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  • An off-road equipped Toyota Tacoma parked on dirt with a fire pit and a chair next to it.
    17

    11 Toyota Tacoma Mods Drivers Say Are Totally Worth It

    The Toyota Tacoma has an extremely large aftermarket scene. But with so options, how many of those modifications are truly worth checking out?

    By Max Larsen 3 days ago Read More
  • 1985 Toyota Mirage Camper three-quarter front image
    55

    At $8,000, Would You Call This 1985 Toyota Mirage Camper Home?

    That carpet's got to go.

    By Rob Emslie 4 days ago Read More
  • The right-side profile of a Rivian R1T as it drives on a country road
    27

    5 Modern Supercars That Would Get Beaten By A Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Pickup Truck To 60

    Easily the world's quickest pickup truck, the quad-motor Rivian R1T produces 1025 hp and outruns a plethora of exotic supercars on its way to 60 mph.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • An Apple Carplay head unit installed in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner
    47

    I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back

    Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.

    By Justin Hughes 4 days ago Read More
  • A silver Dodge Ram doing a burnout
    12

    How Did One Diesel Engine Turn Dodge Trucks Into A Tuning Phenomenon?

    One heavy-duty engine choice transformed a basic pickup into a platform that significantly reshaped diesel performance and aftermarket tuning culture.

    By Benjamin Gracias 6 days ago Read More
  • A Toyota Land Cruiser and Slate truck
    34

    Slate Truck Or 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, What Car Should I Buy?

    With my imaginary $25,000, do I want the barebones electric workhorse that I can make a project out of, or the stalwart SUV from a storied brand?

    By Amber DaSilva 6 days ago Read More
  • A Slate pickup in front of a sign with the price on it
    111

    Slate Says Every Truck Will Be Profitable, Probably Because It Makes You Pay For Things Every Other Car Already Has

    Each and every one of the Slate's compact electric trucks will be gross margin positive, says the automaker's CEO Peter Faricy.

    By Nico DeMattia 7 days ago Read More
  • Tag, an 800-pound Kodiak bear, standing on his hind legs pushing against a red Ford F-150
    26

    Ford Chooses The Bear To Test The F-150 Security Package

    Ford used an 800-pound Kodiak bear to show off the security system on their F-150 pickup truck, highlighting smartphone notifications for break-ins.

    By Justin Hughes 7 days ago Read More
  • 2027 GMC Sierra AT4X front 3/4
    46

    2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Joins Redesigned Silverado With Two V8s And A Secret Weed Stash Behind A Screen

    Even if you don't have any drugs to hide, who doesn't love a hidden compartment in a fancy Denali pickup truck?

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • Two colorfully wrapped Slate trucks driving past each other

    I Briefly Rode In The Slate Truck, And It's Gonna Be A No From Me, Dog

    Though its simplicity and breadth of customization are appealing at first, the electric Slate pickup just doesn't feel worth its $24,950 base price.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • Slate Truck and SUV promotional photo in a warehouse
    119

    Slate Truck Pricing Starts At $24,950, Here's What That Gets You

    The Slate has a bit less power than initially announced and now only one battery pack option offering 205 miles of range, but towing capacity has increased.

    By Brad Brownell 9 days ago Read More
  • A front shot of Thor24 semi truck pulling out of warehouse
    21

    The World's Most Expensive Semi Truck Has Almost 4,000 HP And Can Reach 130 MPH

    Built by Mike Harrah over the course of 7 years, this 44-foot, 32,000-pound behemoth is the world's most powerful and most expensive semi truck ever.

    By Chloe Clougher 11 days ago Read More
  • A red 1993 Toyota Truck sits parked outdoors.
    20

    Why The Toyota 22R-E Cast-Iron Block Made The Pickup And 4Runner Unkillable

    Toyota's 22R-E engine was as tough and reliable as it was simple. In fact, it was the secret to the success of the virtually unkillable Toyota truck lineup.

    By Aakash Badree 12 days ago Read More
  • A line of pickup trucks parked outside of a dealership
    2

    Why You Might (Or Might Not) Want A Certified Pre-Owned Truck

    The Certified Pre-Owned label carries quite a few benefits. It also carries some glaring downsides, which means it might not be best for everyone.

