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2016 Ram 1500 SXT
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12,085 kms
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4960 Sheppard Ave. E.
Scarborough, Ontario
Phone: 416-609-2125
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With fall upon us, the countdown to 2017, unbelievably, is already on. 2016 models are quickly disappearing, while factory order lead times for some 2017 models can range from two to four months. If you have questions, need guidance, or already know what you may need for your fleet in 2017, please give us a call.
In addition, Quest currently has several nearly new 2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cabs and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cabs in stock with very low mileage, ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 kms. All are available for lease at substantial savings. Call us for details!
We hope you enjoy the information and will call us at (416)-609-2125 with any questions or needs that you may have regarding your next vehicle.
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Follow Your Heart or Your Head?
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Consider this: Honda has an excellent, practical, spacious SUV loaded with bells and whistles for $38,000.
Your head tells you it's a smart purchase, but your heart is across the road, looking at Audi's smallest SUV that starts at $34,000.
Increasingly, our heart rules our head when it comes to new vehicle purchases.
Evidence of the push down-market is all around. Porsche launched a new model, the four-cylinder, $52,000 Macan SUV. Jaguar also has two new entry-level models. Combined, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes offer 11 models for less than $40,000.
That luxury automakers are reaching down-market is not brand new, but they are finding more success attracting customers to their products.
According to J.D. Power, sales in the compact luxury segment are up 10 to 13 per cent from last year. That growth is outpacing the automobile market as a whole.
Once you've got a taste of the Good Life, you want more. Luxury car makers know that; the strategy behind the $35,000 model is to lure the consumer into the brand where they'll remain loyal, in concept.
But if everyone has a luxury model, would they still feel special?
Luxury automakers play a dangerous game when they increase sales by moving down-market with more affordable vehicles. It threatens to dilute the brand - and the brand, after all, is what entices you away from other manufacturers.
In the short term, there is little to no damage to the brand. But it's too early to see what long-term effects the move down-market will have.
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When you hear or read the word Jeep, you probably think of a Wrangler.
From the Patriot to the Compass, there are six models in the Jeep lineup. But the instantly recognizable Wrangler is Jeep's bread and butter. And this year, the Wrangler turns 75.
Today, many Jeep owners don't use their vehicles for their original intention - driving off-road. Sales broke records last year, for the fourth year in a row, with the brand selling more than 1.2 million vehicles in 160 countries. In Canada, almost 80,000 Jeeps were sold, a quarter of them being Wranglers. That's pretty notable for a vehicle that's loud, slow, not so fuel efficient.
In 1945, the first civilian Jeep was built, signalling the beginning of the brand. Since then, Jeep has evolved greatly. Is it all things now to all people? It's trying to be, but no single model can ever be everything on- and off-road. But that's OK - Jeep owners like climbing up into their high seats and don't want something too luxurious.
It's all party of the Jeep thing. A little of that mystique still rubs off on the other models even after 75 years, the brand still has so much room to grow.
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For 2017 - and the model's first serious change since 2013 - the Nissan Pathfinder moves into "true SUV-ness" and becomes more rugged.
The Pathfinder is comfortable (seating seven), and drives like a car, but drivers found that it looked too refined. So the 2017 version gets a new hood, grill, bumper, and LED daytime running lights to bring together its new look.
The changes aren't only cosmetic, either. The Pathfinder, which will hit showrooms by mid-September, gets a new 3.5-litre V-6, goes from 260 to 284 horsepower, and from 240 to 259 lb.-ft. of torque. The boost can also tow up to 6,000 pounds - 1,000 more than it did previously.
Inside changes are minor, but there are new cup holders and new touchscreen software. A motion-activated lift gate, rear-view monitor, keyless entry, blind spot warning, and cooled front seats are featured across various trim levels.
