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By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 15 2015 - 1:44pm

How the Raptor Could Exist in Australia, Where the F150 Does Not

The Raptor name is known in the US as making the Ford F150 the most off-road capable factory half ton truck on the market, but when this dinosaur-themed name comes to the Australian market, it could be a factory off-road package for the smaller Ford Ranger – a truck that Americans won’t be seeing on their local roads anytime soon.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 11 2015 - 12:52pm

Diablosport Adds Big Power to the 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost

The tuning experts at Diablosport have announced the details for their 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost products, with big power gains for both the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and the bigger 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

2015 Toyota Tundra tops Chevy Silverado on American list

By John Goreham G+ Jun 11 2015 - 11:39am

2015 Toyota Tundra tops Sierra and Silverado on American Made Index

The Texas-built Tundra tops the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra on a list that ranks how American a vehicle is.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 9 2015 - 12:03pm

2015 Ram Rebel Price Starts at $42,790 with Hemi Power

The Chrysler Group has announced the pricing for the new 2015 Ram Rebel in both two wheel drive and four wheel drive as well as with your choice of the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and the 5.7L Hemi V8, with the most affordable build starting at $42,790.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 8 2015 - 2:34pm

67% of 2015 F150 Buyers Buy a V6

While most automakers continue to focus on getting the best fuel economy possible from a V8, the 2015 Ford F150 is flourishing in today’s market mainly with V6 power, thanks to the application of EcoBoost technology and a powerful, new naturally aspirated base 6-cylinder.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 6 2015 - 4:26pm

The 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Japan's Greatest Half Ton Truck, Ever

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and in doing so, I can confidently state that this mean looking trimline is the best half ton truck to come from a Japanese automaker – ever.

2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells the Chevy Colorado 2 to 1

By John Goreham G+ Jun 2 2015 - 11:40am

2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells all-new Chevy Colorado 2 to 1

Toyota’s expanded manufacturing capacity comes on-line, and Tacoma sales jump 31%

By Patrick Rall G+ May 21 2015 - 4:36pm

American Soldiers Prefer the Ford F150 Over All Else

The Ford F150 is the bestselling new vehicle in America for almost four decades so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the F150 is also the most popular vehicle among all five main branches of the American Armed Forces.

By John Goreham G+ May 18 2015 - 2:14pm

Three ways the 2016 Toyota Tacoma will be number one

For 2016, the Toyota Tacoma is all-new. Here are three ways the new Tacoma will be tops in the mid-size truck category.

By John Goreham G+ May 14 2015 - 10:44am

Diesel or 2016 Toyota Tacoma – which would you pick

Toyota is dead-set against a 2016 Tacoma diesel. Chevy and GMC began preparing for 2016 Canyons and Colorados with Duramax Diesels this week. Will you jump the fence?

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 13 2015 - 11:22am

Tacoma Owners Say What They Would Like To See in an Electric Tacoma

I asked this question if Toyota Tacoma drivers are ready to accept an electric Tacoma, should that be available one day. Here are some of the interesting responses people shared under my question at the Toyota Tacoma Enthusiasts FB group.. The general sentiment is openness, but but some improvements are necessary.

One comment writes that while there are hybrid trucks out there he doesn't think an all-electric Toyota Tacoma would be strong enough, but "hey, technology is advancing every day."

By Patrick Rall G+ May 12 2015 - 12:30pm

Details on the 2015 Ford F150 Steering Recall

Ford Motor Company issued a recall for the 2015 Ford F150 pickup over a concern that a component of the steering column could fail – leading to a sudden loss of control if this problem occurs at speed.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 7 2015 - 7:56pm

The Tacoma: the real world truck the internet cannot even stop

Yesterday Yahoo! Autos Yahoo Autos called 2015 Toyota Tacoma a 10-lowest rated car and this TorqueNews Toyota reporter John Goreham called it an error. Long time Tacoma driver Patrick Gustafson sent us this comment. Here is what he wrote.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 7 2015 - 1:17pm

2016 Ford F150 V8 Can Run on Propane, Natural Gas

Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2016 F150 pickups go on sale, there will be an option to upfit the 5.0L V8 to run on propane or compressed natural gas – making the F150 the only truck in the half ton segment that can run on these alternative fuels.

