Yet another company has joined in the electric pickup truck segment. SAIC joins the likes of Bollinger, Tesla, Rivian, Nikola, and GMC in offering its own spin on battery-powered pickups. Normally, more competition is a good thing, especially for consumers. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty for the automotive world …

RAM trucks are known for their capable strength, smooth suspension, and versatility. There is a RAM truck for every job. From the 2500 and 3500 trucks for heavy hauling to the trail-ready RAM Rebel, RAM has branded its trucks as tough trucks that can be a little more sophisticated without being afraid to get down …

Although they’ve added luxury and performance, pickup trucks are mostly designed around utility. That hasn’t stopped luxury and style-focused carmakers from building them, even if only as concepts. The Lamborghini LM002, for instance, was a pickup with a V12. Mercedes offered E-Class utes, as has Mini. BMW’s built several one-off pickups using the X7 and …

Elon Musk is a brilliant, yet eccentric gentleman. He also has had extraordinary success against the well-established mainstay automotive manufacturers since launching Tesla. Along the way, he has established a reputation for getting what he wants. Recently he went after the pickup truck market. He told the established manufacturers and the world ahead of time …

Plans for the Australian 2022 Ford Ranger have leaked onto the world wide web. According to the plans, there will be some different engine choices coming into the mix for the Ranger pickup. Since the Ranger is one of the global platforms for Ford, the changes for the 2022 model year could also foreshadow what …

For the month of April, the automotive industry took a huge loss in sales. Although companies offering sales online did not suffer as much as brick and mortar companies, there were still significant shortfalls. The interesting thing though, is that during the global pandemic lockdown, sales of trucks dominated other vehicles for the few sales there actually were. It’s …

Although its release date is delayed, GMC continues to tease elements of the upcoming Hummer electric pickup. We’ve learned it’ll offer up to 3 electric motors, and go 0-60 in 3 seconds. But the 2022 GMC Hummer isn’t only worrying for Tesla, Rivian, and Bollinger. Aspects of its design, particularly the grille, recall some of …

Ford has long been the industry leader in truck sales. The F-Series trucks are still the most sold trucks of all time. But, in 2019, the competition starting heating up big time. It was huge when RAM sales overtook Chevrolet, hot on Ford’s heels. Truck sales were already set to be exciting for 2020. Now, …

Buying a new truck every five years or so is not always financially possible. So, used trucks are an option that many people consider. But what if your budget is more like $5,000? What kind of truck is available at that price point, and what pitfalls can be avoided? Don’t spend it all First off, if you are considering purchasing a vehicle with …

So, you just picked an off-roading adventure location, but you might not be sure of how to prepare for the excursion. Off-roading can get pretty dicey which is why preparation is key. Technically, you can off-road in any vehicle, but a designated heavy-use SUV or truck is the best way to go. Dune buggies, dirt …

Besides serving as the basis for a number of overland and off-road builds, the Ford Ranger also makes an excellent mid-size working truck. It has one of the highest payload capacities of any mid-size truck and a host of standard features. However, overseas customers have several other options. One of the most popular and well-known …

It’s not inaccurate to think of GMC trucks as upscale Chevys. The GMC Sierra and Canyon do share platforms and powertrains with their Chevy counterparts. That’s why Hennessey can make Goliaths out of both Chevy and GMC trucks. However, GMC products do get some trims and features that separate them from Chevy’s vehicles. But, although …

If lifting your truck to fit 37-inch tires is the ultimate modification, no amount of support or dissuasion is going to matter to you. It’s your monster truck dream, and you’re building it the way you want it. There is one consideration, however, that many riding the high-suspension wave tend to overlook. It’s a fairly …

Consumers love getting the latest and greatest vehicles on the market, so following the trends of which vehicles sell best is common. Trucks and SUVs are a hot item right now and have been growing in popularity for years. They are even breaking records for used car shoppers. There are no signs of trucks and …

Honda is known for its quality, reliable cars that can spend decades cruising the roads, and the automaker has made its presence known in other markets by producing more crossovers and SUVs than ever before. But in order to compete as a true American brand, you need a truck in the lineup. Honda’s first attempt …

Everyone knows that square tires don’t work, right? Well, not exactly. Even though cavemen supposedly figured this out many moons ago, MythBusters still decided to put this theory to the test and proved that square wheels are inferior to round wheels. Not everyone agreed with this, however, and the guys at Whistlin Diesel decided to …

After months of speculation, we now know that GM is bringing Hummer back. Not as its own brand, but a high-end GMC all-electric truck. However, when the news first leaked, details were fairly slim. How much range would the electric Hummer have? How fast would it be? Could it go off-road, like the Bollinger B2? …

In recent years the auto industry has gone through many changes. Chevy realizes this and has even admitted that these changes pose a huge risk to the company.

The increased number of heavy-duty trucks on the road today has caused headaches. Not just from the traffic, but because of the emissions. Heavy-duty trucks don’t have to report to the EPA, a loophole Tesla may be taking advantage of with its Cybertruck. This loophole, along with the problematic pastime of rolling coal, can lead …

Like Frankenstein’s monster, Hummer is alive again courtesy of a jolt of electricity. There have been hints that the military truck brand would be revived, but the “how” remained unclear. Some rumors claimed Hummer would be brought back as a high-end off-road truck and SUV brand. Logical, given the brand’s roots, and the growing value …