Pickup Trucks

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 22 2015 - 12:37pm

6 New Features of the 2016 Ford F150

The 2015 Ford F150 and its aluminum body are selling so well that the Motor Company is having a hard time meeting the demand, but in an effort to keep the new half ton pickup fresh for 2016, Ford has made 6 simple yet impactful changes for the new model year.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 20 2015 - 1:03pm

Save $10,000 on the 2015 Ford F150 Now

Now that Ford Motor Company has handled the supplier issues and gotten up to full speed with the production of the 2015 F150, the automaker is offering as much as $10,000 off of a new half ton pickup in order to get sales numbers up through the summer months.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 17 2015 - 5:58pm

2 Tough Tests for the 2015 F150 2.7L EcoBoost

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Ford F150 XLT with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine and while enjoying the segment-leading fuel economy, I was also able to put this tiny economy engine through the same hard-working tests as every other new truck – and the new super-efficient EcoBoost engine never failed to impress me.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 17 2015 - 1:00pm

MLB ALL Star MVP Passes on Free 2016 Camaro

Anaheim Angels center fielder Mike Trout had a chance Tuesday to become the first owner of a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but he passed on it – opting instead for a Chevrolet Silverado Midnight Edition for his MVP award winning performance in the Major League Baseball All Star Game.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 15 2015 - 2:04pm

3 New 2016 GMC Sierra Pickups Teased

After General Motors surprised us all by introducing a refreshed 2016 Chevrolet Silverado after just two model years with the current look, the automaker has rolled out a refreshed 2016 GMC Sierra – this time showing us the new face in three different trim lines.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 14 2015 - 1:39pm

Chevrolet Surprise: Silverado Restyled After Just 2 Years

Although the current Chevrolet Silverado is just two model years ago, General Motors has announced that the Chevy half ton pickup will get a new face for 2016, as the automaker looks to quickly address complaints with the exterior design.

By John Goreham G+ Jul 8 2015 - 11:36am

Consumer Reports - 2015 Toyota Tacoma ride like being stung by wasps

Consumer Reports takes a stab at truck reporting and disses the Tacoma while calling the Chevy Colorado “elite.”

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 8 2015 - 10:37am

Ford Punishes the 2017 F150 Raptor in the Desert

While Ford Motor Company has continued to hold back all of the key details of the 2017 SVT Raptor F150, the automaker recently issued a brief statement explaining that the newest Ford sport truck has completed over a thousand miles of desert testing – and it did so with flying colors.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jul 7 2015 - 4:17pm

The 600hp Hennessey 2015 F150 Proves Itself Underrated on the Dyno

Last December we brought you a first look at the Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 package for the new 2015 Ford F150 and now that those monster performance trucks are hitting the street, we have a video of one of those beasts in action on the dyno – and the results are pretty impressive.

By John Goreham G+ Jul 6 2015 - 7:45am

2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells Chevy Colorado by 2.5 to 1 in June

The outgoing Tacoma design continues to trounce the all-new 2015 Chevy Colorado in sales.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 29 2015 - 10:35am

How Hennessey Transforms the Ford F250 into a 650hp SUV

The folks at Hennessey Performance have created a new package for the Ford F250 Super Duty that transforms one of the toughest trucks on the market into one of the biggest, baddest SUVs on the market – with power levels topping 650 horsepower for the gas engine and 880lb-ft of torque for those with the PowerStroke diesel.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 24 2015 - 1:12pm

2016 Ram Packs 900lb-ft of Torque, Tows 31,210lbs

The Chrysler Group has announced some changes for the 2016 Ram trucks and with 900lb-ft of torque, the new Ram HD has more torque than any mass-produced vehicle ever sold anywhere in the world – which also leads to the highest towing capacity ever offered by a consumer-grade pickup truck.

2015 Toyota Tacoma highest resale value projection Edmunds

By John Goreham G+ Jun 18 2015 - 5:00pm

2015 Tacoma Leads Toyota to Best Projected Retained Value Award

Edmunds chooses Toyota trucks as the most likely to retain value.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 17 2015 - 2:01pm

Toyota fixes Tacoma’s most annoying issue for 2016

For 2016, Toyota finally adds what owners have been asking for a long time.

Prevent your Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being stolen

By John Goreham G+ Jun 16 2015 - 1:17pm

Keep your Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being stolen

We offer ideas to keep your non-locking Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being carried away.

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.