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Why Ram Sells Both the New 1500 and the Ram Classic

Why does Ram Trucks build an all-new pickup and its previous version, now called Ram Classic, at the same time? This idea was originally started to allow Ram time to ramp up production of its all-new Ram 1500, known as “DT” internally. But that was back in 2018 when the DT was just starting production.  …
2018 Ford F-150 Raptor vs. 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor vs. 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor

Which Ford Raptor is the Quickest?

Ford’s Raptors have won people over on both sides of the Atlantic. Smith and Sniff enjoyed the Ranger Raptor, and the first-gen F-150 SVT Raptor held its own against Europe’s other pickups in a CarWow comparison. But that wasn’t enough. CarWow came back with a British-imported current-gen F-150 Raptor, to truly figure out which Ford …
2019 Toyota Hilux Pickup | Toyota-00

Why Are the Toyota Tacoma and Hilux Different Trucks?

If you love Toyota trucks or are looking for a great midsize pickup, you’ll want the Toyota Hilux. Unfortunately, in a confusing scenario that is not easily explained, if you live in the US you can’t buy one. So we’re going to drill down to see what the reasons are and why the Tacoma was …
2000 Toyota Open Deck bB | Toyota-004

The Toyota “Open Deck” Truck the U.S. Never Got

How come the U.S. didn’t get the love from Toyota by importing this Scion/Toyota bB Open Deck truck? Well, maybe it’s not so much a truck as a Ute. A cute-ute! Whatever you want to call it, we wish it could have been part of the Scion portfolio when Toyota still made the Scion brand. …
2019 Ford F-150 Limited

How Much Does a New Ford F-150 Cost?

The Ford F-150 is one of the most popular pickup truck in its class, and for good reason. Ford makes a large, robust, and comfortable truck that comes with six available engines, three cab styles, three cargo bed lengths, and a choice between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive in most trims. With models that focus on …
2019 Toyota RAV4 Top IIHS Safety Pick

IIHS Study Suggests Trucks Are a Danger on the Road

Safety isn’t just a selling point: it’s a necessity. With pedestrian deaths on the rise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun adding additional requirements into its safety ratings. Recently, the IIHS also released a study into the compatibility between cars and SUVs and trucks. While SUV safety rating improvements have yielded good results, …
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Watch Jeep Torture Test Its New Gladiator Pickup Truck

Since the 2020 Jeep Gladiator truck held its first showing in November of 2018, it’s caught the attention of Jeep and truck fans alike. Advertised throughout the media by Jeep as 100% Jeep and 100% truck, Jeep’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator is a mid-size truck that’s built to face rugged terrains, muddy trails, and inclement weather. …
2020 Ford F-150

3 Ford F-150 Reviews to Read Before Buying

The F-150 has been Ford’s flagship truck and a best-selling vehicle for decades. With the ideal knack of blending performance and convenience into one affordable package, Ford always manages to make a winner out of the F-150. But what do the experts have to say about the F-150, its features, driveability, and affordability? Here are …
Volkswagen Amarok

2022 VW Amarok Signals Redesigned Ford Ranger

Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok midsize pickup is coming in 2022. That means the all-new Ford Ranger is coming in 2022. What’s the connection? Ford and VW announced in January 2019 they will share certain platforms and co-develop other new ones. Part of that agreement included having the 2022 Ranger and Amarok share not only architecture but …
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

The Meaning Behind the Ram 1500’s Name

There’s no doubt that Ram trucks are popular. In fact, this past quarter, Ram was behind only Ford’s F-Series in terms of sales. But first-time buyers may have some questions. Despite the fact that the Dodge-Ram split was a decade ago, people still type ‘Dodge Ram’ into Google. Then there’s the internal terminology: what’s a …
Jeep Gladiator XMT-FCA-00

Jeep Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade (XMT) Revealed

There may soon be another U.S.-spec military Jeep as the Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade Truck has been revealed. Called the XMT for short, it was shown at the annual exhibition of the Association of the U.S. Army. This is a combined effort of Jeep and AM General. The lightweight Gladiator offered an opportunity to show the …
An orange 2019 Ford Ranger at speed on a road with a mountain background

2019 Ford Ranger Recall Announced

Ford Motor Company has announced a major recall of its 2019 Ranger midsize pickup. Over 20,000 have been recalled because the truck’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning blower motor could short out possibly causing it to overheat, smoke, or catch on fire. From Ford, “The HVAC blower motor may have been built with an improper …
2019 GMC Sierra Denali

The Big Difference Between Sierra and Silverado

The big difference between the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks are their diesel engine fuel economy numbers. Diesel versions of the 2020 GMC Sierra and 2020 Chevy Silverado have an identical drivetrain, so you would expect identical fuel economy numbers. If you do, you would be wrong. In a weird occurrence that has to …