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Automotive Fleet Magazine Names Ram 1500 Fleet Truck of the Year
The Ram 1500 was named the Fleet Truck of the Year by Automotive Fleet magazine If your business involves a fleet of trucks, then it’s likely you want the best fleet possible. You want trucks that are durable, offer high-quality features, and have a low cost. But what is actually the best truck for your…
First Ford Maverick Trucks Delivered in September
The Ford Maverick (far left) gives Ford one of the most balanced truck lineups going today Photo: Ford With three months left in the calendar year, Ford is looking to put its foot down and stake its claim as America’s uncontested, undeniable champion of all things truck. At the end of September, the first Ford…
Threepeat: Ford F-150 Lightning Wins 2023 North American Truck of the Year
Ford F-150 Lightning wins the 2023 North American Truck of the Year Photo: Ford Ford has pulled a Michael Jordan, winning its third consecutive North American Truck of the Year award thanks to the new F-150 Lightning. And it never once talked some serious trash to Reggie Miller! Ford’s first-ever electric pickup truck scored a…
Ford Revealing F-150 Lightning Electric Truck May 19
Ford will reveal the all-electric F-150 Lightning on May 19 Photo: Ford The date May 19 may ring a bell (pun intended) if you’re a fan of particularly stupid wrestling storylines, but Ford almost certainly didn’t consider the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, when choosing its spot to make history. This coming May 19, Ford will…
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Ford F-Series Was America's Bestselling Truck in 2022
The Ford F-Series is America’s bestselling truck for the 46th straight year Photo: Ford In what could only be described as an astonishing and utterly unforeseen development, the Ford F-Series has locked down the title of America’s bestselling truck for the 46th consecutive year. Ford sold 653,957 F-Series trucks last year, good enough to also…
North American Truck of the Year Archives
What’s better than a threepeat? A fourpeat, naturally. And Ford has secured… Ford has pulled a Michael Jordan, winning its third consecutive North American… The first round of voting for the prestigious North American Truck of… The all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline scooped up one of the auto world’s… Nissan has made it very clear this…
Ford F-Series is Bestselling Truck in America for 44th Year
New 2021 Ford F-150 arrived at dealerships in December Photo: Ford Not even a global pandemic could break the incomparable streak of the Ford F-Series. Ford sold a total of 787,422 F-Series trucks in 2020, making it the bestselling truck in America for the 44th year in a row. December capped off another year of…
Project T3, Ford’s Next Electric Truck, Enters Production in 2025
BlueOval City will begin production on a new electric truck, codenamed Project T3, in 2025 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has already hit its goal of becoming America’s No. 2 EV brand, but it’s not going to be satisfied until it owns the top spot. On Friday, the automaker announced a key part of its…
Ford electric truck Archives
Ford Motor Company has already hit its goal of becoming America’s No.… The question of whether or not America is ready for an all-electric… Ford Motor Company is full steam ahead into its electrification plans. With… We know for certain that the all-electric Ford F-150 will head to…
47 Years Strong: Ford F-Series Is America’s Bestselling Truck Again
Ford F-Series claimed an impressive triple crown for truck sales in 2023 Photo: Ford The Ford F-Series has locked up its 47th consecutive year as America’s bestselling truck. Try to act surprised. In 2023, Ford sold a cool 750,789 F-Series trucks — enough to also secure a 42nd straight year as the bestselling vehicle in…
Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like the Inside of Elon Musk’s Brain
Yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his company’s newest vehicle: The Cybertruck. This thing. Photo: Tesla Yes, it sounds like something from an episode of Doctor Who. Yes, it kind of looks like something from an episode of Doctor Who, as well. WEEEEE-oooooooooooo-WEeeeeeeee-oooooohhhh, der der der derderderderderrrrrr Photo: Paul Hudson The Cybertruck is Musk and…
Ram Truck Launches Special-Edition Boot Collection
The Ram boot collection Photo: FCA Ram Truck has collaborated with Wolverine, a boot and clothing brand, to launch a brand-new boot collection. These special-edition boots were made in the United States and were designed to celebrate skilled workers. The Ram Truck Lineup: See how each model compares Photo: FCA Wolverine has been dedicated to…
Ford Calls It Early: F-Series America’s Bestselling Truck for 45th Year
The Ford F-Series is America’s bestselling truck for the 45th year straight Photo: Ford Even in our let’s say precarious existence, there are just some things that are a foregone conclusion. One such foregone conclusion: the fact that the Ford F-Series is once again America’s bestselling truck for the 45th year in a row. Ford…
F-150, Mustang Mach-E Win North American Truck, Utility of the Year
♫We’ve only just beguuuuuuun … to wiiiiiiin♫ Photo: Ford The prophecy has been fulfilled. Two of Ford’s hottest new vehicles have taken two of the top prizes in the 2021 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards. The 2021 Ford F-150 earns the title of North American Truck of the Year, and…
2020 Ford Ranger Named Free Press Truck of the Year
The Ford Ranger is the 2020 Free Press Truck of the Year Photo: Ford Motor Company Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press has named the 2020 Ford Ranger the Free Press Truck of the Year. Phelan sites the Ranger’s affordable price point — even when equipped with must-haves like the FX4 Off-Road Package or…
So the Ram Trucker Cover is Going to Be an Actual Thing, Right?
