Even before the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its report, industries around the world started to at least attempt to curtail emissions. The automotive world, in particular, accelerated their environmental plans. With both the IPCC report and Dieselgate, the push for more EVs has never been stronger. However, in the meantime, gasoline still reigns …
There was a gang of TV shows in the 1950-1990s where a cool pickup was as integral as any character actor, maybe even more so. We miss some of these shows while others, well, they are best left to memory. Still, with an average TV series broadcasting 26 shows a season not counting summer reruns, …
When buying a used truck, you don’t want to be stuck with one that performs poorly with a low towing capacity. One of the best trucks on the current used market is the Ford F-150. It also has a higher-performance version called the F-150 Raptor, equipped with a more powerful engine and a luxurious interior. If …
When looking to buy a new truck, most consumers chose a model from the Big 3, like the Ford F-150 or the Chevy Silverado. Because of the popularity of these other cars, Nissan pickups are often overlooked by potential buyers. Although its sales have increased somewhat since its redesign in 2017, the Nissan Titan is …
As more modern trucks are released, their towing capacities and overall performance ratings are increased considerably. Once most commonly used as a work or off-roading vehicle, pickups are now equipped with as many technological upgrades as smaller luxury cars. This is the case for the 1500 Ram Limited, which retails for $65,000. While not as …
Over the years, pickup truck styles have varied greatly, evolving to be immensely popular today. Here’s where they came from.
GMC’s Sierra 1500 got a redesign for 2019 to give it a nicer cabin and to improve its towing and hauling prowess. Does it stand out among the competition in the full-size pickup truck rankings? No. Sierra is still a great truck. It offers a smooth ride and a variety of powerful engine options to …
While Rangers are nice trucks, some model years are better than others. Never buy a used Ford Ranger from the following model years.
Ram has been making some of America’s best-selling pickup trucks for decades. The brand has always had a way of blending together luxury and comfort with reliability and performance. And the current 2019 Ram models are here to make a mark. The 2019 Ram 1500 can be purchased in a multitude of variants and trim …
While bench seats used to be common, they’ve given way to bucket seats in recent pickup trucks. Split bench seats are even less common.
Are you ready to upgrade your pickup to Ford’s hottest truck? The Ford F-150 Raptor is flying off of dealerships across the country due to the widebody presence and dominance demanded by the F-150 Raptor. Most customers who choose to make this purchase found the price of the Raptor to be competitive among other pickups …
Doing your research before signing on the dotted line is easier than ever. If you want a Hyundai, these are their safest models.
Fans of Top Gear may be excited to learn that the American version of this iconic show will be returning this fall. MotorTrend announced in August that it was in the process of casting for Top Gear USA. In the meantime, the MotorTrend streaming service has seasons 2 through 25 of Top Gear UK and …
It is hardly a surprise that Toyota is the most valuable automaker in the world. Thanks to its dedication to producing reliable and versatile vehicles with the most up-to-date technology, Toyota is widely understood to be a dependable company for quality automobiles. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition is no exception. According to MotorTrend, the …
Used trucks are a great way to get the utility of a truck for a good price. But exactly what is a fair price to pay for a used pickup?
If you’re looking for attention, hauling capabilities, and a luxurious ride, this six-wheel Mark III Lincoln Continental pickup may be what you need. Did we mention attention? Is this freak crazy or what? What’s better is it could be yours as it’s listed on Facebook Marketplace. Thank you The Drive for bringing it to our …
Nissan has been making reliable cars, crossovers, and SUVs for years. Trying to break into the truck segment may have been a rough one, with Nissan still trying to balance its signature ability to build functional-yet-luxurious vehicles. And a full-size truck that isn’t functional won’t be a best-seller. With its breakthrough truck, the Titan, Nissan …
We at MotorBiscuit firmly believe that axles add awesome. Hennessey Performance offers such an option for Ford F-150 Raptor owners. Sadly, other F-Series trucks, especially heavy-duty ones, have been left out of the fun. And there aren’t any diesel options. Fortunately, an opportunity has presented itself. There’s a Ford F-550 Super Duty Diesel 6×6 up …
What would you do if your truck unexpectedly lost power while driving at high speeds? Some unlucky Ford F-150 drivers have had this happen.
Why does Ram Trucks build an all-new pickup and its previous version, now called Ram Classic, at the same time? This idea was originally started to allow Ram time to ramp up production of its all-new Ram 1500, known as “DT” internally. But that was back in 2018 when the DT was just starting production. …
Ford’s Raptors have won people over on both sides of the Atlantic. Smith and Sniff enjoyed the Ranger Raptor, and the first-gen F-150 SVT Raptor held its own against Europe’s other pickups in a CarWow comparison. But that wasn’t enough. CarWow came back with a British-imported current-gen F-150 Raptor, to truly figure out which Ford …
The trailer hitch you choose also depends on your truck’s setup. And the trailer will also help determine which hitch is the best choice.
The Ford-GM rivalry is one of the oldest in the automotive world. Mustang vs. Camaro; F-150 vs. Silverado. The two slugged it out even more fiercely in Australia’s Bathurst races. Now, as the debut of the new Bronco draws close, Ford has taken the latest potshot against its cross-town rival. A recent patent filing revealed …
If you love Toyota trucks or are looking for a great midsize pickup, you’ll want the Toyota Hilux. Unfortunately, in a confusing scenario that is not easily explained, if you live in the US you can’t buy one. So we’re going to drill down to see what the reasons are and why the Tacoma was …
How come the U.S. didn’t get the love from Toyota by importing this Scion/Toyota bB Open Deck truck? Well, maybe it’s not so much a truck as a Ute. A cute-ute! Whatever you want to call it, we wish it could have been part of the Scion portfolio when Toyota still made the Scion brand. …
The Toyota Prius is a practical and economical car that is perfect for environmentally conscious people. It is also a popular choice for celebrities.
