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GM OPENS UP TO HYDROGEN
By Éric Descarries At a time when the industry seems to be moving away from diesel fuels, American giant General Motors sees an opportunity to experiment with hydrogen. To this end, the major automaker has agreed to collaborate on a five-year federally funded project to apply fuel cell technology to utility vehicles. GM will use… Read More
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HANKOOK LAUNCHES ITS DYNAPRO HPX IN AMERICA
By Éric Descarries Unveiled a few months ago in Korea and last fall at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas, Hankook’s Dynapro HPX tire is finally available in North America. This tire is specifically designed for SUV and CUV owners looking for a quiet, smooth ride and handling in a wide variety of… Read More
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CHINESE FLYING CARS ARE ON THEIR WAY
By Éric Descarries For so many years, men have been dreaming of flying cars, but it looks like their fantasy is about to become a reality, thanks to Chinese manufacturers! While several American manufacturers have already unveiled some of their flying car prototypes at various auto shows, it’s Chinese manufacturers who are on the verge… Read More
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TOYOTA UNVEILS ITS NEW 4RUNNER
By Éric Descarries Is this really news? Because Toyota’s latest 4Runner SUV looks more like the truck of a few years ago than the truck of the future! Indeed, Japanese manufacturer Toyota has just unveiled the 2025 version of what could best be described as its legendary adventure SUV. Except that the vehicle doesn’t have… Read More
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FIX AUTO IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES NOW CERTIFIED
By Éric Descarries Fix Auto Trois-Rivières-Ouest has just received official certification from Certified Collision Care, a division of OEC, indicating that the company is equipped with the tools, equipment, training and facilities required to repair vehicles of participating brands, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. This certification also indicates that these workshops have not only met,… Read More
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CONTINENTAL UNVEILS SIX NEW TIRES
By Éric Descarries German tire manufacturer Continental recently held its annual GOLD meeting for top North American salespeople in Los Cabos, Mexico. The company unveiled six new products, half of which will be marketed under the Continental brand and the other half under the General Tire name. These include the TrueContact Tour 54, due to… Read More
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MERCEDES-BENZ TORONTO QUEENSWAY OBTAINS AMG FRANCHISE
By Éric Descarries Located at the intersection of two major Canadian highways, Mercedes-Benz Toronto Queensway has barely opened its doors before announcing that it has been awarded the official franchise for the German brand’s AMG performance products. What’s more, it’s the first dealership of its kind in North America, and the tenth worldwide after Tokyo,… Read More
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FALKEN NAMED NUMBER ONE FOR VANS AND SUVS
By Éric Descarries Falken tires, a subsidiary of Japanese giant Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has just been named the number-one brand for original equipment pickup and SUV tires in terms of buyer satisfaction. The recognition comes as a result of J. D. Power’s 2024 study of first-time buyer satisfaction. Falken’s North American executives say it’s the… Read More
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BUICK REVISES ITS ENCLAVE VUM
By Éric Descarries Just when you thought the American automobile was losing popularity, the legendary American brand Buick returns to the news with a range of CUVs, each more interesting than the last. Starting with the smallest Encore, followed by the all-new Envista, then the midsize Envision (made in China) and ending with the most… Read More
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THE NEW FALKEN AZENIS RS820 IS HERE
By Éric Descarries Unveiled recently in Asia, the all-new Falken Azenis RS820 finally arrives on our market. But this tire wasn’t created for everyone, as it’s an ultra-high-performance product designed for sports cars. The Azenis is available in 38 sizes with ratios from 30 to 45, for 19 to 21 inch rims with Y-speed rating… Read More