Ford’s electric pickup now has to contend with the new Chevrolet Silverado EV and Tesla Cybertruck, not to mention the Ram 1500 REV. These competitors are available with larger batteries and therefore provide longer range than the F-150 Lightning, which is rated at 386 km or 515 km depending on the configuration. The cabin is largely similar to that of the gas-powered F-150. Space is aplenty, the seats are comfortable and ride quality impresses drivers.
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing 13 different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform best in …
Have you seen the rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability that U.S. magazine Consumer Reports published this week? Subaru leads the industry for 2025, and 8 of the 10 most reliable brands are from either Japan or South Korea. But what about the least reliable?
The auto industry is under pressure at the moment. The U.S. presidential election has changed the way many people envision cars and trucks in the coming years, and it’s safe to assume that more changes are in store with Donald Trump in the White House. The new administration is reportedly …
Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …
The Ford F-150 Lightning was the first full-size electric pickup to hit the Canadian market, but competition is about to heat up with models like the Rivian R1T, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Ram 1500 REV and of course the Tesla Cybertruck ready to take over. We still don’t …
After halting production of the money-losing F-150 Lightning indefinitely in order to prioritize the significantly more profitable gas-powered and hybrid F-150 models, Ford is reportedly considering going one step further and axing its electric pickup truck. According to a report on Thursday in the Wall Street Journal , citing anonymous …
Four years after its launch, the question is no longer whether the F-150 Lightning is a real Ford truck. However, many people are wondering whether it’s the right truck for their needs. Specs only provide part of the answer. Reviews like the ones we've posted on this website are another.
Ford announced Thursday a plan to increase production of F-150 and Super Duty trucks in 2026 to meet demand and offset the temporary production losses caused by a fire that destroyed aluminum supplier Novelis' plant in Oswego, New York on September 16. The Blue Oval aims to build at least …
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which conducts crash tests on all new motor vehicles, recently tested seven EVs and found that two of them struggled with rear passenger protection. Four earned a Good rating in the moderate overlap test, where the vehicle strikes a stationary barrier at …
Ford is making changes to its F-150 Lightning lineup for the 2026 model year. After listening to customers, the company has decided to replace the XLT model with a new STX model that gives the electric pickup a bit more ruggedness, style and range. Instead of having 452 horsepower and …
Looking at all the electric pickups on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . The GMC Hummer EV that started the trend is far from the only option available in 2025. In fact, General Motors has …
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing over a dozen different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform …
The new “Ford Power Promise” EV program that was announced last fall in the U.S. is finally coming to Canada. Retail customers who purchase or lease a 2024 or 2025 Mustang Mach-E , F-150 Lightning or E-Transit will be eligible to receive either a complimentary home charger and standard home …