know how things … [Read more...]
The Performance & Custom section is currently in development. Stay tuned for leading-edge, informative blog posts from a variety of local professionals and organizations to keep you well informed. In the meantime, please continue to browse York Region Wheels Talk for the latest automotive reviews, news, videos, opinions and more. … [Read more...]
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