Tests and Features
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado: A Question of Perception
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Test Drives
2012 Toyota Tundra: Reasonable size and surprisingly fun to drive
I must admit that the Toyota Tundra pick-up never really excited me. Not to say that it isn’t a quality vehicle or that its engines lack power. Rather, I just didn’t like the fact that its designers made it bigger than the competition for the sole purpose of getting ahead … Full story
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First Drives
2013 RAM 1500: An evolutionary year
The new 2013 RAM 1500 may be a little too familiar. With essentially the same silhouette since 1994, what’s so new about it? Bolstered by an already solid base, the folks at RAM wisely chose not to mess with a winning formula. After all, the previous version finished second to … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Ford F-150 FX4: Hard Core Hauler
If there is one thing that will surprise you about the F-150 FX4, it's this: it comes with a 136 litre fuel tank. Ironically, it's also the least important thing to learn about the F-150 FX4. Because if there is an EcoBoost engine underhood, and a long rear gear in … Full story
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Test Drives
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: Child’s play
We’re all familiar with drivers who shell out for sports cars or exotic vehicles without ever pushing their limits beyond 50% capacity. The appeal is strictly style and exclusivity. Well, that’s also the case with the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Few will actually make use of its full capabilities, but … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Toyota Tacoma: The Last Bastion of the Mid-Size Pickup
If you're a small truck in today's automotive climate, you've probably got a pretty healthy bead of sweat forming across your brow right about now. With full-size truck prices and fuel economy figures slowly pushing the once cheaper to buy, cheaper to run mini trucks into the dark corners of … Full story
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Test Drives
The 2012 Toyota Tundra: Is it stuck in the ice age?
Few manufacturers have had a tougher time of it than Toyota, at least as of late. Sure, Hyundai and Kia might be skyrocketing to sales success in a stupendous manner, but then again, they were never subjected to the same stringent expectations as Toyota. And whilst Ford has managed to … Full story
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Test Drives
Thoughts on Life, in a 2012 F-150 Harley Davidson
As someone that's had a truck for most of their driving life, I've gotten pretty accustomed to the requests that often accompany the keys to a pickup truck; requests like "Hey, I've a big desk at work that I'd like to bring home," or the always dreaded "my ex says … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Ford F-150: A Second Round
It’s not often that you get a chance to drive a press car twice. Well, that’s not actually true… in most cases, it’s as easy as asking. But, I’ve always been a firm believer that variety is the spice of life, so I typically pursue as many different cars as … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Dodge Ram 1500: A Handy Hauler
You know, it’s amazing how a single idea can carry an otherwise pretty decent vehicle into the realm of brilliance. For the Ford F-150, it’s the addition of the twin-turbo EcoBoost engine. For the Land Rover brand, it’s their Terrain Response system. And for the Dodge Ram, it’s the Rambox … Full story