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...]
10 Reasons to Admire Canadian Auto Production (Infographic)
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...]
5 Biggest Automakers’ Plans with EVs
The rise in sales when it comes to electric vehicles is more than noticeable, but it seems that we are able to say that mostly because of Tesla Inc.’s coming out into the mainstream electric vehicle market. They are also responsible for the end-of-year surge which lead to the year 2018 closing with 2 million sales. The estimated result stands at 2,018,247, which is 72% more than a year ago at an average market share of 2.1%. Moreover, all-electric cars took 69% of sales, while PHEV 31%. Such a high advantage for BEVs has not been seen since 2011. Next year result is expected at 3-3.5 million … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t We All Driving Electric Cars by Now?
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...]
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...]
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 … [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 Cambridge, ON location and check out the vehicles in our offer. We are … [Read more...]
