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CHARGING ON THE MOVE: UTOPIA OR POSSIBLE REALITY?
(Article published in Automotive Innovations magazine, June 2023) By Daniel Rufiange The electric shift has begun. Soon, most vehicles will be equipped with a battery. Therefore, concerns about recharging are becoming more and more prevalent. For the moment, they mostly apply to access for those living in urban areas and the development of the charging… Read More
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CATALYST THEFT SOARS
By Anne Bourgoin According to data released by Allstate of Canada, claims involving catalytic converter thefts increased by more than 1,700% between 2018 and 2022. Between 2021 and 2022, thefts increased by 60% and the average payment for their replacement amounted to $2,900. This represents an increase of 21% compared to 2021. And 81% higher… Read More
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VICTO’S DOUBLE PRIDE (PART 2) : OUR COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADERS ON TOP OF THE WORLD
By Raynald Bouchard The link between professional soccer and cheerleading is well established, except for the weight of these athletes, who rarely exceed 100 pounds of muscle. Victoriaville-born Mély-Ann Roux is a member of the Québec competitive cheerleading team, who recently won the 2023 World Championship title. These cheerleaders are also true athletes, capable of… Read More
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OLIVIA PERKINS’ PASSION REVEALED
(Article published in L’Automobile magazine, April 2023) By Raynald Bouchard Olivia Perkins was raised on farmland, and her husband is an enthusiastic drag racer: these experiences sparked her keen interest in “anything with four legs or four wheels”, as she puts it. Her boundless passion for automobiles led her to apply for a position at… Read More
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MATTHEW BERGERON, THE NEXT AMERICAN FOOTBALL STAR?
By Raynald Bouchard The Quebecor from Victoriaville, Matthew Bergeron, has not yet reached the international stature of Laurent Duvernay-Tardif who won the Super Bowl in 2019 with the Kansas City Chiefs, but he is on the right track after being selected in the 38th round of the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. At 6′6″… Read More
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THE NISSAN CUP WILL START ANOTHER SEASON AT CIRCUIT DU MONT-TREMBLANT FROM MAY 26 TO 28
By Piero Facchin Summer means good weather, and it’s also time to hit the track here in Québec. The Nissan Sentra Cup resumes its championship, 2023 edition at Circuit du Mont-Tremblant from May 26 to 28 during the Spring Classic. This will be the third season for this popular Canadian series and the ninth for… Read More
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 40th ANNIVERSARY— A LIMITED AND SPECIAL EDITION
By Piero Facchin In October 2022, Volkswagen of America announced the 40th anniversary edition of the 2023 Golf GTI, available exclusively in the North American market. The GTI has defined the term “hot hatch” in the U.S. since its arrival as the Rabbit GTI in 1983. With an estimated 1,500 units for the U.S., including… Read More
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MAZDA AND LUXURY: THIS TIME MIGHT BE THE RIGHT ONE
By Daniel Rufiange Mazda has long dreamed of offering luxury; lots of it. Older people will remember that the company was supposed to launch its own prestige brand in the early ’90s. Unfortunately, the Amati division never came to fruition. In the last few years, the Hiroshima-based manufacturer has come back with more luxurious… Read More
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QUÉBEC WINS THE TITLE OF WORST ROADS IN AMERICA
By Anne Bourgoin For the second time, Nokian Tyres, a manufacturer of high-end tires, launched its Worst Roads in North America contest. Québec came out on top in the finals, ahead of Colorado. In 2021, Montréal won this unenviable title. The contest is meant to be fun, but the facts remain. A Canadian Automobile… Read More
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The Chairman’s Challenge returns for 2023
A message from Raymond Proulx, AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Chairman I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Board of Directors, to thank each and everyone who supported the Foundation through our Chairman’s Challenge in 2022. Thanks to the generosity of our donors–both corporate and personal–the… Read More