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What’s A Fleetside Pickup Truck?

Did you know all pickups are “fleetside” trucks? What is a fleetside truck? Fleetside was the name Chevrolet gave its first wide pickup beds. Before 1958, all pickup boxes were narrow to accommodate separate fenders and a step for better access to inside the bed. In 1958, Chevy designed a new type of bed that …
2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 | Chevrolet

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Gets New Look For 2021

Truck customers are wanting more aggressive, off-road looks for their trucks. Chevy is obliging with a tougher-looking Colorado ZR2 midsize pickup. Debuting at the 2019 Method Race Wheels Laughlin Desert Classic this weekend the new look of the Colorado ZR2 will be available in 2020 as a 2021 model. The ZR2 will be the only …
2014-2018 Chevrolet/GMC 1500 with lift kit

Truck Trends That Need to Go Away

Taste, especially in trucks, is intensely personal. My general policy is, as long as it’s not hurting anyone, go for it. But some trends are objectively bad. Bad because they take away from what the vehicle was supposed to do, and replace it with something worse. In that spirit, we present five truck trends that …
2018 F-150 Power Stroke Diesel driving on the road

Which Light-Duty Full-Size Diesel Pickup Truck Is Best?

Which truck is the winner of the light-duty diesel wars? Well, it depends on what you want. Diesel engines in trucks are known to deliver better economy and torque characteristics in spite of the issues with environmental concerns. You will go farther with diesel power than burning gasoline, so there is that. Let’s compare choices, …
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UAW Strike Threatens Chevrolet Silverado Supply

The last General Motors truck assembly plant running while the UAW/GM strike enters its fourth week has been shut down. Automotive News said the Silao, Mexico, plant had to stop production due to parts shortages. Analysts say dealerships have only about two weeks left before they start seeing a reduction in supplies of Chevrolet Silverados …
1974 Chevy Crew Cab Dually-GM

What Was The First Dually Truck?

It’s hard to believe that the popular dual-rear-wheel “dually” pickup we know today didn’t exist before 1973. That’s when GM styled a rear fender to cover the dual rear wheels combined with a standard eight-foot box. What’s a dually for and why did it take so long to come into existence? Dual-Rear-Wheel Options Dual-rear-wheel options …
2019 Chevy ZR2 Bison | Chevrolet

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison to Get Even More Rugged

Having previously worked with RAM and Jeep, AEV is not new to collaborations with car companies. Though the standard ZR2 is still a capable truck, AEV notched things higher with the ZR2 Bison. The truck offers more prowess and protection when tackling tough terrain. Costing $5,750 more than the standard ZR2, the Bison contains features …
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

When Will the Mid-Engine Corvette Convertible Go on Sale?

Since its launch back in July, the 2020 mid-engine C8 Corvette Stingray has quickly become a popular vehicle for car enthusiasts all over the world, and it hasn’t even hit the public streets yet. What’s even better is that a convertible version of the Stingray was officially revealed on the 2nd of October. Even better, …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Custom

Q3 2019 Truck Sales: GM Dethrones Ford

The past few months haven’t gone well in the U.S. automotive market. UAW strikes at several GM plants are hitting both the company and Michigan hard, Ford’s stock status was recently downgraded to ‘junk’ despite CEO Jim Hackett’s best efforts, and U.S. car and truck sales as a whole have declined significantly. However, where trucks …
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Car-Based Small Trucks Are Making a Comeback

With the auto manufacturer’s zeal to build everything truck, there is one type of truck they’re not building that seems like a no-brainer. In the US we know them as El Camino and Ranchero. In Australia, they’re known as “Utes.” Whatever it’s called, car/trucks are coming back soon as at least two manufacturers look to …
2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD parked in gravel

5 Trucks Nominated for North American Truck of the Year

The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards has announced its semi-finalist for Truck of the year and these are the big 5 picks for 2020. Chevy Silverado HD Making the claim to be the strongest, most capable Silverado ever before in Chevy’s history, the 2020 is a true workhorse of a truck. …
2019 Ram Power Wagon Crew Cab

Ram Beats Chevrolet Again in Full-Size Truck Sales

For the third quarter in a row, Ram trucks beat Chevy’s Silverado trucks for second place in overall sales. Ford and its juggernaut F150 still hold the lead, but it’s slipping. Ford is still solidly in first with sales falling 6% to 214,176. Ram’s second place came with a 14% increase to 161,635, followed in …
2020 Chevy Colorado | Chevrolet off-roading in the woods

2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Updates

The redesign for the next GM midsize Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks will be for 2023. We know some details and can also safely speculate on what these new trucks could be based on earlier predictions and what we know now. First, a bit of global GM midsize truck knowledge. Besides the Colorado and …
2019 Hennessey Goliath 6x6 (2019 Chevrolet Silverado)

5 of the Most Extreme Modified Trucks You Can Buy

Like any other vehicle, pickup trucks are a reflection of their owners. And sometimes, owners want something unavailable from the factory. That’s where tuners and modifiers come in. Whether you’re after more horsepower or improved off-road ability, if you dream it, someone can build it. Here are five modified trucks you can buy right now. …
2020 GMC Sierra Denali HD

4 New Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks with the Highest Payload

Sometimes, a job requires the big guns. A midsize or light-duty full-size pickup just isn’t enough truck. That’s when buyers turn to heavy-duty trucks, the kind that often have multiple rear wheels on each side. Going for maximum payload capacity, as with other trucks, does require smaller cabs. Lighter engines, too, which also affects maximum …
2019 Chevy ZR2 Bison | Chevrolet

Chevrolet Boosts Colorado ZR2 Bison to Meet Demand

The most exclusive truck you can buy from Chevy is the 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison. Well, you can’t buy it, but you could if you were one of the first 2,000 to order one. That happened very quickly as it sold out in less than two months. If you would still like to snag one …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel

5 Fullsize Pickup Trucks with the Highest Payload Capacity

Sometimes a mid-size truck just isn’t enough. Especially in places like a construction site, circumstances may require a full-size truck. Setting up a truck for payload may mean giving up some passenger room (smaller cab = more bed room). But, if you’re hauling power tools, gravel, and a few trees, that seems a worthy sacrifice. …