Pickup Trucks

We ran the new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire on pavement and dirt under six popular adventure vehicles. For owners who need a livable, daily-use all-terrain tire, this might be the perfect solution.

A Tesla Cybertruck driver says the factory Pirelli tires were worn out after only 19,000 miles. After replacing them with Toyo Open Country H/T tires, he expects the deeper tread depth to significantly reduce long-term tire replacement costs.

A comprehensive advocacy guide that exposes the most commonly skipped mechanical checklist items during factory maintenance intervals and offers truck owners a precise protocol to independently verify complex powertrain fluid levels and safety items.

A So Cal 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner warns of dealership service checklist oversights after discovering a heavily clogged cabin air filter that technicians marked as "Green" and passed during mandatory 15K and 20K mile factory maintenance intervals.

Silverado 5.3L and 6.2L owners can mitigate costly EcoTec3 valvetrain failure. This consumer advocacy guide breaks down the three path solutions: strict maintenance changes, electronic DFM disablers, and complete mechanical valvetrain deletion kits.

GM EcoTec3 V8 lifter failures on L84 and L87 engines stem from low oil pressure during Dynamic Fuel Management cycles. This forensic analysis breaks down how ECM oil pump programming causes incomplete hydraulic pin engagement and catastrophic mechanical s

A shopper found something unsettling under a brand-new 2026 Ford F-150 XLT: a rusty rear axle and a dead battery before the truck ever left the lot.

Honda's reported decision to temporarily sideline the Ridgeline truck appears tied to its hybrid strategy, future emissions rules, and a major rethink of its product lineup.

GM is betting that a new Gen 6 V8, tighter quality controls, and greater manufacturing oversight can help the 2027 Silverado and Sierra win back confidence from truck buyers who increasingly view reliability as the ultimate feature.

Current eTorque owners face massive depreciation risks as Ram reinstates the non-hybrid Hemi V8. Torque News report tracks plummeting trade-in values, forum panic, and provides a critical diagnostic checklist and 48V warranty guide to protect your truck.

Ram drops the 48V eTorque mild-hybrid system from the 2027 Hemi V8 fleet following owner complaints of Belt Starter Generator failures. Our deep dive covers the UAW production shift, engineering flaws, and what this means for current truck resale values.

Buying a high-mileage used Ford F-150? Our exclusive, data-driven action plan exposes the critical hidden wear points dealers paint over, offering practical solutions to protect your investment and beat inflated pickup truck pricing in June 2026.

A Georgia buyer found a 2025 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 with 38,000 miles. Torque News explains why this rapid personal mileage is actually a reliable win that beats dealership depreciation, provided it passes the 10-speed transmission software check.

A GMC Sierra EV owner replaced the factory 24-inch setup with 20x9 Almax wheels and Pirelli 285/65R20 EV-rated tires. The ride barely changed, the noise got worse, and the early efficiency numbers were strange enough to deserve a closer look.

GM may be finally building the 2027 GMC Sierra AT4 that owners actually wanted from day one, and Ford and Ram may have had a lot to do with forcing that decision.

A warranty repair may have fixed the engine, but this 2024 Toyota Tundra owner explains how a lower market value led to long term ownership frustration.

This Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner thought he was paying extra for peace of mind, but his “Gold Certified” truck became the exact opposite.

An early ownership testimony shows why the GMC Sierra EV Denali is winning over truck buyers but also why some are still hesitant to fully trust first generation electric trucks.

A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner used his 4K Tow Package truck to haul a Polaris RZR through Idaho hills and came back with a real number: 17.8 mpg over 212 miles.

The highly anticipated, more affordable $59,990 Cybertrucks are beginning to appear at Tesla service centers across the country. This indicates Tesla is close to starting deliveries of the sold-out cheaper Cybertruck variant.

There is a hidden story about GM Authority's report regarding Silverado and Sierra engine reliability improvements, and the most overlooked detail isn't about GM's quality control.

GM is finally fixing the reliability concerns of the Silverado and Sierra engines that have hurt owner confidence.

GM technicians are bypassing backlogs by relocating Sierra fuel pump modules inside the cab. Torque News uncovers this rogue forensic fix for 2019-2026 trucks, offering owners a survival action plan against frame-rail corrosion and sudden failures.

A brand-new 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 X31 failed at just 849 miles due to a known fuel module issue. Tow truck drivers report a widespread failure pattern across 2019-2026 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, raising major new reliability concerns.

Torque News technical analysis by Denis Flierl identifies a critical gap between factory maintenance schedules and component longevity, as 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma 8-speed automatic transmission failures trigger nationwide class-action lawsuit alerts.

A furious Rivian owner spray-painted “Don’t Buy Junk” across his R1T and parked it directly across from Rivian’s downtown Denver showroom. His complaint centers on a disputed battery repair bill, but the bigger story is what it says about EV ownership.

Don't let dealers steal your V6 equity. Discover the exact 3-step strategy to bypass showroom traps, execute a direct lease buyout, and unlock thousands in hidden cash from your 2023 Toyota Tacoma before the secondary market shifts.

An Ohio Toyota owner’s dilemma exposes a 2026 Tacoma lease trap. Before trading your 2023 V6 TRD Sport for a $279/mo 2026 turbo SR5 deal, calculate your massive residual equity. Here is why buying out your 4th-Gen truck saves thousands over upgrading.

A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner just towed a loaded 17-foot camper and says it handled the job well. But buried in his setup is a tongue-weight detail that every Maverick owner should understand before hitching up a travel trailer.

Buying a used truck under $35,000? Senior Reporter Denis Flierl breaks down the ultimate playbook, tracking high-mileage V8 platforms versus the severe mechanical liabilities of downsized turbos to protect you from the luxury truck debt trap