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Pickup Trucks (Page 2)

By Denis Flierl on
Forget the owner's manual. I’ve seen 10-speed Ford gearboxes cook themselves on I-70 because drivers trust the tech too much. One panicked V8 owner is hitting the alarm: "Will I be stranded?" Here is the "lock-out" trick the dealer won't mention.
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week behind the wheel of the 2025-2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro in Charlotte, NC, I found one clever innovation that genuinely impressed me, and one surprising compromise that buyers won’t see coming.
By Denis Flierl on
“It went that high.” After 6 failed shop visits for a total tech blackout and body defects, one 2026 Ram owner got a shock from a company VP: “Just trade it in.” Is the new Bighorn a $60K lemon? Here’s why he’s refusing the offer and fighting back.
By Denis Flierl on
A 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma Owner found a flaw that’s a trail dealbreaker. Why can’t he manually shift in 4LO? Owners are calling it a "ruined" experience. Is Toyota over-engineering the fun out of 4x4s?
By Armen Hareyan on
A routine Toyota Tacoma oil change went wrong when the dealership broke the oil filter housing. Here’s what truck owners need to know to avoid costly mistakes.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ford F-150 is willing to take a risk on a recalled Toyota Tundra because he’s fed up with his F-150. Is it a high-risk gamble he should take, and why is he “done” with Ford? Check out what truck buyers need to know.
By Mary Conway on
Stellantis wrote down $26 billion in EV investments this month. Now, its brands, like Ram, are giving customers more vehicles they want and more bang for their buck.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan is at a precipice, and similar to Toyota, it can delve into its past in order to secure a future.
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning driver was treated like a trespasser at a Ford dealership while paying a premium of $0.80/kWh to save his truck from a low battery.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck owners are considering suing Tesla over the cancellation of the range-extender battery pack. One owner says his truck gets only 240 miles of daily range, and he wouldn’t have spent $135,000 without the promise of extra range.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 mid-size EV truck, GM's Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Tesla Cybertruck are the 3 major U.S. EV pickup approaches right now, each reflecting a different philosophy about how electric trucks should be engineered, priced, and marketed.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 electric truck promises 4.5-second acceleration and RAV4-like space with a structural LFP battery. That's a direct aim at Tesla Cybertruck and we will have to see if it may undercut Cybertruck by 2027.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford’s new EV platform promises a $30,000 electric pickup built in Kentucky with a structural LFP battery, 4.5-second 0–60 acceleration, and 15% better efficiency: an ambitious attempt to make affordable electric trucks mainstream by 2027.
By Denis Flierl on
$250 now beats $8,000 later. While GM prioritizes fuel digits, this 2019 Chevy Silverado owner’s hack saves your 10-speed. Stop the "silent killer" before the shudder starts. Here is the mechanical insurance every Silverado owner needs.
By Aram Krajekian on
The Ford Maverick Hybrid looks like the perfect everyday truck on paper. But after 6,000 miles, one owner explains how real-world comfort, build quality, and expectations are reshaping his outlook.
By Aram Krajekian on
A brand-new 2026 Ram 1500 with only 510 miles now needs an E-Torque MGU replacement. From dashboard failures to electrical instability, early ownership concerns are raising real questions for truck buyers.
By Denis Flierl on
One lifelong Chevy Silverado fan discovered the expensive truth about "sealed" front ends, and his pivot to a 5.7L Toyota Tundra is sending shockwaves through the GM community. What would you do?
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the "doom-scrolling" skeptics. One Cybertruck owner flipped the script on social media noise, trading her initial FSD fears for a two-CT garage. While her spouse tracks the critics, she’s taking charge to prove real-world miles beat online rants.
By Denis Flierl on
Trading his "tank" 2020 Tundra for a 2026 model felt like a gamble, until this owner unlocked the dealer’s "forever" powertrain secret. Forget the V6 engine rumors; Here’s the ultimate loophole to drive this twin-turbo titan without the 100K-mile anxiety.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner recounts his ordeal when his truck stopped recognizing his phone key. He got the truck towed, but Tesla found no issue. The problem returned, and after a lengthy service visit, he found a solution Tesla didn’t expect.
By Denis Flierl on
Fed up with your truck "dying" at every red light? A massive 2026 EPA rule change just stripped $2,400 in incentives from auto-start systems. Now, Silverado owners are demanding a permanent software fix to kill this "pain in the ass" for good.
By Denis Flierl on
This Chevy Silverado’s "Snow Bug" is paralyzing his rig, killing the heat in sub-zero temps over a sensor glitch. Is GM’s tech too smart for its own good? "Last one ever," he warns. The full story: Years of loyalty down the drain?
By Dimitar Angelov on
PHEV trucks are not plentiful, nor popular in the US, but that’s okay, because Nissan can sell you something better.
By John Goreham on
Buying a new Ford F-150 can be stressful. If you are worried about the hard sell from the after-sales advisor and don't want to overpay for an extended warranty, we can help.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares a frustrating experience he had at a Tesla service center. The owner dropped off his brand-new Cybertruck for a routine service appointment, but while it was parked on the lot, another truck crashed into it and damaged it.
By Denis Flierl on
One shaky Ford F-150 trade-in and a hidden accident report later, this owner finally found his 2025 GMC Sierra "forever" rig. From towing through steep grades to parking next to the family Tesla, see why the SLT trim is Justin’s choice for reliability.
By Denis Flierl on
"Is the car I just bought really mine?" That’s the $50,000 question Ford and Toyota fans are asking this year. With new monitoring tech watching your every move, some are even trading down just to stay in control.
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the monthly nut. This 2026 Ram Rebel buyer shut down the trade-in talk, dodged the financing traps, and nuked the doc fees to zero. By hunting nationwide, he grabbed a GT for a steal. Here is the truck buyers blueprint for the win.
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine scoring a flagship pickup for thousands under market value, only to realize it might have a ticking time bomb under the hood. Is this the ultimate savvy buy or a high-stakes gamble on a lemon? One owner reveals the truth behind the deal.
By Noah Washington on
After receiving a utility alert for "insane" energy usage, one GMC Sierra EV owner immediately blamed his new electric truck for a massive power bill spike.