Chris Chase

Chris has been writing professionally about cars since 2004, in print and online. He lives in Ottawa with his wife and two feline tyrants. In rare quiet moments, he can be found travelling or playing one of his way-too-many guitars. Chris is also a journalist member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

The 2020 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity & Competitor Comparison

The 2020 Ford Explorer was redesigned. Aside from looks and swanky new tech, what's the towing capacity? How does it compare to competitors? Here's a breakdown.

2020 Ram 3500 Towing Capacity & Payload: A Closer Look

Here's a closer look at the Ram 3500's towing capacity & payload, and how the heavy-duty pickup compares to the competitors like Ford F-350 & Sierra 3500.

2020 Chevy 3500 Towing Capacity: Closer Look at New Silverado HD

We examine the 2020 Chevy 3500's towing capacity & how the all-new HD truck compares to Ram 3500, Ford F-350 Super Duty, GMC Sierra 3500 & Nissan Titan XD.

2021 Genesis G80 Gains New Looks and Turbo Power

Genesis drops the second-generation G80 for 2021, sporting new looks, turbo powertrains, and lighter structure.

GM Workers Step Up with Ventilator Production to Help Coronavirus Patients

GM is gearing up to build Ventec’s ventilator design at the automaker’s Kokomo, Indiana factory to help coronavirus patients with the much needed machines.

FCA Plant Shifts Gears to Produce Face Masks Amid COVID-19

FCA is getting ready to make face masks for doctors, nurses and first responders working on the front lines of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Ford Pivots to Medical Device Manufacturing as Coronavirus Spreads

Ford teams up with manufacturing giants 3M & GE to make ventilators for coronavirus patients and face shields to protect the medical workers.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited Review

We like the new RAV4’s more substantial appearance, but that look hints at a driving character that’s less refined than the outgoing model.

2019 Toyota Highlander Review

A redesigned 2020 Highlander is coming so is the 2019 mid-size SUV model worth buying? We review the popular, mid-range Highlander XLE trim.

2019 Ford Fusion Energi Review

What's the difference between the Fusion Hybrid and Energi? Is the 2019 Fusion Energi worth it? We review Ford's sleek plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sedan.