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The Car Guide will be heading to Detroit this week to attend the unveiling of the completely redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. After presenting the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado at the Detroit Auto Show in January, it’s the GMC pickup’s turn to get modernised. We’re obviously expecting many similitudes between the …

If you can't afford a boat, then Prince Edward Island's rural character almost cries out to be seen from behind the wheel of a pickup truck, as its small villages, rocky coastline, and bright red mud provide the perfect complement to the preferred ride of country folk across the country.

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 …

Big trucks and wide-open spaces go well together, so it was only appropriate that my first time behind the wheel of both the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2015 GMC Sierra HD pickups took place on the prairies of Alberta. It seems like every second vehicle I encountered during my …

General Motors has revamped its line of Heavy Duty pickups, and we're going to be driving the new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks, as well as its 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD companion, later this week near Calgary, Alberta. These work-oriented trucks are …

The overhaul of GM’s full-size pickup trucks was a long time coming. In this incredibly important and competitive segment, a brand simply can’t afford to let its rivals get ahead. And yet, in recent years, GM seemed to have fallen a little behind, especially as Dodge snagged more and more …

In recent years the Oxford English Dictionary has seen its hallowed pages invaded by scores of modern words that, despite their improbable origins and loosest possible claims to legitimacy, have achieved recognition by this cherished tome. To their number we may soon be adding 'glamping,' a term that describes 'glamorous …

The General Motors line-up has featured trucks for more than 90 years. Along the way, the company has always looked to improve its trucks, making sure that they remain among the most competitive and, consequently, are widely distributed. The current model first came out in 2007 and, like all vehicles …

There is a wide range of pickup trucks on the market, so it is important to determine your needs before plunging headlong into a purchase. Depending on what the vehicle’s main use will be, some configurations are better than others. With all of the choices out there, sometimes even from …

A little more than three months ago, we began our long-term test of the Sierra 1500 and the time has already come to return the keys. I must admit that I will miss the practical aspect of this type of vehicle, especially for life in the country. In fact, not …