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Pickup Trucks (Page 17)

By Marc Stern on October 1, 2022 - 4:32PM
Ford has recall a number of 2022 F-150 pickups to fix an airbag problem. And, while it may look like ti is related to the huge Takata airbag issue, it isn't.
By Mary Conway on September 30, 2022 - 5:21PM
As Ram gears up to build its first all-electric Ram truck in 2024, it is phasing out its EcoDiesel engine. If you want a new diesel Ram 1500, you better order soon. Production will end at the end of January in 2023.
By Mary Conway on September 29, 2022 - 10:27PM
During a week dedicated to big trucks, Ram is making some news of its own. Ram rolls out a new Rebel trim level for its popular 2023 Ram Heavy Duty at the Texas State Fair.
By Marc Stern on September 29, 2022 - 6:34PM
If it has seemed busy at Ford lately, you're right, it has been very active. A couple of weeks ago, the automaker introduced the seventh-generation Ford Mustang and then it opened -- and likely quickly closed -- the order banks for the incredibly popular compact Maverick pickup. Finally, the automaker introduced its redesigned Super Duty heavy-duty truck lineup.
By Mary Conway on September 28, 2022 - 10:57PM
This is a huge week for the Detroit Three and their truck lines. Ram is out with a new 'Built to Serve' Edition that honors emergency workers who save lives every day!
By Marc Stern on September 27, 2022 - 4:59PM
If you are looking to order a new compact Maverick truck, then you had better be quick because it is quite possible that the order banks have been closed even before they seem to have opened.
By Mary Conway on September 26, 2022 - 11:23PM
It is a big week for the Detroit Three and trucks. Chevrolet leads off the announcements with the unveiling of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD. Chevy is also adding a ZR2 package for Heavy Duty fun.
By Marc Stern on September 22, 2022 - 3:44PM
To say that Ford has had lots of news lately is putting it mildly. From new uses for Bluetooth to the reveal of the 7th generation Mustang and its exhibition and comments at the recent Detroit Auto Show, the automaker hardly has had time to catch its breath. It continues next week with the reveal of the 2023 Super Duty lineup.
By Marc Stern on September 19, 2022 - 2:27PM
Ford has recalled a number of F-150 Raptors to repair improperly installed lug nuts. The lug nuts are incorrectly fastene and may cause wheel separation leading to crashes.
By Marc Stern on September 11, 2022 - 8:03PM
Although we would all like to have new F-150s sitting n our driveways, their cost today may preclude that option. Here is an option to consider and another to reject.
By Mary Conway on September 6, 2022 - 10:24PM
New for 2023, the popular Ram 1500 is adding a new top-of-the-line luxury trim level.
By Mary Conway on September 4, 2022 - 9:39PM
This is the second line inspired by the wildly popular 2022 Ram 1500. This expanded line is called "Built for the Driven".
By Marc Stern on September 2, 2022 - 7:36PM
Ford has recalled Super Duty pickups for a problem with the panoramic camera used in its 360 system. At the same time, it has recalled more than 277,000 SUVs for the risk of fire.
By Mary Conway on August 30, 2022 - 9:34PM
Chevrolet has once again raised the bar for off-road performance. The new Silverado ZR2 Bison special edition was created with custom outfitter American Expedition Vehicles to further the truck’s off-road capability.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 27, 2022 - 6:33PM
Tesla is currently in the process of getting ready to launch the Cybertruck. And today, we got a glimpse into that process as a new Cybertruck prototype was spotted which appeared to have been off-road testing. This Cybertruck prototype had a broken windshield, several scratches all over the body, bolted-on Lidar sensors, and a new unconventional wheel design.
By Marc Stern on August 25, 2022 - 5:26PM
Ford has added another 58,000 F-150 pickups to its recall of the vehicles for problems with driveshaft insulators.
By Marc Stern on August 22, 2022 - 3:12PM
Following a years-long trial that resulted from a 2014 truck crash, the jury has awarded the plaintiffs $1.7 billion. They made a claim that a weak roof on a 2002 Ford F-150 Super Duty contributed to the deaths of their parents in the crash. Ford, which disputes the award, plans an appeal.
By Jeff Teague on August 21, 2022 - 8:11AM
See what is new for 2023 Toyota Tacoma. And when.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 18, 2022 - 7:49PM
Elon Musk had previously confirmed that the Cybertruck will ship with easily removable side-view mirrors. Since then, there has been debate on whether the vehicle can legally be driven without side-view mirrors. However, today Musk has confirmed that a Cybertruck without side-view mirrors can legally be driven on US roads. Musk also says it will improve the range by 5%.
By Mary Conway on August 14, 2022 - 11:49PM
GMC is promising a true luxury off-roading experience, with all the bells and whistles. Other 2023 Canyon trims will start around $40,000.
By Jeff Teague on August 14, 2022 - 8:01PM
See what is new for 2023 Toyota Tundra.
By Mary Conway on August 11, 2022 - 9:12PM
One of Jeep's new colors is a shocking yellow. Fans will love the high velocity color.
By Marc Stern on August 10, 2022 - 3:03PM
With Ford reopening its order banks for the F-150 Lightning, the automaker is averaging a $6,000 to $8,500 increase in pricing for new models.
By Mary Conway on August 8, 2022 - 10:34PM
The 2022 Ram 1500 is repeating as the Winter Pickup of the year. The judges listed very specific reasons why they chose the Ram for the honor.
By Marc Stern on August 6, 2022 - 6:56PM
We know that the news from Washington and the major world capitals slows down in August. It's the month in Europe when folks take their vacations and it is the time in Washington when everyone escapes the oppressive heat and humidity. Because life slows down appreciably, there are fewer easy headlines for reporters to write cover and write about. What better time to do a hit piece on a successful automaker like Ford?
By Marc Stern on August 5, 2022 - 4:54PM
The ongoing Takata exploding airbag safety recall claimed another victim last month as a young driver from Pensacola, Florida, was killed by an exploding airbag housing. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the relatively minor traffic accident turned fatal when the airbag housing exploded, striking the driver with shrapnel from the airbag housing.
By Mary Conway on August 3, 2022 - 10:31PM
We will see the entire 2023 GMC Canyon August 11, 2022, including the AT4X Edition 1 premium off-roading package.
By Marc Stern on August 1, 2022 - 3:48PM
Ford has history of finding, creating, and dominating market segments. Through the years, it has jumped into the small truck space with the Courier and later into the midsized truck arena with the Ranger. The automaker left the compact truck market for a while but now has rejoined it with the Maverick. And, now Ford is expanding its Maverick lineup with the Maverick Tremor.
By John Goreham on August 1, 2022 - 8:17AM
If you have been hoping to buy one of Ford’s most popular models. There is good news coming.
By John Goreham on August 1, 2022 - 7:50AM
Ford has announced an exciting new trim for the Ford Maverick. Here’s one of the key features that will be added and why it matters.