Test Drives

Automakers love to revive the past in order to strike a chord with consumers. That’s what Ford did by resurrecting the Bronco a couple of years ago. Introduced at the same time, the Bronco Sport doesn’t have any history to build on. It actually has more in common with the …

The fourth-generation Ford Escape launched in 2020 with more modern and more car-like styling that didn’t quite sit well with typical Escape customers. With no more Fiesta, Focus and Fusion in the Blue Oval’s lineup, sales of the talented compact SUV should have gone up, but alas that’s not what …

As the full-size pickup sales leader, it’s no surprise that Ford was the first manufacturer to launch a fully electric truck in Canada. Following our first drive earlier this year, we were eager to get back behind the wheel of the F-150 Lightning to see how it performs in various …

Rising gas prices have boosted demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. Alas, three-row midsize SUV buyers have few options to choose from if they don’t want to spend all their money at pump. In fact, there are just two: the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Ford Explorer Hybrid. We’ve previously reviewed …

Saint John, New Brunswick— With the addition of the all-new Raptor, the Ford Bronco lineup enters a whole new dimension. This almighty and ultra-capable model can tackle much more challenging obstacles and race through the desert with uncanny speed. The people at Ford Performance have made thorough upgrades to the …

We never thought the words “fuel efficient” and “pickup” would ever come together and be harmonious. Despite all the advancements with fully electrified rides and hybrid systems, it just didn’t seem possible. Until now. Let’s get one thing out of the way: I adore a small pickup. I know, I …

With everyone looking to save money at the pumps, the allure of hybrids and EVs has suddenly skyrocketed. While a somewhat niche market before, the idea of cruising on electricity alone more than gas is starting to make a lot more sense. When Ford first introduced the Escape about 20 …

The Ford Maverick wastes no time making a good first impression. Access is easy, the seats are nicely sculpted, the displays look sharp and prove easy to use, the controls are precise and right where you want them, and plenty of smart storage solutions can be found. This is a …

It’s taken all these many years of driving pickup after pickup to finally admit: Yes, I like trucks. Perhaps it was the Ranger’s slightly smaller stature or the gorgeous mint-green exterior colour (gets me every time), but something about this midsize truck finally got to me - in a good …

I will admit that driving the all-new Ford Bronco was the vehicle I was looking forward to the most in 2021. It seems only fitting that it be one of the last test drives in the year, and it was well worth the wait. When it comes to a car …