Classic trucks aren’t always the most practical choice, but their stylish utility is part of their appeal. That doesn’t stop people from trying to make improvements, though. Some, like better rust protection or electric conversion, are meant to make classic trucks easier to drive and live with. But other classic pickup owners go for a …
There are many car stereotypes in the world, and most of them don’t make truck owners look good. Some truck stereotypes portray truck owners as inconsiderate people and more extreme truck stereotypes portray them as violent and cruel folks. However, according to a survey by Chevrolet, the reality may be far more different than those …
A truck still running anywhere close to 200,000 miles was unheard of until recent years. Today, thanks to new technologies and innovations, many vehicles are surpassing 200,000 miles and enjoying longer life cycles. For consumers, it’s great because they can keep their cars and trucks longer. According to the Department of Transportation, the average car …
If someone asked you to name the state that buys the most pickup trucks, how do you think you would fare? What if we told you it’s not Texas, it’s nowhere in the midwest, and it’s not a state that’s known for farming? Do you still feel confident in your answer? Nothing says American like …
We used to call them “windshield cowboys.” You know, the type that looked like he or she was more comfortable driving a lifted 4 x 4 than riding a horse. In fact, they looked like they had never been on a horse. They’re called lifestyle pickups now. Former Mexico President Vicente Fox once said it …
Safety isn’t just a selling point: it’s a necessity. With pedestrian deaths on the rise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun adding additional requirements into its safety ratings. Recently, the IIHS also released a study into the compatibility between cars and SUVs and trucks. While SUV safety rating improvements have yielded good results, …
There’s no doubt that Ram trucks are popular. In fact, this past quarter, Ram was behind only Ford’s F-Series in terms of sales. But first-time buyers may have some questions. Despite the fact that the Dodge-Ram split was a decade ago, people still type ‘Dodge Ram’ into Google. Then there’s the internal terminology: what’s a …
Pickup truck lovers crave the off road ability and utility the trucks provide. However, safety is always a consideration, here are the trucks to look for.
Another Korean auto manufacturer has committed to producing a small, stylish pickup. First, it was Hyundai with its great Santa Cruz truck concept that has been green-lighted for production. Now comes word that Kia has both a dual- and single-cab, small “Ute” in the chute for release in 2022 or 2023. Of course, “Ute” is …