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In Review: 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer

If you like the Chevrolet Trax but you want all-wheel drive (AWD), your next step up is to the Chevrolet Trailblazer. Find out what I think of it in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet is adding electric vehicles, and one of its latest is the Equinox EV. It's more than just a gas Equinox with a battery - find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado RST

Everything's going electric these days, it seems, and that includes trucks. I recently drove the Chevrolet Silverado EV to see what it's all about - find out what I found out in my story at Driving.ca.

A look at Chevrolet's towing technologies

Many people buy trucks for towing, and automakers are coming up with new technologies to make that easier. Find out what Chevrolet has up its sleeve in my story at Driving.ca.

Here are the cheapest 2024 vehicles in each segment

Nothing's really inexpensive anymore, but in every segment there's one that undercuts everything else, and I have a list of them over at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2024 Chevrolet Trax

The editors at Driving asked the reviewers to name the vehicles that most impressed them in 2023, out of all they drove. This was my choice, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Find out why in my story and video at Driving.ca.

What was my favorite vehicle of all I drove in 2023...?

Driving.ca asked all of its reviewers for their favorite cars that they drove in 2023 - and here's mine. Check out the story to see exactly what it is!

In Review: 2024 Chevrolet Trax

Yes, it's Chevrolet's entry model, but it might be the most impressive vehicle in its segment that I've driven so far this year. Find out why in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

The Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 and 3500 (and their GMC Sierra siblings) have been updated for 2024. I drove one for a week and also toured the Canadian plant where they're built. Find out more at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison

The Chevrolet Colorado is all-new for 2023, and for 2024, it's bringing back the ZR2 Bison package. I got a look at it ... find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Trax

With more people moving out of cars and into small SUVs, the automakers are focusing their attention on this entry segment. Chevrolet has an all-new Trax for 2024, and I think it's really well-done. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Look: 2024 Chevrolet 2500 ZR2

Off-road is a big deal for truck makers, and it's increasingly moving into heavy-duty trucks. For 2024, Chevrolet will offer its ZR2 and Bison trims on the Silverado 2500. Have a look at my "first look" over at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

The Chevrolet Colorado morphs into an all-new model for 2023, with new styling, more features, and considerable changes under the hood. Find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

The Chevrolet Silverado gets some updates for 2022, including a new interior that's a considerable improvement. I drove the High Country and you can check out my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Of the smaller all-electrics available today, I really like the Chevrolet Bolt, and the EUV model I drove has more rear-seat legroom if you're hauling some friends along. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Look: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado

The Chevrolet Colorado gets the job done, but it's an aging design, and for 2023, there's an all-new truck that looks like it's going to be very interesting. Have a look at my "first look" at it over at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Chevrolet Traverse

Three-row SUVs have pretty much taken the place of minivans in the marketplace, but that third row can be tight. Chevrolet's Traverse offers more space back there than most, and does a lot of things right. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2

Even if many truck owners never go off-road very much, they like to know they can, and for those who do and even those who don't hit the trails, Chevrolet has introduced a ZR2 version of its 2022 Silverado. I took it through the California desert - visit Driving.ca to find out more.

In Review: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer

Slotted between the smaller Equinox and larger Traverse, the Chevrolet Blazer doesn't have as much cargo space as some competitors, but it's surprisingly nice to drive, with sharp handling and a smooth ride. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave vs 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 - who wins?

In this corner, we have the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, and in the other, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Which one is the comparison winner? My colleague Clayton Seams and I take them both off-road to find out -- check out our story and video at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

It's rough and tough, and off-road, the Colorado ZR2 does exactly what Chevy says it will. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST

For 2020, the Silverado 1500 RST can be ordered with a 6.2-litre V8, and that's what my "Red-Hot-Red" ride had under its hood. Find out what else it had in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Here's what's new in pickup trucks for 2021

There are a few changes in the truck world for 2021, including an all-new F-150 with available hybrid option, a restyled Ridgeline, some new features from GM, a new engine from Nissan, and that TRX from Ram. Check it out in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Chevrolet Camaro

I can appreciate a lithe little sports car, but I do love American muscle, and that includes the Chevy Camaro. A few things could be done better, but GM nailed it on the driveline and performance. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2020 Chevrolet Spark

Reviewers usually love driving luxury or sports cars, but I have a soft spot for inexpensive, entry-level vehicles. I ended up liking the Chevrolet Spark more than I thought I would - find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Midsize Trucks: Here are the top three I'd buy

One problem I have with new, full-size trucks is that they're just needlessly oversized. I complain about that a lot, so my editor asked me to name the midsize trucks I'd buy instead. Find out what they are in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Do you remember these eight short-lived cars?

Sometimes automakers hit home runs with their vehicles, and then sometimes -- they don't. I've rounded up eight vehicles that didn't resonate with buyers in my story at Driving.ca. 

First Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

Both the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are all-new for 2021; they're the same vehicle, except that the Suburban's longer. I drove the Tahoe in its new High Country trim, and there's a lot to like. Find out more in my "First Drive" story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

It's almost the forgotten model in Chevrolet's portfolio, and more popular with fleets, but it's still around. It's not the best driver in the segment, but it's roomy and fuel-efficient, and if you don't load it up too much, it's easy on the wallet. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Pickup Trucks: Some history highlights

The first motorized truck was German, GMC is older than Chevrolet, and Toyota built a truck before it was even officially an automaker. Find out more in my pickup truck history -- with video! -- at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel

You used to have to go quarter- or one-ton to get a diesel, but now the three domestic automakers all put them in half-tons -- and I think Chevy's version is the smoothest of the three. But do the math before you choose, and for that, check out my story and video at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Chevy E10 or Mopar Lowliner?

SEMA's the place to show off, and Chevy and Dodge did just that with two concepts based on trucks from the 1960s. Chevrolet took a C-10, electrified it, and turned it into the E-10, while Dodge's D200 was updated with diesel. Which do you prefer? Vote in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS

The Blazer name is back, and while it's on something that isn't the truck base where it used to be glued, this all-new model impressed me very much with its performance and its comfort. It's pricey, though ... find out more in my review over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

The best and not-so-best design turnarounds

Design isn't the only aspect of a vehicle, but it's the first impression, and automakers spend a lot of time and money trying to get it right. Some do ... and then, for whatever reason, some don't. Find out which ones fall into those categories in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

How do the midsize trucks stack up?

Ford's the latest in the segment with its new Ranger, but what else in out there? Check out my round-up at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Should your next truck be gas or diesel?

Each has its strong and weak points, and you need to objectively assess how you drive, what you need the truck to do, and the extra costs that may be involved. Find out more in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In review: 2019 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel

Some automakers are moving away from diesel but others are sticking with it, and that includes Chevrolet, which offers an oil-burning version of its Equinox. It's a practical little machine, but don't expect earth-shakin' power: this diesel's all about efficiency, not muscle. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader.

Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty: Here's What We Know...

It hasn't been officially unveiled yet, but Chevy has given us enough teasers about its new big-bad-boy. Find out more in my story over at the National Post.

Fast Drive: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS

There's a facelifted Camaro coming for 2019, but in the meantime, you can attach a performance package to the SS that ups the fun factor when it's time to go fast. Find out more in my quick look at it over at the National Post.

GM's new truck engines can take it down to just one cylinder

The upcoming 2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra have a trick up their sleeves: Dynamic Fuel Management, which can deactivate various cylinders when full power isn't needed, right down to running on just one out of eight. There's a new four-cylinder turbo engine, too. Find out more at my "first look" story in the National Post.

Buying an accessible vehicle? Here are some of your options...

While you can get almost anything converted to at least some sort of accessibility, getting the right vehicle for your needs can require expert advice and, in most cases, a fair chunk of change. None of the mainstream automakers convert vehicles themselves, but some offer rebates if you have it done. And there's even one that's purpose-built for wheelchair passengers -- find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.ca.

In review: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

When you need to get the job done, diesel will do it, but at a price. Find out more in my review over at the National Post.

In review: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel

Diesel has never really been mainstream in North America, but automakers are trying no matter what. GM's latest is an all-new engine in its Equinox -- not the model's most powerful, but its most efficient. Find out more in my review at the National Post.

First Drive: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST

It stands for Rally Sport Truck, and it's a Tahoe with a 6.2-litre V8 stuffed inside, along with a new ten-speed automatic and performance suspension. What's it like? Find out in my review at AutoTRADER.

2019 Silverado: All-new for Chevy Truck's 100th year

Having delivered its first truck in 1918, Chevrolet prepares for 2019 with an all-new Silverado (and, presumably, GMC Sierra), which it previewed by lowering it by helicopter into the Texas Motor Speedway. It was quite a show -- find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.

First Drive: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Canadians love SUVs, and so manufacturers are making improvements to their offerings to keep up. The latest is Chevrolet, which has turned out a rather impressive new version of its midsize Traverse. Find out more in my story at the National Post.

What's the best compact hatchback?

Okay, so you've got seven compact hatchbacks: Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla iM, and Volkswagen Golf. Which one's the best? I was one of the writers tasked with finding out -- see what won over at AutoTrader.

In review: 2016 Chevrolet Spark

If you're looking at the bargain-basement end of the new-car market, what should you be considering? There are a few contenders, but while the Chevrolet Spark isn't the sharpest-handling of the bunch, you get a considerable number of pricier-car features at the $10,000 mark. Find out more in my review at the Toronto Star.

Are you in the market for a work vehicle?

If you think the car market is competitive, you've never checked out the work vehicle segment. Automakers have been updating or adding vans and trucks to meet the market, and there are a considerable number of choices out there. I rounded up the 2016 models in a story for HPAC (Heating Plumbing Air Conditioning) magazine.

In review: 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

Sometimes fate deals you a hand: I was originally supposed to review the Chevrolet Suburban, but then some clown ran into the back of it. So I traded it in for the Suburban's little brother, the Tahoe. Find out more in my review at the Toronto Star.