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Pickup Trucks (Page 26)

By Tinsae Aregay on June 7, 2022 - 8:54AM
Today we got our first look at the Tesla Cybertruck's new interior. The main changes include a screen behind the steering wheel, a dashboard that resembles the Model S/X, and attachment points for side view screens. This news comes on the heels of Elon Musk showing off a new Cybertruck design with 6 wheels.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 6, 2022 - 8:37AM
Elon Musk has shared a new Cybertruck render with 6 wheels, a much wider rear body, a new rack to supplement the vault, and several other lithing features.
By Mary Conway on June 5, 2022 - 9:26PM
Stellantis and the federal government reached an agreement over the diesel emissions from the 2nd generation EcoDiesel engines in Ram trucks and some Jeeps.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2022 - 7:48PM
Today Elon Musk has confirmed the new 50% more powerful, 9000-ton Giga Press, which will finish assembly in 2 weeks, will be used to build the Cybertruck's body.
By Mary Conway on May 30, 2022 - 9:57PM
A report says that the automaker may end its denials and pay a huge fine. Other automakers pleaded guilty years ago.
By Mary Conway on May 24, 2022 - 8:43PM
Stellantis will build a battery plan in Kokomo, Indiana. The joint venture will create 1400 jobs and supply batteries for future EVs like the 2024 Ram 1500 EV.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 24, 2022 - 4:50PM
Previously Elon Musk has said Tesla will be using a new more powerful Giga press to build the Cybertruck. And now Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA has revealed the new 9000-ton Giga Press will be completed in 3 weeks.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 23, 2022 - 9:04AM
At his latest appearance on Jay Leno's Garage, Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted he convinced his colleagues to increase F-150 Lightning production from 20,000 to 150,000 vehicles a year by pointing to Tesla's production plans at Giga Texas.
By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2022 - 6:24AM
The all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra EV compact SUV arrives next month, and the future for Subaru Corporation is here. Check out the new 2024 Subaru Solterra Baja EV.
By John Goreham on May 16, 2022 - 1:42PM
We test and review the new Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD. We find it is a perfect segue from small trucks to crossovers.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 14, 2022 - 7:17PM
In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has now stopped taking new reservations for the Cybertruck. The move comes on the heels of Elon Musk announcing the futuristic truck is sold out until 2027.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 12, 2022 - 10:41AM
After several delays, the Cybertruck is currently not expected to begin deliveries until late 2023 or early 2024. And now, in a new interview, Elon Musk says Tesla has enough Cybertruck reservations to fill 3 years of production. This pushes deliveries for new reservations as far out as 2027.
By Mary Conway on May 9, 2022 - 9:52PM
More Ram 1500 buyers are happy with their purchase compared to other light-duty trucks. That's according to new awards from a company that surveys new vehicle owners.
By Marc Stern on May 9, 2022 - 3:31PM
Ford's Lightning uses its "brains" to ensure that they can tow their trailers the distance.
By Mary Conway on May 4, 2022 - 10:17PM
Stellantis is investing billions into three facilities in Canada. The investments are intended to boost the automaker's North American EV production.
By Marc Stern on May 4, 2022 - 6:55PM
Ford has recalled about 200,000 Super Duty trucks to fix a potential rollaway problem. A washer in the transmission can disintegrate and become lodged in the Park position keeping the truck from remaining in Park.
By Marc Stern on May 2, 2022 - 3:55PM
Ford F-150 Lightning customers will receive a bonus when they take delivery of their electric pickups. The Lightnings will given them more power and more range than they had expected. It is an unexpected bonus from Ford which is now the leader in electric pickups.
By Marc Stern on May 1, 2022 - 7:49PM
With the start of LIghtning production, Ford is worried that there might be folks who jump in and try to jack up prices for new Lightnings by buying them at MSRP and then jacking the price. Customers for the new electric pickup may be forced to sign a one-year resale ban. It isn't unprecedented.
By Mary Conway on April 30, 2022 - 10:24PM
GM CEO Mary Barra says they now have 140,000 reservations for their planned 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. CEO Barra unveiled the electric pickup at CES earlier this year.
By Marc Stern on April 28, 2022 - 5:28PM
Ford has recalled 22,000 2019 trucks to repair a problem with their rearview cameras.
By Marc Stern on April 27, 2022 - 3:29PM
With all the fanfare due to a major milestone model, Ford has turned on its assembly line for its brand-new F-150 Lightning electric. At the same launch, Ford noted a second electric truck will be in the offing soon.
By Mary Conway on April 26, 2022 - 9:39PM
Ram admits that it is trying to steal a little of one of its competitor's thunder with the release of an all-new video of the front of the Ram 1500 EV.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 22, 2022 - 7:30PM
Thanks to the sustainable energy focused YouTube channel Now You Know hosted by father and son duo Zac & Jesse, we get a glimpse of how the Model X fairs against the Rivian R1T in a quarter-mile race.
By Marc Stern on April 22, 2022 - 2:03PM
Ford has issued a major pickup and SUV recall to repair a problem with their wiper arms. According to the automaker, the gearing is "not at the right height" and it can end up stripping the arm, causing a failure.
By Marc Stern on April 20, 2022 - 1:16PM
For a long time, Ford car and truck owners have looked wistfully at other parts of the world as various models that were not offered here were on sale there. Take the Ford Ranger Raptor, though it debuted in February in Europe and it seemed to have the sign "Europe-only" plastered firmly on the windshield, the automaker has acknowledged the it will become part of the automaker's lineup in 2023.
By John Goreham on April 18, 2022 - 11:30AM
Toyota now has three sports cars with stick shifts. How did that happen?
By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2022 - 7:08AM
Ford just gave Subaru the template for a new 2023 Baja pickup with its new Maverick. Here’s why it would be a hit with Subaru’s faithful.
By Marc Stern on April 15, 2022 - 5:26PM
Although it has seemed to take forever, the impending launch of the Ford F-150 Lightning has been rather quick. As recently as two years ago, the automaker was still teasing the pickup's launch and now it is scheduled for April 26.
By Marc Stern on April 13, 2022 - 3:14PM
In another major recall, Ford has recalled nearly 50,000 2021 F-150 pickups to repair a problem with a false diagnostic issue that shuts down the transmission and stops the pickup, increasing the risk of a crash.
By Marc Stern on April 8, 2022 - 2:30PM
In another major recall, Ford has recalled nearly 400,000 pickups, medium-duty trucks, and SUVs to repair a trailer-brake problem. The software problem can increase braking distances when you are towing also increasing the risk of crashes.