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First Drive: 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4

It's always fun getting a truck muddy, but is it the same when that truck has a battery instead of a gas tank? Find out in my first-drive review of the 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2025 Ram Heavy-Duty 2500 / 3500

The heavy-duty segment is important for truck companies, and Ram has updated its offerings with some new styling cues and, most importantly, an updated high-output diesel that's now offered in every 2500 and 3500. Find out more in my "first drive" at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

The Toyota Tundra comes as a hybrid, but don't expect Prius-like fuel efficiency; instead, it's about adding more power without a huge jump in fuel consumption. Find out everything about this gas-electric truck in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Canada's cheapest vehicles for 2025

Nothing's actually cheap these days, but there's always a rock-bottom price in each segment, and for 2025, you'll find them in my story at Driving.ca.

Comparison Specs: Honda Ridgeline vs Toyota Tacoma

Honda Ridgeline or Toyota Tacoma? They're both trucks but they're not the same; and I look at their differences in my story at Traction Life.

In Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid

Ford's F-150 comes in gasoline and all-electric versions, but in between, you can also get a hybrid model. What's it like? Find out in my review at AutoTRADER.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.

Electric commercial trucks: What's the story on them?

Electric cars are in the news, but what about electric trucks? I visited Truck World to find out more about zero-emission commercial vehicles - find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

Here are the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks for 2024

Love trucks but also love keeping money in your pocket at the pumps? Check out my list of the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks for 2024 at Driving.ca.

7 Pickup Trucks We Can't Wait to Drive

There are some interesting trucks coming down the pipeline for the 2024/2025 model year. "What ones are must-drives?" my editor at Driving.ca asked, and so have a look at what I'm waiting to pilot.

First Drive: 2024 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma always had a lot going for it, except a comfortable driver's seat. Has the 2024 version solved that? Find out in my "first-drive" story at AutoTRADER.ca.

First Drive: 2023 Ford Super Duty

Big trucks are big business, and Ford has updated its Super Duty for 2023 with two new engines and a number of towing and payload technologies. Find out more in my "First Drive" of it over 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.

Everything you need to know about pickup trucks...

Need to know more about trucks? What's meant by capacity, by configuration, by GVWR and GCWR and more? I have a "here's everything about trucks" story you can check out over 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.

These are Canada's least-expensive pickup trucks for 2023

Pickup trucks can get pretty luxurious and correspondingly pricey, but what if you're buying on a budget? I've rounded up the least-expensive trucks for 2023 over at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2024 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor

The midsize truck segment is shaking up, and Ford is in it with an all-new Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor. I got a close-up-and-personal look - find it at AutoTRADER.ca.

In Review: 2023 Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra has a strong engine and drives very well, but if you're looking at the top trim levels, you may have some issues with the mirrors. Find out why 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.

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.