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Pickup Trucks (Page 31)

By Marc Stern on January 12, 2022 - 5:40PM
For the second time in the last two years, Ford has won two major NACTOY awards. NACTOY stands for the North American Car/Truck of the Year Awards. It is a program that began months ago as the first vehicles were vetted for the program. As the months have gone on, a jury of 50 automotive veterans have put and pushed each vehicle through its paces to find the winners.
By Mary Conway on January 11, 2022 - 8:21PM
GM is creating its own online used vehicle website. The site called CarBravo will compete with other online retailers but offer special GM features. Buyers will be able to find their perfect vehicle from nearly 4000 participating GM dealers.
By Marc Stern on January 11, 2022 - 11:49AM
In looking over Ford's 2021 sales wrapup, the automaker enthusiastically looked toward 2022 and saw its electrified vehicle models taking off.
By Jeff Teague on January 11, 2022 - 11:00AM
A new 2022 Tundra hybrid trim level has been revealed. We answer your biggest questions.
By Marc Stern on January 9, 2022 - 1:48PM
Ford has had a number of recalls recently. They continue with fixes for rear driveshaft problems for Ford Transit vans and for problems with rear seatbelt assemblies in Maverick compact pickups and Mustang Mach-Es.
By Marc Stern on January 8, 2022 - 3:27PM
Ford has had a busy time with recalls. In the latest recalls, the automaker has recalled 2018 F-150s to repair rear pickup bed latches that open and to fix Transit Connect vans whose panoramic Vista roofs fly off.
By Mary Conway on January 5, 2022 - 1:29PM
GM's Mary Barra claims the all-new Silverado EV will out-perform the competition in towing and capability.
By Jeff Teague on January 5, 2022 - 9:34AM
Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.
By Marc Stern on January 5, 2022 - 5:33AM
Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.
By Mary Conway on January 4, 2022 - 10:40PM
Everyone in the Detroit Three is claiming a win, of sorts, when it comes to truck sales. What is really behind the numbers.
By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2022 - 12:31PM
The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but how about a new Solterra compact pickup? Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2022 - 10:02AM
Jeep has released a nifty infographic that can help you to see the benefits of modern electrification technology in winter driving.
By Jeff Teague on January 4, 2022 - 9:45AM
My video review shows all the standard features on 2022 Tundra Limited.
By Mary Conway on December 30, 2021 - 10:33PM
One of the best things about a new year is all the new vehicle models. Ram 1500 lovers will find new tech, new trim and more fun in 2022!
By Marc Stern on December 29, 2021 - 12:59PM
It has been a rather busy week on the recall front at Ford. So far, Torque News has reported on repairs needed by the cruise control radar module on F-150s. Now, we are reporting on assembly problems with the new Ford Maverick.
By Marc Stern on December 27, 2021 - 3:06PM
In yet another recall for the F-150, Ford has recalled the pickup to repair the cruise control radar module so that the vehicle's safety systems will work correctly.
By Marc Stern on December 23, 2021 - 3:45PM
In the second recall of Ford F-150 pickups in the last six months, Ford has recalled about 200,000 F-150 SuperCab models, equipped with four-wheel-drive, because of problems with driveshaft insulation.
By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2021 - 12:13PM
Subaru needs a new midsize pickup, and Toyota recently revealed its new Pickup EV concept. Could an all-electric pickup collaboration be in the works?
By Marc Stern on December 16, 2021 - 5:05PM
Ford Motor Co. scored a major victory in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy program by taking five Best Buy Awards. The new Ford Maverick, the automaker's compact pickup earned the "Best of 2022 Award" and a Best Buy Award.
By Mary Conway on December 15, 2021 - 6:02PM
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said last week that they are accelerating the company's EV plans. Today, the automaker is teasing the electric Sierra Denali. We will see the new truck unveiled next year.
By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2021 - 1:32PM
Will Subaru offer a midsize pickup? Here is why a new 2023 Subaru Baja pickup would be a hot model for the automaker.
By Marc Stern on December 13, 2021 - 12:46PM
Ford has decided to cap its F-150 Lightning reservation system at 200,000 as it begins to convert them over to its order bank.
By Jeff Teague on December 12, 2021 - 7:52AM
Much improved for 2022, Tacoma Trail Edition may now be one of the best Tacoma trim levels. Three important reasons below.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2021 - 1:28PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the giant windshield wiper recently spotted on the new Cybertruck will not make it to production. Musk has put out 2 alternative wiper ideas.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2021 - 7:37AM
According to rumors circulating around Tesla Twitter, the EV maker's new quad-motor Cybertruck will have 0 to 60 time less than 1.99 seconds. We expect Elon Musk to announce the vehicle At Tesla's upcoming Q4 earnings call in January.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2021 - 10:12AM
Elon Musk is a strong proponent of solar power as the main source of energy to clean up our grid. However, in a recent tweet Musk has come out in support of keeping open existing nuclear power plants.
By Marc Stern on December 8, 2021 - 3:11PM
Ford announced another recall this time involving its Super Duty pickups. The recall involves airbag housings that break apart they are used. It is similar to the problems that other airbag housings have experienced during the Takata scandal/recall.
By Mary Conway on December 6, 2021 - 9:35PM
Ram is adding some key features to make towing safer and easier for the drivers of the 2022 Ram 2500.
By Marc Stern on December 6, 2021 - 12:27PM
With a lead of almost 150,000 vehicles over its nearest rival, the Ford Motor Co. is on its way to keeping its claim to the top sales slot in the truck market for the 45th consecutive year.
By Mary Conway on December 3, 2021 - 10:11PM
Lucchese is one of the most respected names in the boot business. Now Ram and Lucchese are launching a high-end boot line inspired by the craftmanship in the 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition.