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The Surprising Story of What TRX Really Stands For

It makes sense. The new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX enters a market where the Raptor reigns. It’s obvious why Ram Trucks decided to name their new off-road offering after a bigger badder dinosaur. There are even iconic scenes from the Jurassic movies shown for the Ram 1500 TRX reveal. And there is truth to Ram’s …
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What Makes the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX So Good Off-Road?

The F-150 Raptor’s reign as the most-prominent Baja-style truck may be coming to an end. Ram’s finally pulled the curtain back on the Ram 1500 TRX, which already edges the Raptor out slightly on towing. But it’s the Ram TRX’s off-road hardware that should give Ford some pause. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX’s Hellcat engine …
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How Much Can the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Tow?

It’s pretty safe to say the 702-hp output is the new Ram 1500 TRX’s main draw. But pickup trucks, even off-road-focused ones, are used for a variety of tasks. And one of the most important is towing. So how does the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX stack up to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, …
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Switching From Diesel to Electric Will Seriously Affect the Grid

The age of the electric semi fleet is drawing near. However, we aren’t quite there yet. In fact, there are many details concerned with the adaption from the traditional diesel engine to electric trucking. It turns out that the transition from diesel to electric tractors for a cargo fleet is a massive undertaking. Switching from …
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Does the Ram 1500 TRX Have a Manual Transmission?

The new Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck is an all-new designated off-road prowler brought to us with 702 horsepower. It’s not fast, but it’s set to be one of the most capable off-pavement vehicles on today’s market. With the recent Ford Bronco release of an off-road SUV that sports a seven-speed manual transmission, it’s no …
A gray Jeep Gladiator pickup is going down a trail road.

Jeep Debuts Gladiator Farout Concept

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. …
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Ram Rebel TRX, the Raptor Fighter, to Debut Monday.

The Ford Raptor is one robust, offroading machine. It has pretty much been left on its own for a few years by other manufacturers. But, not anymore. Ram announced a definite date for its new TRX offroading pickup to debut. The Ram TRX’s sole purpose is to outdo the Raptor at its own game, hence …
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Daimler Is Redefining Diesel Trucking

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 …
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The Fastest Selling Used Pickup Is Not American

If the Ford F-Series have been the best selling pickup trucks in America for over 40 years. It would stand to reason then that the F-Series would also be the best selling used pickup, right? After all, if the pickup trucks are that popular new, they must be popular also on the used market, or …
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Endurance Electric Pickup Almost Guaranteed with Lordstown Merger

Assuming the world does not shut down again due to another major crisis, Lordstown Motors is in good shape. They just announced a merger with DiamondPeak Holdings. This merger pretty much ensures that the funding for the Endurance electric pickup will be in place so that the production can begin in 2021. This will make …
A silver Ram 1500 on a dirt road climbs over the peak of a hill.

Is the Mopar ‘Brodozer’ More Capable Than the Ram Rebel?

It’s no secret that you can load up your Ram Rebel pickup truck with aftermarket goodies. If you start with a factory base model and add on off-road customization to suit your fancy, the possibilities really only end where the funding stops. This Mopar “Brodozer” is a Mopar off-road Ram build. Mopar took a Big …
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The 3 Most Luxurious Pickup Trucks of 2020

Pickup trucks aren’t what they used to be. Though a stripped-down work truck is available for every make and model, the luxury really tops out these days. Some of these range-topping trims can option out near six figures, and modern luxury pickup trucks are are all but a high-end office space with a big pickup …
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Official: New Hummer Production Timeline Revealed

Tesla jumpstarted the automotive industry’s fascination with electric vehicle battery technology. There had been other manufacturers before that had played with the tech, but none so successfully as Tesla. Consequently, now all manufacturers are looking at their lineups with an electrification perspective. Nowhere is that more prevalent than in the race to have the first …
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The Toyota Tacoma Is the Best Truck to This Demographic

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck is one of the most popular mid-size trucks on the market. It is a reliable workhorse and it comes with exciting designated off-road upgrades. Some say its a bit dated, but that doesn’t stop people from buying them. One gender demographic finds the Toyota Tacoma slightly more appealing than …