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Diesel trucks are part of a way of life for many. From workhorse ranch pickups to supply chain semis, these machines help transport humans and various products both food and otherwise. Diesel trucks have been the subject of conversation for years. Massive emissions of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. When will hybrid and EV take …

Side-by-sides, or UTVs, are very popular for ranch and farm work as well as recreational off-roading. They are both a useful tool and a toy for grownups. It’s possible to get a side-by-side on the low end for as low as around $5 grand. But the most capable, durable, and state-of-the-art UTVs cost upwards of …

Back in May, Tesla’s plant in California was in the middle of a shutdown due to regional restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team covered how that shutdown frustrated Elon Musk, Tesla’s head. He even went so far as to vent his frustrations about being in the state on Twitter. So, other states immediately started …

The electric pickup segment is set to become a hotbed of activity in the next two years. But, it might do it without representation from Ram, at least for the short-term. Some of the automotive industry giants, such as Ford and General Motors, will have their entries in the all-electric pickup segment very soon. There …

Whether you do it on a motorcycle or a truck, going off-road can be a lot of fun. However, to do it properly requires a fair bit of preparation, especially to your chosen set of wheels. Having enough ground clearance and the right tires are good first steps. And many vehicles designed for off-roading, such …

Today, Hennessey is one of the most prominent names in tuning Chevrolets, along with Lingenfelter. Together, they’re a match for Ford tuners like Shelby as well as Roush. But in the 60s and 70s, there was another prominent Chevy tuner: Yenko. Specialty Vehicle Engineering, the New Jersey-based shop behind the 750-hp Syclone remake, has used …

When it comes to choosing the right commercial vehicle to serve your business, the choice between buying a pickup truck or a van can be a hard one. Pickup trucks are awesome and you can’t argue that they possess more style and attitude. On the other hand, cargo vans are very utilitarian and offer up …

While it has its downsides, a pickup truck does offer several advantages over SUVs and passenger cars. Especially when it comes to towing. However, not every person can house or afford a dedicated tow truck—or even necessarily needs one. And though SUVs can also be used as tow vehicles, they too aren’t always easy to …

Pickup trucks are a raging segment. They are the embodiment of utility, but these days they are also possible to configure as ultra-luxury vehicles. New pickup trucks, because of this can be crazy expensive. If you go wild with the options on a high trim level it’s not unheard of for a nice new pickup …

You may have seen the cool advertisements for the Decked pickup truck bed accessory. They fit in most trucks like the Nissan Titan or Ford F-150. But sometimes this grain of aftermarket add-on can turn out to be cheesy. Are Decked drawers an organizer that is actually as cool as it looks? Or should we …

There is a popular question that has been circulating since the Jeep Gladiator was first unveiled. That question is, When will a diesel engine be made available for the popular truck? Pickup truck owners often tow. So, a diesel option, which is often more suitable for towing situations, has been on the Gladiator fans’ wish …

Mid-Size trucks are all the rage right now. In fact, all pickup trucks pretty much are. But, the mid-size truck segment, in particular, is seeing a revival of sorts. The Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma have each sliced a good piece of the market pie for themselves. But, the Tacoma has received the …

While the Nissan Titan has lost its diesel option for 2020, Nissan’s largest pickup truck still has its charms. And, for those looking to go off-road, Nissan offers the Pro-4X model. But can it hold a candle to one of the biggest nameplates in the segment, the Ford F-150 Raptor? YouTube team The Straight Pipes …

Many people loved––or hated––the the quirky yet capable Subaru Baja. Compact pickup trucks are a booming segment these days. Subaru would be crazy not to want a piece of the pickup truck pie. Surely they’ve brainstormed a concept or two to squeeze into the segment. Is there a new Subaru pickup truck on the horizon? …

The Subaru Baja pickup truck. A historic desert running, mountain climbing flash of genius brought to us by Subaru. Fans weren’t abundant, though, and it didn’t last long. In fact, there were many who thought it was downright ugly. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough interest in this embodiment of automotive adventure. The Subaru produced the Baja …

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator carries with it a reputation for being an off-roading champ. That’s great if you are going to be off-road all the time. But, what if a Gladiator purchase is for a daily driver, not just for traversing rock trails and water fording. How does a Gladiator due with everyday tasks? How …

Traditionally, if you’ve wanted a faster Mustang, you turned to Shelby. The latest Shelby GT500 Mustang, for example, has enough horsepower to out-pace certain supercars. But the American tuner creates more than just muscle cars. It also works on Ford’s pickup trucks. And Shelby’s latest high-output truck is the Shelby F-150 Super Snake. 2020 Shelby …

Both Ford and Ram Trucks are known for their capable trucks. Ford has been the truck leader for decades. Dodge Ram trucks have been so successful that they became their own Ram entity beginning with the 2010 model year. It’s known that the Ford Transit and the Ram ProMaster share some traits with their truck …

Ram does not currently have a mid-size or compact size pickup in its lineup. But, Ram does have a compact pickup available in other parts of the world. For example, the Ram 1000. So, could it become our new compact Ram pickup? The Ram Dakota Speculation in the automotive sphere has been that the off …

The Subaru Baja was a unique little ute that only saw three years of production. From 2003-2006 Subaru offered this small pickup truck. Now, there isn’t really a comparable vehicle on the US market. Unless….Can the Honda Ridgeline scratch the Subaru Baja itch? Though the Honda Ridgeline is a vastly different vehicle that the Subaru …