The 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show press preview wraps up today. While we have more in-depth coverage on the way, here’s a quick round-up of the highlights from the show, as chosen by our writers. Best in Show 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Stephanie Wallcraft In a sea of crossover practicality – which feels very un-LA, by the way –

The light-duty pickup seems to have become just as much about fashion for some as it is function for others. As a result, many trucks have developed into much more refined and civilized packages. Pristine heated and ventilated leather seats, tires that are shiny enough to show your reflection, and a bed that’s clean enough to eat off are all hal

There’s loads of excitement surrounding the Ram 1500 TRX lately, and with good reason. Upwards of 700 hp has a way of stirring excitement like that, and few folks outside of a Ford Raptor forum are likely to argue against the sheer awesomeness of the Hellcat-powered pickup. And from what I understand, it’s good . Like, really good. I

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and General Motors have recalled a total of more than 110,000 vehicles to fix flaws in vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS) systems. In the larger of the two campaigns, Transport Canada says that more than 79,000 examples of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra pickups have EPS syst

As the cover comes off the all-new 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty at a dedicated reveal event in San Diego, one thought springs to mind: Boy, the Ram Heavy Duty press conference at the Detroit auto show last week took some of wind out of these sails, didn’t it? Torque isn’t everything That’s because Ram announced that it’s achieved an outpu

Vehicle Type A solid ride with near luxury-sedan noise levels at speed, good relative fuel mileage, and a smooth, powerful, and highly refined powertrain. Pickup truck History/Description Running new engines, new drivetrain technologies, an all-new platform, and a great new look, this generation of GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silv

Head Lake, ON – Huddling around the warmth of a crackling steel drum, I can't help but think, that in our down vests, red check flannels and ball caps, we look more inclined to wreak havoc upon the local deer population than to evaluate trucks. But together, we make up the judging panel for the 2016 Canadian Truck King Challenge. Although this e

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming – We follow the sinewy curves of Snake River across the southeast canyons of Idaho and into Wyoming – Big Sky Country – where endless plains are embraced within the towering peaks of the Gros Ventre and Teton mountain ranges. It’s a likely place to encounter one’s own insignificance – especially when you consider that the aver

Transport Canada has just issued a pair of extensive recalls on large GM vehicles. One that covers just over 300,000 full-size pickups and SUVs and another that affects nearly 160,000 full-size trucks. The first one is for an issue with power brake assist. The recall notice says that "on certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brak

After a busy spring, June marks a quieter month for new-vehicle arrivals in Canada. In fact, General Motors is the only manufacturer adding models to its showrooms: Two of them are pickup trucks and the third is the latest Cadillac SUV. We’re also saying goodbye in June to one of the automotive industry’s most iconic cars, the Volkswagen Beetle.

Is all this talk of tariffs making you concerned? You’re not alone. United States President Donald Trump’s threats to slap a 25 percent tariff on all automotive imports from Canada has a lot of people up in arms and worried about the potential impact on our economy, particularly in Southern Ontario where the bulk of the country’s industry is bas

A flourishing SUV/crossover sector and continual growth in the pickup truck arena powered the Canadian auto industry to record new vehicle sales volume in the first three quarters of 2015. Despite the decline among passenger cars and a muddied minivan picture, Canadians are currently registering more new vehicles than at any point in history.

So you want to buy a truck, but you’re not sure what you need – or want? You’re in luck, because we’re here to tell you about All Things Pickup. Those new to trucks often buy more than they need, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, why chew up cash and fuel if you don’t have to? Automakers don’t make it any easier by trumpeting the big

Nearly 40 percent of diesel-powered vehicles available in Canada offer a lower cost of ownership than comparable gas-fueled models. That's the conclusion Vincentric LLC arrived at in its 2016 Canadian diesel analysis, which compared purchase prices and estimated fuel costs for 280 diesel vehicles against those for comparable gasoline-powered models

Jurors have cast their first ballots in the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, narrowing a field of 46 vehicles down to 29: 12 cars, 12 utilities and five trucks. To be eligible for consideration by NACTOY's 50 judges (autoTRADER.ca editor-in-chief Jodi Lai among them), a vehicle has to be either all-new or subs