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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 prevention is better than cure in our story at the National Post (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 the National Post (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.

First Look at the 2021 Ford F-150

Normally I'd be standing in the crowd, looking at the truck in person as the wraps come off it, but because of COVID-19 it was all done digitally. Find out more about the new 2021 Ford F-150 with my story and video over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Toyota Tundra

It's undergone so few mechanical changes over the years that it's pretty much bulletproof, but that lack of new technology also means the Tundra is a pretty thirsty beast. Find out more in my review over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Toyota Tacoma

For 2020, the Tacoma's choices slim down a bit: the four-cylinder is gone, and all models are 4x4 only. But it's still obvious why it's a popular little truck, and you can find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.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).

Ford Ranger or F-150? What's best for you?

Midsize or full-size? Each has its points to consider when making your decision, and I've rounded them all up in a story over at AutoTRADER.ca.

Do you really need a truck?

There's nothing wrong with wanting a truck, but if you think you need one -- do you really? Take the test in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2020 Nissan Titan

It's always been the underdog in the truck segment, overshadowed by the domestics, but the Titan has a lot going for it: it's very comfortable and great to drive. But those chart-topping new horsepower and torque figures? There's a catch ... find out in my review 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 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Hey, if you're going to go off-road, you need to look the part as well as drive it, and my Tacoma TRD Pro certainly fit that bill. Find out more in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Trailer towing: How truck companies are making it easier

Cars and SUVs have all kinds of active safety features. Trucks do too, and increasingly, automakers are tweaking them so they'll help out when you've got a trailer hooked to the back. Find out what they are and how they help in my "How It Works" column 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).

Ford unveils all-new F-Series model...

... but it's strictly for commercial customers. The work truck segment is huge for automakers and Ford is reintroducing its F-600, along with a Transit with all-wheel drive. Find out more in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2019 Ram Heavy-Duty

All three heavy-duty truck manufacturers are coming out with new ones, and for 2019, Ram has finally hit the 1,000-ft-lb-of-torque mark. Find out more in my review 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 Ford Ranger

Smaller trucks are a growing segment, and I think it's partly because full-size pickups haven't stopped growing. If you find a big truck is just TFB -- too friggin' big -- check out my review of the 2019 Ranger over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

Busting the biggest truck myths

Think your truck's got the highest towing capacity out there? Think 4WD can be used everywhere? Do you believe it's better to drive with your tailgate down? If so, check out my "Biggest Truck Myths Busted" at AutoTrader.ca.

Truck guards vs truck skirts

Many people say that pedestrian lives could be saved if all trucks had the guards they've seen on tractor trailers -- but those are aerodynamic skirts, not guards. Find out the difference between them in my "How It Works" column at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Look: 2020 Ford Super Duty

It doesn't look much different, but Ford's Super Duty (F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550) gets two new engines, a new transmission, and a couple of cosmetic enhancements for 2020. No numbers on those engines yet, but Ford is promising some serious grunt. Find out more in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In review: 2019 Ram 1500

Ram says its truck is "all-new," but its engines carry over, and that's a good thing -- they've always been among the best and now they're wrapped in newness. Find out more in my review at the National Post.