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How Prone Are Electric Cars to Catching Fire? (updated)

October 20, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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"A battery-powered vehicle having a fire incident is newsworthy. A gasoline-powered vehicle having a fire is newsworthy only if it stops traffic,” said Steven Risser, senior research leader at Battelle, a nonprofit research and development firm and one of the leading experts on the risk of fires in electric vehicles So, how prone are electric cars to catching fire exactly? Stick with us to find out! With electric cars catching fire being more featured in the headlines than ever, it’s only reasonable to be concerned about safety in this sense. But, the truth is that electric cars are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Auto Repair, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Car Makers, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Hamilton Tagged With: Auto Repair, Car Battery, Car Brands, Car Maintenance, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Gas Vehicles, Hamilton Ontario, Hybrid Cars, Tesla

What do the letters on car models mean? (updated)

June 13, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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Have you ever wondered what those letters in the names of car models mean? We have a guide to the different car model letters meaning and vehicle model abbreviations. Read more below: If you want to buy a BMW vehicle, would you know what the salesperson is offering you by the name alone? No? Well, that’s why you have us to make your life easier. Confusing letters in the name of a vehicle model are there to describe its body style. Moreover, they are often combined to give you more information about the car right off the bat. In that sense, there are standard and specific vehicle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cambridge, ON, Car Brands, Car Makers, Car Models, CRS Automotive, Hamilton, Ontario, CA Tagged With: BMW, Car Dealership, Cars, Ontario

Jeremy Clarkson: A Maker or Breaker in the Automotive World

November 4, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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If you follow the car news - even if you don’t - you can’t have ever missed the name the world’s most famous car show presenter, Jeremy Clarkson. His influence measures in the millions of cars sold just because he deemed them beautiful, or unsold since he said they looked like a frog. (Sorry, Ford Ka.) Let’s see who the man is and what makes him so important. Jeremy Clarkson was born on April 11th, 1960 to entrepreneur parents. To raise money to pay for their children’s education, his parents made 2 Paddington Bear toys (one for each child) and sold it through their business. Mr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Car Brands, Car Makers, Car Models, CRS Automotive, Jeremy Clarkson, People in the Automotive Industry Archives, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton Tagged With: CRS Automotive, Ford, Jeremy Clarkson, Mechanic Hamilton, Toyota

Is Carbon Tax Bad for Canadian Auto-Production?

September 2, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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The implementation of the Carbon tax throughout Canada has the Canucks paying more attention to CO2 emissions by turning to a cleaner way of life - using alternative sources of energy, cleaner fuels, tech that uses less energy or simply biking to work instead of driving (as if Canadians weren’t physical enough). So, by all accounts, it’s having a beneficial effect on people, but does that also go for the automotive industry? Is Carbon tax having a negative impact on the Canadian auto-production? Let’s examine. According to some industry officials, the federal government’s Carbon tax, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cambridge, ON Used Car Dealerships Archives, Car Buying, Car Dealership, Car Makers, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Ontario, CA, Total Cost of Ownership Tagged With: Canada, Car Brands, Car Buying, Car Dealership, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Tax, CRS Automotive, Diesel Vehicles, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Economy, Gas Vehicles, Hamilton Ontario, Ontario, Used Car Dealerships

Reduce Carbon Footprint While Driving

August 12, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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With the Carbon tax officially being implemented in Ontario and the rest of Canada, it’s important for all of us to do what we can do reduce our carbon footprint in all areas of life, starting with driving. There are factors that affect fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For one, when buying a car, you can choose a vehicle with the most fuel-efficient technologies. And then, once on the road, you can make a conscious choice to use fuel-efficient driving techniques. Stick with us to find out more. Before we go on, let’s recap on the Carbon tax. What is it? It’s a … [Read more...]

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10 Most Cost-Effective Hybrid Cars

July 22, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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With the Carbon tax now in full effect throughout Canada, people are looking for new ways to minimize their carbon emissions - which was the Government’s intent in the first place. Among other things, this also means that they are changing their requirements and desires when buying cars. Criteria like car dependability and lifespan still play a big role in choosing the vehicle, but overall, we can see a big shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles being purchased more often. If you are looking to buy a car, and your main criterium is how dependable it is, the latest J.D. Power … [Read more...]

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10 Automotive Manufacturing Milestones (Infographic)

June 17, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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Since the late 19th century, and the first appearance of her majesty the automobile, our lives have never been the same. It’s become an irreplaceable part of our existence - and of many of us, the one thing they cannot go without. That’s why it’s only natural that it hasn’t stopped evolving - from appearance to speed and advanced capabilities, the vehicles of today are smart and more energy efficient. These changes resulted in some of the biggest automotive manufacturing milestones over the years, so take a look at the infographic to see what they are. CRS Automotive is in Hamilton and … [Read more...]

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How Will Police Stop Self-Driving Cars?

June 10, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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As you know if you are a car buff, the automotive technology is constantly developing - and the car is evolving - bringing us significantly further from when it first appeared more than 100 years ago. Now we have not only cars running on electricity, but also smart ones - those that keep us connected with other people and in the know about the driving conditions in real time. And soon enough, people might not even be driving cars - with autonomous cars being developed by Tesla, Mercedes, Lexus, BMW and even Google as you read this. It’s an exciting time we live in, for sure, but it also raises … [Read more...]

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10 Reasons to Admire Canadian Auto Production (Infographic)

April 22, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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Before the signing of the 1965 Auto Pact by Canada and the US, American car companies were forced to produce Canadian-specific models in branch plants located largely in Ontario. But with America exporting most of the required components, Canada racked up big trade deficits due to the value of parts crossing the border. The Auto Pact abolished automobile-related tariffs between the 2 countries and, in exchange, the Big 3 automakers pledged that Canadian auto production would not fall below 1964 levels. Canada would produce a smaller variety of vehicles, but in greater numbers – many of which … [Read more...]

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Are Cars with Biometric Sensors the Future?

April 15, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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The automotive technology is rapidly advancing - so much so that there already are smart cars on our streets connected to smart city infrastructure and making the driving experience an easier one. Yes, easier, because connected car features can range from general Internet services, entertainment and social platforms, to smart mobility services that leverage data. Moreover, some aspects of the connected car are a reality - with 4G networks powering navigation devices, traffic alerts and streaming to entertainment systems. Many of the driving processes are being automated to the point … [Read more...]

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