The world has been talking about electric vehicles (EVs) being the future for years. But technology is not yet at the point where a full EV can do everything a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE) can. This is where hybrids shine. One of the biggest issues with EVs has been their ability, or
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Gas vs Electric
The more the electric vehicle marketplace grows, the easier it gets to find exactly the type of EV you want. While the segment started out small with compact cars like the Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric, you can now choose battery-powered mainstream and luxury SUVs, small and mid-size cars, and even a full-size pickup
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Prevent Overloading Your Truck with the Ford F-150’s Onboard Scales
Forgetting to check the maximum payload capacity of your truck and overloading it can be dangerous for both you and your vehicle. But spending time figuring out the maximum payload rating of your truck can be a real pain! Luckily, Ford developed a solution for the F-150: onboard scales. Maximum Payload Rating One of the
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Truck Caps Vs. Tonneau Covers
The Ford F-150 is currently the bestselling vehicle in Canada. With this massive following, it’s no wonder the aftermarket options of accessories for trucks are so plentiful. From rooftop tents, winches, LED bars, tow mirrors, you name it. People love to personalize their trucks. Well, why not personalize your cargo space as well with a
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New 2022 Pickup Trucks
The 2022 model year will be a big one in the pickup truck segment. We’ve already told you about the forthcoming Ford F-150 Lightning, which will be among the first all-electric pickups when it goes on sale next spring, followed by battery-powered trucks from Rivian, Tesla, and GMC. But there are also changes coming to
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Innovative Pickup Truck Features
Selling pickup trucks is a competitive business in North America: The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500 full-size trucks are some of the most popular new vehicles in Canada. Full-size models are the stars of the pickup segment, but smaller trucks have made a comeback. The market for mid-size pickups took off
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Full-Size Pickup Fuel Economy Comparison, 2011 vs. 2021
Pickup trucks are some of the best-selling new vehicles in today’s marketplace, which is why it seems like they make up half the vehicles you see on the road. If there’s a V8 under the hood, they’re not especially thrifty for everyday use, but the burly V8s popular among pickup drivers have become more efficient
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New and Notable 2022 Models
As summer 2021 reaches its peak in Canada, the country’s automakers are getting set to launch some significant new and redesigned models. Among them is the 11th generation of the Honda Civic sedan, which is already in the brand’s showrooms ahead of an equally new hatchback model due later in the year. One of the
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Finding a Van or Truck for Work – 7 Tips
by Lori Straus Finding the right truck or van for work is no small task: you want to balance saving money with getting value for your money. In this blog post, we’ll share with you seven tips on how to find the right van or truck for work. 1. What’s Your Cargo? A truck allows
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Who Makes the Best Pickup Truck?
by Lori Straus With so many options out there these days, finding the best pickup truck, whether for work or play, can seem like a daunting task. You may have your favorite brand, but many brands have multiple models, each with advantages and disadvantages, depending on your needs. In this blog post, we’ll summarize a
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