The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer promises to be a big hit for the company. But don’t let the name fool you, this SUV isn’t like the Wrangler or Bronco.
The Worst Chevy Tahoe Model Year to Should Avoid at All Costs
The Tahoe is one of Chevy’s most popular SUVs; however, that doesn’t mean you should buy just any old model year. Make sure you know the one to avoid.
Why the Cruze Is the Worst Chevy Vehicle to Buy
The Chevrolet Cruze is a sporty compact car sold around the world by General Motors. With its stylish appearance and plenty of room inside, it initially seemed like an improvement over previous Chevy compact cars like the Cavalier and Cobalt. Unlike many compact cars, the Cruze has more weight and feels like a safe, solid …
People Are Fed up With Ram’s Tailgate
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a huge player in the ongoing truck wars along with fellow top contenders Ford and General Motors. FCA’s Ram models have been among the top-selling trucks in the U.S. along with the Ford F-Series and the Chevrolet Silverado. Will widespread tailgate issues hurt Ram in this crucial competition? Ram recalls In …
Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Have Apple CarPlay?
The new 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee lets you bring your iPhone with on all your adventures with Apple CarPlay support. Through integration with the Uconnect touchscreen system, you can access your favorite iPhone apps on the road. The connectivity can help keep you connected, entertained, and safe whether you’re running errands or on long road trips. …
How Reliable Is the Chevrolet Blazer?
The Chevrolet Blazer has made a name for itself as one of the most noteworthy SUVs in today’s market. With an exterior inspired by Camaro, it stands apart from its boxy peers. The muscle car vibe inside and out draws a lot of people to it. But is it a reliable vehicle? A popular midsize …
How Reliable Is the Ford Escape?
Ford’s plan to drop both hatchbacks and sedans from its lineup is an ambitious one. With that plan in mind, it’s important that the 2020 Ford Escape attract both car and SUV owners. One key area that would help this effort tremendously is reliability. So how reliable is the new Ford Escape? A redesigned compact …
The 1 Subaru Outback Year You Should Avoid
For more than 20 years now, the Subaru Outback has been a favorite vehicle in America. It started out as an alternative to SUVs because it resembles a car like the Subaru Legacy. Today, the Legacy can’t match Outback sales, with the latter being the vehicle consumers favor most. So every model year of the …
Why Chevy’s New Heavy-Duty Truck Can’t Compete With Ford or Ram
The Chevrolet Silverado HD has been fully redesigned for 2020 following the redesign of 1500 in 2019. While GM trucks like the GMC Sierra and the Chevy Silverado usually beat Ram in sales, competition is heating up. Ram got a redesign last year, and Ford is redesigning its F-150 and Super Duty trucks in the …
The Biggest Reason the 2020 Ram HD Won Truck of the Year
The 2020 Ram HD won the Motor Trend Truck of the Year honor this year. With the immense popularity of trucks on today’s market, and the sheer number of them, how does a truck stand out enough to win such praise from an industry authority? Big truck numbers The ads for pickup trucks these days …
Does the GMC Canyon Have Android Auto?
The 2020 GMC Canyon has a lot of great technology including Android Auto as a standard feature. Knowing the importance of staying connected on the road, GMC introduced Android Auto in it 2016 models. Integrated into Canyon’s infotainment system, Android Auto offers hands-free capability for safety and great convenience. Android Auto Android Auto utilizes the …
What Features Are Standard on the Toyota Tacoma?
Maybe it’s not the most comfortable or upscale midsize truck available. But the Toyota Tacoma is still the go-to midsize truck for many fans out there. For 2020, it’s gotten an update that will make many of those fans plenty happy. And that’s good considering there’s some new competition in the class. What standard features …
What Features Come Standard on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?
