Ontario's new license plates are being review
Ontario's new licence plates are being looked at as a "public safety concern", since many people in the province are not able to read them at night. They are hard to read especially when light is directed on the plates (from a car’s headlights) The plates appear to give off a noticeable glare as its letters and numbers become hard to read.
Car Insurance Cost in Canada - Breakdown by province
So You think you are paying high car insurance premium?
See how your province compares to other provinces.
Electric cars and Canada's cold climate.
So you're probably wondering, how do electric cars perfrm in Canada's winter cold conditions? How will the range of my electric car be affected by cold chilling temperatures? Can electric cars can handle Canadian winters?
Confirmed. Ontario raising vehicle sticker renewal cost AGAIN.
Only 5 years ago, on Sept. 1, 2011 fee to renew registration sticker in Ontario was at $74. As of Sept. 1, 2016 this fee will now be at $120 (Southern Ontario). That's a 64 percent increase in only 5 years.
Driving high same as drunk driving now
Starting Oct. 2, 2016 Ontario drivers caught high on drugs can now temporarily lose their driver's licence right on the spot, same as if they would if they were caught drinking and driving. Starting this weekend if a driver is pulled over and fails a road-side sobriety test due to drugs, they will lose their licence for 3 days on the spot.
QEW HOT Lanes – all you need to know and where to apply
As of today you can now apply online to receive a permit to use HOT lanes on the QEW stretch (Trafalgar Road in Oakville to Guelph Line in Burlington)..
Nissan Leaf Electric car now available in Canada.
We opened a new section dedicated to electric cars. This week we take a look at Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric (soon to be available in Canada -update, both vehicles are now available in Canada)
Most fuel efficient vehicles of 2013
Each year Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy
Efficiency runs ecoENERGY awards for vehicles which are most fuel-efficient. Electric cars were huge winners this year. 2013 awards went
to Smart fortwo electric drive,Mitsubishi
i-MiEV, Ford Focus Electric, Nissan
LEAF and more.
see full list here
Canada gas tax breakdown per province.
We all may be complaining about how expensive gas is these days, but this may all vary depending on where you fill up. Out of each litre of gas you're buying, how much of that amount is going to your government. View breakdown on all provinces and how they compare. more...
Car insurance
Read our tips on getting deals on car insurance. See what others have to say about their policies and rates. Before choosing a car insurance company do some research, you'll be surprised with what few phone calls or online forms can do for your pocket. more...
407 ETR - how do we compare to other paid highways and interstates.
Today we take a look at Ontario's toll road 407 ETR, it's pricing comparison vs our friends south of the border famous interstate I-90 and Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. more...
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If you want to drive for Uber, live in Ontario and wonder if you need any additional car insurance.
Living in Toronto Ontario, I have been insured with my insurance for over 12 years. I have personally signed up to be Uber driver. Application process was fairly simple and quick.
We collected 3 separate gas samples from 3 random gas stations. All samples were collected on the same day and at the same price. We wanted to see if all samples collected were actually equal. Watch our video and see who gives most for what you pay for.
Check if the vehicle has been stolen
Before you buy - using VIN number check if the car, truck or motorcycle you are buying has been reported as stolen.
With today's gas prices surpassing $1 dollar mark we take a look at other fuel alternatives. Hybrid vehicles are getting more and more popular, but what other alternatives do we have? Read our article on propane and natural gas.
Visit propane filling stations in Canada
Do something about
aggressive driving! Report It!
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