The Ram Trucker Cover: Almost like the real thing but not really Photo: Ram/YouTube As April Fools’ Day goes, brands come out of the woodwork with sometimes clever and sometimes not-so-clever comedy content. Ram, to its credit, dropped a good bit this year with a joke ad for the Ram Trucker Cover. Good enough that…
Ford F-150 Lightning Unanimous 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the unanimous 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Photo: Ford The Ford F-150 Lightning has made a bit more history this month, earning the 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year award in a unanimous vote. This marks just the second time in MT award history that an electric vehicle won…
Four for Ford: Super Duty Wins 2024 North American Truck of the Year
The new Super Duty is the 2024 North American Truck of the Year Photo: Ford What’s better than a threepeat? A fourpeat, naturally. And Ford has secured one with the all-new Super Duty taking home the 2024 North American Truck of the Year Award. The 2024 Ford F-Series Super Duty locks up the fourth straight…
Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Truck Lovers & Off-Roaders
Finding the right gift for a friend or family member can be difficult, whether it’s for a birthday or Christmas. If your recipient owns a truck or a 4×4 vehicle they take off-roading, that hobby may offer you the opportunity to find a practical, thoughtful gift. Here are some of the most-recommended gift ideas for truck…
2021 Ram Trucks Gain New Limited Night Editions
The 2021 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA The 2021 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models are receiving new Limited Night Editions. These editions of the trucks have bolder, more stylish looks as well as added conveniences throughout. The Best of the Best: Ram 1500 is named the 2020 Top Rated Truck…
Semi Truck Hubcap Spikes: Decorative or Dangerous?
Are you scared yet? Photo: Barbara Ann Spengler via cc/Flickr Few things can send a driver’s heart rate skyrocketing faster on the highway than driving next to a semi-truck. Aside from being inches from a construction zone’s concrete blockades (seriously, why are those positioned so far into the lane?), traveling neck-and-neck alongside a big rig…
2024 Ford Super Duty Tops HD Trucks in APEAL Study
Photo: Ford The new and improved 2024 Ford Super Duty, loaded with best-in-class features and capabilities, has racked up yet another major win. The Super Duty earned the top spot among heavy-duty pickup trucks in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study. More on the Award-Winning Super Duty: Learn what…
Hyundai Santa Cruz Named Best Truck of 2021 by NWAPA
Photo: Hyundai Even though it just came out, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has already collected its first honor — an award for best pickup truck of the year from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. Adventure Awaits: Meet the all-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz won for its style, its versatility, and how…
Chevy pickup truck Archives
Earlier this year, Chevrolet held a special event in Argentina. The event… Who doesn’t love a good teaser image? When released and promoted effectively,… What’s better than owning a Chevrolet pickup truck? Owning a classic one…
Chevy and GMC Models Named the Best Off-Road Trucks in 2021
The 2021 Colorado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet If you’re an off-roading enthusiast, you know how important it is to have a truck that can keep up with your adventures. To help you choose your next pickup, Kelley Blue Book recently released a list of the 15 Best Off-Road Trucks in 2021, which includes the 2021 Chevrolet…
Yoga Offers Benefits to Truck Drivers
Driving for a long time can be uncomfortable, putting strain on your muscles and fatiguing your brain. You may be willing to take on the risk for a family road trip, knowing the situation is temporary. But, for truck drivers, driving long distances for many hours at a time is a regular, if not daily…
GMC Canyon Is the Autoweek Best of the Best/Truck for 2015
The 2015 GMC Canyon Is the Autoweek Best of the Best/Truck for 2015. ©GM Just today, the all-new 2015 GMC Canyon was selected as the Autoweek Best of the Best/Truck for 2015 because of its stunning design, useful features, utility, and, of course, that “perfect size.” Related: GMC Canyon Is Perfectly Built at Wentzville Assembly…
GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Canyon Earn Spots on US News’ List of 2020 Reliable Trucks
020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Photo: GMC The editors at U.S. News & World Report assembled the 12 Most Reliable Pickup Trucks in 2020, based on reliability data from J.D. Power. Two GMC models — the Sierra 1500 and the Canyon — earned spots. Safe Driving Rests on Your Tires: Here’s how to know when…
Ford Dominates Pickup Truck Sales in 2019 (to Surprise of No One)
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top truck-maker. With the Ford F-Series laying claim to the status of best-selling truck in the United States for a 43rd consecutive year and the Ranger…
trucks Archives
Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… Out of all the full-size trucks sold in the United States, the Sierra and Silverado were the only two to enjoy higher sales figures in 2020 than in 2019 as other…
The History of the Grave Digger Monster Truck
