Pickup Trucks

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 18 2016 - 3:06pm

America's Top 25 Bestselling Vehicles for 2015 Loses Prius, Adds Wrangler

We have compiled the top 25 bestselling vehicles in the American auto industry and while the Ford F Series was once again at the head of a very familiar class, there was one key change – with the Toyota Prius leaving the top 25 and the Jeep Wrangler jumping onto the list.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 15 2016 - 1:32pm

What to Expect from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Pickup

The Chrysler Group has confirmed that there will be a Jeep Wrangler pickup coming sometime in 2017, but what should we really expect from the small Jeep truck? Today, I bring you a few thoughts on what the Wrangler pickup might look like when it finally arrives.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2016 - 11:28am

Virtually Drive the Viper, Ford GT and Shelby GT350 at the NAIAS

Those folks who attend the Detroit Auto Show over the next week and a half will have a chance to virtually drive the Dodge Viper, the Ford GT supercar, the Shelby GT350 Mustang and a host of other vehicles – some of which actually allow spectators to sit in the actual vehicle while using the driving simulator.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 14 2016 - 1:51am

Raptor? Rebel? Pbbbt.. Nissan has a WARRIOR

The all-new Titan XD just launched in December and at the Detroit show, it’s being celebrated with an extreme design study called the Warrior Concept. This extreme XD is aggressively targeting off-road as its focus and it’s friggin awesome.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2016 - 12:15pm

Ford Rolls Out a SuperCrew Raptor F150 in Detroit, Still No Power Numbers

Ford Motor Company introduced a new SuperCrew version of the 2017 Raptor F150 at this week’s Detroit Auto Show, but they still haven’t offered up all of the vital specs on the newest high performance SVT pickup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 12 2016 - 1:38pm

2015 Mustang, 2017 Raptor F150 Lego Kits Debut in Detroit

Ford Motor Company announced today at the Detroit Auto Show that the 2015-2016 Mustang and the 2017 Raptor F150 will go on sale in Lego form in March – with both of these cars joining the Lego Speed Champions collection.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Beats Chevy Colorado Duramax Diesel

By John Goreham G+ Jan 11 2016 - 8:34am

2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Just Beat Chevy Colorado for 4X4 of the Year

Petersen’s 4-Wheel and Off-Road 4X4 puts Toyota Tacoma ahead of Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Duramax Diesel.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 6 2016 - 1:32pm

Ford F150 Drives 34th Bestselling Vehicle Title, Toyota Takes Top Car

The sales figures from around the industry for 2015 are in and for the 34th consecutive year, the Ford F-Series lineup led by the 2015 F150 combined to be the bestselling vehicle in America – beating the Chevrolet Silverado, the Ram Pickup, the Toyota Camry and everyone else.

Tacoma is top-selling mid-size pickup for 2015 by huge margin.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 5 2016 - 2:54pm

Toyota Tacoma outsells all rivals combined heading into 2016

2015 Was a banner year of sales for the Toyota Tacoma. The reasons Tacoma won the sales race are not what you may think..

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 5 2016 - 12:33pm

Ford Silences the Critics, Posts Mind Blowing Truck Sales to End 2015

Ford Motor Company has just announced their sales totals for December 2015 and the entire 2015 calendar year and with 85,211 F Series trucks sold in December – Ford saw its best monthly truck sales in more than a decade. So much for Americans shying away from aluminum trucks.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 30 2015 - 2:57pm

Ford Could Make the F150 Hybrid Work

Ford’s Mark Fields commented a while back that the Motor Company will have a hybrid F150 by the end of the decade and while that makes sense, both General Motors and Chrysler have tried unsuccessfully to launch large hybrid trucks or SUVs – so can Ford really make a similar truck work by 2020? I think so.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2015 - 7:34pm

Watch Hero Police Officer Leap Onto Moving Semi-Truck To Save The Driver

The driver in this video isn't trying to evade an arrest. He is having a diabetic attack. But watch how this deputy heroically jumped into a moving semi-truck at 25 miles per hour to save the life of the driver and others while risking his own.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 28 2015 - 4:10pm

2015 Ford F150 Recalled for Safety Belt Risks

Ford Motor Company has issued a voluntary recall of 3,218 examples of the 2015 Ford F150 pickup over a concern that the front seatbelt pretensioner system may not be assembled correctly – leading to a greater chance of injury in the event of an accident.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2015 - 10:04am

Your Perception of Toyota Tacoma Will Change After Seeing How This Truck Looks With OPT7 Wheel Lights

I met Justin Whitley at Toyota Tacoma Enthusiasts public group on Facebook, where he shared his truck's newly installed OPT7 LED lights. I asked him how he did it. Here is Justin in his own words.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 26 2015 - 7:10pm

Which of These Chevrolet Colorado Trucks Do You Like More?

