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2021 Nissan Rogue Debuts
Story by Dan Heyman, photos courtesy of Nissan Canada Nissan recently took the wraps off the new Rogue, whish is a complete redesign from the ground-up of Nissan’s ultra-popular crossover,
Road Test: 2020 Ford Escape Titanium
The Ford Escape is brand new for 2020 and is now slightly longer, wider and lower than its predecessor as it enters its fourth generation. As before, the Escape is available in a wide variety of trims starting with the S and all the way up to the top-of-the-line Titanium model we had as a tester. A Hybrid version now rejoins the fold after a brief hiatus and Ford says a plug-in hybrid model is set to debut in the Spring.
Quick Spin: 2020 Ram 3500 HD
While the popular line of Ram pickups could probably have gotten by without doing much for 2020, as they seem to be ticking all the right boxes these days, the manufacturer obviously understands this is a competitive market and in light of GM having released new versions of its Sierra and Silverado HD pickups, and with Ford about to do so right around the corner, Ram was loathe to sit idly by.
2020 Jeep Wrangler Preview
When the latest generation of the Jeep Wrangler was introduced late in 2017, it was clear that the goal was to modernize the iconic vehicle and to do so without taking away any of the things that allow it to be so rugged and capable. Two years later, it’s clear that this was achieved as the Wrangler continues to enjoy success in terms of both sales numbers and performance due to the right mix of both clearly being found.
2020 Pickup Truck Round-Up
The Canadian sportsman regularly travels into remote wilderness locations where a 4WD vehicle is a must-have. They also tow more than most – be it RVs, boats or powersports trailers. These are givens for those who enjoy hunting and angling. And, these needs certainly dictate the kind of trucks sportsmen buy. So, while there are currently many trucks and SUVs that will do these jobs, 2020 is going to grow the available field substantially.
Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Trail AWD
The Toyota RAV4 is completely brand new for 2019 and is the first RAV4 to benefit from Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform. The new model features an all-new design both inside and out and a new powertrain that delivers more power and better fuel economy. Many of the same models return from the previous generation including the slightly off-road oriented Trail model which is featured here.
Road Test: 2019 Honda Passport Touring
This mid-sized cross-over fits nicely between Honda’s CR-V and Pilot offerings while sharing both their Pilot and Ridgeline’s same wheelbase. The Passport is 6 inches shorter than its larger 3 row Pilot sibling, and is really designed for those folks that don’t need to be hauling the entire kids team with them when they head up-country to test the vehicles light Off-Road capability. The exterior has a sturdy almost rugged looking appeal that presents well as the Off-Road AWD offering that Honda has brought to compete in the segment.
Ididit Introduces Sidestep Steering Clearance Box
Ididit has introduced a solution to an age-old steering problem of being limited by the steering shaft location or odd angles on either side of the firewall, with the all-new
Preview: Land Rover Defender
Jaguar Land Rover is, despite the off-road heritage it carries, stuck in the mud right now. The company has just posted a massive loss of $6 billion, due to sales shortfalls in Asia and high costs associated with production infrastructure. This is all despite reporting record sales in Canada and the USA, and a growing luxury product line in our continually luxury-focused world.
Ford Release Official Power Numbers for Upcoming 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500
Ford has finally released the official power numbers for the much-anticipated 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and in doing so, they join some pretty exclusive company. The Shelby GT500 will produce
