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Camping enthusiasts have a wide selection to choose from when they are shopping for a camper or a caravan. There’s a lot of different brands, and enough models and sizes to satisfy everyone, from the single traveller to the family hauling their second home away every weekend. Thanks to a …

The folks at Ford Performance are busy trail testing prototypes of the redesigned 2017 F-150 Raptor ahead of its fall 2016 launch. In a video provided by Ford, 2017 F-150 Raptors disguised as run-of-the-mill 13th generation F-Series pickups can be seen negotiating trails in northern Michigan as development of the …

What do the Ford Mustang and F-150 have in common? Apparently a new 'sport mode' that ensures the truck stays in the so-called "sweet spot" of the powerband and holds lower gears longer. Activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice, sport mode is engaged when an 's' appears next …

When Ford announced that the next F-150 would be made out of aluminium, a few people were sceptical of the truck’s safety in case of an accident; some competitors (like GM), even tried to convince customers that steel is stronger. The Dearborn manufacturer just proved that its truck was as …

In the old days, the most luxurious vehicle was the large sedan; the pickup truck was nothing more than a working vehicle, not something you wanted to be seen in. Today however, they have become supremely comfortable (and quite expensive!). Ford just launched the F-150 Limited, which proves this point; …

As light truck sales continue to outpace passenger cars in both Canada and the United States, Ford has announced plans to bring back the Limited trim to the 2016 F-150. Slated to become the sixth trim level available on the F-150 , the Limited will take its place at the …

We already know that the upcoming 2017 Ford Raptor will have a 3.5 litre Ecoboost engine and a 10-speed transmission, and we also know that its aluminium body will make it lighter and more nimble than its predecessor. But what about its off-road performance? Can the new Raptor jump dunes …

The most stressful part of pulling a trailer is when you have to back it into a tight space. While those with lots of experience won’t balk at the task, most people will have to start over a few times to get it perfect, which can increase their stress level …

Once again, tuners have given us an answer to a question nobody asked: what happens when you take a truck designed for running through the desert at breakneck speeds and double its original horsepower rating? Here is the Shelby Baja 700. Based on the chassis of the already quick Ford …

The all-new Ford F-150 Raptor got more than one performance aficionado talking when it was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show; with its aluminium body panels and Ecoboost V6, there was speculation that this new truck would not be as fast as the current, V8-powered Raptor. Ford wanted to quell …