2012 GMC Denali 3500 HD By Ian Harwood  This truck features a 6.6-Litre Duramax V8 diesel engine that puts out 397 hp and 765 lb-ft of torque, mated to an Allison six-speed automatic transmission, with an optional diesel exhaust brake. This truck can carry up to 3,273 kg and tow up to 10,433 kg. The [...]

By Ian Harwood Three years ago, Ford introduced the first F-150 Raptor. The truck was billed as a desert racing-inspired pickup truck with plenty of torque, unprecedented suspension travel and luxurious in-cab features. A year later, they revamped it with the Boss 6.2-litre engine and developed the off-road-only pre-runner version with a reworked 6.2 and [...]

By Ian Harwood Jeeps are very popular in Western Canada. They have been around in various forms since the '30s, when they had just the bare necessities such as seats, 4WD and an engine that put out about a mere 60 horsepower. Now you can outfit a Jeep with just about every luxury you could [...]

By Ian Harwood Weather can make a difference in our ability to drive safely on the road, and being able to see the road would be even better. Fog lights are basically an improvement over your vehicle's low beams, and help in bad weather. A good pair of fog lights has a narrow vertical beam; [...]

Vans are useful for contractors working in plumbing, home repair, carpet cleaning, and other skilled trades. Organizing your tools in a van, though, can be a challenge. Installing shelving can help you safely store tools and equipment...

Buying a used 4x4 vehicle is very exciting, but it does require some background research and much patience. Four-wheel drive vehicles are fun to play with but often sustain damage during off-road adventures that...

Daystar is best known for its complete line of urethane bushings and levelling kits. It now have 1-inch body mount kits for the 2007-2008 Jeep JK. The factory body mounts on the JK are specially designed to reduce noise, vibration, and harmonics, so this kit...

KC Hilites is one company that is well-known in the off-road community. It has a proven lineup of off-road lighting to fit just about any truck. If you want a pencil beam pattern, then check out model 110 titanium Slim-lites. With a specially plated housing that takes on the appearance of polished titanium...

Ahead of purchase, you should consider two things - what terrain you plan on travelling and how many more vehicles in your party you may have to pull out. If you are a serious off-roader, you should add at least 2,000 lb. more to your selection and consider carrying a snatch block. A snatch block is a pulley that attaches...

If you are tired of going out into a shopping centre parking lot and confusing your truck with another, consider customizing your vehicle to make it unique, and reflect your own style and personality...