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A Volkswagen Amarok Aventura is seen during the Vienna Car Show press preview at Messe Wien, as part of Vienna Holiday Fair, on January 15, 2020 in Vienna, Austria.

The VW Amarok Is So Good Americans Can’t Have It

VW is one of the most successful automotive manufacturers in the world. Although they sell some cars in the US, we haven’t taken to them quite as strongly as the rest of the world has. We like trucks – a lot. American’s like plenty of other vehicles, but we love a truck. Maybe if Volkswagen …

2021 Ram Classic Still Cheapest Full-Size New Pickup You Can Buy

Ram trucks are marching into 2021 selling its previous pickup model alongside its newest design Ram 1500. The Ram Classic debuted in 2009 and has soldiered on as Ram’s way of luring midsize truck buyers into a full-size pickup. Of course, that’s because Ram doesn’t currently offer a midsize pickup. So for 2021, the Ram …
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 rolling down the road

The Older Model GMC Sierra 1500 Can Get Down

These days trucks are loaded with piles and piles of features, 50 engine options, and can tow tectonic plates. For some off-road performance-minded trucks like the Ram 1500 TRX and the Ford Raptor, power and speed have become a major moneymaker for the market’s pickup truck segment. High-horsepower trucks like these can run a pretty …
the 2021 TRD Pro lineup in lunar rock in a sandy scene

What’s So Great About Toyota Trucks and SUVs?

Toyota trucks and SUVs enjoy a reputation for being hardy and reliable. There are several options. From the luxurious Land Cruiser climber to the tough Tacoma trail truck, there is a long-lasting and capable Toyota pickup truck or SUV for pretty much anyone. But what makes them so great? Sure, we’ve seen videos of people …
A photo of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX outdoors.

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

As the pickup truck evolved, it moved into position as America’s favorite automobile choice. With utilitarian roots, trucks and their pickup beds have been helping farmers and ranchers for nearly a century. Popular pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, or Ram 1500 have become more than a cowboy’s chariot. Today, families in city …
2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Can Get Pretty Luxurious

When it comes time to buy yourself a new pickup, you might have beefy tires, off-road chops, and monster engines on your mind. The last thing you may even consider in a new towing and hauling machine is luxury touchpoints. But you might be in for a pleasant surprise if the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 …
2020 F-250

2020 Ford F-250 Has 4 Serious Flaws – but Do They Matter?

Ah, the Ford F-series. I know, I know. This is the most niche of all automotive journalizing, but I am here to speak the truth! OK. Yes, everyone knows the F-series is the highest-selling vehicles year after year. The secret is out, and the momentum is gaining to an unstoppable force. The F-150 is one …
2019 Ram 3500HD

Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Standoff: Ram vs. Ford

Trucks are an incredibly popular choice for U.S. buyers. Not everyone needs a heavy duty truck with a big diesel engine. But for those who do, there are a few options out there. Two of the primary choices for people that want a big ol’ heavy hauler are the Ram 2500 or 3500 and the …
A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup truck logo

The ‘Wicked Wrangler’ Pickup Truck

For 2021, the Gladiator pickup truck gets a cool new edition. The Willys Edition Jeep Gladiator is a formidable off-roading companion with specialized tuning to make this truck an even better 4×4 adventurer. In fact, Andrew Nabors with the DuPont Registry Daily News calls this thing a ‘Wicked Wrangler.’ “In 1949, the Jeep Willys-Overland CJ-3A started …
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor with Fox Live Valve electronic shocks

Ford F-150 Raptor Crushes All Hopes of an F-150 Lightning Resurgence

Since the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning went out of production in 2004, fans of the super truck have been aching for its return. As it stands, Ford’s current production souped-up F-150 is the off-roading Raptor. However, not all buyers want to go off-roading. Some are content with a high-horsepower pickup for the road. Unfortunately, Motor1 …
A photo of the Rezvani Hercules 6X6 in the desert.

The Rezvani Hercules 6×6 Costs $225,000 and Develops up to 1,300 HP

The Rezvani Hercules 6×6 is, without a doubt, one of the wildest pickup trucks we’ve ever seen. For starters, the Jeep-based Hercules has six wheels, military-inspired styling, and FOX off-roading suspension. The Rezvani isn’t cheap, however, given that it starts at $225,000. There’s even a Military trim that starts at $325,000 and includes bulletproof windows …
A gray 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition flanked by a red 1946 Dodge Power Wagon and red Power Wagon Wrecker

The 2021 Ram Power Wagon Gets a 75th Anniversary Gift From the TRX

While the 1500 TRX has certainly captured desert runners’ attention, it’s not the only off-road-ready Ram truck available. Ram also offers the Power Wagon, based on the heavy-duty 2500 pickup. 2021 marks the ‘Power Wagon’ nameplate’s 75th anniversary. And to help celebrate the occasion, Ram’s giving it a touch of the TRX. From Dodge to …
2020 Nissan TITAN PRO-4X pickup truck parked on sandy road

3 Good Reasons You Don’t Need a 2020 Nissan Titan in Your Life

The Nissan Titan has been one of the lesser competitors in the full-size pickup truck space. Others like the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500 pickup trucks dominate the market. For several model years, critics complained of dated tech and a lack of sheer strength and capability compared with other half-ton trucks. It hasn’t exactly …
Ford trucks are seen on a sales lot, with close-ups of the grilles

Pickup Truck Sales Appear To Be Pandemic-Proof

Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, millions across the U.S. are unemployed and scores of small businesses have had to permanently close. It hardly sounds like ideal conditions for vehicle sales to thrive or even survive, right? It turns out that people still need pickup trucks for work, even during a pandemic. Recently-released third-quarter truck sales numbers …