Pickup Trucks (Page 76)

A study published this week shows that electric pickups will significantly cut emissions. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan. The study was funded by Ford.

In order to find out how Ford F-150 Lightnings perform in the cold, a group of Ford engineers took six Lightnings and spent two weeks putting them through their paces in Alaska's 30-below cold.

Where is 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro? Here is what we know.

Ram is officially updating us on the all-new Ram 1500 battery electric truck promised for 2024.

Wow. See how the 2022 Toyota Tundra multimedia system can help you with its many capabilities and commands.

During his Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 presentation, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares showed sketches of the Ram 1500 BEV promised for 2024.

The Ram 1500 just won an Automotive Loyalty Award from IHS Markit. It is the sixth consecutive loyalty award for Ram's popular light duty pickup.

In the second driveshaft recall in the last three months, Ford has expanded its driveshaft recall to cover heavy-duty pickups (F-250/F-350). In December, the automaker recalled 185,000 F-150 pickups because of potential driveshaft failures. Now, it has recalled about 250,000 heavy-duty pickups for the same problem.

For three years in a row, the Ram 1500 is being honored for its safety!

The Super Bowl was all about nostalgia. GM is getting rave reviews for its Sopranos style ad featuring the 2024 Silverado EV, as well as its ad convincing Dr. Evil to solve climate change.

Ford's compact pickup, the Maverick, added another trophy to its award case last week when it won the prestigious MotorWeek Driver's Choice "Best of the Year" honors. It is the second time in two years that Ford has won the honor. Last year, the Mustang Mach-E took the honor.

Ram is back with the second phase of its popular 'Built to Serve' Editions. The first special pickup honors firefighters. Future trucks will honor police and emergency medical personnel.

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.