Pickup Trucks (Page 62)

The other day Torque News ran a piece about fall leaf drop and how it affected drivers. Today we decided to expand on the idea and explain the mechanics of leaf-drop and its effect on driving. Believe it or not, the mechanics of leaf drop on road surfaces can be very interesting.

Country Singer Chris Stapleton is having a huge week. He debuted the Traveller Ram truck that he helped design. People are raving about his duet at the CMA awards. Friday, he releases a new song called "I'm a Ram".

It was a big year for Stellantis at SEMA as several of the company's brands took top honors.

Kia confirmed, in March of this year, that it was going to build two new electric pickups and that they would be unveiled as part of a collection of 14 new electric models, by 2027. Now, keen observers have spotted what may be an early prototype or a test mule and there is a lot of information we may be able to glean from this early spotting.

Into its second generation of the Ford EcoBoost engine, there remains a timing problem that continues, but does not go away for very long after a repair. Find out now what part this Ford mechanic says Ford owners need to make sure their garage is using when repairing their vehicle’s timing problem with the new and improved part rather than the old failing part Ford is reputedly still trying to unload onto its customers.

During October, Ford maintained its sales momentum across the board, leading the electric segment with its models.

We now know when we will see the long-awaited 2024 Ram Revolution BEV. Ram's release also confirms the Revolution name.

Though inventory remains tight, deliveries prove that Honda is ahead of the curve when it comes to resolving the new-car inventory crisis.

Although it was the second Ford Super Duty intro of the last couple of months, the automaker showed that its heavy-duty trucks are triple winners of the best-in-class.

What does it cost? Learn about the new Toyota Tundra lift kit and see how to get it.

Ram is honoring the FFA and the agricultural community, which is a brilliant marketing move. Nearly all farmers need trucks and appealing to a younger demographic helps build a future audience.

There's a lot to be said for seeing and seizing opportunities. Time and again, recently Ford has taken a look at its lineup and has added off-road variants that are hugely popular. The mid-sized Ranger Raptor is one example as is the Bronco Raptor. Even the staid SUV, the Explorer, has an off-roading option, the Timberline. Ford has done it again with its tease of the upcoming van for off-roaders, the Transit Trail Van.

The 2023 Ram 1500 Limited is hauling home another top award in Texas. It was voted Texas Full-Size Truck of the Year.

Although it seems like a natural, a hybrid pickup truck isn't. Though hybrids offer a good combination of electric and standard internal-combustion, automakers with one exception -- Ford -- prefer standard ICE tech for their trucks. Ford has shown electric trucks work and its Maverick hybrid shows hybrid tech works for pickups, too.

Despite the vehicle shortage and inflated new car pricing, Consumer Reports’ analysts recently found 10 models that right now are now selling below their MSRP sticker price---two of which include trucks!

The all-important Specialty Equipment Market Association or SEMA show is still three weeks away. Mopar is already teasing that it has big plans for Ram and Jeep concepts at the biggest aftermarket show in the world.

Rivian, perhaps the smallest of the major players in the electric vehicle market, had a tough end to last week as the electric vehicle manufacturer recalled its entire production run of 13,000 R1T pickups to fix a loose fastener that could cause major problems.

Subaru customers would buy a pickup if Subaru Corporation built one. Subaru does sell a pickup, but it's not the one you want. Check out the new 2022 Subaru Sambar.

The Ford Motor Co. has posted the second price increase for the base level Pro trim of the F-150 Lightning. The price hike means the least-expensive Lightning is priced at more than $50,000.

GMC is offering two new trim levels to guarantee the brand stays at the top of the truck food chain. A new 2024 Sierra HD Denali Ultimate adds even more luxury while the new Sierra HD AT4X will take you off-roading in comfort and style.

How does the compact Ford Maverick pickup steal customers away from popular crossovers and sedans? We can explain.

GM is posting a 24 percent sales increase for the third quarter. The company credits production increases for sales dominance in the two most profitable markets.

Both the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger trucks are very competitive in the countries where they are sold. Let's look at the strongest points of the most complete variants of these pickup trucks from Toyota and Ford.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.