Motor Biscuit brings you two midsize Chinese pickups that the US won’t see any time soon. Probably never. We wonder how their quality compares to American and Japanese pickups? Also we wonder how they would fare given their expected cheaper price point? Would the price attract enough buyers if the quality was there? What do …
A huge advantage of the Ford F-150 Raptor is that it can take on just about any driving surface. Its prowess as a high-performance offroader is more than enough proof of that. Shifting from dry pavement to snow-covered tarmac or sandy trails is effortless for this truck. Ford says that this technology is the first of …
The Toyota Tundra and Ram 1500 are two of the top full size trucks on the market. Which truck is better in a head-to-head comparison?
It’s hard to imagine that Dodge released its new Ram 1500 truck, and then decided to sell the previous year’s version, but not as a used one. The new 1500 got a redesign, but Dodge couldn’t let go of the older version. So, they left it as it is, and renamed it the Ram 1500 …
Every year truck designers come up with crazier and crazier tailgates. Some have a wide range of features that are both useful and a little crazy.
FThe auto world has been abuzz since Ford first offered preliminary information about the new Bronco at the 2018 Las Vega National Dealers Meeting. Originally anticipated for the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019, the release date has once again been rewrapped in mystery. While Ford does plan to release its all-new Baby Bronco …
Most passenger cars on the market are equipped with front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive (also known as 2WD). This means that the engine’s power is routed towards either the two front or back wheels of the car. It’s good for daily driving, but it sometimes lacks the power to deal with hazardous road conditions and …
The new Netflix Breaking Bad movie El Camino is getting great reviews and shoving the iconic Chevy car/truck into the current spotlight. Released by Netflix, the Jesse Pinkman character played by Aaron Paul, is on the run fleeing everyone with his crusty El Camino, hence the title. El Camino picks up where Breaking Bad ended, …
Not all celebrities want flashy cars. In fact a few surprising celebs like to drive around in their own modest pickup trucks.
Simone Giertz’ “Truckla”, while not a factory Tesla pickup, is almost certainly the first Model 3 ever converted into a truck. But the idea of turning a normal car into a pickup isn’t new. The first pickups were actually just car chassis that buyers fitted truck beds and bodywork onto. And over the years, quite …
The 2011 Ford F-150 was ahead of its time. It’s updated engine helped to pave the way for the future of the truck industry in America.
There is a class of pickup truck called “extreme trucks” which are massive pickups combining a heavy-duty commercial truck chassis with a traditional eight-foot pickup bed. Created by International Trucks, these are some of the largest production pickups ever, manufactured from 2004-2008. The heavy-duty-meets-pickup-box mashups had been available from aftermarket conversion builders. Actually, they still …
The average truck or SUV has much more mass than a sedan or other small car. This can make it harder to round sharp corners or make split decisions while driving. In some cases, it’s unavoidable to swerve with little notice, such as trying to avoid a pedestrian or an animal crossing the road. It …
Chevy made headlines by offering this popular truck with a diesel option. The result is the most fuel-efficient truck of 2019.
Ten years ago, the Ram line of pickup trucks branched off from the Dodge name to form its own separate brand. Since then, the company has made many innovations in the design of its vehicles and continue to bring more impressive vehicles to the market. One of the latest released is the Ram Power Wagon. …
When talking about truck engines you’ll often hear V6 and V8. What do these mean and what are the differences between two engines?
The Ford Ranger was discontinued from U.S. markets following the 2011 model year. Ford introduced this compact pickup truck in 1983, but as the sport utility vehicle market continued to explode, the company replaced this budget-friendly truck with the popular Ford Explorer. Now, Ford is adding back a 2019 Ford Ranger that is midsized and …
Many drivers had high hopes for the Jeep Gladiator. Now that it’s officially hit dealerships, we can hear directly from consumers.
CMT just created a new reality series and even though the new show is only on its first season, we can tell that it is going to be packed full of just as much drama and entertainment as all of the other reality shows on the air right now. One thing that makes this show …
GMC dealers throughout the country are starting to see the arrival of the all-new 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. The entry-level model will have a base price of $37,195. Other trim options will include the SLE, SLT, off-road AT4 package, and feature-loaded Denali. As these trucks start hitting the highways, we took a look at …
Toyota is known for its dependable, durable vehicles, with the Tacoma being no exception. But which used Tacoma should you purchase?
Over the years, Ford has created some of the most popular trucks, including the bestselling F-150. But which Ford truck is the greatest ever?
When you compare a truck to a small car, you would probably make the assumption that the car is able to brake better and quicker. But as the automakers and engineers at Nissan prove, that’s not always the case. Bigger and heavier doesn’t always been less capable, and the Nissan Titan full-size pickup truck showcases …
There are some great trucks on the market but there are also a lot of bad trucks out there. Of all these trucks though, MotorTrend says that the Ram 1500 is the best truck for work. Here’s why. It’s a hybrid MotorTrend thoroughly tested three trucks and of these three, the Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE, which …
Even if you haven’t seen Final Destination, driving behind a logging truck tends to be an anxiety-ridden task. A recent accident in Georgia, where an Xterra was speared through the windshield, hasn’t exactly helped. In this case, the accident was the Nissan driver’s fault: he was bent down, looking on the floor for something. And …
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.
