Marc Baily » Trucks

Sidebar: RV towing with a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

Chris — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:02:44 +0000

"With a gross weight of 6,300 pounds, it was a safe bet that our 30-foot trailer wasn’t going to be hauled across the country by the family wagon," says Haney Louka of a recent RV trip he took with his family. That problem was solved by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup courtesy of General Motors Canada

Test Drive: 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Chris — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:04:56 +0000

The highlight of the "completely revamped" Ford Super Duty is a brand-new 6.7-litre Power Stroke V8 diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission "built to handle the task of towing up to 11,068 kilograms (24,400 pounds)," reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.

First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD/GMC Sierra HD

Chris — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:04:37 +0000

"Stronger, tougher, more comfortable and more fuel-efficient," the new 2011 Chevrolet and GMC HD pickups have impressive towing and hauling capabilities, reports Grant Yoxon. But when comparing Ford trucks, "buyers shouldn’t get caught up in the numbers game," he advises.

Used Vehicle Review: Mazda B-Series pickup, 1998-2010

Chris — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:04:52 +0000

A twin to the Ford Ranger, the compact Mazda B-Series pickup has changed little in the past 12 years. The two-wheel drive (RWD) model with a manual transmission is the most statistically reliable, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.

Test Drive: 2010 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT 4×4

Chris — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:04:58 +0000

The F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4 with standard 4.6-litre 3-valve V8 and starting price of $39,299 "plies the upper-middle ground of the F-Series’s myriad configurations," reports Peter Bleakney. It's a great truck, but options can boost its price significantly, he says.

Used Vehicle Review: Hummer H3, 2006-2009

Chris — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:04:36 +0000

Based on the compact Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon pickups, the Hummer H3’s butch looks hold a certain appeal for the "tattoos, big biceps and bottle-blonde crowd," but its reliability record isn’t great, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.

Auto Tech: Ford’s 2011 SuperDuty Power Stroke Diesel

Chris — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:02:02 +0000

The only thing that Ford’s new 6.7-litre Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine shares with the previous SuperDuty diesel is the name: everything else is new, reports Technical Editor, Jim Kerr.

Test Drive: 2010 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab automatic

Chris — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:04:18 +0000

"My week with the Tacoma proved it's decent at hauling both people and stuff, but that it would be easy to exceed the Tacoma's limitations when compared to some of its competitors and larger trucks," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.

Test Drive: 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT

Chris — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:02:27 +0000

An ideal vehicle for such urban concerns as flower shops, pizza joints, couriers and rat exterminators, the Transit Connect has a huge cargo area and “is surprisingly enjoyable to drive,” says reviewer, Peter Bleakney.

First Drive: 2011 Ford Super Duty pickup

Chris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:04:52 +0000

Ford greets 2011 with a new Super Duty truck that generates up to 735 lb-ft of torque while returning 18 per cent better fuel economy. "The new diesel scores big," says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh. "Let the power wars begin."