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2020 RAM 1500 Laramie is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

Recall Alert: 186,233 Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks

A voluntary recall has been issued for Ram 1500 pickup trucks. It seems that the foot pedals and floor mats do not mix. That is the message out of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles camp. Specifically at issue for the recall are all-weather floor mats and the Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with adjustable pedals. They appear to be having …
Toyota Tacoma pop-up truck camper custom built on a 2002 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck

Tarzan’s Toyota Tacoma Truck Camper

Living in a camper isn’t for everyone. However, during recent times more and more people and their families have given thought to hitting the road on a long term trip. There are several ways to go about it. You can buy an RV, do a van conversion, or build a truck camper. For Chris ‘Tarzan’ …
A U-Haul box truck is seen parked in a residential neighborhood.

Box Truck RV Conversions Are a Thing

When people think of an RV, oftentimes, they get the image in their mind of a pop-up camper, a travel trailer, a van, or a bus. But, there is another type of RV that does not pop as easily into people’s minds. That is an RV box truck. Yeah, you know,… the U-Haul kind of …
a red Ram 1500 TRX at speed on a dusty desert trail

Can the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Out-GOAT the 2021 Ford Bronco?

The much-awaited release of the 2021 Ford Bronco approaches. Yes, we’ve seen the debut. We’ve pre-ordered the Bronco and we can’t wait to get behind the wheel and head out into the horizon. But does the newly unveiled Ram 1500 TRX Baja-inspired truck threaten the Bronco way of life? If the TRX dominates the Bronco …
A 2020 Land Rover Defender, two-door model, ascends a hill in the snow.

What if Land Rover Made a Pickup?

Land Rover vehicles have been popular platforms for decades. But, one peculiar thing has happened over the years. The pickup variation is no longer available from their entire model lineup. The Land Rover Defender was just redesigned. So, many were hoping for a pickup truck variant. But, part of the changes included making the Defender …
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

5 Reasons to Buy the Ford F-150 Raptor Instead of the Ram 1500 TRX

The release of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX off-road pickup will bring some fresh competitive meat to the off-road arena. It’s a Baja-inspired beast that is coming for the Ford Raptor. But will it actually overcome the reigning champ? Some may be blinded by the 702 horsepower Hellcat under the hood of the Ram TRX. …
2021 Ram 1500 TRX front head-on in motion

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition Sold Out in 3 Hours

On Monday, August 17th, Ram revealed the new 1500 TRX. The off-road pickup truck has been hotly anticipated for years. It is a variant of the Ram 1500, built as a direct competitor to the Ford Raptor off-road pickup. So, to take advantage of that built-up excitement around the new TRX, Ram also announced that …
2020 Mazda 3 driving by snow

The First Mazda Vehicle Was… A Tricycle Truck?

Mazda is a Japanese car company that has gained some serious traction here in the states. The production cars are zippy and affordable. Plus, they are comfortable and on the luxurious side for the price point. This year, the brand also won more Top Safety Pick+ awards than any other auto brand. A Mazda comes …
Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition

The Surprising Story of What TRX Really Stands For

It makes sense. The new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX enters a market where the Raptor reigns. It’s obvious why Ram Trucks decided to name their new off-road offering after a bigger badder dinosaur. There are even iconic scenes from the Jurassic movies shown for the Ram 1500 TRX reveal. And there is truth to Ram’s …
A red 2021 Ram 1500 TRX slides through the desert in a big dust cloud

What Makes the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX So Good Off-Road?

The F-150 Raptor’s reign as the most-prominent Baja-style truck may be coming to an end. Ram’s finally pulled the curtain back on the Ram 1500 TRX, which already edges the Raptor out slightly on towing. But it’s the Ram TRX’s off-road hardware that should give Ford some pause. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX’s Hellcat engine …
An overhead side view of a silver 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition in the desert

How Much Can the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Tow?

It’s pretty safe to say the 702-hp output is the new Ram 1500 TRX’s main draw. But pickup trucks, even off-road-focused ones, are used for a variety of tasks. And one of the most important is towing. So how does the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX stack up to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, …
This is a rendering of a silver Tesla Semi tractor trailer on a road along a mountain pass.

Switching From Diesel to Electric Will Seriously Affect the Grid

The age of the electric semi fleet is drawing near. However, we aren’t quite there yet. In fact, there are many details concerned with the adaption from the traditional diesel engine to electric trucking. It turns out that the transition from diesel to electric tractors for a cargo fleet is a massive undertaking. Switching from …
Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition

Does the Ram 1500 TRX Have a Manual Transmission?

The new Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck is an all-new designated off-road prowler brought to us with 702 horsepower. It’s not fast, but it’s set to be one of the most capable off-pavement vehicles on today’s market. With the recent Ford Bronco release of an off-road SUV that sports a seven-speed manual transmission, it’s no …