Toyota’s tagline “Let’s Go Places” mainly refers to consumers using its products to travel anywhere and traverse the roads unknown. The latter is most likely the case when it comes to the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro as this iteration of the brand’s most popular truck looks like it’s purpose-built to crawl over rocks on …

Pickup trucks conjure up images of intense labor and hard work. Off-roading, rural, country, cowboy, or construction scenes fill your imagination with notions of what makes a pickup truck a pickup truck. They are also generally reputed to be reliable vehicles. The Ram 1500 pickup truck is very popular. It has earned several top spots. …

If you’re looking for a full-size pickup truck, then the Ford F-150 is a great way to go, but if you need something smaller, then the Ford Ranger is a great choice. Of course, if you can’t afford the all-new 2020 Ford Ranger then you’ll likely be turning toward the used market. And while it’s …

In a press release this morning, Jeep announced that they have a new concept vehicle. It is a version of the Jeep Gladiator that has been made into an overlanding rig. It has been outfitted pretty well to that end and still achieves strong mileage figures, which is important when overlanding far away from civilization. …

When it comes to trucking, pickup trucks, and semis, diesel engines and the fuel they use immediately comes to mind. There are a lot of regulations. Due to emissions laws, diesel trucks have become increasingly complicated in an effort to keep up with the limitations certain laws have put on diesel engines. But Daimler is …

The best compact pickup trucks of 2020 can all be had with a bit of luxury. The US News and World Report ranking of the best compact pickup trucks includes three trucks up in the top four that also boast some sweet luxury in their highest trim level. These 3 small pickup trucks are capable …

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 …

Apparently, in the automotive world “black is the new black” as the 2020 RAM Heavy Duty trucks are now available in a limited-edition blacked-out trim level. We thought that the “murdered out” trend would have been played out by now, but it looks like almost every automaker is still jumping on the opportunity to make …

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 …

With the rise of hybrid and electric vehicle technology, many speculate that vehicles with gasoline and diesel engines are being phased out. Especially as emissions laws and diesel regulations tighten around the globe, we are bound to see increasing changes. The recent California mandate shows that things in the US are becoming more strict, as …

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The pickup truck market is especially unique. It seems like there is always a new model to be excited about like the upcoming 2021 Ford F-150 and revivals like the Raptor keep things interesting too. But perhaps what makes the pickup realm even more special is that many of the discontinued models in this category …

When it comes to buying a new vehicle there is so much that we need to decide. New or used? What is most important to you? We can check out videos that tell us more about the car, and we can check out websites that tell us how reliable the cars will be, but that …

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 …

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 …

Tesla’s Cybertruck is not the only electric pickup truck in town. Lordstown Motors revealed their own new electric pickup today. The truck’s debut happened via a digital livestream event on the company’s YouTube page at noon today. There was a lot of information about the electric vehicle that became clear. A recap on the new …

The Great American Truck Survey for 2020 just posted their results. The survey was commissioned by Ford to learn more about the love affair Americans have with the pickup truck. The results are pretty telling. As a society, Americans really love them. The truck takes priority over other things in life, even things that some …