Pickup Trucks (Page 8)

GM’s Hummer X SUV cuts nearly 18 inches from the current Hummer EV and finally makes the idea feel usable. The concept points to a smaller, tougher reset Hummer badly needs.

Having your vehicle ripped apart for a repair is never ideal, but sometimes it ends up working out for the better. Such is the case with this 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD.

Think a luxury truck is a safe investment? Think again. This consumer-advocate action plan exposes the hidden post-warranty repair costs and rapid asset depreciation trapping owners of modern GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 pickups once coverage ends.

A 4-time GMC Sierra owner (including 2 Denalis and 2 AT4s) just jumped ship to a 6th Gen Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn. While he loves the luxury interior, he reveals long-term reliability concerns that keep him cautious about his new truck.

A Cybertruck owner found a B-pillar camera hot enough to pull his hand back while parked in a 72°F garage. The bigger concern: the truck may have no visible warning when a camera heater misbehaves.

I understand why folks who don't identify as a truck person still buy trucks. Here's why the 2026 Toyota Tundra might be the right truck for you. Here's the case for the full-size pickup built for civilians, not contractors.

A used F-150 Lightning towed a 9,000-pound boat home with just 7% battery left. The scary part is the range math. The surprising part is the owner still loves the truck.

This is the third annual two-day event exclusively for F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Ranger Raptor owners and guests. Instructors will be on hand for hot laps and training for extreme jumps and off-roading. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Dealerships and independent repair shops are always working to earn customer loyalty, perhaps for life. One owner of a 2022 Toyota Tundra has a story about how a dealership earned his loyalty through both sales and service despite being 40 miles away.

Stuck in the service bay? This strategic guide exposes Ford's strict warranty approval rules for the 2026 F-150 and provides a step-by-step consumer action plan to bypass dealership bottlenecks, leverage BBB arbitration, and get back on the road.

A 2026 Ford F-150 owner reports complete mechanical failure at 6,300 miles while towing an Airstream trailer. Firsthand details on the severe engine clanking sound that left a first-time Ford buyer stranded, and what it means for 5.0L reliability.

Unlike many of its competitors, the Nissan Frontier does not firmly step into electrified territory, instead tweaking the already-capable platform we have come to know.

It didn’t take long for Honda to take our advice. If reports we’ve seen are accurate, the Ridgeline will soon have some electric motors to help out its powertrain.

While main bearing lockups dominate recent safety campaigns, a secondary V35A-FTS defect matrix is emerging. Electronic turbocharger wastegate failures and localized oil consumption now present a steep, out-of-warranty threat to Tundra owners.

Ram will be bringing 4 new products to market as part of its Stellantis' $70 billion investment to rejuvenate its brands. As I have previously reported, the Ram Rampage compact truck is already a hit in South America.

With 22,000 miles, 2 engines, and 1 transmission down, a 2024 Toyota Tundra owner still praises the truck and its twin-turbo V6. Following Toyota's latest May 2026 recall, his story offers a surprising look at brand loyalty under fire.

Torque News investigative tracking reveals how 0W-20 ultra-low viscosity oil and factory intervals cause premature engine failures, severe oil consumption, and bearing wear in modern full-size trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra.

Stop your Silverado's rapid oil loss with this practical guide. Fleet data show that disabling DFM cylinder cutoffs and upgrading to 5W-30 synthetic oil reduces internal blow-by and protects vital valve train parts without voiding your warranty.

A 3-time Chevy owner warns that his 2021 Silverado Z71 Texas Edition is burning oil rapidly at 75,000 miles. Despite showing 37% oil life, a low-oil warning triggered with zero external leaks, barely touching the dipstick. Brand loyalty vs. reality.

A Tacoma leak can survive a third brake light repair if water is entering lower behind the rear seat. Owners need a real water test before damp carpet turns into odor, mold, and a much bigger bill.

Facing harsh shifting or "Cannot Replicate" dealer rejections in your 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma? This Torque News action plan provides owners with the precise technical strategies, TSB navigation steps, and data-logging tools to force warranty repairs.

A first-time truck buyer set out to buy a Toyota Tacoma, but two things about a used Nissan Frontier stopped him cold and eight months later he has zero regrets.

Car dealerships still don't have a sterling reputation. Doesn't matter if we're talking about the showroom floor or the service bay. One Toyota Tundra owner has some serious beef with an unnamed dealer.

Following our 2025 Tacoma owner investigation, Torque News delivers a mechanical teardown of the Nissan Frontier V6. Discover why its analog design excels in high-altitude environments and explore our practical long-term maintenance action plan.

A 7-time Toyota Tacoma owner outlines why he has major buyer’s remorse 15k miles into his 2025 model, revealing why the truck lacks the iconic "Toyota feel" and why he regrets not choosing the V6 Nissan Frontier's smoother, linear power delivery.

Toyota showed a concept that is said to preview the rebirth of the Stout pickup truck, and dealers are pushing for its production.

The street trucks all feature HEMIs with varying levels of horsepower, but they are shorter and faster than the current Ram 1500s.

E85 looks healthier if you only count stations. Torque News checked AFDC station data, FuelEconomy vehicle files, and federal CAFE-credit language. The pump count kept rising, but new flex-fuel choices have narrowed into a small GM-heavy corner.

A Cybertruck owner ended up in jail after deliberately driving his truck into a lake to test out the truck’s “Wade Mode” feature. Regrettably, the truck died in the middle of the lake, and the driver was arrested after the incident.

A deep-dive mechanical teardown of the 6th Gen Ram 1500’s 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine and active grille shutters reveals why extreme heat soak strains critical components, flashing a warning that long-term repairs could dwarf a $108 fill-up.