Random breath tests could be a reality for Canadian drivers
Canada’s federal justice department is investigating the idea of imposing random breathalyzer tests. Currently, a federal discussion paper explores the benefits of random breathalyzer tests. So far, 22 European countries use the random tests, and say drinking and driving numbers are down dramatically.
As it stands right [...]
RVing is the most affordable vacation type
With the opening of the 2010 Montreal RV Show on the 11 March 2010, Go RVing Canada reports that RV vacations remain the most cost-effective form of travel for Canadians.
Go RVing Canada recently released a cost-comparison study conducted by PKF Consulting, which found that typical RV vacations are up to 75 per cent less [...]
Ban on cellphone use in cars starts Feb 1 2010
An Ontario law came into effect Monday 1st Feb 2010 making it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones, BlackBerrys and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Drivers are forbidden to use hand-held devices to talk, text or email while behind the wheel, or to [...]
Hydro One’s efforts to improve both fuel efficiency and environmental management of its fleet of service vehicles have earned the gold rating from Canada’s Energy, Environment and Excellence group.
The E3 Fleet Program is an initiative run by British Columbia’s Fraser Basin Council, a Vancouver-based non-profit organization which works with companies and governments to increase [...]
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The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) announced today the details of the new Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), designed to build stronger consumer confidence in the vehicle-buying experience.
Effective January 1, 2010, the new MVDA clarifies former “grey areas” by stipulating clear requirements for advertising, pricing, vehicle disclosure, contracts and consumer remedies. [...]
December proved to be a big month for two of Canada’s leading automakers, with Ford of Canada reporting sales up more than 25 per cent and Toyota Canada claiming its best-ever sales for the period. Nissan also reported a solid month, with sales up 15 per cent compared with December 2008.
Ford said it sold 17,930 [...]
Starting New Year’s Day, the fines for major traffic infractions doubled, tripled and in some cases even quadrupled. “Yes, they’ve gone up considerably,” said Const. Graham Williamson of Ontario Provincial Police. “We are just happy to have laws which make people safe.”
The fine for red-light violations has increased to $325 from $180, and to [...]
The number of American vehicles imported into Canada has surpassed 100,000 units for the fourth straight year. 13,604 vehicles were imported in November 2009, bringing the total for the year to date to 112,399.
About twice as many vehicles are now being imported each month compared to last winter, when consumer spending pulled back in [...]
Leasing is the often confusing and misunderstood cousin to buying and financing a vehicle. People lease because of the lower monthly payment on a new vehicle, however the leasing company owns the vehicle, not you. So what then happens if a leased vehicle is deemed a total loss by your insurance company due to theft [...]
Bosses, spouses, financial advisors and local politicians take note: many Canadians say their local weather reporter is just as influential as you, according to a new poll sponsored by Goodyear Canada. The poll reveals that almost 8 in 10 (76 per cent) of us check our local weather report at least once a day – [...]
