The Chevrolet Silverado HD has been fully redesigned for 2020 following the redesign of 1500 in 2019. While GM trucks like the GMC Sierra and the Chevy Silverado usually beat Ram in sales, competition is heating up. Ram got a redesign last year, and Ford is redesigning its F-150 and Super Duty trucks in the …

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The new 2019 Chevy Silverado pickup made substantial improvements over its predecessor. That’s good because the previous generation Silverado had some glaring problems. There was one year that had more issues than others. We dug down to explore the reasons and fixes. By far the worst year for problems according to carcomplains.com was 2014. The …

The 2020 Ram HD won the Motor Trend Truck of the Year honor this year. With the immense popularity of trucks on today’s market, and the sheer number of them, how does a truck stand out enough to win such praise from an industry authority? Big truck numbers The ads for pickup trucks these days …

If you want to conquer the wilderness, there’s a lot of vehicles at your disposal. Safari 911s serve up speed on pavement and sand. Those seeking a more retro approach can invest in a 90s Mitsubishi SUV, or wait on the Suzuki Jimny or Lada Niva. The Jeep Gladiator has Wrangler capability with extra utility, …

When Tesla’s Cybertruck was unveiled, its iconoclastic looks had more than a few people believing it would revolutionize the pickup truck world. Others speculated that it was a futuristic drawing rendered in MS Paint made real and other even less flattering things. Either way, the stainless steel pickup has the kind of extreme styling never seen on a …

The new 2019 and 2020 Ram pickup has improved vastly since the previous generation’s problems. Though production started in 2008 as a 2009 model, the big problems started when there was a major revision in 2013. There were so many changes that included a new frame, electronic steering, eight-speed transmission and the introduction of the …

BMW’s X7 SUV has got the luxury game pretty much locked down. Then again, considering some trims cost close to $200k, it had better. But while the X7 offers 3 rows, comfy seats, and lots of tech, an SUV doesn’t always suit a buyer’s needs. That’s why pickup trucks are popular both in the US …

If one thing is clear about musician Post Malone, it’s that he loves the outrageous. While he tends not to over-share too much about his personal life on social media, it’s still pretty well documented the amount of impressively customized cars he has in his collection. In early 2019, Post took home his custom Hennessey …

Although the Ford Ranger may not offer a V6 or a manual, the mid-size truck does have other things to offer. Especially for off-roading. Overlanders can breathe easier with an ARB winch-ready bumper, for instance. And, while we can’t get the official Ranger Raptor in the US (yet), Texas tuner PaxPower can get you the …

Over the last year, Ford has been teasing auto fans with details about its electric Ford F-150. Back in July, Ford released a video of its prototype in action. This gave viewers a chance to see what the body and interior look like, although changes are to be expected. Drivers question the power of an …

While racing trucks and SUVs look very different from what’s in the showroom, racers use quite a few production parts. Honda’s Unlimited Ridgeline, for example, uses the same engine block, cylinder heads, and crankshaft as the production truck. Ford’s Bronco R is based on the production SUV, and customers will even be able to bolt …

We’re all fairly familiar with the concepts of physics, yet you might not know that physics are the reason you pay more for gas when you’re towing. Newton’s second law says that “force equals mass times acceleration.” When thinking about towing, this law of physics ensures that you’re going to pay more at the gas …

The Subaru BRAT was a conundrum of a truck. It had all the great features of a Subaru, but people were never quite sure what to call it.

The Pentastar engine has been powering the Ram 1500 since 2012. Reviewers and Ram owners alike are impressed with the engine’s brawny towing and hauling capabilities. One renowned automotive publisher also thinks the Ram engine is excellent since it has won a spot on the 2019 Ward’s Auto 10 best engines list. The specs for the …

Everything old is new again, especially if it has never been taken out of its wrapper. In the case of this 2000 Ford Lightning pickup with only 537 miles, you’ll get as close as humanly possible to a brand new 19-year-old pickup. And a special pickup it is for it’s not your garden-variety truck, but …

When it comes to pickup truck safety features, most consumers tend to focus on airbags, seat belts, and crumple zones. But truck safety involves more than just those. There are the risks associated with going over payload capacity, for one. However, there’s one more thing that isn’t always considered: a pickup truck’s brakes. But as …

When it finally comes time to trade-in your truck or SUV, you want to get as much for your wheels as possible. Some models, like the Toyota 4Runner and Mercedes G-Class, hold out well against depreciation. Others, though, don’t. But making sure your specific vehicle has a high trade-in value can be tricky where features …

When it comes to the new Ford Ranger there is a growing chorus of discontent on Ranger forums. While most love the 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and 10-speed transmission a common problem continues to plague the pickup. At low speeds, there is what some call a “shudder” and others describe as a vibration. Search any …