Road Tests
Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss
The 2019 Silverado has been completely redesigned from the ground up and now offers eight trim levels along with six different engine and transmission combinations including a new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine. The truck is larger than its predecessor in every dimension despite being 450 lbs. (204 kg) lighter thanks to advanced manufacturing.
Road Test: 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel
Remember all the “military-grade aluminum” advertisements flooding various forms of media when the 13th generation Ford F-150 initially launched? That was only four years ago, and now Canada’s favourite truck is making the news again by introducing the long awaited diesel variant.
2019 Canadian Truck King Challenge
The 12th annual Canadian Truck King Challenge took place in the cold and rain of early October. Frankly, that’s the norm for our event. And while it makes for nasty driving, I always remind our judges that we are simply testing in the same conditions that Canadian truck owners encounter every day.
Road Test: 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel
The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel is perhaps the most distinctive model in the redesigned pickup’s lineup, boldly featuring a large vented hood, blacked-out fender-flares and an overall off-road-oriented appearance that really helps it stand out from the rest of its Ram brethren.
A Different Feel – 2019 GMC Sierra
Story and photos by Howard J Elmer Every region of Canada has unique geographic features, ones that set them apart from the rest. However, while that description also applies to
More of Everything: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Story and photos by Howard J Elmer, additional photos courtesy of Chevrolet Canada Trucks, currently, have never been more important to a manufacturer’s bottom line. Not only because they are
First Drive – 2019 Ram 1500 Sport
Story and photos by Howard J Elmer, additional photos courtesy of FCA Canada In Canada, the Ram truck brand holds the number two sales spot (behind Ford), whereas in the
Extra Look: 2018 Ford F-150 – Best selling for a reason
Story and photos by Russell Purcell (@RoadTestRuss) The Ford Motor Company has laid claim to the title of best selling light truck in North America for decade. These laurels have
True Milestone: 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel
Quiet. That word describes, perfectly, the new 3.0L Power Stroke diesel just introduced by Ford. I’ve driven it, stood beside it while idling and floored it uphill while towing, and it is eerily quiet. This trait, plus the power it makes, now available in the F-150, makes this introduction a true milestone in the history of the F-series.
Road Test: 2018 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab
The Ram 1500 is relatively unchanged for 2018 as it prepares to make way for the all-new 2019 version. A couple of new trim levels were added, the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine option saw expanded capability and the infotainment system offers new functionality.