By John Goreham G+ May 6 2015 - 12:52pm

Yahoo Autos calls 2015 Toyota Tacoma a 10-lowest rated car

A publication we respect makes an error in judgment. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 4 2015 - 10:56am

2015 Ford F150 Sales V6 Engines Selling in Record Numbers

Sales numbers for the F150 are still down relative to the same months last year, but as more 2015 Ford F150 pickups reach dealerships around the country every day, those numbers are steadily improving and the Motor Company has announced that the EcoBoost V6 engines and the premium trimlines are leading the charge for the 2015 model year.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 3 2015 - 12:46pm

2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman 6.7L Cummins Review: The Ultimate 3/4 Ton Work Horse

During the last serious cold snap of the 2015 Detroit winter, I had a chance to spend a few days working out the 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel – a budget friendly work horse with best in class capabilities that has everything that you need and only a little of what you don’t need (but will enjoy).

Automakers rely on U.S. truck sales for profits

By John Goreham G+ Apr 29 2015 - 8:07pm

Key U.S. automakers losing money on cars, relying on trucks for profits

One cause for the economic troubles some U.S. automakers faced in the past was too great a reliance on trucks for profits. Guess what?

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 22 2015 - 4:22pm

New Ford SVT Raptor F150 EcoBoost Could Benefit Full F150 Lineup

The 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150 that debuted earlier this year at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show is powered by a new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 that has been specially tuned by Ford’s high performance SVT division and if the history of the Raptor is any indication – we could see this high powered EcoBoost V6 in other new F150 pickups in the future.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 21 2015 - 1:22pm

The Aluminum 2015 F150 Gets 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the crash test results for the 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew and with a 5-star overall score, the lightweight aluminum F150 is the safest ever – being the first to score 5 stars under the new scoring system and equaling the numbers of the competition.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Apr 16 2015 - 12:29am

Would you buy a full size electric truck?

Imagine if a full size electric truck was produced by Ford, Dodge, Chevy or Toyota. How many truck fans would buy them? Would they help to make EVs widespread?

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 13 2015 - 8:27pm

The New Ramcharger is Just Another Stupid April Fool's Joke

Over the past few weeks, word has spread around the internet that the Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck brand was working on a new large truck-based sport utility vehicle that will be named the Ramcharger, but Im sorry to inform everyone who didn’t realize this at first that the Ramcharger is yet another stupid April Fool’s joke pulled by a publication looking to score traffic with fake news.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 13 2015 - 7:56pm

Entire Ford F150 Lineup Getting the 10-Speed Transmission

The 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150 made its grand debut back in January at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission – one that will soon make its way into the entire Ford F150 lineup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 13 2015 - 1:36pm

Shelby Baja 700 Raptor F150 Packs Supercar Power

The 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150 will derive its power from a specially tuned 3.5L EcoBoost V6, but the 2014 Raptor was powered by a 6.2L V8 and that older V8 pickup is the one that Shelby American has used to design their new Baja 700 package – with 700 horsepower and an off road suspension setup that make it the baddest truck on the road and off.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 7 2015 - 1:36pm

Ford Breaks Down 2015 F150 Weight Savings

The 2015 Ford F150 has gotten a ton of attention for its weight saving aluminum body, but in designing the new half ton F Series pickup, the Ford team cut weight in more areas than just the body panels – and a new statement from the Motor Company breaks down where engineers helped to reduce the overall weight of the new models.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 6 2015 - 9:30am

2015 Toyota Tacoma best mid-size pickup value – Vincentric

Although the Tacoma is not the newest vehicle in the mid-size pickup segment, it is still the best value. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 5 2015 - 2:11pm

A Working Review of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 4WD

After seeing the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado win so many awards, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one to put it through my working world testing program to see if the truck voted the best in the US could keep up in an environment dominated by full sized trucks – and I was surprised by the results.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 25 2015 - 11:43pm

Nissan Titan Truckumentary, Chapter 5: Heart of Cold, Released

In the fifth chapter of Nissan's Truckumentary series on the all-new Titan pickup truck, we are taken to Alaska's winter to see how the new Titan underwent real-world cold weather testing, a critical part of any diesel vehicle's checkup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 24 2015 - 1:49pm

Revisiting the Mustang EcoBoost Powered 2016 Ford F150 Idea

Almost a year ago, we looked at the possibility of a 2015 Ford F150 that could be the most fuel efficient half ton truck in America with the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine from the 2015 Ford Mustang and now that we know more about both the new F150 and the new Mustang – the idea of a 4-cylinder EcoBoost SFE F150 seems even better.

By Tim Esterdahl G+ Mar 18 2015 - 2:21pm

SHOCKER! Truck Buyers Don’t Really Care About Fuel Economy

Don't believe us that fuel economy isn't the number one buying factor? Here is the proof.

Monthly Truck Sales

One of the tell-tale signs on consumer behavior is monthly truck sales. Historically truck sales rise throughout the year and due to various market conditions. For example, gasoline prices have been often tied to new truck sales. When gasoline prices are low, consumers buy more trucks than when it is high.

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