I like their colors and found from them Chevrolet Colorado public group on Facebook where Colorado fans from different parts of the world use it as a forum to discuss Chevy Colorado related questions.

This one belongs to a person named Eduardo Ortis. He shared it from Tijuana in Mexico.

Chevrolet Colorado Black

And this is John Charles' 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, which he calls "Honey" because of the yellow color. It's in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 26 2015 - 4:36pm

Can This Toyota Tacoma TRD Be Restored?

Someone posted this picture at Toyota Tacoma Enthusiast Facebook. Hundreds of group members expressed their sympathy to the owner and many were wondering if this is the end for this Tacoma or can it still be somehow restored.

What do you think, is this Tacoma totaled or it can still be restored?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Dec 24 2015 - 12:37pm

2016 Titan XD Gets Surprisingly Slim Price Tag

For those who were wondering where the new 2016 Titan XD would fall in the pickup truck price spectrum, the wait is over. The Titan XD is surprisingly low cost for a beefy diesel truck, starting at $40,290 MSRP.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 21 2015 - 12:15pm

Why Did Toyota Just Pick This Tire For 2016 Tacoma?

Many new 2016 Toyota Tacomas will come with a very impressive tire choice based on our testing.

By Chris Corrington Dec 19 2015 - 9:45am

5 Reputable Tuning Options To Take Your Ford F-150 Ecoboost from Mundane To Insane

If you would like me to add something, please comment. As far as custom calibrators, here is a list of what is out there: (Please note, I have not included Livernois because I have no experience with their tune.)

5 Star
Known widely for their towing tunes. Performance is improved over stock. Most users feel that the way the truck behaves with this tune is the way it should have come from the factory. Known for driveability, not all out performance. They offer an optional powertrain warranty.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 18 2015 - 4:15pm

Watch how 2016 Chevy Colorado maneuvers through some rocks

Take a look how the 2016 Duramax Chevrolet Colorado is being tested and maneuvers through some rocks in the desert on day 2 of our 4x4 of the year test.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 18 2015 - 8:00am

First real towing test for new 2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Man buys a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and puts it to towing test in Australia pulling approximately 10000 lb up a very steep gravel road.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 17 2015 - 9:33pm

Video Shows How 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Is Being Tested

Take a look and see how Four Wheeler Magazine puts the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax to test during Four Wheeler of the Year testing event. Would you put a new Colorado truck to such a test?

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 17 2015 - 12:56pm

Ford F150 Could Become the Segment's Most Efficient with a Land Rover Diesel

A Land Rover diesel V6 might be Ford’s answer to making the F150 more efficient than the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and while the EcoBoost engines have made Ford the most fuel efficient gas-powered pickup – a small diesel in the F150 could make it the most fuel efficient half ton truck in the segment.

Tacoma is the best vehicle for resale value

By John Goreham G+ Dec 16 2015 - 1:27pm

Guess which trucks just closed in on the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra in resale value

Toyota trucks still top the resale value charts but look how close this one Mfg. is now.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Dec 15 2015 - 11:52am

Nissan Titan and Titan XD V8 Gasoline Engine Info Drops

Nissan has finally released details for the V8-powered gasoline versions of the 2016 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The trucks get an all-new engine and transmission with the same displacement as the outgoing model.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 10 2015 - 2:48pm

Ram 1500, Jeep EcoDiesel Engine on Ward's 10 Best for 3rd Straight Year

Ward’s has announced their 10 Best Engines for 2016 and for the third straight year, the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine from the Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee is honored – making it the longest tenured engine on the list and the only diesel engine on the list for the second straight year.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 9 2015 - 1:28pm

Natural Gas 2016 Ford F150 Production Begins

Back in May, we reported that the 2016 Ford F150 would come with a new compressed natural gas prep kit and production of these specially equipped V8 F150s began this week at the Kansas City plant – making the F150 the only half-ton truck sold in America with this alternative fuel system option.

Toyota Tacoma Exahaust Catalytic Converter Campaign

By John Goreham G+ Dec 7 2015 - 9:51pm

Toyota Tacoma Catalytic Converter Rattle Warranty Extension

Whatever you do, don’t call this recall a recall.

By Parks McCants G+ Dec 5 2015 - 9:16pm

Photo of the week: 2009 Ridgeline Pickup on Dubbs

Shooting hundreds of auto photos per week is only one of the perks connected to automotive journalism. Sorting through them? daunting !

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 30 2015 - 3:27pm

Ford Works Out the 2017 Super Duty F250, F350 and F450 (Video)

The arrival of the 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup will introduced the next generation of the industry’s bestselling heavy duty pickups and with that debut getting closer each day, Ford Motor Company has offered up a video of the F250, F350 and F450 working out at the Romeo Proving Grounds.

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