Pickup Trucks (Page 6)

A Cybertruck owner says his wife is infatuated with the Ford F-150 Raptor. He believes the Cybertruck is clearly the better vehicle, but she prefers the F-150’s height, large interior, road presence, and look.

The new Chevy truck looks enough like the old one to recognize that it is a new version. Plus, Chevy is keeping a diesel engine available.

Torque News Senior Reporter Denis Flierl uncovers the hidden cause of the 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma's harsh shifting: factory software mapping that forces early upshifts to beat EPA tests, starving the transmission of essential hydraulic pressure under load.

A 2025 F-150 Lightning Flash owner pulled 62.7488 kWh from a Rivian charger in 26 minutes and 43 seconds. The session was quick. The $34.51 bill made the road-trip math less flattering.

A Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 owner says repeated high-voltage battery alerts led to a dealer repair, same-day warning lights, failed charging, and regenerative braking that dropped to almost nothing.

Struggling with the 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma parts backlog? This consumer guide shows how to leverage long dealer delays and state lemon laws for a full buyback. Read my action plan to protect your investment.

Internal dealer logs reveal a major drivetrain crisis for the 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma. Forensic data show that failing transmission solenoids and fragile front CV joints trigger limp mode. Read my deep dive on how to protect your truck.

Early-production 2026 Ford F-150 trucks are experiencing immediate 10R80 10-speed transmission failures with fewer than 200 miles. I investigate a manufacturing assembly defect causing catastrophic pressure drops and sudden mechanical lockups.

According to my ongoing tracking of manufacturing defects, proprietary field data reveals a hidden epidemic of low-line hydraulic fluid pressure drops following standard warranty lifter replacements on EcoTec3 V8 engines, triggering severe oil starvation.

The Ram 700 is built in Brazil and popular in Mexico. Ram is planning a small truck for the U.S. but not quite this small.

His Cybertruck's charging system failed on day three of ownership. Tesla replaced it. Now, before 30,000 miles, it has failed again.

Ford F-150 owners face a critical choice as the summer recall begins. Discover why accepting a simple dealership software flash leaves a ticking hardware time bomb in your transmission, and get the step-by-step action plan to request a physical fix.

A Torque News investigative analysis reveals that Ford's massive F-150 transmission software recall fails to repair the physical lead frame failure points, leaving truck owners vulnerable to sudden highway lockups and hidden mechanical wear.

Ford's next sub-$30,000 electric truck was just caught driving openly through Long Beach, and the first real-world photos reveal something about its size that no press release could have prepared you for.

Ford is making a second attempt at an affordable electric pickup, and 8 newly revealed details about its 2027 truck suggest the company has learned far more from the Lightning's struggles than most people realize.

A fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma owner paid for an early 5,000-mile oil change, waited two hours, watched an inspection video saying everything was topped off, and then noticed the truck idling strangely before he even left.

Dealership backlogs and backordered parts are leaving 2025-2026 Ram 1500 owners stranded. Discover how to spot early Hurricane engine electrical failures, demand proper voltage testing over broken scan tools, and protect your lemon law rights today.

A forensic analysis reveals why the 6th-Gen Ram 1500 is facing sudden electrical blackouts. The massive power demands of the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 are crashing low-voltage control modules, leaving owners stranded as dealers scramble for parts.

A massive 2026 Toyota Tundra engine recall expansion reveals why high-load towing cycles trigger sudden twin-turbo V6 front bearing seizures. First-party diagnostic data details why owners are shifting to heavy-duty naturally aspirated V8 platforms.

After 4 months of waiting, Tesla has finally confirmed that Standard All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck deliveries will begin on June 12. The first person invited to take delivery is a Texas resident, a prior Tesla customer, and a first-day reservation holder.

An Alaska Toyota Tundra owner upgraded to a 2025 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison 6.6L gas for heavy towing, sparking a family utility dilemma. First-party owner data details why he pivots to keep both full-size trucks over his wife's RAV4 Hybrid.

A GMC Sierra EV owner swapped the factory 24-inch street setup for Hummer EV-style 18s and Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT LT305/70R18 tires.

A drive home from an exciting purchase turned into an immediate reality check when a low mileage GMC Sierra 1500 suddenly lost power on the highway, raising questions about what might have been missed before the sale.

After years of complaints from Cybertruck owners, Tesla is finally implementing a fix for the tonneau cover water leak issue. The EV maker is applying foam sealant to some Cybertrucks to prevent water from entering the vault.

Digital inspection fraud threatens Toyota Tacoma powertrain warranties. A Torque News investigation reveals how flat-rate technicians "pencil-whip" multi-point sheets, leaving critical hidden components uninspected and voiding future repair claims.

A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner packed his compact truck with a massive lumber load, drove 30 minutes on the freeway, and still saw 32 mpg. The truck made it home, but the photo reveals the risks that came with the trip.

Torque News tracker by Denis Flierl exposes why partial dealership lifter repairs on Chevy Silverado V8 engines trigger oil starvation and total engine lockup. Learn why Colorado mountain driving accelerates DFM failures and how to protect your truck.

A Cybertruck owner was initially excited to learn that Tesla had quietly added free supercharger access to his truck. However, he quickly realized this means his truck has encountered a significant charging issue affecting home charging.

We ran the new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire on pavement and dirt under six popular adventure vehicles. For owners who need a livable, daily-use all-terrain tire, this might be the perfect solution.

A Tesla Cybertruck driver says the factory Pirelli tires were worn out after only 19,000 miles. After replacing them with Toyo Open Country H/T tires, he expects the deeper tread depth to significantly reduce long-term tire replacement costs.