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Monster Jam has gained some serious traction in recent years. It’s fun for –– well, honestly anyone. At Monster Jam people from all walks of life get into the excitement of watching these massive machines speed around in the dirt, hit jumps, and perform tricks. But how do they build those monstrous trucks? These are …

The Ford F-150, though it has its good and bad reviews across the board, is a trusted vehicle. It’s America’s favorite truck for decades and it is a favorite across the globe as well. It’s a fantastic family car and a workhorse towing machine. Will we see a 2021 Ford F-150? As of today, it …

The Ford F-150 is a favorite in America, but Ford has marketed this pickup truck all over the world. Mexico is one of Ford’s foreign F-150 markets. And in Mexico, the Ford F-150 has a way cooler name than it does in the states. Think driving across the moonlit the desert howling at the full …

Some of you may recall a commercial during the Superbowl in February announcing the return of Hummer in an all-electric form. What has trickled out since then is that Hummer will be a vehicle or two under the GMC umbrella. Now we have word that the reveal of the first vehicle, originally scheduled for May, 20th has been delayed. COVID-19 Delays and cancellations …

In the YouTube universe, there are a lot of channels anyone can follow for any topic. For auto enthusiasts, there are channels about crafting upholstery, building stronger V8 engines, lifting trucks, racing, restorations, electric conversions, and so on. Often, there will be a channel that has a large enough following that giving away a vehicle …

For the last ten years, the Ford Raptor has been the “King of The Hill” for off-road streetable trucks. For the 2021 model year, Ram’s Rebel TRX is going to give the Ford Raptor a run for its money. However, not content to let Ford and Ram play in the sandbox alone, Chevrolet may be prepping a legit contender as we …

Pickup trucks are without a doubt one of the most popular vehicles in America. They come fully equipped to haul and work around the ranch or sleek and shiny for the slicked out city slicker. There are a lot of great trucks out there, but not everyone comes out on top. According to Consumer Reports, …

Summer is the time of year where people are more active. Grilling competitions come out of hibernation, as do regional car shows. It’s the time to celebrate the 4th of July with parades, as well as a time for people who enjoy water sports. They are days where we are grateful for the air conditioner working properly. But, …

The Tesla Cybertruck has been on the receiving end of a crazy amount of attention since its release in November of 2019. Its futuristic look alone is pretty scary to some, and there’s no doubt that this is one of the gnarliest trucks the world has ever seen. In fact, it’s so much truck that …

News and disasters happen anytime, anywhere, and often with no notice. So, the need to keep information fresh and flowing becomes increasingly important during these events or crises. Sometimes waiting for a report at the end of the day is not sufficient. Enter satellite broadcast vehicles and their operators. But, what exactly is expected of …

Although the Jeep Gladiator, whether Trail- or Desert-Rated, is an amazing off-roader, it’s also an expensive one. In top Rubicon trim, the Gladiator stickers at $45,370. And that’s before you add any accessories. Luckily, Smyth Performance, the company behind the DIY ute kits, has a solution. Initially, we only heard rumors that Smyth Performance was …

As the Tesla Cybertruck showed, Americans just love trucks, and that includes electric trucks. This truck-loving trend is spreading around the world too, and automakers like Honda and Hyundai have all started making their own trucks. Now, the French automaker Peugeot is getting in on the action, and the result is the new Peugeot Landtrek.  …

The new Mercedes G63 AMG isn’t just more powerful than the outgoing model, it’s better overall. Though the old one did have a certain charm, especially once the custom builds rolled in. Some were a bit much, but others, like the portal-axle version, genuinely improved the G-Class’ capabilities. Then there was the 6-wheeled pickup, which …

Another competitor has just jumped into the already-crowded electric pickup truck pool. But at least Nikola Motors is bringing something new to fight against GMC, Tesla, Rivian, and Bollinger. That ‘something new’ is a different approach to extended EV range. Simply building larger batteries won’t cut it. But fast-charging infrastructure isn’t quite extensive enough, and …

Potentially lawsuit-inspiring grille aside, specific details on the upcoming GMC Hummer electric truck have been relatively sparse. But we don’t have to wait until Fast and Furious 9 for more info. At a recent presentation to GMC dealers, GM President Mark Reuss revealed some new information about the electric Hummer. And it appears the Hummer …

Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl car commercials, the trailer for Fast and Furious 9 finally dropped. Up until now, the only thing we’ve really known about the film is a few of the cars that will appear in it. The trailer, though, has already revealed quite a few things about FF9’s contents. However, something that …

As pickup trucks have grown, there’s been a demand resurgence for trucks that scale closer to cars. Car-based trucks, aka ‘utes’, like Chevy’s El Camino, once formed a popular segment, though it’s been dormant for some time. Chevy first attempted to bring it back with the SSR. Honda and BMW then made some functional one-offs …

In recent months, the electric pickup truck market has gained new competitors. Hummer’s coming back in all-electric truck form, and GM’s Lordstown plant has been recommissioned for electric pickup production. Perhaps that’s the motivation behind Rivian’s latest announcement. Fresh off the heels of new investments and feature introductions, the company has revealed the R1T electric …

Modern pickup trucks are quite luxurious. And while that makes them more usable day-to-day, more features also means more things that can fail. Today, it’s hard to find even a base Ford F-150 work truck that doesn’t have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. That’s one reason why the demand for classic trucks is growing, and …

The electric pickup truck has come a long way in recent years. But there are still some lingering issues. Towing drains batteries, but simply fitting bigger ones may not be the best solution. New technologies, like supercapacitors, or refinements on established ones, like hydrogen fuel cells, could help. But they’re not quite ready yet. And …