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Vincentric Lowest Cost to Own in Canada 2016 Winners
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Passenger Cars
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Subcompact
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Nissan |
Micra |
| Subcompact Hatchback |
Chevrolet |
Spark |
| Compact |
Toyota |
Corolla |
| Compact Hatchback |
Scion |
iM |
| Mid-Size |
Nissan |
Altima |
| Large Sedan |
Chevrolet |
Impala |
| Sports Car |
Hyundai |
Veloster |
| Hybrid |
Toyota |
Prius C |
| Electric/Plug-in Hybrid |
Smart |
Fortwo-Electric |
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Luxury Cars
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| Segment |
Make |
Model |
| Luxury Compact |
Acura |
ILX |
| Luxury Coupe |
Audi |
A5 |
| Luxury Mid-Size Sedan |
Lincoln |
MKZ |
| Premium Luxury Mid-Size Sedan |
Volvo |
S80 |
| Premium Luxury Large Sedan |
Cadillac |
XTS |
| Luxury Sports Car |
Nissan |
370Z |
| Luxury Hybrid |
Lexus |
CT200h |
| Luxury Convertible |
Audi |
A3 |
| Luxury Electric/Plug-in Hybrid |
BMW |
i3 |
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SUVs, Crossovers, & Vans |
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Make
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Model
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| Subcompact SUV/Crossover |
Honda |
HR-V |
| Compact SUV/Crossover |
Mazda |
CX-5 |
| Mid-Size SUV/Crossover |
Subaru |
Outback |
| Large SUV/Crossover |
Dodge |
Durango |
| Hybrid SUV/Crossover |
Subaru |
XV Crosstrek Hybrid |
| Minivan |
Honda |
Odyssey |
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Luxury SUVs & Crossovers |
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| Segment |
Make |
Model |
| Luxury Hybrid SUV/Crossover |
Lexus |
NX 300h |
| Luxury Electric/Plug-in Hybrid SUV/Crossover |
Volvo |
XC90 Plug-in Hybrid |
| Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover |
Lexus |
NX 200t |
| Luxury Mid-Size SUV/Crossover |
Volvo |
XC70 |
| Luxury Large SUV/Crossover |
Infiniti |
QX60 |
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Pickup Trucks
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Segment
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Make
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Model
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| Small Pickup |
Toyota |
Tacoma |
| Full-Size 1/2-Ton Pickup |
Chevrolet |
Silverado 1500 |
| Full-Size 3/4-Ton Pickup |
Ford |
F250 S/D |
| Full-Size 1-Ton Pickup |
Ford |
F350 S/D |
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Ten of the Most Dramatic Car Redesigns
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Some automakers truly revolutionize their designs when it comes to building a successor. But some vehicles, like the Porsche 911, are modern classics, and never need to be changed. AutoGuide.com takes a look at some of the biggest auto redesigns.
10. Ford Escape
The stylish crossover received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2017 model year, but its significant redesign came in 2013. That redo - which didn't even need to happen to boost sales - ditched the boxy look for something sleeker.
9. Honda Civic
The most popular car from the '90s slowly lost its appeal over the years, but the 2016 redesign is so good that AutoGuide.com named it Car of the Year.
8. Hyundai Sonata
The 2011 Sonata helped move Hyundai from plain and boring to a strong contender in the mid-size sedan segment.
7. Chevrolet Malibu
Never the most popular option in its segment, the newest Malibu is modern, aggressive, and attractive.
6. Nissan Maxima
The 2016 Maxima brought much needed changes to the model, and has more personality than any of its predecessors.
5. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
With Audi's resurgence in the market, BMW had to make changes. So they delivered a statement with the new C-Class, with stylish, curvy bodies for both the coupe and sedan.
4. Toyota Prius
The Prius' redesign may be the most divisive. Delayed because it wasn't aggressive enough, Toyota tried to make the model seem more exciting and sporty, but the result is a kind of crazy-looking hybrid.
3. Ford Mustang
One of the most famous American cars, Ford had to be careful when redoing the Mustang. But the newest iteration is the sportiest one yet, while still carrying styling elements that make it recognizable.
2. Ford GT
The new GT is stunning. Wild and gorgeous, it's completely different from the previous version.
1. Acura NSX
The Japanese automaker did a spectacular job creating a luxury supercar thanks to the twin-turbo V-6 combined with three electric motors.
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Ford Takes the Lead on Our Driverless Future
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2021. Five years from now, we'll have little autobots driving around autonomously. Classified as Level 4 autonomy, these are cars that will essentially drive themselves with no intervention from humans - even in emergencies. These high-tech vehicles won't have steering wheels or brake pedals.
And they're coming from Ford. So Ford - not Google or Uber - will probably be first with a fully autonomous vehicle. However, they'll only be selling them to ride-sharing companies at first.
Unlike Ford, many automakers have shied away from producing fully autonomous cars. Ford's ambition will likely force brands to follow suit. It's probably time to start preparing ourselves for these Level 4 vehicles.
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In the Presence of Motoring Royalty
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 The annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the best display of rare vintage vehicles in the world - kind of like a strange, noisy art show. With incredible cars and fancy people, the show can seem excessive, but it's impossible to deny its beauty. Bask in the glory with these photos. |
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