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First Drive: 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel

Trucks are now as much about lifestyle as making a living, and automakers are upping their off-road capability for those who like the great outdoors. Ram has just added the 2500 Rebel, which I drove off the pavement in California; 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.

First Look: 2023 GMC Canyon

Having unveiled the all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, GM has now taken the wraps off the GMC Canyon. I saw it in Detroit, including the new AT4X - find out more in my story at Driving.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 GMC Sierra AT4X and Denali Ultimate

For 2022, the GMC Sierra adds two new trims, both built on existing trims but with more stuff: The AT4X and Denali Ultimate. I drove them both on a trip to northern Ontario - find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

The best and worst 2022 trucks for fuel economy

With the price of fuel these days, efficiency is everything. So what are the fuel-sippiest pickup trucks on the market, and the thirstiest? Find out in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Ford Ranger

It's a bit long in the tooth and a makeover is coming, but in the meantime, the Ford Ranger offers impressive towing capacity and a stout little engine. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 GMC Canyon AT4

Among midsize competitors, the GMC Canyon is a contender with some very good points, but with some weaker ones as well. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Toyota Tundra

The old Toyota Tundra hung around for a long time with minimal changes, but for 2022, there's a complete overhaul, with new styling, engines and suspension. Find out more in my review at Driving.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.

Compact Truck Comparison: 2022 Ford Maverick vs Hyundai Santa Cruz

There are two competitors in the recently-launched compact truck segment - the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz - but while they both have beds, they're not quite aimed at the same type of buyers. Find out more in our comparison at Driving.ca.

Buying your first pickup truck? Here's what to know...

Trucks are among the most popular segments in Canada right now - but if you've never bought or driven one before, there are many things to consider (including if you want a Studebaker truck, as I have!). I have a list of tips to help first-time truck buyers, and it's over at AutoTRADER.ca.

Got torque? How Ram and Cummins got together

Cummins provides diesels for Ram's heavy-duty trucks today, and has done so since 1989 -- but the relationship is actually older than that. Find out more in my "Rearview Mirror" column at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma

In this corner, the Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling midsize pickup truck since forever - and in this corner, the all-new Nissan Frontier. We put them head to head: Which wins? Find out in our comparison at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2022 Ford Maverick

There are some new compact pickup trucks on the market, and Ford's version is the 2022 Maverick. It's well-sized and does a lot of things right, and comes with a hybrid system as the base powertrain. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor

Does anyone need a truck that doubles as a Baja racer? Of course not, but if you want one, Ford has a Raptor for you. Check out my review of it over at AutoTRADER.ca.

Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: Which one wins?

Ford and Ram both make very good trucks, but which one is best? When you compare an F-150 to a Ram 1500, who wins? Find out in our head-to-head comparison over at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2022 Nissan Frontier

It's been a long time coming, but the 2022 Nissan Frontier is finally here, and for those who want a midsize truck, it was worth the wait. Find out more in my "First Drive" review over at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Is the Honda Ridgeline a "real" truck? Well, every truck's usefulness depends on what you need it to do, and for many buyers, this isn't just a real truck, but also the right truck. Find out more in my review at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

The GMC Sierra Denali has a lot of features, and as the top trim level for the brand, comes with a matching price tag. But does everything live up to what it costs? Find out in my review over at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

It's the truck that isn't a truck that is a truck: Hyundai's upcoming 2022 Santa Cruz, based on the Tucson (yes, I say Santa Fe a couple of times later in the video; brain freeze with the similar names). In a world of oversized pickups, this is going to appeal to those who want small and light-duty, and I think they'll be impressed. Find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2021 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Limited

It's sometimes hard to believe how luxurious trucks have become, and my 2021 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Limited was optioned to six figures. But price aside, how is it? Find out in my review at Driving.ca.

These are some of the biggest things trucks have towed

Trucks pulling trains, trucks pulling trains, trucks pulling...flags? Yes, for the sake of showing how tough their vehicles are, automakers love to hook them up to Big Things and pull them along. Take a look at some of the biggest in my story at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2022 Ford Maverick

Ford has introduced its newest small truck, and here's the surprising twist: It'll come standard with a hybrid engine. Check out my first look at the 2022 Maverick over at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Can a truck be a truck, even if it really isn't a truck? I say yes, and so does Hyundai, which gave me a quick look at its upcoming Santa Cruz. Find out more in my story over at Driving.ca.

