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The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …

This morning the EPA announced that General Motor's new 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine (which will eventually be found in the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon intermediate pickup trucks) will be delayed, as additional tests (notably, on the road) need to be performed. Even though these engines share absolutely nothing with …

If you look at today’s pickup truck offerings, you will quickly realise that they aren’t just work vehicles anymore; today’s trucks are multi-use vehicles, combining power and strength with luxury and an impressive equipment list. For 2016, HD versions of the GMC Sierra receive a few updates; they don’t receive …

Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups powered by the hotly-anticipated 2.8-litre Duramax diesel engine will be able to tow as much as 7,700 lbs. when they go on sale this fall. The twin trucks , which returned late last year to much fanfare, will soon be available with a …

We knew it was coming, GM’s engineers confirmed it and fanatics were eagerly waiting for it: here is the diesel engine that will be found in the Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon duo. The brand’s purists will be frantically looking for one thing, and it’s on the side of the …

Just a few short days after the 2016 Silverado received its controversial new front clip, it’s now time for its brother the GMC Sierra to be updated. We immediately see that the headlights now feature LEDs, as do the fog lights. The front grille as well as the fascia have …

We have already covered some of the cars modified by John Hennessey and his Texas based shop. From Ford Mustangs to Cadillac Escalades and various exotics, it seems that there is nothing that they can’t do. The team also builds their very own supercar (the Venom GT) and we can …

GM is currently cleaning out its various closets: for the 79th time this year, a recall has been issued, this time targeting 320,000 vehicles… According to the recall, 2006-2007 GMC Envoys, Chevrolet Trailblazers and Buick Rainiers, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTs and GMC Envoy XLs, 2006-2008 Saab 9-7Xs and Isuzu Ascenders …

In the last few years we have seen the number of gears in transmissions get higher and higher. While a 5-speed gearbox was enough back then, it is now considered archaic. Now, vehicles comes standard with six speeds, and a number of cars are equipped with seven, eight or even …

Some vehicles are made to be workhorses: hard-working, solid and capable. But what do you do when you want to reward yourself for all this hard work? You want a comfortable vehicle that can haul as much as a standard truck, but with better comfort? You get yourself a luxury …