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It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here: a turbodiesel engine available in a light--duty pickup. The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the first such model outside of a commercial truck since the mid-90's, and its promise of excellent power with frugal fuel consumption seems custom-tailored for this …

Playing it safe is a popular option in the luxury game. In fact, premium brands seem to vacillate between the two poles of 'extreme' and 'bland' when it comes to making changes to well-established products. The first option keeps customers from getting too bored with a particular vehicle, while the …

In its the glory days, the Durango had a pick-up truck chassis and was considered an out-and-out full-size SUV. Back then, we also had the Aspen – Chrysler’s version of the same vehicle – which was even sold in a hybrid version. If you find one of those relics, bring …

After ten years of loyal service, two generations and 3.5 million units sold worldwide, the popular Mazda3 was due for a major change. And change it has! The brand new 3 still retains a small visual link to the past, and that’s not a bad thing. The lines are tighter …

Nothing lasts forever, especially in the automotive industry. Brands often wander from their original path, sometimes with success (BMW’s turn from builder of sport-first luxury cars to a more diverse range of softer models) but occasionally to their detriment (Lincoln’s almost complete loss of identity). Segments, too, see their leaders …

Volkswagen has enjoyed an upscale reputation amongst Canadian buyers for the past 20 years, as ever-more-comfortable versions of vehicles like the Golf, the Jetta, and the Passat have been gobbled up by price-conscious drivers who perceive German engineering to be a badge of pride. The success of VW in carving …