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2020 SHELBY GT500 DRAGON SNAKE CONCEPT Unveiled in the Ford Motor Company’s display at the 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake is a modern take on a proven Shelby philosophy. During the 1960s, Shelby American offered a drag racing version of the Shelby Cobra called the “Dragonsnake.” Given the new Ford Shelby GT500’s dual clutch transmission and stout 5.2L engine, Shelby American reimagined Ford’s new Mustang supercar for that same mission. The Shelby team’s design for the Dragon Snake adds more power to the car (800 HP+), revises the suspension for maximum grip and straight line acceleration, lightens the car with specialty equipment and exotic materials, retunes the DCT and modifies the bodywork including unique wheels. A widebody option is also being considered. In addition to the engine tune, Shelby American added high-flow catalytic converters, new lightweight glasswork and other innovations. 2020 Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake ... read more

8 Secrets Hidden in Cars That You Didn't Know AboutThe Little Arrow on the Fuel Gauge We’ve all been there: arriving at a gas station in a borrowed or a rental car and you aren't sure what side the gas tank is on. Help is at hand thanks to that little arrow that tells you precisely where to find the filler cap. Proof that even in this age of adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and driverless cars, a humble arrow can make all the difference. Take Out Hook Nissan claims to have invented the in-car ‘curry hook’ when it debuted on the Almera in 1996 in Europe. It was designed for carrying handbags or shopping bags, but it soon became a must-have accessory for takeout lovers. Today, you’ll find a ‘takeout hook’ in the Qashqai and X-Trail, but look out for similar hooks in other vehicles. More often than not, you’ll find at least one pop-out hook in the boot.  Colour-Coding Under the Ho ... read more

Moraine Lake Alberta Tips for an Awesome Alberta Road Trip  So it looks like we could be mostly restricted to staying within Alberta this summer due to COVID 19. No matter where you’re headed or if you’re a pro or a novice, these travel tips will make your road trip an easy ride There’s no question about it; road trips are awesome. A successful road trip will stay with you for life. The ability to just get up and go and the absolute thrill of uncertainty; where will you sleep? Where will you eat? When will you get to your next stop? It’s up to you to choose where to go, when to go and what kind of budget you’ll have. Our travel tips cover some tips that will make your next Alberta (or anywhere for that matter) road trip a success and a story you will retell fondly. Special thanks to momondo.ca and their article that we used as a guide while adding our own Alberta flair ... read more

5 Things That Will Save You From a Vehicle Emergency Driving is a necessity for a lot of people in the world today. Whether it be going to work, school or anywhere in between, you can see plenty of vehicles on the roads getting to where they need to be. As more people drive to their destination, the more dangerous it can be on the roadways. Here are 5 quick tips that can keep you and your family safe on the roads, no matter where you go! Checking Your Blind Spots Checking your blind spot may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how many accidents a year are related to drivers not checking their blind spot! The first thing every driver must do is adjust their mirrors. When positioned correctly, side mirrors help eliminate the blind spot in your vehicle. Though most modern vehicles have blind spot monitors, it is always safer to check your blind spot yourself. Don’t Brake During a Blow Out If you experience one of your tires blowing out while y ... read more

Dale Adams Automotive Announcement To Our Valued Customers:We know, the last thing you want to read about is another COVID-19 update, but we wanted to let you know that Dale Adams Automotive is trying to run business as normal, albeit the new normal is a bit different. With the COVID-19 situation continuing to evolve daily, we must adapt our ways of doing business to ensure everyone’s safety. This during time requires, patience, compassion and creativity and remember we are all in this together!We’re here for you!Here are some of the measures that we continuously strive to implement: We have set up a key drop o and pick up area in our front foyer for our customers at a safe distance from the service area, to allow for contactless drop off and key pick up We are also offering complimentary vehicle pick up/drop off service during this time Our technicians always wear neoprene or latex gloves when they enter your vehicle Our technicians disinfect high-touch interior s ... read more