Pickup Trucks (Page 69)

Ram is inviting electric truck fans to join them as they work on developing an electric truck. Ram wants input from potential owners on what they want in an electric pick up.

Ford boss Jim Farley is upset. He is mad about the reported markups some dealers are slapping on Ford F-150 Lightning reservations and orders. Indeed, he noted that dealers face having their Lightning allocations slashed for the 2022 sales year.

Ram has already recalled its 2019-2020 Ram 1500 for loose windshield wipers. Now, Ram is adding most 2019-2020 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty trucks and chassis cabs to the recall.

See the surprising speed of 2022 Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX Hybrid. My driving impressions (with Video).

Picture this: an ice storm cuts power to millions, but owners of Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickups have a way out, their trucks. Thanks to Ford ingenuity and the automaker's partners, F-150 customers can use their trucks to power their homes for up to 10 days with rationing or solar charging. It is a new feature.

Not only do all of the Ram trucks receive prestigious Editors' Choice awards, they are on the list for the second year in a row!

Thinking about buying a used Chevy truck, but not sure which model in what eras are the keepers worth investing in? Here’s the latest from an experienced Chevrolet truck owner and mechanic who offers this guide about Chevy truck specifics and which you should and should not buy…and why.

What you should know about 2022 Tundra i-FORCE MAX fuel economy.

If a corporation can smile, then Ford has a great reason to be grinning ear to ear. This week the automaker rolled its 40 millionth pickup off the line -- a 2022 F-150 Tremor -- in Iconic Silver that is headed to its owner.

GM's announcement that its is investing $7 billion into its EV production means great news for drivers who are anxious to land a 2024 Chevy Silverado EV or a 2024 GMC Sierra EV. Here's how the automaker plans to boost production.

Do you remember the Subaru Baja ST-X pickup? The compact pickup was a concept, but it could be the blueprint Subaru needs for a pickup today.

Here’s an interesting math-based argument for why EV owners will want to buy the Ford F-150 Lightning over investing in a solar powered Tesla Powerwall system.

Last fall, Ford unveiled a trio of new colors for the Ranger line. Well, they finally released the color availability and pricing and truthfully, the colors are stunning.

Ford dealers reassured the manufacturer that they are charging only the MSRP on Lightnings. The reassurance was needed following reports last week, as detailed earlier by other Torque News stories, that there were dealers taking advantage of the limited supply of the sought-after electric pickups. Reports circulated that there were up fees of $30,000 but most averaged only $5,000.

Tesla's steel supplier, Steel Dynamics, recently opened a new plant in Sinton, Texas. According to General Manager Dennis Black, the plant will use 90% recycled scrap metal. The plant is expected to supply Tesla with stainless steel for the Cybertruck.

For the second time in the last two years, Ford has won two major NACTOY awards. NACTOY stands for the North American Car/Truck of the Year Awards. It is a program that began months ago as the first vehicles were vetted for the program. As the months have gone on, a jury of 50 automotive veterans have put and pushed each vehicle through its paces to find the winners.

GM is creating its own online used vehicle website. The site called CarBravo will compete with other online retailers but offer special GM features. Buyers will be able to find their perfect vehicle from nearly 4000 participating GM dealers.

In looking over Ford's 2021 sales wrapup, the automaker enthusiastically looked toward 2022 and saw its electrified vehicle models taking off.

A new 2022 Tundra hybrid trim level has been revealed. We answer your biggest questions.

Ford has had a number of recalls recently. They continue with fixes for rear driveshaft problems for Ford Transit vans and for problems with rear seatbelt assemblies in Maverick compact pickups and Mustang Mach-Es.

Ford has had a busy time with recalls. In the latest recalls, the automaker has recalled 2018 F-150s to repair rear pickup bed latches that open and to fix Transit Connect vans whose panoramic Vista roofs fly off.

GM's Mary Barra claims the all-new Silverado EV will out-perform the competition in towing and capability.

Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.

Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.

Everyone in the Detroit Three is claiming a win, of sorts, when it comes to truck sales. What is really behind the numbers.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but how about a new Solterra compact pickup? Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.

Jeep has released a nifty infographic that can help you to see the benefits of modern electrification technology in winter driving.

My video review shows all the standard features on 2022 Tundra Limited.

One of the best things about a new year is all the new vehicle models. Ram 1500 lovers will find new tech, new trim and more fun in 2022!

It has been a rather busy week on the recall front at Ford. So far, Torque News has reported on repairs needed by the cruise control radar module on F-150s. Now, we are reporting on assembly problems with the new Ford Maverick.