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The Subaru Baja Turbo Is One of the Weirdest Trucks Ever

2003 was a strange year. Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California, 50 Cent topped the charts, and Subaru came out with the Baja… Car? Truck? Whatever you want to call it, the Subaru Baja is one of the strangest vehicles to ever grace our roads. Throw in a manual transmission and a turbocharged engine, …
2019 Ram 1500 driving in snow

2019’s Canceled Pickup Trucks

With trucks as popular as they are, you would think there would not be any that won’t be available after 2019, but you would be wrong. Consolidation, cost savings on the assembly line, or getting ready for an entirely new truck meant cutting back on certain versions manufacturers make leading up to new introductions. As TFL …
2019 Ford Ranger FX2

Ford Ranger Gets FX2 Off-Road Package

For those of you who want a Ford Ranger with more off-road capability but don’t necessarily need four-wheel drive, Ford finally has a solution. The Ranger FX2 was designed to do exactly that. FX2 Off-Road Package With a more urban market in mind, the FX2 off-road package brings a few changes to the 2020 Ford …
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel driving on dirt road

What’s the Difference Between All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive?

Is there any difference between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive? The Engineering Explained video below compared the two drive options to each other and identified a few similarities, as well as several major differences. Let’s talk about what those differences are. AWD and 4WD Similarities The BMW M5 used in the video opts against the …
A white Toyota Tundra TRD Pro off-road pickup truck kicking up dirt

New Toyota Tundra Truck Coming In 2021

We’ve finally got some Toyota Tundra news to report. Toyota announced today that it is investing $391 million in its truck plant in San Antonio, Texas. That means we are getting closer to the all-new Tundra which we wish was in 2020 as a 2021 model. Unfortunately, it looks like the new Tundra won’t be …
2019 F-150 Raptor

Car-Based Ford Pickup Truck Means Ranchero Revival?

For those waiting for decades to see the return of the Ford Ranchero/Chevy El Camino, your wait may soon be over. We’ve heard rumors for a while that a car-based Ford pickup truck was on its way, and now, it appears there are leaked documents confirming exactly that. If you live in Australia, the car-based …

Massive GM Recall Over Truck/SUV Brakes

A brake issue that first became apparent almost five years ago has resulted in a recall of almost 3.5 million General Motors large pickups and SUVs. So far, the brake problem has caused 113 accidents and 13 injuries. It has also been responsible for hundreds of complaints fielded by federal regulators at the NHTSA. You …
2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss parked in mud

Chevy Silverado ZRX Could Be Ford Raptor Rival

As Chevy watches the continuing success of Ford’s Raptor and Ram’s 1500 Rebel, it’s about time it finally does its own off-road variant of the Silverado. It looks like that time is now as Chevy recently trademarked “Silverado ZRX.” With both the hype for the brand and sales of these amped-up trucks it seems odd …
2020 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali

2020 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD Review

One of the most challenging parts of reviewing cars is finding a way to put yourself in the mindset of a potential buyer. As a 30-year-old enthusiast living in a crowded city, it’s clear that cars such as the Hyundai Veloster N and Honda Civic Si are aimed at people like me. But what about …
2020 GMC Sierra AT4

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Diesel Drives Like a Normal Truck

Recently, we learned that the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 diesel had earned an EPA rating of 23/30/26 mpg (city/highway/combined). Granted, that figure drops a bit if you choose the 4×4 version, but still. It seems like only yesterday that we were cheering midsize pickup trucks for finally cresting 30 mpg highway. The fact that a …
2020 Ford Bronco detachable doors

More Proof the 2020 Ford Bronco Will Have Detachable Doors

One of the persistent rumors about the 2020 Ford Bronco is that it will harken back to one of the unique features of the original: removable doors. Thanks to the folks at AutoGuide we get the first evidence that this might actually be true. Poking around recent patent applications they discovered this one from FoMoCo …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel

After Three Month Delay, Diesel GM Trucks Start Production

After a three month delay as a result of the government’s emissions certification, GM has finally begun shipping full-size trucks powered by Duramax diesel engines says Automotive News. Though originally advertised as 2019 models, GM has decided to make them all as 2020s instead. 2020s, Not 2019s The 2019 gas-powered trucks began arriving at dealers’ …

Will GMC Add a Sub-Compact “Granite” Soon?

The subcompact crossover segment is one of the hottest markets happening right now. We know GMC has been eyeing a possible dive into subcompact crossover territory. Within GM, Chevy has the segment covered with the Trax and so does Buick with the Trax-based Encore. The Encore is the best-selling Buick, so of course, GMC has …
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn

Ram Just Recalled a Single Pickup Truck

There are many reasons why an automaker issues a recall. It could be a common problem such as faulty brakes or defective airbags. On the other hand, there have also been some extremely creepy cases like when Toyota Camrys were recalled due to a spider infestation. The eight-legged creatures had made themselves a home in …