Pickup trucks are usually bought for utility. That’s especially important for farmers or owners working outside the city. But truck ownership is also about personalization. Making it your own because you enjoy it. That’s a mentality truck YouTuber WhistlinDiesel clearly wholeheartedly embraces. Which explains why he turned his GMC Sierra into a stripped-down diesel-powered off-road …

Trucks are powerful but this doesn't mean they're invincible. This is especially true when it comes to its gross vehicle weight rating.

Part of the Jeep Gladiator’s and Wrangler’s appeal is the ability to drop the doors and roof to let the sun and wind in. There’s plenty of both at the Miami Auto Show. To commemorate the city, and its famous ‘305’ area code, Jeep is bringing something special to the show. It’s a special, Miami-themed, …

Let’s say you’ve got $9000 and you’ve decided you want a Ford pickup truck. What will $9000 get you? We took four random cities; Los Angeles, Houston, St. Louis, and Charlotte, and scoured each city’s Craigslist to get an idea of what is available. Condition, mileage, engines, and options all play a part in the …

Ten years ago, the truck market was struggling due to rising gas prices, but all that has changed. Now everyone from construction workers to growing families are looking into purchasing a truck as their next vehicle, and the choices are widening.  The 2019 Ram 1500 is standing out from the crowd and seems to be …

Pickup trucks are one of the most sought-after types of vehicles on the market right now. Because of its versatility, the popularity of the pickup truck is expected to continue to grow in the next few years. With pickup trucks being in such high demand, many manufacturers are adding a wide range of special features to …

Did you know that in other parts of the world you can buy a Ford Ranger Raptor? But not in the US. Why? This is America! What we can’t get we build. Texas truck tuner PaxPower took it upon themselves to create what Ford denies us; it made its own Raptor Ranger. Using both factory …

Toyota has been a well-respected automaker for decades. The brand is known for making reliable, safe, and technologically-advanced vehicles. But with other automakers adding more and more tech into its pickup trucks, Toyota’s Tacoma has struggled to keep up with America’s best-sellers. Is the new Toyota Tacoma finally ready to compete by offering more technology …

NBC rigged Chevy trucks to explode in certain tests for its weekly Dateline expose show back in November 1992. It wanted to prove that under certain conditions Chevy pickup gas tanks would blow up spontaneously. The segment was titled “Waiting To Explode.” Yeah, a lot of viewers tuned in to see if exploding Chevy pickups …

When it comes to hauling and towing prowess, one of the first trucks anyone’s mind goes to is the Ford F-Series. But Chevrolet’s newly redesigned 2019 Silverado can give it a run for its money when it comes to power. A larger, stronger truck, the Chevy Silverado is very capable when you have things you …

Nowadays, the idea of making a high-performance pickup is normal. Manufacturers offer trucks like the F-150 Raptor and Ram Rebel TRX with a factory warranty. And if the speed still seems insufficient, tuners like Hennessey Performance step in. But 30 years ago, that wasn’t the case. Trucks offered large and powerful (for the time) engines, …

Many automakers offer their pickup trucks in off-road expedition spec. Chevrolet has the Colorado ZR2 and ZR2 Bison, for instance. And Ram has the light-duty Rebel (and upcoming Rebel TRX) and heavy-duty Power Wagon. But for some owners, the factory offerings don’t go far enough. For instance, the Power Wagon only comes with a gasoline …

Sometimes, no matter how many off-road modifications your truck has, you get stuck. When that happens, a winch comes in handy. These little electric motors have some serious pulling power. But if you want to fit one to your truck, you need to make sure your bumper can take the strain. Otherwise, you risk ripping …

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hands out awards and ratings based on a vehicle’s performance in safety every year. In order to earn a Top Safety Pick rating, a vehicle must earn good ratings in most crash tests, advanced or superior ratings in front crash prevention, and an acceptable/good rating for headlights. In order …

This year Ram has pushed past Chevrolet to become the second best-seller behind Ford in the full-size truck segment. The 2019 Ram 1500 has also received warm kudos from reviewers. So it’s no surprise that Fiat Chrysler is setting its sights on winning a sizeable chunk of the mid-size truck market. The automaker hopes to …

For those who customize their cars or trucks, the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is their mecca. It’s not just the aftermarket suppliers that show off their goods—manufacturers have their own displays. This year, Ford is planning on bringing over 50 vehicles to the show. The company has already shown off the customized Rangers …

If you want to be assured of the best resale value for your next truck purchase look at the stats for a five-year period. You may be surprised at which pickup trucks actually do the best after five years. Vehicles depreciate right at 50% over five years. That’s the price of owning a new car …

To make its 2020 half-ton pickup trucks more appealing, GM will announce improvements to increase tow ratings for its Duramax diesel Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. In developing these pickup trucks GM felt diesel fuel economy was its top priority. That has changed according to Muscle Cars and Trucks. GMC and Chevy half-ton …

Electric vehicles may be economically appealing, but diesel trucks have a special place in the hearts of many drivers, and they aren’t going to switch over any time soon.  It’s also a great reason for automakers to step up their game and create a superior diesel truck. That’s what makes the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel so …

A massive recall has just been announced by General Motors involving 638,000 2015-2020 Chevy and GMC pickup trucks and SUVs. The issue is one side of the vehicle may apply the brakes unintentionally. Braking on one side only causes vehicles to pull unexpectedly to the side that the brakes are applied, which can cause a …