    By Benjamin Gracias 12 days ago Read More
  • A fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia Evo on a highway
    8

    This Semi Truck's 10 MPG Might Sound Terrible, But Here's Why That's Incredibly Efficient

    Just 10 miles per gallon? That would be terrible mileage if you were comparing this semi with a sedan, or even with an SUV. But it's really quite impressive.

    By Brad Brownell 12 days ago Read More
  • Peterbilt 379 semi truck
    5

    Are New Semi Trucks Better Than Old Ones? Here's What Drivers And Fleet Owners Say

    As new semis take on a uniform look, lots of tech, and improved mileage, opinions have varied on whether they're really an improvement on older trucks.

    By Brad Brownell 13 days ago Read More
  • 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 front three-quarter image
    83

    At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?

    Toyota's pickup is perennially popular, but do the upgrades here justify the price?

    By Rob Emslie 15 days ago Read More
  • The front end of a North American Van Lines & E.E. Ward moving truck
    5

    One Of America's Oldest Trucking Companies Has Been Around Longer Than Automobiles

    Founded 5 years before the first car was built, the oldest African-American-owned business in the United States operates a fleet of 45 trucks with 75 employees.

    By Chloe Clougher 15 days ago Read More
  • Telo MT1 prototype drifting in sand on Pismo Beach
    74

    Tiny, Adorable Telo MT1 Electric Pickup Truck Moves One Step Closer To Making Me Eat My Own Words

    Telo's fate is still far from settled, but we'll take good news where we can find it.

    By Collin Woodard 16 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier pickup white with red accents
    4

    How The 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier Invented The Lifestyle Pickup Truck

    Pickups used to be workhorses but now they're so much more, and the 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier is to blame. Here's the story behind the first lifestyle pickup.

    By Charles Krome 16 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a green 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss with the front left tire perched on a rock in front off trees and a blue sky
    59

    2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Debuts With New V8s And A Passenger Screen

    Chevy has revealed the next-generation Silverado in seven trim levels from Work Truck to ZR2 Bison, but we don't know many details yet.

    By Logan K. Carter 17 days ago Read More
  • Red semi truck against a cloudy sky
    23

    What Does It Mean To Be An Owner-Operator Of A Semi Truck?

    You might sometimes hear of truckers being called "owner-operators", but what exactly does that mean, and why would a trucker want to be one?

    By B. L. Johnson 17 days ago Read More
  • A fleet of Volvo VNL semi-trucks arranged in a V formation
    11

    How Volvo's I-See Lets A Semi Truck Memorize Every Hill On Its Route To Save Fuel

    A connected trucking system automatically optimizes systems for road elevation changes ahead, reducing fuel consumption across hilly terrain.

    By Alvin Reyes 18 days ago Read More
  • A Duramax Diesel GMC truck on the highway.
    9

    Why Diesel Engines Last Longer Than Gas Engines

    What's the secret to diesel engines usually lasting longer than their gasoline-powered counterparts? To some extent, it comes down to just one word.

    By Michael Frank 19 days ago Read More
  • A 1967 White Model 3000 on a dark background. The blue and silver colors highlight the truck's Art Deco design.
    6

    These 1950s Semi Trucks Had More Personality Than Today's Big Rigs

    Trucks these days come in two basic designs, no matter which company makes them. But in the '50s, they had vibrant looks that made them stand out.

    By Ivo Gievski 19 days ago Read More
  • Closeup Photo of the Ford Pro Trailer Assist control knob
    3

    How Does Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist Let You Steer Your Truck Without The Steering Wheel?

    Reversing a trailer without steering-wheel inputs sounds like a gimmick, but Ford's system uses a specific combination of hardware and software to pull it off.

    By Kiran Menon 20 days ago Read More
  • End of the World art installation in Mojave Desert
    22

    To See The End Of The World In California, You'll Need The Right Vehicle

    A remote Mojave Desert attraction has left more than a few drivers stranded in the sand, making the right vehicle essential.

    By Adrian Taylor 24 days ago Read More
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