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2019 Toyota Tacoma SX Package parked in a field

What Features Are Standard on the Toyota Tacoma?

Maybe it’s not the most comfortable or upscale midsize truck available. But the Toyota Tacoma is still the go-to midsize truck for many fans out there. For 2020, it’s gotten an update that will make many of those fans plenty happy. And that’s good considering there’s some new competition in the class. What standard features …
RAM 1500 unveiling

RAM 1500: The Worst Problems Before 100,000 Miles You Should Know About

The Ram 1500 pickup has distinguished itself in recent years from a middle-of-the-road, acceptable pickup to a top contender in its class as one of Car and Driver’s 10 Best for two years running. The pickup also distinguished itself as MotorTrend’s 2019 Truck of the Year. With all these accolades, a plethora of modernized standard features, and excellent …
Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet

Which Celebrities Own the Most Ridiculous SUVs and Trucks?

Celebrity vehicle ownership can be a mixed bag, especially with high-end SUVs and trucks. On the one hand, some celebrities are trained drivers, both for movies and racing. Others, like San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard, are content to stay humble with their SUVs. Or, like Jay Leno’s Bronco, they go for well-kept classic style. …
2020 Mercedes G-Class

CEO Says: G-Class Would Be The Last Mercedes Built?

Usually what Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, says is the bottom line. It was generally thought that the Mercedes G-Class, known as the Geländewagen, wouldn’t be produced much farther into the future. Then Källenius tweeted this in November, “There will be a zero-emission EV version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. In the past there were discussions …
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon at Team O'Neil Rally School

The Jeep Wrangler Can Rock Crawl, but Can It Rally?

While the Jeep Wrangler’s off-road design does compromise somewhat on safety, it’s also what makes the SUV so popular. While the Gladiator pickup truck may provide more utility and on-road refinement, the Wrangler is still the one to get when it comes to rock-crawling and other technical kinds of off-roading. But is the Wrangler good …
Doug Demuro off-roading his Mercedes G-Wagen Cabriolet (G500 Cabriolet)

A Mercedes G-Wagen Cabriolet Makes for a Much Better Land Rover

The original Land Rover Defender may be an incredible off-roading SUV, but it also has its flaws. They’re slow, spartan, and not exactly safe. It was safety regulations, in fact, that stopped US sales back in 1997. And the small US-legal production date (’93-’97) makes the Defender rather expensive, especially compared to ones in Europe. …
Nissan Patrol

The Incredible History of the Nissan Patrol

When people in the US think of iconic off-road SUVs, they tend to picture the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Willys Jeep, or Ford Bronco. Those ‘in-the-know’ may also include the Land Rover Defender or even Mitsubishi Montero. But if you asked someone overseas, especially in Australia, to make such a list, there’d be one more …
Mercedes G550 4x4 Squared

The Mercedes G550 4×4 Squared Is a $300,000 German Bro-Dozer

Although some mod it too far, what keeps the more extreme G-Wagens from being too groan-worthy is Mercedes’ dedication to keeping the SUV a luxury off-road tank. True, a Suzuki Jimny offers bare-bones buffoonery, but there’s something about a 6-wheeled pickup that supersedes logic. And even without extra wheels, the G-Class, like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, …
The Jeep death wobble impacts the Wrangler seen here on a mountain

You Won’t Believe EPA Mileage Figures Jeep Wrangler Just Got

In the past, if you chose to drive a new Jeep Wrangler you were choosing fun over frugality. Now that’s changing with the figures just announced for the Wrangler EcoDiesel’s official EPA economy numbers. Optioned with the 260 hp 3.0-liter EcoDiesel the numbers come out to be 29 mpg highway and 22 mpg City for …
Tesla Cybertruck parked on beach

Does the Latest Tesla Model 3 Performance Update Preview a Faster Cybertruck?

Although Tesla’s over-the-air updates have occasionally caused problems, they’ve also been a fundamental benefit for the EV manufacturer. Where updating something like a Ford F-150 can take months or years just to plan, Tesla can implement changes essentially overnight. And some of these changes can be dramatic. The already-quick Model 3 recently received a free …
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel driving on dirt road

Does the Ram 1500 Have Apple CarPlay?

The 2020 Ram 1500 has been getting rave reviews. It has been named Edmunds’ top-rated truck of 2020. It’s also been named to Car and Driver’s 10Best list. Redesigned for 2019, it has four engine choices, including a diesel option new for 2020. It has strong towing and hauling capabilities matched with a comfortable ride …
2020 Nissan TITAN Platinum Reserve

Does the Nissan Titan Have Apple CarPlay?

The 2019 Nissan Titan hit the market with unusually high praise for its modern safety features and technology. While it has previously struggled to compete with other full-size pickups, the Titan was actually rated the third best new pickup of 2020 by Consumer Reports. It also received accolades from MotorTrend, who indicated that the vehicle is …

Why Tesla Cybertruck Owners Could Get an Expensive Surprise

If you haven’t scoped out the new Tesla Cybertruck, you should. With the recent announcement and unveiling, truck enthusiasts everywhere are weighing in with their sentiments. You may be an excited fan of the new Cybertruck and ready to pony-up the funds to have one in your garage. You could get an awfully expensive surprise …

Vintage Jeep SJ Cherokees Are White-Hot Collector SUVs

Full-size Jeep Cherokees are white-hot in the collector market right now. At least that’s what our friends at Hagerty Insurance tell us. Why do they know? Because they insure classic and collector vehicles. Once new policies start rolling into their offices, they can track the volume. They also see the cost of the vehicles and …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Custom

What Features Come Standard on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?

Chevrolet introduced an all-new Silverado 2500 HD for 2020 with a controversial new look, a new gas engine, and more towing capacity. It’s got an impressive list of standard features too that fans will love. The Silverado HD is a larger truck than the 1500 and built for harder, tougher jobs. It may have been …
Toyota Tundra trucks at the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series

What is the Most Expensive Truck to Insure

Pickup trucks offer a whole host of perks and conveniences, but, as with any other vehicle, they must be insured before you can reap their benefits. Although trucks are often cheaper to insure than other types of vehicles, the expense can still be a hassle to deal with. To make things a little bit easier, …