Driving electric vehicles has its benefits - no doubt - if you disregard the high initial price of the vehicles themselves. Electric cars preserve the environment and help us breath clean(er) air. Moreover, electric cars are cheaper to own than fossil-fuel ones, not just in terms of “fuel” costs - charging costs for an EV are about 20-50% of gassing up a tank in a fossil-fuel car, but also in terms of maintenance. Finally, electric cars are easy to maintain and cheaper if you bear in mind that their systems are simpler than in fossil-fuel cars, thus making them easier to take care of. So why … [Read more...]
Elon Musk: From Electric Cars to a City on Mars
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you must have heard of Mr. Elon Musk. Actually, his name is most often associated with the electric car industry and the private 21st-century space exploration. The launch of Musk’s Tesla Roadster into the Earth’s orbit was hands-down one of the most exciting moments of 2018 and Mr. Musk was elbows deep involved in the preparations for it and the event itself.More recently, he has been making headlines about moving to Mars and making the staple of his most prominent company - the Tesla Model 3 - more affordable and … [Read more...]
A Short History of Cars (Infographic)
The car is a relatively new invention for the human race, but once conceived, it has developed pretty quickly and continues to evolve as the time goes on. By the same token, the automotive industry itself has had major milestones - all worth mentioning and being aware of - from those in the manufacturing process, through the points of impact on the society to the individuals who influenced the industry. Stick with us to see a short history of cars!CRS Automotive is here through it all for you and your car. Come to our repair shops in Hamilton … [Read more...]
The Automotive Industry in 2018: Review (Infographic)
With 2018 coming to a close, it's the perfect time to sum up all the car buying stats for Canada. Not only that, but you can also compare it to the predictions from the beginning of the year. Have Canadians moved onto electric vehicles or are we still sticking to their fossil-fueled guns? Enjoy!Should you have a problem with your vehicles, you can always come to your trusted mechanic at CRS Automotive. Visit our repair shops in Hamilton … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best Winter Tires for Your Car (Infographic)
To prepare vehicles for winter driving conditions, drivers have a lot to think about. One of those things is mounting winter tires, which is a must not only in legal terms, but also allows for safe driving in extreme conditions we have in most parts of Canada. But choosing the right tires for a vehicle has proven to be arduous business and quite tricky even for the most experienced drivers. Nevertheless, we are here to help you out - we have prepared an infographic with advice on how to choose the best winter tires for your car in 7 steps. Enjoy!You can always turn to your trusted … [Read more...]
Mary Barra: The Woman at the Helm of an Automotive Giant
The automotive industry is predominantly male - there is no beating around the bush about that - even though there are some women that have not only shaped it, but have gone so far as to even make it possible in the form we know today. Case in point - Bertha Benz, the first ever driver in the world and the woman who convinced people they needed cars in their everyday lives.But there are also women who have not settled with being the brain behind the operation and remaining unseen and uncredited for their success-crowned work within the automotive industry. Ms. Mary Barra is one of those … [Read more...]
Car Buying: Is It Important Where It’s Produced? (Infographic)
With the biggest players in the automotive industry moving their manufacturing and assembling facilities to South-East Asia, namely China, and other parts of the world with cheaper labor, one question is raised. Are the cars made outside of North America the same quality as those produced in the core country? When the labor is cheap, does the quality suffer? And ultimately - do the buyers care? Take a look at our newest infographic to see whether car buyers find it important where a car is produced.Come to our Stoney Creek location and check out the vehicles in our offer. We are … [Read more...]
Why Do People Still Drive Cars They Bought 20 Years Ago?
There are 2 kinds of people in the world – those who like to change cars as soon as a newer model comes out and those who drive the same car their whole life. Which one are you? And is such behavior justified – in both cases? What do the old-timers have that brand new models don’t? And vice versa, are all the brand new cars really worth the hassle of getting them before anyone else has them? Or is it just a matter of quality and being set in your ways? Let’s examine!It’s thought – by some – that older cars are made of sturdier stuff. As the average lifespan of a vehicle in Canada is … [Read more...]
What Are the Total Costs of Vehicle Ownership per Brand?
Even if you’ve never bought a vehicle, you must know that owning it will cost you more than just the price you pay when making the actual purchase, right? In fact, as car owners must already know, when it comes to North America, besides a house, a car is the most expensive item for a family to own. But, does the brand you choose when buying a vehicle play a part in how much money you will need to pour into it over the course of your owning career? Stick with us to find out!There are 2 types of costs you need to take into account when it comes to owning a car – fixed (total purchase … [Read more...]
