For those that have $50,000 dollars to spend on a new vehicle, few think about investing in a mad scientist’s hatchback. And yet, fans of the “hot hatch” are numerous and passionate. And now, they have more choices than ever. The Ford Focus RS, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R all offer power,…
People often wonder, “what’s the best student car?” Well, there are a lot of factors at play. It should be safe, obviously. It should also be affordable because your kid will probably scrape the whole side on a bollard. Finally, it should be stylish because I drove a minivan in high school and it lowered…
The 2017 Escape is Canada’s #1 SUV. Why? It’s probably because Ford Escape owners get flexibility, comfort, and style for unmatched value. The 2017 Escape The difference between the 2017 Escape and its predecessors is striking. The first thing you’ll notice is the revised front fascia with sharp, two-bar grille and hexagonal surround. The headlights…
The 2017 Ford Edge You’ve probably noticed the Edge didn’t always look this good. In 2015, Ford finally got rid of the Edge’s unattractive grille and round shoulders. Since then, they’ve continued to add aesthetic improvements. Arguably, the 2017 Ford Edge is the best-looking entry in the model’s history. Triangular lighting cutouts complement the angular,…
The 2017 Ford Escape is one of Canada’s favourite compact crossovers. Here’s why: The 2017 Ford Escape Ford has brought its compact crossover a long way from the boxy adventurer of the century’s turn. For 2017, Escape is more stylish than ever. The grille is sharper and the shoulders, like those on most of Ford’s…
PickupTrucks.com, a subsidiary of Cars.com, has named the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL The Best 3/4 Ton Work Truck. The award comes after the SuperDuty was named Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year. According to editors at PickupTrucks.com “to say that the new Ford Super Duty F-250 does a lot of things well is…
Look at the market for SUVs in Canada. There’s an abundance of small, family-friendly vehicles that tick most of the boxes for the average driver. Modern SUVs offer great fuel economy, have the same footprint as a medium-sized sedan and provide plenty of space for kids and cargo. In such a crowded field, it can…
The Ford F-150 has received J.D. Power’s 2017 long-term dependability award for large, light-duty pickups. How is Dependability Measured? J.D. Power base their rewards on the number of problems reported by owners over a three-year period. Per their website, the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) considers “features and controls; engine and transmission; entertainment and navigation; heating and…
The 2017 Ford Fusion has been named Best Family Sedan at the Motorweek Drivers’ Choice Awards. According to the company’s press release, the Fusion “is the first Ford vehicle in North America to offer adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.” But these are just a few of the 20…
The Compact SUV is supplanting the sedan in Canadian vehicle sales. Leading the charge are the Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4. Canada’s #1 and #2 SUVs have maintained their dominance for a reason. Combining fuel economy, cargo space, and modest power, the Escape and RAV4 do many things well. That kind of flexibility is especially…
