Now that GM’s revealed it’s V6 Duramax diesel torque figure of 460 lb.-ft., RAM upstages them with 480 lb of torque from its EcoDiesel V6. There is no end in sight when it comes to the full-size pickup wars. Highest, most-capable, most-powerful, class-leading and more are all highly coveted claims for Ford, GM and RAM. This round belongs to the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel which boast the most torque at 480 lb.-ft. Only a few weeks ...

This is one instance where arguing that the Volkswagen Atlas is not a true VW is pointless. It is selling like mad. I was among the first to be horrified to learn that Volkswagen was pulling the plug on the Passat wagon in the first few months of this quickly dissolving decade. The new VW Tiguan had made its appearance, joining the Touareg SUV, but this was only the beginning of VW’s incursion into the ...

Just in time for online order, the new Porsche Cayenne S Coupé breaks cover. As the in-betweener, the S will deliver enough of everything and all the styling. We first covered the arrival of the Porsche Cayenne Coupé in late March and within moments, questions arose about this new Coupé, the principal one was why? Although some of us are not quite enthused (myself mainly) about Porsche and them giving in to a trend, we’re certain it will ...

The new Chevy Blazer will blindside the midsize 2-row SUV segment. With little doubt, it is the one to consider. Baie St-Paul, QC – If you pay close attention to the car business these days, you’d swear a new SUV is announced every other week. At one point, you’d be excused to think that they’re all the same or just about. But there’s one exception, and you’ve noticed. One of these latest arrivals is the new ...

To every rule, there is an exception. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one such phenomenon as, despite its age, it continues to draw folks into dealerships and convince them to sign on the dotted line. Why is this exceptional? The Jeep Grand Cherokee, the current WK2 generation, was first introduced for the 2011 model year. The mid-cycle facelift, which arrived for the 2014 model year, is also old! And despite this, the Grand Cherokee remains ...

To each his or her own, they say. While I totally get the CUV craze, I’m going to stick to my station wagons, as long as I can… Yup, it’s come to this. A few things have happened recently, one of which both surprised and spooked me. In a nutshell, my far better and prettier half used to dabble in car reviews, is a car-nut herself and hopes to one day return to the business. ...

This is big news. Ford CEO Jim Hackett said that they will not bring or give the Taurus, Fiesta, Fusion, C-Max and Focus sedans a next generation in North America. While we agree with all but the Fiesta, know that the Mustang will remain. A new addition will be the Chinese-built Focus Active crossover. This is all part of Ford’s “fitness” initiative presented by Hackett last October. The goal is massive cost cutting but this news is ...

It’s highly likely that you do not remember the original Aviator. Back in 2003, Lincoln unleashed a rebadged Explorer to little or no fanfare. Other than a revised dashboard, some chrome and oversized taillights, nobody really noticed when it went away in 2005. Lincoln will revive the nameplate, as part of Ford’s multifaceted plan to overhaul their line-up. Lincoln has announced that they will be dropping the majority of their “MK” naming strategy in favour ...

There is something deceptively simple and elegant about Range Rover’s very limited 2-door ultra-luxury SUV. At first glance, it looks like nothing’s going on but the moment the eye focuses on the absence of rear doors and the length of the front door, your sense melt. How is it possible that such an unpretentious design decision has an impact of this magnitude? Speaking of magnitude, all body panels save for the bonnet and tailgate are ...

This year is turning out to be the year of the truck. Between the return of the Ford Ranger, following a facelift on the F-150 for the 2018 model year, and the unveilings of the all-new Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, without forgetting the entirely rejigged RAM 1500, truck lovers and the North American automotive media have lots to get excited about. The Canadian International Auto Show, held every year in Toronto, is the biggest ...