Tests and Features

It's not always easy to get people to try something new, and in the auto industry there are a few time-honoured strategies designed to ease people out of their comfort zone. The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost convertible goes with the tried-and-true premise of promising two things that at first seem …

When Ford unveiled the 2017 F-250 Super Duty with all its driving aids and other electronic goodies, one particular item caught my attention, the Trailer Reverse Guidance System. Note that this will not backup the trailer for you like the new Pro Trailer Backup System available on the 2016 F-150 …

With this new generation Ford takes the Super Duty line of trucks to new heights. According to Ford spokespeople it is tougher, smarter and more capable than its predecessor. As Craig Schmatz, chief engineer for the F-Series Super Duty trucks says: “The bottom line is Super Duty customers will be …

What I love and hate about the 2015 Ford Fiesta ST are one in the same: It's small. The car’s diminutive stature makes it second to none when it comes to fun-factor, combining with a turbocharged 1.6-litre powerplant to make even the shortest of jaunts an absolute blast. It’s tiny …

Is there a showdown brewing at the top of Ford's trim structure? Until now, those who have been seeking the most features and nicest creature comforts from a Ford SUV, crossover, or sedan have been directed to the Titanium trim level, which is available on models like the subcompact Fiesta, …

It takes an enormous amount of human intervention to make a place appear as though it has never before been glimpsed by bipedal beings. Yellowstone National Park has long been cherished by Americans as a compelling geographical representation of the wild and untamed character that is their birthright, its jagged …

Back in 1987, when I was an instructor at the Jim Russel Driving School at the Mont-Tremblant Track, our pace car was a Mustang GT equipped with a 5.0-litre V8 that pumped out 225 horsepower. At the time, that was a lot of power and I loved blasting down the …

This week The Car Guide is driving the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum from Bozeman, Montana, to Jackson, Wyoming. The all-new Platinum is the most luxurious version of Ford's long-standing mid-size SUV, and it will get the chance to flaunt its inner and outer beauty as we pilot it through Yellowstone, …

This time is different. In the past, Shelby Mustangs have always been quick in a straight line, but their handling has been – to be polite – somewhat hit-or-miss. With the latest Shelby GT350, however, the Ford Performance engineers have succeeded in producing a top-shelf sports car that goes around …