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First Drives2015 Ford F-150: Punching Above its Weight4.5/5
The full-size pickup category isn’t for everyone, but the fact of the matter is that three of the six best-selling vehicles in Canada are pickups. And leading the way is the Ford F Series, with more than 120,000 units sold last year alone, which explains why there’s such a fierce …
Spotlight on2015 Ford F-150: We're Driving It This Week
This week, Car Guide is heading to Texas, land of the pickup truck, to finally put the 2015 Ford F-150 through its paces. Do not underestimate this model since the F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in Canada for a number of years. It is now up to us to …
BlogPickups Will Finally Adopt SAE Towing Standards
Towing standards: there really aren't any in the pickup industry. I know that might seem like a strange thing to say when manufacturers are constantly boasting that vehicle X can pull up to 24,000 lbs, but it's true - there's no standardized test that has been agreed upon by each …
Test Drives2012 Ford F-150 FX4: Hard Core Hauler4.5/5
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 …
Test DrivesFord F-150 SVT Raptor: Child’s play4.0/5
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 …
Test DrivesThoughts on Life, in a 2012 F-150 Harley Davidson4.5/5
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 …
Test Drives2012 Ford F-150: A Second Round5.0/5
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 …
Test Drives2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost: Tour De Forced Induction4.5/5
Ford F-150 Lariat Ecoboost Road Test I make no attempts to hide my attitude towards the Ford F-series pickup truck… to be true; it is indeed fanaticism bordering on idolatry. I own them, I drive them, and I can’t think of a better truck for nearly any situation. That being …
Test Drives2010 Ford F-150 FX4: Still Built Ford Tough4.0/5
On this, one of the most filling of weekends, we’re often asked what we’re thankful for. And although the answers heard around the dining room table are often insightful dedications to family and friends, there’s some merit to the oft-simplistic thanks offered up from the obligatory kid’s table. Sure, a …
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