Pickup Trucks (Page 68)

Ford has announced that the 2017 F150 is getting a new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and the new 10-speed automatic transmission which was first introduced for the new Raptor high performance pickup – but the new 10-speed is only available with the new EcoBoost V6.

Although the GM trucks did very well, Toyota’s new capacity puts Tacoma way ahead.

April 2016 marked the 73rd consecutive month of year over year sales growth for the Chrysler Group brands and while the 4th best month ever for the Dodge Challenger may have been a highlight – the success of the company in April was due largely to the trucks, SUVs and minivans.

We still don’t know a great many things about the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor, including the engine output, the price or when it will actually reach dealerships, but the Motor Company has launched the first of six videos showing off different features of the new high performance pickup truck.

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited, which offers the basic “luxury amenities” that you would expect from a new truck while staying away from the $50k price platform – making this the best budget truck for those who want some comforts and V8 power.

What can I tell you, the first new vehicle I ever purchased was a Chevy C20 Pickup. Why does this lifetime truck enthusiasts look forward to driving 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published the results of their newest truck testing process and the new Ford F150 was the only truck to receive a “good” rating in every category – resulting in the F150 being the only truck to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick in multiple cab configurations.

The 2016 Toyota Tundra cannot earn top safety scores – Here’s why.

It is expected that the Ford F150 will feature a new fuel-friendly diesel in the next few years and according to the crew at Autoblog, this new diesel engine could be accompanied by a front end refresh – including a new grille and a change in the headlight design.

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will offer a limited edition Ford F150 to celebrate the Kansas City Royals World Series win and all 300 examples of the F150 MVP Edition will be built at the Ford plant in Kansas City.

Although everyone expected Nissan to unveil the latest Titan gasoline models, no one expected a Titan XD with a gasoline option. But that's what they showed.

Ironic that the Chevy Colorado didn’t win?

General Motors has announced that the 2014 through 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and HD can now be equipped with a new trailering camera system that adds three cameras to the standard backup camera system – allowing drivers to see in their blind spots and behind their trailer.

Ford Motor Company has announced the newest innovation on the 2017 Super Duty pickup with the introduction of the Trailer Reverse Guidance system, which uses 6 exterior cameras to make backing up with even a huge 5th wheel trailer much easier and much safer.

The Chrysler Group has just announced a new limited edition package for the 2016 Ram 1500 with an unusual name and an eye-catching color – with the Yellow Rose of Texas Edition Ram arriving at dealerships around the Lone Star State beginning in April.

Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2017 F150 Raptor to be very popular when it arrives later this year so to build the new high performance EcoBoost V6, the automaker is investing $145 million in the Cleveland Engine Plant that builds many of the current EcoBoost engines in the company portfolio.

Here are three common MPG boosters it did not use. The real question is, would you have wanted them?

Ford has issued a recall of select 2016 F150 pickups with the massaging seats over a concern that the airbag system may incorrectly recognize whether the person in the front passenger seat is an adult or a child – which could lead to injury by the airbag in the event of an accident.

The new aluminum bodied Ford F150 continues to prove its toughness in the working world with the Pennsylvania State Police being the newest fleet to add America’s bestselling truck to their arsenal.

On a list led by a Lexus, the Tacoma owners hold their own.

Nisan quietly unveiled specs and information on the new Titan gasoline-powered truck, which will come later this year as a 2017 model. Amid the hubub of the Chicago Auto Show, the Titan's release got sidelined and went largely unnoticed. Here's what you missed.

General Motors has announced a new partnership with Daytona International Speedway which will allow folks who have purchased a new Chevrolet to pick it up at the legendary racing venue and while they haven’t announced the list of vehicles included in this program – safe money says that the Camaro and Corvette will be on that list.

Good news for off-road fans north of the border. Our petition initiative was successful!

The Ram Power Wagon has always been the most capable truck in the heavy duty segment, but at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, this rugged off-roader gets a facelift that includes new graphics, a new grille, new wheels and the same go-anywhere capabilities.

This one picture we created shows you the main difference between the two Tacoma TRD models.

Toyota has grown their TRD PRO lineup at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, with the 2017 Tacoma joining the Tundra and 4Runner in offering a rugged off-road package – one which is even more capable than the current Tacoma TRD Off-Road.

How well does the Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab tackle the easy stuff?

The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 made its racing debut this past weekend in the Parker 425 event of the Best in the Desert series and sadly, electrical gremlins on the second 143 mile lap prevented the new Raptor at turning in a time for the 6+ hour endurance race.

As part of our comprehensive Tacoma testing, we drive the TRD Off-Road in winter snowstorm conditions.

The high performance Ford tuning experts at Roush have put together a new 600 horsepower package for the 2015-2016 F150 pickup with the 5.0L V8, but the system is not approved for use in California and the ten other states that use the CARB emission rules – meaning that this supercharged F150 is only good for folks in the other 39 states.