The electric pickup truck has come a long way in recent years. But there are still some lingering issues. Towing drains batteries, but simply fitting bigger ones may not be the best solution. New technologies, like supercapacitors, or refinements on established ones, like hydrogen fuel cells, could help. But they’re not quite ready yet. And …
If you’re in the market for a truck but don’t prefer the price of a new pickup, you’re not alone. With new truck prices reaching astronomical levels, more and more potential buyers are turning towards the used truck market. Ford has one of the largest followings in the country, offering reliable new and used trucks. …
If you’re starting the new year off by thinking you need a new truck, the Chevy Silverado 1500 has no doubt crossed your mind. It’s been one of the top-selling trucks for years, and Chevy is consistent in keeping up with the competition in terms of power, safety, and technology. But even with all of its …
Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the full-size GMC Sierra 1500 provides a more upscale truck experience than its sibling. It definitely is the more handsome of the two pickups, and it offers impressive powertrain options that allow it to take on big towing and hauling jobs. Despite the GMC Sierra 1500‘s good points, though, …
Suzuki seems to have the corner on wacky, weird, small trucks we want. Why aren’t these sold in the US? They’re small, but not like those tiny golf cart electric maintenance trucks you see at nurseries and hotels. Those aren’t even legal for street use. Trucks like the Suzuki Jimny are. Now, there are conversion …
Why was 2019 the 43rd year in a row that Ford’s F-series was the top-selling pickup truck in the US? Or asked another way, Why was Ford’s F-series the top-selling vehicle in the US for the 38th year in a row? How is it that Ford sold just shy of 900,000 F-series trucks in 2019? …
Although the Chevy Silverado has slipped in sales recently, the truck regularly outsells its GMC version and comes with numerous standard features. It’s also stolen less often than the F-150. Still, GM knows there’s always room to broaden the Silverado’s appeal and improve on its design. The automaker is considering bringing back the single cab …
If you need a reliable truck that can get the job done, the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a good bet. It’s also one of the most customizable trucks on the current market. Drivers can choose between five different engines, three transmission options, and seven great performance packages. If you need to save some money, a …
A regular-sized pickup is great for daily driving, off-roading, and regular light towing jobs. If the job requires more power, you’re better off with a heavy-duty model. Many truck drivers love the Ram 2500 because of its durability and high towing capacity. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 15,000 pounds. While it’s not …
Owning a truck doesn’t have a lot of downsides. Trucks are great vehicles for lugging heavy equipment to work sites without any decreased performance. Most of these cars can tow upwards of 10,000 pounds or more when fully loaded. They’re also a top pick for off-roading enthusiasts. Still, it happens to every truck owner eventually: …
A few months ago, we reported that a military-grade Jeep was revealed at the annual exhibition of the Association of the U.S. Army. The Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade Truck, or XMT for short, is a new Jeep Gladiator variant to be developed for the military. But the question on many people’s minds is: will the pickup truck be available …
Usual cars and trucks are made all the time and typically don't last for very long. This quirky pickup truck had a short run, but its value is rising again.
We knew that if the earlier quarter production figures held up for Q4 that Ram would beat Chevy for second place in pickup truck sales, and it has. For the first time ever Chevy has slipped to third behind Ram. No one could have seen this coming. Here’s our best shot at what caused this …
Do you remember Quadrasteer? It was a revolutionary steering feature for Chevy and GMC pickups. The system allowed any truck it was installed on to have a turning circle of a Chevy Spark. It was a four-wheel steering system, and those who stepped up raved about it. Quadrasteer made its debut in 2002 in the …