The auto world is rapidly changing, and BMW is really upping its game so that it can keep up and outperform the competition. From initiating a wireless charging program and slowly introducing new electric models, BMW is striving to improve and change. Some of its projects such as the car-sharing program called ReachNow didn’t work out very …
Truck bed liners can help retain the value of your truck and protect it from damage. What is the best type of truck bed liner for you?
With over 25 seasons under its belt, Top Gear is one of the most iconic auto enthusiast shows on television. Although it’s gone through numerous transitions, had multiple sets of hosts, and gotten a few spinoffs, Top Gear as a franchise remains popular—it has a worldwide audience of about 350 million people. If you’re one …
A truck bed cover is great for protecting all your gear. Covers come in all shapes and sizes. Which one is right for your truck?
Top Gear is back and better than ever, or so the BBC hopes. Top Gear is a British television series that includes car reviews, challenges, races, and celebrity timed laps. The show was originally conceived by Jeremy Clarkson, who served as a long-time host on the show. Clarkson was ingloriously fired after punching an Irish …
For a company not known for building trucks, Honda knocked it out of the park with the Ridgeline. Why are critics in love with it?
The Ford F-150 is one of the most popular pickup truck in its class, and for good reason. Ford makes a large, robust, and comfortable truck that comes with six available engines, three cab styles, three cargo bed lengths, and a choice between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive in most trims. With models that focus on …
Pickup trucks are becoming a more popular choice for families. Some trucks have the ability to safely transport the whole crew, even with car seats.
Safety isn’t just a selling point: it’s a necessity. With pedestrian deaths on the rise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun adding additional requirements into its safety ratings. Recently, the IIHS also released a study into the compatibility between cars and SUVs and trucks. While SUV safety rating improvements have yielded good results, …
Since the 2020 Jeep Gladiator truck held its first showing in November of 2018, it’s caught the attention of Jeep and truck fans alike. Advertised throughout the media by Jeep as 100% Jeep and 100% truck, Jeep’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator is a mid-size truck that’s built to face rugged terrains, muddy trails, and inclement weather. …
The F-150 has been Ford’s flagship truck and a best-selling vehicle for decades. With the ideal knack of blending performance and convenience into one affordable package, Ford always manages to make a winner out of the F-150. But what do the experts have to say about the F-150, its features, driveability, and affordability? Here are …
Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok midsize pickup is coming in 2022. That means the all-new Ford Ranger is coming in 2022. What’s the connection? Ford and VW announced in January 2019 they will share certain platforms and co-develop other new ones. Part of that agreement included having the 2022 Ranger and Amarok share not only architecture but …
The Ford F-150 is the most popular truck ever made. But that doesn’t mean everything is perfect. There is one model year that you should avoid at all costs.
There’s no doubt that Ram trucks are popular. In fact, this past quarter, Ram was behind only Ford’s F-Series in terms of sales. But first-time buyers may have some questions. Despite the fact that the Dodge-Ram split was a decade ago, people still type ‘Dodge Ram’ into Google. Then there’s the internal terminology: what’s a …
Ford F-250s are great trucks, there’s no disputing that. However, not all model years are created equal. Avoid these model years if buying a used F-250.
There may soon be another U.S.-spec military Jeep as the Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade Truck has been revealed. Called the XMT for short, it was shown at the annual exhibition of the Association of the U.S. Army. This is a combined effort of Jeep and AM General. The lightweight Gladiator offered an opportunity to show the …
Ford Motor Company has announced a major recall of its 2019 Ranger midsize pickup. Over 20,000 have been recalled because the truck’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning blower motor could short out possibly causing it to overheat, smoke, or catch on fire. From Ford, “The HVAC blower motor may have been built with an improper …
The big difference between the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks are their diesel engine fuel economy numbers. Diesel versions of the 2020 GMC Sierra and 2020 Chevy Silverado have an identical drivetrain, so you would expect identical fuel economy numbers. If you do, you would be wrong. In a weird occurrence that has to …
Sometimes, numbers in a vehicle’s name mean something. In BMWs, for example, they used to signify both the specific series (3-series, 5-series, etc.) and the engine displacement. E.g., a 328i was a 3-series with a 2.8-liter engine. Now, such digits are little more than an internal sorting code. Even trucks aren’t necessarily immune to this. …
Truck owners want a truck made in America. Every year a report is compiled of the most American made truck, this years truck is shocking.
The Nissan Frontier midsize pickup beats five other midsize truck brands in its class in sales so far in 2019. As wrong as that sounds being that the Frontier is over 20 years old with only minor changes while some of the midsize trucks it beats are almost all-new, it’s true. The Nissan Frontier beats …
Whether in fantasy or automotive reality, names have power. They signify heritage and history; they mean something. There are few names as iconic as Ford’s F-Series, especially the F-150. They’ve been the best-selling vehicle in the US for over 30 years. They’re as ubiquitous as McDonald’s and potholes. But why ‘F-150’? What does it mean? …
If the Africa Twin was one of your favorite Honda motorcycles, then you’ll be ecstatic to learn the Twin is back! Honda is releasing the Africa Twin once more, and it’s better than ever. Before jumping into what’s new, let’s take a look at what made the previous models so great and why it may have …
The Ford F-250 Super Duty is one of America’s favorite pickup trucks. With its aluminum-alloy body and a fully-boxed steel frame, this is one of the toughest and most durable heavy-duty trucks on the market today. This truck has an impressive amount of towing and payload capacity as well as a spacious interior, which makes this …
