Comparo: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500

By John LeBlanc While sales of pickup trucks have never been higher in Canada, the expectations from new truck buyers have also risen to new heights. It’s just not enough for a truck to be able to haul a load or tow a boat. Today’s truck buyers also demand car-like features like full-on infotainment, high-quality […]

Road Test: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT 4×4

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Big trucks are a big deal in Canada. Generous factory incentives, lots of new product and a slowly rebounding economy saw sales of light-duty trucks rise by 14% in 2013 compared to the year before, taking a 56 % share of the overall new vehicle market. That’s why the […]

Dear John: Small pickup trucks

Story by John LeBlanc They drink a lot of expensive fuel and they aren’t exactly easy to drive or manoeuvre, but it seems sales of full-sized pickup trucks just keep increasing in Canada. Not all truck buyers are looking for full-sized capabilities, however, and that’s the case with this month’s Dear John letter.

Road Test: 2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Ford sells a lot of F-Series trucks, nearly 100,000 last year alone in Canada. That not only made the F-Series the best-selling truck or car in the country, it also helped Ford finish first overall in sales for the second consecutive year. One way the American automaker ensures its […]

2011 Geneva: Volkswagen Amorak & Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Story and photos by John LeBlanc GENEVA – One would think that with gas prices on the rise yet again, the idea of a compact pickup truck would sell like Stetsons at the Calgary Stampede. But these two new small trucks from Volkswagen and Ford, respectively, have not been awarded their Canadian passports—yet. The new […]

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