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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 …

For a luxury brand, Mercedes has made quite a few pickup trucks. Blurring the line between white- and blue-collar was the Funmog, a luxurious Unimog. The original G-Wagen could be had as a pickup, and right before the updated G-Class debuted, Mercedes brought the pickup back. Albeit with 6 wheels. There was also the X-Class, …

More automakers have made pickup trucks than you might think. Yes, there are the obvious classic trucks from Ford and Chevy, but even luxury brands have entered the truck ring. Lamborghini made one with a V12; Mercedes-Benz has made several pickups. Porsche hasn’t, but it arguably could. But there is one brand for whom a …

As we’ve recently covered, electric pickup trucks still have to address several issues challenging their widespread use. And to be fair, these are similar to ones facing diesel and gasoline trucks: towing, torque, and most importantly, range. But while trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T have the torque and have the towing capability, …

Pickup trucks are great tools and can serve as family vehicles, but they aren’t for everyone. Yes, some are genuinely bought to work, but more often they’re bought for the “what if I need it?” factor. What if I buy a boat? What if I need to haul some lumber? If consumers look logically at …

Considering how big even mid-size pickup trucks are getting, there’s been a rise in demand for smaller trucks. Car-based pickups, like the Chevrolet El Camino, are experiencing a revival. One YouTuber turned her Tesla Model 3 into a pickup. Hyundai is gearing up for the Santa Cruz compact truck. There’s even a company that’ll turn …

Whether you’re considering buying a classic truck or prepping your SUV for winter, rust is always a concern. Although it’s commonly thought of as an ‘old vehicle’ problem, rust issues still plague modern trucks and SUVs. Even well-reviewed ones like the Ram 1500 and Toyota Tacoma. But with the correct care and prep-work, rust isn’t …

The upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz comes at the front of a mid-size and compact pickup truck resurgence. But information on the ‘compact utility vehicle’, as Hyundai calls it, has been fairly scarce. We know it’s coming in 2021, and that it’ll be produced at Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama factory. But beyond conflicting platform rumors, that’s about …

Before the Tesla Cybertruck, there was another Tesla electric pickup truck: the Truckla. YouTuber and creator Simone Giertz wanted an electric pickup, but the Cybertruck wasn’t out yet. So, she took a Model 3 and turned it into a truck. But now the uniquely-designed Cybertruck has officially been unveiled, although production won’t start until late …

Classic pickup trucks’ simplicity is both their biggest selling point and biggest weakness. And we’re not talking only about thinner A-pillars and lack of airbags. Classic trucks have fewer, if any, complicated electronics and fuel injection systems. But while that makes them simpler to fix, it also means they emit significantly more emissions and use …

Pickup truck fans sometimes seem to have a love-hate relationship with modern safety features. On the one hand, classic trucks are lighter and easier to see out of because of thin A-pillars and no airbags. But that also makes them more dangerous to drive around in. And with pickups being used more and more as …

Driving a truck or SUV in the winter isn’t something to take lightly. Yes, it can be a lot of fun. But, even when snow and ice don’t cover the road, your vehicle is going to behave differently. Still, winter driving shouldn’t be something to be scared of. Not as long as you keep a …

With the Tesla Cybertruck’s reveal, another electric pickup truck as officially stepped into the ring. And while the looks are an acquired taste for some, the numbers are perhaps the more important feature. Not only does Tesla’s electric truck have to overcome range anxiety, it has to prove it can tow and haul just as …

We finally know what the real, production-spec Tesla electric pickup looks like. After many renders and much speculation, last night Elon Musk showed the Tesla Cybertruck on-stage to the whole world. And the reactions were…interesting. Not because of the specs, but the looks. The Cybertruck’s design has been polarizing, to say the least. Musk promised …

You know in Chernobyl when the radiation dosimeters go off-the-scale because they can’t accurately measure what’s flying around the room? That’s kind of what’s happening with trucks and SUVs when it comes to crash tests right now. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has come forward and admitted it needs a new safety test. The …

Value is important when buying a new pickup truck, but it’s also important when selling a used one. Whether you’re trading in at a dealer or selling on Craigslist, you want to get your money’s worth. Sometimes, used trucks can hold their value astonishingly well—even selling for more than new ones. But depreciation usually hits …

The National Insurance Crime Bureau recently released its annual “Most Stolen Vehicles” report, and some truck owners may need to look out for thieves. The NICB does reveal that vehicle theft in the US is down overall. But that’s of little comfort to somehow who just had their expensive pride-and-joy jacked. The NICB’s Hot Wheels …

G-Wagen, G-Wagon, G-Class: whatever you call it, there’s a reason Mercedes-Benz’s insanely competent off-roader is so iconic. The SUV has served in militaries, been a Popemobile, climbed 100% grades, and become a 6-wheeled desert-conquering pickup. And it’s that last part that’s curious. Off-road pickups like the F-150 Raptor and AEV Prospector are insanely popular, but …

Diesel trucks are quite different from gasoline ones. That means home mechanics have to keep a few things in mind before wrenching on them. That’s in addition to the other considerations required for pickup truck maintenance. But diesel truck maintenance isn’t terrifyingly-complicated, as long as you keep a few things in mind. Glow plugs, not …

Although gasoline engines in the US are more popular, a diesel truck makes a lot of sense. Diesel trucks can tow and haul more while burning less fuel. Diesel truck engines also last much longer than gasoline ones. And diesel trucks can do all this because of what makes them different from gasoline trucks. Diesel …