Chevrolet introduced an all-new Silverado 2500 HD for 2020 with a controversial new look, a new gas engine, and more towing capacity. It’s got an impressive list of standard features too that fans will love. The Silverado HD is a larger truck than the 1500 and built for harder, tougher jobs. It may have been …
The Key to Getting Your Truck to Last Over 200,000 Miles
A truck still running anywhere close to 200,000 miles was unheard of until recent years. Today, thanks to new technologies and innovations, many vehicles are surpassing 200,000 miles and enjoying longer life cycles. For consumers, it’s great because they can keep their cars and trucks longer. According to the Department of Transportation, the average car …
Why You Should Stop Ignoring Kia SUVs
Kia may not be the first brand that comes to mind when you’re in the market for a capable SUV for the family. But maybe it should be. Kia’s 2020 Sorento and Sportage are getting solid reviews. The 2020 Kia Telluride is a Motor Trend SUV of the Year finalist. Looking sharp, loaded with great safety …
Why Tesla’s Cybertruck Tug-of-War Didn’t Really Prove Anything
If the recent viral video of the Tesla Cybertruck pulling a Ford F-150 had you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Yes, automakers are using some eye-catching novelties to promote electric vehicles these days. First, we saw the Ford F-150 electric pulling a million pounds and now the Tesla Cybertruck pulling the Ford F-150? Who …
Watch How Well the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Handles Deep Mud
The folks at the YouTube channel TFLoffroad recently took the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro out for a test drive. While they didn’t have any way to test the desert air intake feature that the TRD offers, one thing they did have? Plenty of mud and water. Stephen Elmer for the TFLoffroad channel decided to use their …
Critics and Consumers Disagree About the Toyota Tacoma
When it comes to the Toyota Tacoma, opinions vary. The pickup truck remains a consumer favorite but critics cite many problems.
Why Does GMC Copy Chevy so Much?
With the two truck seeming similar in so many ways, many people wonder why it seems like GMC always has to copy Chevy. Is there any truth to this?
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Buying a $50,000 Truck
Buying a new truck can be one of the most expensive purchases of your life. With prices pushing over $50,000, you have to know which mistakes to avoid.
GM Beats Ford on Issues Americans Care About the Most
Forbes’ Just 100 study shows how the top publicly traded companies perform. General Motors and Ford both appear on the list.
Is the 2020 Ram 1500 Diesel the Most Affordable Full-Size Diesel Truck?
The 2020 Ram 1500 diesel is a powerful truck, but how does it rank in terms of affordability against the other full-size diesel trucks?
The Nissan Frontier You Should Never Buy
If you’re in the market for a used truck, you may have run across an older Nissan Frontier or two. Since they remain popular trucks today, you may even be considering buying one. Not so fast. Nissan had some problems with the Frontier in the early 2000s and there’s one model year in particular that …
Will Rivian and Tesla Be the Next Great Auto Rivalry?
There have been many great auto rivalries. Now with the race to make all-electric vehicles, will we see a rivalry between Rivian and Tesla?
Will the Chevy Avalanche Ever Make a Comeback?
In 2012, GM announced it was discontinuing the Chevrolet Avalanche, much to the disappointment of owners and fans. Will it ever come back?
How Safe Is the Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger returned redesigned for 2019 and ratings earned in important safety evaluations have been good. It even earned a superior rating for front crash prevention from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Yet while it did well with both the IIHS and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it didn’t do better …
Surprisingly, Car and Driver Didn’t Completely Trash the Nissan Frontier
Even though the 2020 Nissan Frontier hasn’t seen a true redesign since its introduction in 2005, it’s still a popular mid-size truck. Car and Driver took a close look at the 2020 Nissan Frontier. Even though they’ve called Frontier a “vehicular fossil,” they had several favorable things to say about the mid-size truck as a …
What MotorTend Loved About the 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Jeep fans aren’t the only ones waiting patiently for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. There’s a Jeep truck in the house again and it looks like a lot of fun. The design is sporty and its off-road capabilities are promising. Recently the team at MotorTrend took a look at the new Jeep Gladiator. We’re here to …
Buying a Truck? Consumer Reports Names the Key Factors to Consider
There are so many choices out there. How do you pick one? Consumer Reports explains what you need to know when shopping for a truck.
GMC Sierra or Ram 1500: Which Is the Better Truck for off-Roading?
The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 and 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel are among the top off-roading trucks in today’s market.
The Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks That Aren’t Too Old
These reliable used trucks are highly rated by Consumer Reports, reasonably priced, and have other great features you’ll want to consider.
Should You Buy the Nissan Frontier Midnight Edition?
The Nissan Frontier is an interesting offering in today’s popular truck market. Its story goes back to the 2000s when mid-size trucks weren’t as big of a deal as they are today. Smaller pickup trucks were used in fleet duty back then and not as the personal vehicles of regular citizens for work and travel. …
The Worst States in America for Stolen Vehicles
According to FBI data, your car has a greater chance of being stolen in some American states more than others.
