Just like stock car racing, there are also racing leagues and events dedicated specifically to off-roading. One of the most popular events is the Red Bull Frozen Rush. Instead of the usual dirt track, the truck riders compete by racing over snow and ice. The engines under the hoods of these trucks aren’t the kind …
The Backup Pickup was one of the craziest exhibition wheelstander trucks ever created. From the fertile mind of George Tuers, who built it and drove it, the BUPU toured mostly western US dragstrips for years in the 1960s and 1970s before being stripped and scrapped. Backup Pickup Was Destroyed So, if it was destroyed how …
Few things go together as well as country music and driving around in a pickup truck. Country singers sound like truck experts in their songs, but are they in real life? It turns out that some of them are! There are plenty of country singers who actually drive trucks, staying true to their lyrics and …
The electric vehicle market is growing daily, and the question on everyone’s mind now is, “When will we get an electric truck?” Tesla, Rivian, and Ford are the forerunners in this race and are working on some truly impressive projects. GM has been flirting with the idea of joining the race by developing either an …
Though a few automakers are known for making best-selling trucks, this doesn’t mean trucks are always safe. In fact, this year brought a slew of recalls from some of the biggest truck brands in the world regarding some of the most popular trucks. Here are some of the biggest recalls issued in 2019 so far. …
This is a Dodge 3500 dually pickup truck. Well, it was until it got turned into the TIV 2 tornado chaser camera truck. “TIV” stands for Tornado Interface Vehicle. It was concocted by documentary storm chaser Sean Casey. Now it’s for sale. The one-owner world-famous tornado chaser truck is loaded with a lot of non-stock parts. …
Cars.com held a Midsize Truck Challenge to see which one gets the best gas mileage. Between four midsize trucks, one was a clear winner.
Jeep’s Easter Safari to Moab is a pilgrimage of the true off-road faithful. To reward and celebrate this devotion, Jeep often makes special concepts that crawl rocks with the best of them. Some of these are true one-offs, whereas others show off Jeep and Mopar performance parts. This past year, the new Jeep Gladiator was …
If all pickups are trucks, but not all trucks are pickups, what’s the difference? Today’s automotive world is more confusing than ever.
A redesign separates the 2020 Chevy Silverado HD’s exterior from the light-duty Silverado. The two share a few things: a roof and poor ratings.
Rare when new and one of the most expensive collectible pickups today, the Dodge D100 Sweptside pickup is everything you would expect from a finned fifties pickup. Leave it to Dodge to do it differently, in more ways than one. When Chevy released the Cameo pickup in 1955 it was a game-changer. It still used …
If you live in an area where snow is common, using your pickup truck for snow plowing can save the day. These are the best trucks for the job.
The hype surrounding the upcoming Ford Bronco line continues to build. Every time information leaks or a patent is published, it sets off a flurry of speculation. Most of this has centered around the ‘main’ Bronco: engine choices, removable doors, possible convertible pickup version. But there’s going to be a ‘baby Bronco’, too. Beyond the …
Despite Mazda’s presence in the US and range of vehicles it produces it won’t offer this midsize pickup in the US. Every company outside of the US that plans on selling pickup trucks here must manufacture them in the US. That’s because of the chicken tax tariff that goes back to the 1960s. The tax …
With over 50% of Volkswagen sales being crossovers and SUVs in the US it’s no wonder it wants more models to take a larger bite of the commercial pie. More VW SUVs and even pickups are coming. But just like so many other companies, it is eyeing electrification as part of its plan. In early …
Truck toppers can be very useful. Having one will ensure that your cargo is safe and secure, but is a truck topper worth the money?
The air around Tesla has been particularly charged with anticipation recently. The EV company has been teasing its upcoming pickup truck heavily, ahead of its alleged November debut. But beyond a vague price range and a design supposedly inspired by Blade Runner, little concrete info has come forth. But if you want an electric pickup …
The last thing you want when your towing your valuables around with your truck is to crack a window or windshield. A rock guard will prevent this.
The Ford F-150 is one of the most popular trucks in America and this year, Ford started selling a diesel version of its famous pickup truck. Ford is well-known for making some great engines for its trucks, and the F-150 diesel was no exception. Here are two reasons why MotorTrend loved this diesel F-150. Fuel …
Different trucks have different towing capacities. You should learn what each towing class means before hitching anything up to your tailgate.
The Ford F-150 is the most popular car in America, but it’s by no means perfect. Although MotorTrend praised the F-150 diesel in terms of its fuel economy and comfort, it also had some scathing critiques about it. Here are the two things that MotorTrend didn’t like about the F-150 diesel. Towing and hauling One …
The Ford F-150 is the most popular vehicle in America, and there are so many choices and trims to choose from. From Raptors to different choices of engines, the F-150 has something for everyone. But, MotorTrend says that of all those trims, the SuperCab is superior to the SuperCrew. Here’s why. Big beds The SuperCrew …
In general, the Chevy Silverado is a great truck. However, there is one model year that doesn’t meet the standards set by previous Silverado models.
