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  • Semi trucks on a highway

    There's A Good Reason Semi Trucks Don't Use V8s

    Ever wondered why the biggest trucks on the road rarely run a V8 engine anymore? Turns out there's quite a few reasons why.

    By Justin Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A red Subaru BRAT pickup truck parked on dirt

    How The Subaru BRAT Got Its Name (And How It Helped Dodge Taxes)

    The BRAT wasn't an ill-mannered child; it was a light pickup truck in the 1970s and '80s. Here's how it got its name, and how it helped Subaru avoid taxes.

    By Richard Sachek 4 days ago Read More
  • Blue Ford Focus

    I Need A Cheap And Sturdy Truck To Haul Furniture! What Should I Buy?

    Downsizing a two-Focus household and adding a cheap truck to the fleet should be an easy challenge, right?

    By Tom McParland 5 days ago Read More
  • Rivian R1T

    Rivian CEO Claims The R1T Gets Cross-Shopped With Porsche 911s And Boats

    While the R1T pickup is more like a toy purchase, RJ Scaringe says the R1S SUV is one of the best-selling premium SUVs, so it gets shopped against everything.

    By Collin Woodard 6 days ago Read More
  • miami cybertruck crash 8 parked cars

    Florida Tesla Cybertruck Driver, Allegedly Racing Lamborghini Urus, Hits 8 Parked Cars Because Of Course

    There also was some kind of "altercation," although we don't know what exactly happened. Perhaps they were mad at the Cybertruck driver for ruining their cars.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • rivian r1s

    Automakers That Claim Owners Don't Use EV Frunks Are Probably Lying Or Just Make Bad Frunks, Says Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe

    Rivian owners make frequent use of their EV's frunks, with R1S SUV customers using their frunks even more than the rear liftgate.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • Slate Truck charging in a garage

    The Slate Truck Won't Get Any Cheaper Now That Trump Killed EV Incentives

    The cancellation of the federal EV tax credit in September means the affordable Slate Truck will no longer be as affordable as everyone thought it would be.

    By Justin Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • A diesel-power F-350 truck in a dealership lot

    Modern Diesel Engines Still Outsell Gas In Heavy-Duty Trucks: Here's Why

    While Dieselgate killed any remaining enthusiasm for diesel cars in the U.S., heavy duty diesel trucks are still going strong across the board. Here's why.

    By Charles Krome 16 days ago Read More
  • A semi truck hauling logs.

    Ever Wonder What Those Chrome Tubes On Semis Are? (No, They're Not Fuel Tanks)

    Those chrome tubes on the sides of semi-trucks look cool, but they're far from being merely cosmetic. In fact, they serve an important function.

    By Charles Krome 16 days ago Read More
  • 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition

    Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity: How Much Is The Truck Rated To Safely Pull?

    Are you in the market for a mid-sized pickup and considering the Nissan Frontier? Before you sign any paperwork, here's it's towing capacity.

    By Charles Krome 17 days ago Read More
  • 2025 Ram Heavy Duty Laramie

    These Trucks Still Use Pushrod Engines, And There's A Good Reason Why

    Pushrod engines aren't too hard to find on trucks, and there are a couple of important reasons behind that. Here are the models that still use this design.

    By Charles Krome 17 days ago Read More
  • Cybertruck crash

    'I Can't Stop': Basketball Phenom Recalls Fiery Tesla Cybertruck Crash That Almost Killed Him

    A harrowing report of just what happened when USC's Alijah Arenas crashed in his Tesla puts Cybertruck safety back into the spotlight.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 20 days ago Read More
  • A green 1994 Isuzu pickup truck

    This Was The Last Carbureted Engine Sold New In America

    Carbureted engines are long gone these days, largely replaced by more energy-efficient fuel injection systems. Here is the last vehicle sold with a carb.

    By Richard Sachek 24 days ago Read More
  • Ram 2500 pickup truck

    Ram's New 10-Year Warranty Will Last Almost As Long As It Takes You To Pay Off Your Truck

    Ram has a new plan to turn sales around with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty on 2026 model year trucks and vans. Nice.

    By Collin Woodard 27 days ago Read More
  • front three quarters shot of the black F-150 Lobo parked in a shadowy warehouse

    2025 Ford F-150 Lobo Has Aggressive Looks And Lower Rear Suspension, But No Extra Power From Its 5.0-Liter V8

    Hot on the heels of the badass Maverick Lobo compact street truck, Ford announced the new 2025 F-150 Lobo, which is mainly an appearance package.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A yellow 1972 El Camino

    I Need You All To Talk Me Out Of Shopping For El Caminos

    Remind me that a car nearly my parents' age isn't the kind of thing I need.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Ram 1500 concept NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race truck

    Ram's Goin' Racing Again After More Than A Decade

    After 13 years of watching from the sidelines, Ram will return to racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next year.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • 2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten parked on road in woods

    Here's Why Truck Beds Almost Never Connect To The Cab

    Ever wondered why just about every truck has a visible seam between the cab and the bed? Here's why these two components are rarely connected.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • A cybertruck parked in New York

    What Happens If The Cybertruck Gets Keyed?

    Following Elon Musk's high profile role in government, Tesla Cybertrucks became a target for vandalism. Here's what you can do if someone keys your truck.

    By Brittany Crow 1 month ago Read More
  • Mercedes Actros 600e driving in reverse

    Mercedes Electric Semi Truck Delivers Backwards Load To Break New World Record

    Marco Hellgrewe, described as a German Armed Forces officer and "truck enthusiast" pushed the truck in reverse for a new record of 124.7 km without stopping.

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a black 2026 Ram 1500 pickup doing a burnout

    2026 Ram 1500 Brings Back The Hemi V8 And Gets A 'Symbol Of Protest' Badge To Show You Won

    The Hemi V8 is coming back to Ram 1500 trucks because Ram's customers were so upset it was taken away.

    By Erin Marquis 1 month ago Read More
  • Toyota Hilux Champ

    Toyota Hilux Champ Is A $14,000 Cult Classic Truck, But You'll Never See One In The U.S.

    If Toyota did sell the Hilux Champ in the U.S., which it surely never will, it would likely cost well into the $20,000 range due to tariffs and the chicken tax

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Red 2004 Dodge Ram on the road

    What Causes The Dodge Death Wobble On Some SUVs And Ram Trucks?

    The death wobble is a phenomenon that occurs on some SUVs and trucks after specific components begin to weaken. Here's what you should look for.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 2 months ago Read More
  • Truck bed with raised grooves.

    Here's What Those Ridges On The Bed Of Your Truck Are For

    It's clear why there's a cab on a pickup truck, or why there's an open bed in back. But what's the reason for those ridges on the bed of your truck?

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 2 months ago Read More
  • An old green 1965 Chevrolet Chevy C10 Apache pickup truck with bed cap in the countryside Nature, grass, trees Autoclasica 2022 classic car show

    Do Truck Toppers Actually Improve Gas Mileage?

    Will a bed cap cure your fuel economy woes?

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Rear view of a red Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup truck.

    Why Old Diesel Trucks Are Suddenly So Expensive

    Here are several convenience reasons that old diesel trucks on Facebook Marketplace are being sold for more than your grandpa thinks they should be.

    By Greg Poggiali 2 months ago Read More
  • The Fiat Tris pickup truck

    The Fiat Tris Is The Perfect Little Pickup Truck

    The Fiat Tris is, in fact, the platonic ideal of what a pickup truck should be.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
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