Special Events

Special EventsNew Canadian Winter Tests Show How Much EVs Lose Range
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing 13 different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform best in …
NewsQuebec Makes History With World’s Longest Convoy of Ford Mustangs
Ford Mustang drivers from all over Quebec as well as other Canadian provinces, the U.S. and even France joined forces on Sunday for the longest Mustang convoy of all time—a unique way to mark the iconic pony car’s 60th anniversary. Around 2,100 people had registered for the record-breaking event. They …
Special Events2020 Ford Escape: Striking Back
DEARBORN, Michigan – After a very successful run, the current Escape is about to be replaced by the fourth-generation model, which will go on sale in the fall of 2019. Seeking to regain its throne as the best-selling SUV in Canada, the new Escape is getting a major overhaul. And …
Special EventsFord GT 2017 : " Made in Canada "
CALABOGIE, Ontario – I confess, my job makes people envious. I’m expected to drive a whole bunch of different vehicles so I can give my opinion on them. And frankly, being paid to do that is a dream come true. However, when I’m asked to cover one of the most …
Special EventsFord Teaches Students Driving Skills for Life
Distracted and impaired driving are two of the biggest hot topics on the roads today. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), distracted driving was the number one cause of deaths on Ontario roadways in 2016, even though stiffer fines have been set. The fines and demerit points vary across …
Special EventsFirst 2017 Ford GT Rolls off the Line in Canada
MARKHAM, Ontario – The history of the Ford GT plays out like an action-packed dramatic movie filled with suspense, revenge and glory. It all started in the early '60s, when Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the iconic racing brand, backtracked from a deal to sell his company to Ford. Those …
Special Events2017 Canadian Car of the Year Awards: the Small Utility Vehicle Category
Last week, more than 65 journalists from across Canada gathered at TestFest, the annual intensive vehicle-testing even organized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Amongst the eight categories this year, a very important one is Small Utility Vehicle, which rounds up new or significantly redesigned models in popular …
Special Events2017 Canadian Car of the Year Awards: the Sports/Performance Car Category
This week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s 2017 CCOTY testing is in full swing at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario. Among the eight vehicle categories this year is the Best New Sports/Performance Car Category that rounds up—as its name suggests—performance-oriented models sold by mainstream brands. This …
Special EventsRevolutionary New Generation Ford Super Duty Trucks
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 …
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