Tests and Features

When attending winter test drives, we're entirely at the mercy of the weather. If Mother Nature decides to let the sun shine and warm the pavement, the typical Canadian winter day we were hoping for quickly becomes a day of driving in slush. That's why I was so happy to …

In 2014, we saw one new model after another. So many, in fact, that it’s hard to do justice to the topic in just one article. To keep it simple, I’ve selected one game-changing vehicle per category. These are not necessarily the best-in-class winners, but they’re the vehicles that set …

In January 2014, Ford shocked the crowds at the Detroit Motor Show when it unveiled its new 2015 F-150 pickup truck. Not only did this new model boast a modern and elegant silhouette, but its body was made entirely out of aluminum, marking a first in the pickup category. This …

Car enthusiasts don’t want toys. Sure, they may look happy unwrapping a snowbrush or a Mopar clock, but what they really want is an actual car. Fortunately, tastes differ widely, so loved ones have a lot of latitude when choosing the ideal gift. During a meeting of utmost importance held …

Unless you know exactly what you're looking for, shopping for a small SUV can be an unpleasant experience given the sheer number of choices. It's a very muddled category: very often there isn’t much difference between a compact SUV, crossover and wagon. Take today's opponents, for example. The Jeep Cherokee …

Each class of automobile has a few default answers to the question "which model should I buy?' For many years those seeking a compact crossover have been steered time and again to the Ford Escape, and this vehicle's status as one of the safest picks in a highly competitive segment …

What do the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014 Ford Explorer and 2014 Honda Pilot have in common? Yes, they’re all 2014 models, but what else? They’re our three winners in the intermediate SUV under $50,000 category! The Jeep Grand Cherokee takes top honours thanks to its cutting-edge turbodiesel engine, high-quality …

The full-size pickup category isn’t for everyone, but the fact of the matter is that three of the six best-selling vehicles in Canada are pickups. And leading the way is the Ford F Series, with more than 120,000 units sold last year alone, which explains why there’s such a fierce …

This week, Car Guide is heading to Texas, land of the pickup truck, to finally put the 2015 Ford F-150 through its paces. Do not underestimate this model since the F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in Canada for a number of years. It is now up to us to …