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Ford Ranger Raptor European Police Car

How Police Use Pickup Trucks to Stay in Hot Pursuit

Police vehicles have to be at least as fast and tough as the vehicles being pursued. Places like Italy and Dubai use supercars to catch up to the fast and furious. US cops may not have Lamborghinis, but they have traded up from Crown Vics. While Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers are commonly sighted, many …
Ram Suburban

Ram Trucks Are Crazy For Not Making These

Ram trucks are crazy for not making its version of a Chevy Suburban. You know, a full-size SUV. We don’t understand why it doesn’t, and we’ll back it up with some facts. If Ram has one in the works we apologize in advance, and we applaud your delinquent action in this matter. But if it …
First-Gen Ford Bronco

Classic SUVs That Deserve an Electric Conversion

With the development of electric crate motors, and classic trucks being converted to electric drive, it’s now easier than ever to turn an iconic oldie into an EV. But it isn’t only classic cars and pickups that can now run on electrons. SUVs, in fossil-fuel form, are often criticized (not entirely undeservedly) for their emissions …
2020 Toyota RAV4

Why Is The 2020 Toyota RAV4 A Best Seller?

The Toyota RAV4 SUV seems to be hitting America’s sweet spot. It’s the best-selling SUV in the compact crossover class and sells over 400,000 a year. Sales have steadily risen each year since the 1990s, so Toyota knows what its RAV4 customers want. There might be less expensive compact crossovers, and there may be some …
2020 Lincoln Aviator | Ford

In Spite Of Shaky Start 2020 Lincoln Aviator Shines

The specs and reviews are telling a different story about the all-new 2020 Lincoln Aviator than what is happening behind the scenes. There, owners are having a variety of problems. And Ford is trucking brand new Aviators from where they are assembled in Chicago, to another plant for fixing in Flat Rock, Michigan. Plus, Ford …
2019 SEMA Chevy E-10 Concept 1962 Chevy Pickup

Classic Pickup Trucks That Deserve an Electric Conversion

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 …
2021 Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV | FCA-00

Alfa In A World Of Hurt-Will The 2021 Tonale Help?

Since arriving in the late-2000s Alfa has not been the sales success it’s parent company Fiat Chrysler was expecting. After peaking in 2018 selling 23,800 vehicles sales are slipping. That’s in spite of having more models and more dealers. Alfa is on track to sell only 18,000 vehicles for all of 2019. Now, it looks …
2020 GMC Canyon Denali

What’s New on the 2020 GMC Canyon?

The GMC Canyon isn’t the most popular pickup, so it’s often overlooked by those in the market for a new truck. It’s a smaller pickup truck with three different engines, good towing capability, and a wide variety of trims and configurations to choose from. It also gets better gas mileage than many of its rivals. …
2020 Nissan TITAN PRO-4X pickup truck parked on sandy road

How Safe Is the Nissan Titan?

The Nissan Titan is an average full-size pickup truck, which U.S. News & World Report called “a decent truck.” There are other trucks that tow and haul more and get better gas mileage. An advantage of this truck is that it tends to have a lower price than other options and is often discounted. The …
When he's not racing IndyCar, Rossi drives a gray 2020 Honda Passport

Does Honda Need The 2020 Passport Crossover?

Both crossovers and SUVs are morphing into more and different configurations which we’re not sure anyone is asking for. Is the 2020 Honda Passport one of those variations that you might be better served looking up or down Honda’s portfolio? Let’s take a look. Where the Passport fits into Honda’s crossover lineup is between the …
2019 Sema Jeep Wrangler Concept | FCA crawling over rocks

Here’s All The Nine Wrangler Four-Door Packages For 2020

If you’re looking to purchase a new 2020 Jeep Wrangler four-door, you are in for some work. There are nine models to choose from. Then, within those models, there are still plenty of options from Jeep, not to mention the aftermarket. You really need to break down what you want, what you need, and then …
2019 Chevy ZR2 Bison off-roading on muddy trail

The Colorado ZR2 Bison Is the King of Off-Road Trucks

There aren’t any rules stating that you have to stick to paved roads. The country is full of off-road trails that provide you with an opportunity to see some beautiful landscapes while also testing your driving skills. If you love the idea of grabbing your camping gear and exploring parts of the country you simply …
2019 Ram 1500 North Edition driving through snow

How Safe Is the Ram 1500?

If you ask the folks at Ram, they will happily tell you they have the “most loyal half-ton pickup owners.” Part of the reason for that may have to do with safety. Two groups recently announced their safety ratings for the Ram. Here is how the latest Ram 1500 measured up. National Highway Traffic Safety …
2020 Jeep Wrangler Limited | FCA

Let’s Configure A 2020 Jeep Wrangler Four-Door On The Cheap

There are better SUVs on the market than a Jeep Wrangler, so why would you want one? That’s the strange thing about the Wrangler, in fact, most of the Jeep models. They hold their value, but that’s not even the reason. If you’re looking for something you can have a blast with on the weekends …
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Should You Buy the Manual Transmission Jeep Gladiator?

If you love midsize trucks and driving a stick shift, there aren’t a lot of choices. Buyers could only choose from the five-speed Nissan Frontier or the six-speed Toyota Tacoma. Until this year. Jeep has brought back the Gladiator, and it’s being offered with a manual transmission. But while there are a lot of positives …