What's involved in truck fuel efficiency?

Ever wonder why some truck companies always end up on the "most fuel-efficient" lists, and others seldom get mentioned? The engine plays a role, of course, but there are other factors in play, and you need to consider them when you're looking for an efficient pickup. Check out my story on it at Driving.ca.

Eight truck ideas that didn't go as planned

A rotary-powered pickup, four-wheel steering, and of course I couldn't leave out the Blackwood - these were truck ideas that were created in good faith but never accepted by customers. See what they are in my story at Driving.ca.

Rust: Prevention is always better than cure

That's a picture of what's behind the taillight of my 1995 Dodge Ram, which I bought new, and have driven on salty winter roads since 1994. My friend has had to do considerable rust repair to his 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, and so we compared the two. See why you want to prevent rust, not just cure it, in our story at Driving.ca.

 

 

Buying a truck? Here's my advice...

If you're looking for a pickup truck, there's a lot to consider, especially if you're a first-time buyer. I have some advice in my "Tips for Buying a Truck" over at AutoTRADER to help.

Ford vs Ram: How and why they've won their "best truck" awards

So far for 2021, it looks like Ford and Ram are split down the middle on the awards for best truck. So what exactly have they won, and more importantly, how are they selected? Find out more in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Hybrid

Right now, Ford's offering the only "full" hybrid pickup in the market, meaning it can drive on its battery alone. You can't cruise fuel-free all that much, but it has some advantages - including an on-board generator that'll do some serious work. Find out more in my story and video at the National Post (Driving.ca).

These are Canada's most-affordable pickup trucks

Add some options onto a high-trim truck, and you can get into the stratosphere pretty quickly - but what about if you want to spend at the other end? Check out Canada's least-expensive trucks in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Look at the 2022 Nissan Frontier

You might be forgiven for not realizing the Nissan Frontier is still around - the current-generation truck was introduced in 2005. But the 2022 model should change all that, and you can find out more in my "First Look" at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Look: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor

Once the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 came out, we knew the Raptor wouldn't be far behind, and now it's broken ground. It's just a virtual look right now, but find out what's what in my story at the National Post (Driving.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: 2021 Toyota Tundra

The Tundra is an elderly design, but that's likely also part of why it consistently rakes in high reliability scores -- the company's had lots of time to get it right. And there are a lot of things that are right about this truck, along with a few weak points. Find out what's what in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2021 GMC Sierra AT4

My GMC Sierra AT4 was equipped with a 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine, and it's a mighty fine powerplant indeed -- but you'll need to do some homework before you automatically check it on the option list. Find out more in my review over 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).

First Drive: 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

Gas, battery, or both combined: The new 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid can run on all three. I got a couple of hours behind the wheel to see what it's all about. Find out more in my review over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

How many of these classic old trucks do you know?

The truck that became Dodge, the cars that became trucks, and the Mack that got smaller ... check out my list of little-known classic trucks over at the National Post (Driving.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).

Here are Canada's seven cheapest pickup trucks

Trucks can get pretty expensive these days, so I went the other way, and came up with seven of Canada's least-pricey pickups. Find out which ones they are in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

It's an apartment building on wheels, and it'll take you off-road to places you can only imagine -- providing they're out in the middle of nowhere and not on a tight trail. Find out more about the 2020 Ram Power Wagon in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Hasty Haulers: A look at Dodge's history of performance trucks

The company's big news right now is the 702-horsepower Ram TRX, but it's not the first time it's made a truck that's all about going fast. Check out some of the ones from past years in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

How much truck do you really need?

There's nothing wrong with wanting a big truck, but when they're looking at what they need, many people overbuy -- and that costs more money and fuel. To figure out what you need, check out my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Ford F-150

There's a new F-150 coming for 2021, but in the meantime, I'm in the 2020 F-150 King Ranch. Want to know more? Check out 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.

2021 Ford F-150: Here are some of the features

An on-board generator, a workbench tailgate, and a hybrid powertrain...these are just some of the items Ford's offering on the upcoming new F-150. Find out more about them in my story at Driving.ca.