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On the Road Review: Toyota Avalon AWD The Avalon is a conundrum. It costs $10,000 more than a Camry, and is four inches longer, but both models come with a hybrid-powertrain and AWD option and share the same type engine. By TIM PLOUFFThe Ellsworth American Share Our reviewer's test model Avalon Limited with AWD featured the base 2.5-liter four cylinder engine and a well-equipped sticker price of $45,479. Avalon pricing begins at $36,970. Photo by Tim Plouff. Toyota Motor Company is the largest automaker in the world, selling vehicles on every continent. Akio Toyoda, great grandson of the f...

On the Road Review: Ford F-350 Super Duty Tremor In featured XLT trim, ($62,770 as shown) the Crew Cab leans luxury like many modern trucks, but peak payload capacity is over 7,800 pounds. Add the diesel engine and peak towing rises to an incredible 37,000-pounds. By TIM PLOUFFThe Ellsworth American Share "Ford’s ability to massage all of these platforms—for work, pleasure, and play—is the primary reason why it has been the top-selling pickup truck lineup for over 42-years," writes our reviewer. Photo by Tim Plouff. Leaving the bustling commercial district of Biddeford’s Route 11 w...

On the Road Review: GMC Canyon AT4 Pricing starts at $26,400 for a base 2WD extended cab and rises to $29,495 for a crew cab. Our reviewer's premium, off-roading trim level begins at $38,200. By TIM PLOUFFThe Ellsworth American Share While the GMC Canyon lacks a standard bed liner, all models do feature steps in the rear bumper. Tow packages also place the electrical connections above the bumper. With V-6 power, the Canyon can pull around 7,000-pounds. Photo by Tim Plouff. The compact pickup trucks of a few decades ago—Chevy Luvs, Ford Couriers, Datsuns and Toyotas—were markedly smalle...