Tests and Features

Model year 2018 sees the F-150 undergo a few cosmetic and mechanical changes, but the big news is that North America's best-selling vehicle will finally be available with a diesel engine. Sure, we haven't test driven it yet, but that doesn't mean that the event we attended last week to …

PINCKNEY, Michigan – The F-150 SVT Raptor was an instant hit after its introduction in 2011. The huge success was befitting of this all-muscle version of Ford’s best-selling vehicle, which was built for off-road driving. So it’s not surprising that the blue oval brand has just premiered a new generation …

It’s about time. The new Raptor, based on the current-generation Ford F-150, was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2015. Almost two years ago. And the automaker has been teasing us with regular press releases since then, unveiling each nut and bolt of the vehicle at a time.

By now, you probably know that the current generation of the Ford F-150 is built with aluminum body panels, and that it offers several powertrains, including two turbocharged V6 engines. It’s never an easy choice for us to decide which full-size pickup we prefer, as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC …

For automakers, being number one sometimes makes you err on the side of caution when redesigning a popular model. If you're already on top, the logic goes, why take the risk of shaking things up? The 2015 Ford F-150 proves that from time to time, major players are willing to …

When attending winter test drives, we're entirely at the mercy of the weather. If Mother Nature decides to let the sun shine and warm the pavement, the typical Canadian winter day we were hoping for quickly becomes a day of driving in slush. That's why I was so happy to …

In 2014, we saw one new model after another. So many, in fact, that it’s hard to do justice to the topic in just one article. To keep it simple, I’ve selected one game-changing vehicle per category. These are not necessarily the best-in-class winners, but they’re the vehicles that set …

In January 2014, Ford shocked the crowds at the Detroit Motor Show when it unveiled its new 2015 F-150 pickup truck. Not only did this new model boast a modern and elegant silhouette, but its body was made entirely out of aluminum, marking a first in the pickup category. This …

Car enthusiasts don’t want toys. Sure, they may look happy unwrapping a snowbrush or a Mopar clock, but what they really want is an actual car. Fortunately, tastes differ widely, so loved ones have a lot of latitude when choosing the ideal gift. During a meeting of utmost importance held …