Ford’s reincarnated Ranger nameplate resurrects a pickup sales superstar from years gone by. The 2019 Ford Ranger competes with the Toyota Tacoma, GMC Canyon / Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, and Nissan Frontier – as well as full-sized trucks – since it gives shoppers yet another mid-sized option that may better match their specific needs an

The manual transmission may be falling out of favour in North America at a rapid rate, but there are still many vehicles on sale today that offer them. Furthermore, there are many different types of vehicles still available with manuals, from sports cars to crossovers and even pickup trucks. Whether you want a manual transmission car because it’

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed Jeep will launch a Wrangler-based pickup in early 2018, as well as a new compact crossover to come next year that will replace the aging Compass and Patriot models. The news comes courtesy of Australian car mag GoAuto , who was reporting from an FCA product round-up at the company's proving grounds in

A jury of 50 respected automotive journalists has voted to shortlist 27 new vehicles for the 2021 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards. Vehicles that are all-new for 2021 or significantly changed are eligible for the prestigious award, and the vehicles in this semi-finalist shortlist will be whittled down to three ve

General Motors will be reviving its mega Hummer as a pure electric off-roader and has revealed that the truck will have a removable roof. Like the Jeep Wrangler , Gladiator , and upcoming Ford Bronco, the new GMC Hummer will have removable roof panels to allow occupants to enjoy open-air driving. So far, GM hasn’t confirmed too much informatio

Jeep's global boss says that the brand has a new plan to go green, and part of that means adding electrification to all of the brand's models by 2022, according to a new report. Speaking at the launch of the Jeep Gladiator pickup in New Zealand, Jeep's global president Christian Meunier told Caradvice Australia about the plan. Meunier said tha

The nine finalists for the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) finalists have just been revealed at the LA Auto Show. The finalists were narrowed down from 29 semi-finalists for the award given out in January in Detroit. About 50 jurors from across North America voted on the finalists, after each driving dozens of vehicle

The North American Car/Utility/Truck of the Year jury has announced the contenders for the 2020 awards. Eligible vehicles must be all-new or substantially changed for the 2020 model year. The finalists will be announced in September at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Cobo Center in Detroit

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) Ram division will add a mid-size truck model to compete in the growing entry-level segment of the pickup market. FCA boss Mike Manley broke the news during a recent conference call to talk about the company's first-quarter financial status, according to Automotive News . Manley said it will be Ram's job to fi

A jury of more than 50 car reviewers today named the Hyundai Elantra, Ford F-150, and Ford Mustang Mach-E winners of the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards. This year’s winner’s circle puts electrified drivetrains in the spotlight: the Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric crossover, and the Elantra and F-

Canadian drivers want all-wheel drive. Some also like manual transmissions for the added control and connection that shifting your own gears adds to the driving experience. But what if you want all-wheel drive and a manual transmission? Well, there aren't many choices left on that list, and most of the choices that exist are very similar models fro

Most concept cars aren't ever intended to see the inside of a showroom. Instead, their influence can be felt on future models in terms of styling direction and technological implementation. In some cases, public reaction to a concept car's unveiling has been so strong - as with the Dodge RT/10 Roadster (Viper) and the Volkswagen Concept One (New

If you’ve got a mechanic on your gift list this year, options are numerous and far-reaching for products that’ll make life under the hood easier, more efficient and more enjoyable. From the casual backyard mechanic to the professional technician, we present a few worthy gift options below, spanning a range of prices and purposes, to help give th

It’s safe to say that Jeep fans are a bit rabid – they love the Wrangler’s old-school feel and design that is plucked right from the ’40s. These fans also put a priority on the capability of their trucks and SUVs. For a brand with such an enthusiastic club of owners, it is always nerve-wracking to introduce a new technology, feature, powertrain, or

Jeep owners are a loyal, enthusiastic bunch. Buying a Jeep isn’t the end of the journey, it’s just the beginning. While many urban owners see the Wrangler as merely a lifestyle vehicle, aficionados keep an entire aftermarket alive and well – commonly swapping tires, fenders, suspension components and gears, anything to optimize its range and alre