Cars, Security and a Peek into my Life
I liked this column.
From choosing the make and model, to tipping the driver, and how to make a proper exit – the entire reason for hiring the vehicle.
Read in online at Autonet.ca.
Regardless of vehicle choice, it all comes down to your exit from the car – the one moment for which you went to all this trouble.
That’s a hard no to hiring one of these:
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Without these pieces, the car won’t move.
GM just released a new infotainment system, introducing MyLink.
The core of the computing is done on your phone. Basically you’re looking at here a screen and a USB connection. That greatly reduces the amount of electronics in the car, plus price. An average infotainment system is about $1,500, instead, GM’s BringGo map app is $50.
The key is the software that make your car talk to your phone.
Another neat fact, GM worked with Apple on this software; when was the last time you heard about Apple collaborating. Change your calendar, text, music, all using Apple’s Siri.
The app is available for both iPhone and Android.
Bottom left: that’s a radio station from the other side of the world.
I interviewed the person who headed the project, meet Sarah LeBlanc.
She was a such a fun interview, we met early morning at the Toronto Auto Show. Thanks for kicking my day off to a great start, Sarah!
Read it on Autonet.ca.
Top Speed – 30 mph
Engine – 8 hp, 2 cylinder
Price – $850
Interesting where the engine came from eh.
Although best known for their roadside assistance, CAA is more than that, like this educational display.
At this year’s Canadian International Auto Show, CAA brought in the most popular hybrids and EVs (electric vehicles), then posted the vehicle’s fuel efficiency stats for easy comparison.
I’d always wanted to see the brands laid out like this, because as I suspected, things are not what they seem.
Note the differences between these two:
The Ford (4.3 L/100km in the city) is twice as efficient as the seemingly more eco-friendly Volt (6.7 L/100km in the city) (sorry about the hazy photos).
Click here to use visit CAA’s Electric Vehicle site to learn more about what driving an eco car really means.
I’ve long been a CAA fan, and have a ton of CAA posts, and dedicated one of my weekly columns to proving why you should be a member (new car owners included).
So because I’m familiar with one of Canada’s oldest’s non-profit organizations, it made sense they approached me to be a guest blogger during the next few weeks, and I’m really excited about this.
For example, use your membership to recieve discounts to… Stars on Ice?!
I was surprised that CAA’s reach extended so far. Probably you’ll be surprised too, check out the full list of Savings Partners.
I’m thinking I’ll use my membership to save on tickets at the Toronto Symphony, new eyeglasses at LensCrafters, a Cineplex movie and dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Look for the first post next week as I start to explore how they can assist with everyday life.
Until then, follow CAA on Twitter and friend them on Facebook, and if you’re driving without roadside assistance, that’s foolish, join now.