In spite of the showdown between electric and gas vehicles, there is still one burning question that has yet to be resolved. Which is faster? Gas or diesel? Chevy may have just given us the answer to this. The 2020 Chevy Silverado will come with both a gas and a diesel engine, meaning that we …
The Chevy Silverado remains one of the most popular trucks in the United States. However, it’s been almost a decade since it took home this award.
Car manufacturers have woken up to the fact that buyers want trucks that have the same comforts and amenities as cars have. The range of robust engine choices and luxurious options available on pickups these days boggles the mind. And if you go overboard with the bells and whistles, it’s all too easy to end …
With the newly redesigned 2020 Titan, Nissan hopes it can compete with the bigger truck manufacturers Does the new Titan have what it takes?
The Nissan Frontier debuted in 2005, making it one of the oldest new vehicles on the market today. Although this mid-size truck seems downright prehistoric to its critics, the Frontier still outsells newcomers such as the Jeep Gladiator and the revived Ford Ranger. There are good reasons for this: the Frontier is a tough, capable truck. …
Finding great places to take your truck off-roading is exciting. These 3 states have some of the best trails for off-roading in the country.
For the 2017 model year, Ford made quantum upgrades to the F-Series Super Duty line. In the first year of its fourth generation, the F-250 Super Duty pickup truck benefitted from these crucial improvements. And thanks to those changes, rivals such as the Ram Power Wagon and the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 got the message that the …
For 2020 GMC has layered a special “Black Package” over its Elevation Package, adding a few extra optional components wrapped into a single package. First, let’s look at the Elevation Package. Available only in the Sierra double cab, SLE double cab, and Crew Cab models, the Elevation Package adds a monochromatic paint scheme with a …
Although ‘racing’ may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to pickup trucks, it’s actually quite popular. Although some series are on paved tracks, the vast majority are set on dirt and rocks, the kinds of conditions that many modify their trucks to tackle. Rallying is the exception. Although off-road, rally …
General Motors will be investing over $3 billion in its Hamtramck assembly plant to begin manufacturing the “BT1” electric truck/SUV. This has been made public with the release of the details in the United Auto Workers’ new contract. But sources for Reuters say part of this BT1 development includes bringing the Hummer brand back. Remember …
Previously, we featured a review of the not-sold-here Ford Ranger Raptor, courtesy of YouTube channel Smith and Sniff. While that review did look into a lot of the Ranger Raptor’s features, it took place almost exclusively on paved roads. Granted, many Raptors on both sides of the pond prefer to prowl the pavement. But the …
New trucks are so expensive, but there used to be a way to get into a new truck on the cheap buying a mini-truck. With everything being truck-crazy these days doesn’t it make sense to bring back the mini-truck? Especially since some manufacturers already make them for other parts of the world. This is the …
Hiding additional storage in a truck bed is great. These trucks have so much extra storage it’s almost like having a trunk in your truck bed.
Porsche and the ‘Star Wars’ franchise are teaming up to unveil a new character. How can Porsche help you see the movie before anyone else?
The Nissan Titan has been surprisingly successful, despite the company being known mostly for sedans. What is the history of the Titan?
An electric Ford F-150 has been teased for awhile now, and fans are excited. When will this electric truck be available to buy for yourself?
The Chevy Silverado is a popular truck, there’s no disputing that. However, not every model year is perfect. Which years are best avoided?
Hyundai is throw its hat in the pickup truck race with the Santa Cruz. When can we expect this pickup truck to be available to the public?
The 2018 Ford F-150 has had the most recalls of any in its class. The recalls haven’t affected F-150 sales, but what were the truck’s issues?
There are many pickup trucks on the market. Of all the competitors though, the Chevy Silverado remains one of the best pickups for families.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is not blind to the midsize truck trend, even though it doesn’t have a midsize in its lineup right now.
The best-selling vehicle in the U.S. is the Ford F-150 and for good reason. Not only is it a great truck, but it’s also ideal for families.
Restoring an old truck takes time and effort. However, often times it’s well worth it. Here are a few trucks that worth that time and effort.
The Ford Raptor is one of the coolest trucks out there. But this concept Raptor takes things to the next level. Sadly, that next level comes with a price.
People are eager for more details about Tesla’s truck. Recently CEO Elon Musk dropped a few hints over Twitter to his friend Joe Rogan.
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 may be a mid-size truck, but it’s certainly equipped to go toe-to-toe with its full-size competitors. For starters, the 2.8-liter turbo four-cylinder engine produces 369 lb-ft of torque, which enables a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. That’s just shy of the Ford Raptor’s V-8 towing capacity of 8,000 pounds. Secondly, while …
The Ford F-150 is by far America’s most popular truck. But does this really mean it’s the best truck on the market? Let’s look at the facts.
