Manufacturers have recognized the severity of Canadian winters for decades, and many Canadian cars are made with heftier starting systems to help ease the difficulties of winter car starting. These unique features include bigger batteries and powerful starter motors and alternators.
Really? Curious which car(s) this is true for.
It’s not uncommon to see an electric plug dangling from the front of a Canadian car’s grille. Our winters can be treacherous, and trying to get your car started in the heart of winter when it’s snowed in is a big reason why.
Ever been to North Dakota? Alaska? I don't even know a person with a block heater and would guess less than 2% on this forum have one. The majority of people living in Canada don't even live in an extremely cold area.
If you look back at the colour palette of 1955 Chevrolets, you’ll see that Canadians had unique colours unavailable in the States. These custom colours included Crocus Yellow, a lime-like colour, and Dusty Rose. More recently, the Volkswagen Golf GTI was released with 35 magnificent paint options in Canada and only five in the U.S.
1955? Many on this forum weren't even born yet.
I also thought the USA had the extra colours for the GTI.
oday, English and French are required on regular everyday products like a can of soup or a toothbrush, and the same is true for new cars in Canada.
It has been a while since I've been to Quebec but I can't remember finding English on many products or road signs. But don't worry, in Toronto they are.