The 1 Scary Truck Sound You Never Want to Hear
Regardless of the kind of sound your truck makes, your first move should be getting your truck assessed by a technician right away.
Trucks 101: 7 Myths About Towing That Just Aren’t True
With so much information online about towing best practices, what’s true and false? Here are seven myths about towing that just aren’t true.
The Special Edition Harley Davidson F-150 Isn’t Built by Ford
When Ford debuted the special edition Harley Davidson F-150, fans were excited. However, oddly enough the truck isn’t built by Ford.
The Ford F-250 is an Unbeatable American Classic That’s Built for Hard Work
The Ford F-250, a favorite for years, is an unbeatable American truck, establishing that less can indeed be more.
Americans Are Threatening to Stop Buying Trucks For This Reason
Trucks are not only top-selling vehicles, but they are among the most expensive vehicles, too. And many Americans aren’t happy about it.
Owning a Chevy Colorado for a Year: What’s It Like?
The team at Motor Trend spent 370 days with their 2015 Truck of the year, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71. They logged in 31,069 miles during their yearlong loan. While that seems like a lot of mileage for a year, it’s not uncommon in MT’s garage. Here’s what the experienced team at Motor Trend found during …
Towing and Hauling with the Chevrolet Colorado Z71
The team at Motor Trend acquired a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 for a long-term test vehicle and they put it to the test when it comes to hauling and towing. The truck they named 2015 Truck of the Year proved it could tow max loads like a winner. Efficient hauling Motor Trend’s Detroit office came …
Does the Toyota Tacoma Have Android Auto?
One of the last large automakers to incorporate Android Auto compatibility into its vehicles, Toyota announced in January 2018 that the 2019 Avalon would offer the technology. From there, according to The Verge, it spread to the company’s other small SUVs and sedans. Early in 2019, Toyota announced that its 2020 models of the 4Runner, Tacoma, …
Behind the Wheel: Driving the Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck
In everyday driving, vigilance is important. We know to look ahead to see what’s coming. Is there a wreck up ahead? A pack of deer that could leap across the road at any minute? But we also try to check what’s right in front of us. What if you’re going pretty fast on the highway …
Everyone Agrees This Obnoxious Truck Trend Has to Go Away
Every once and a while a trend will come a long in the truck world that just refuses to go away. This trend is the most scratching of them all.
The Biggest Myth About Trucks You Should Stop Believing
Trucks are among the most popular vehicles sold in the U.S. these days. But bigger isn’t always better for trucks.
The Four-Cylinder Chevrolet Silverado Tows a Surprising Amount
When it comes to hauling and towing prowess, one of the first trucks anyone’s mind goes to is the Ford F-Series. But Chevrolet’s newly redesigned 2019 Silverado can give it a run for its money when it comes to power. A larger, stronger truck, the Chevy Silverado is very capable when you have things you …
Here’s Why the Ram 1500 Tradesman Is the Best Work Truck
Pickup trucks made in America are top-selling vehicles. Ford F-150 has held the top spot for years and the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado have been close competitors. The folks at MotorTrend took a look at the three top-selling trucks and compared them. Which truck came out on top? The Ram 1500 Tradesman MotorTrend found …
Is It Dodge Ram or Just Ram?
Dodge Ram or just Ram? That is the question. One thing is for sure, it’s still a quality truck. But what do we know about the brand?
Why Aren’t Pickup Trucks More Popular in Europe?
Until recently, Europeans have largely viewed pickup trucks as vehicles owned by workers. We once thought this way in the U.S., too.
Should You Buy the Ford F-150 Over the Chevrolet Silverado?
If you’re in the market for a new full-size pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado or the Ford F-150 are both great choices. And when you start making comparisons, they seem pretty evenly matched in many ways. But does one of these capable trucks have an advantage over the other? The folks at U.S. News and World Report have …
How the Ford F-150 Performs as a Moving Truck
When it’s time haul things around and move, how does the Ford F-150 measure up? The folks at Motor Trend have all the details. One of the staff recently moved and used the long-term 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat for this purpose. How did it do? The good While the popular F-150 had a lot of …
