Vehicles with adventurous looks and superior off-road capabilities attract a growing number of customers, and manufacturers are all too happy to introduce more and more models. Sadly, few owners will actually put their vehicles to the test like they’re meant to be. At Ford, those purchasing a Bronco , Bronco …

Have you seen the rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability that U.S. magazine Consumer Reports published this week? Subaru leads the industry for 2025, and 8 of the 10 most reliable brands are from either Japan or South Korea. But what about the least reliable?

The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …

The auto industry is under pressure at the moment. The U.S. presidential election has changed the way many people envision cars and trucks in the coming years, and it’s safe to assume that more changes are in store with Donald Trump in the White House. The new administration is reportedly …

Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …

The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …

Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …

Bromont, Quebec— Now in its sixth generation, the Ford Explorer is far removed from the truck-based original that launched in the early 1990s. While catering to North American families is still a top priority of this three-row midsize SUV, it has morphed into a much more sophisticated and sportier vehicle.

DETROIT - Ford is recalling 230,000 minivans in 20 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., to fix rust problems that can cause the third-row seats to come loose. The company says the recall affects Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans from the 2004 through 2007 model years. They were sold mainly …