The Grave Digger monster truck has been entertaining crowds for more than 30 years It could be argued that Grave Digger is the most famous monster truck in history, but did you know the first Grave Digger truck was originally used for mud bog racing? Created in 1979 by North Carolina native Dennis Anderson, the first Grave…
2021 Ram 1500 Earns Full-Size Truck of the Year Title
The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA If you’re in the market for a full-size truck, you can’t go wrong with the 2021 Ram 1500. According to the auto experts at Popular Mechanics, the formidable model is worthy of their Full-Size Truck of the Year title. Available Now: 2020 Ram 1500 One of…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit
It took a long time for Honda to retool its original Ridgeline—eleven years, in fact, between the first and second generation. But it was time well spent, as proven by the 2017 Honda Ridgeline’s big win today in Detroit. The completely redesigned and reengineered pickup truck was named 2017 North American Truck of the Year…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Only Pickup Truck to Achieve Top Safety Pick+ Rating
Honda continues to put the rest of the truck world to shame with its 2017 Ridgeline. Not only did the Ridgeline blow away the Silverado and F-150 in the old “rock drop” test, but now the all-new model has become the first and only 2017 pickup truck of any size to earn a Top Safety…
5 Extremely Popular and Successful Food Truck Businesses
Photo:Joe Mabel The food truck business is booming, partly because foodies who want to ditch the 9-5 and open their own food service establishment are tempted by the lower startup costs and the variety of opportunities. The food truck of yesterday is long dead. No longer just a source of reheated food and stale coffee…
US News & World Report Names Ford F-150 its 2017 Best Truck Brand
The Ford F-Series has been America’s best-selling model for the last 34 years The Ford Motor Company continues to rack up awards during the month of November from various media outlets who cover the auto industry. Earlier this month, the 2017 Ford F-150 was named the KBB.com “Best Buy” of the Year for trucks. That…
Common Trucking Terms Explained
The auto industry is full of its own unique vocabulary. That’s especially true when it comes to truck-specific words. If your eyes glaze over in incomprehension whenever someone starts throwing out words like “GVWR” and “payload,” you’ve come to the right place. Discover what these five trucking terms mean. Towing Perhaps the easiest term to…
Chevy Colorado ZR2 Becomes New Performance Halo of Midsize Truck Segment
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 utilizes DSSV damper technology similar to what was featured in the Camaro Z28 Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet recently took the cover off its new Colorado ZR2 off-road truck, and it looks like this high-performance pickup is taking direct aim at the Ford F-150 Raptor. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 will…
Toyota TRD Pro Off-Road Kits Take Trucks to the Next Level
Some people buy trucks for business needs, while others love the feel of riding high on the road and hauling anything from a couch to a washing machine. Others prefer their trucks to be heavy on the performance and crave speed as they cruise through town in their pickups. For the latter group, we have…
4 Reasons to Buy a Tonneau Cover for Your Truck
Photo: DiamondBack Truck Covers If you’re a truck owner, you probably love your vehicle’s practicality and capability. You can further enhance your truck’s versatility with a tonneau cover. Here’s a look at how this simple accessory can enhance your truck ownership experience. Get the Job Done Right: Check out these Chevy work trucks A tonneau…
2020 North American Truck of the Year Archives
After evaluating the design, safety, innovation, segment-leading features, value, and driver satisfaction… Ford Motor Company has a fairly decent shot of coming out of… The semifinalists for the 2020 North American Car, Utility, and Truck of…
Optimus Prime Truck from Transformers Movies Set for Auction
Unfortunately, this truck is unable to transform into a cool robot Many kids played with Transformers action figures for hours and hours as they grew up and now they have a chance to own another iconic Transformers toy that’s much more suitable for an adult. The truck used to portray Optimus Prime® from the Transformers movie…
Mid-Size Truck Archives
Nearly two years ago, the automotive world first caught wind that Jeep… Tomorrow, the Jeep brand will unveil its long-awaited mid-size truck to the… It has officially been four years since Chevrolet reintroduced the Colorado mid-size… The Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size truck, for those who want Chevy’s… Pickup truck sales have been on the…
Truck Bed Transformations for Summer Fun
2019 Chevrolet Colorado The pandemic has most likely canceled the summer you planned on, but that does not mean you and your family can’t have fun at home (or in your driveway). You just need imagination, the truck bed of your Chevy Colorado or Chevy Silverado, and a willingness to try something new. Experience Wildlife…
General Motors NAIAS Display: Meeting the Car and Truck of the Year
Although we were most excited to get to see the Car and Truck of the Year (Corvette Stingray and Silverado, respectively) at the Chevy NAIAS display, we first made our way through Buick’s and GMC’s offerings. Buick’s five models stood on display at the Buick booth, but the one I found the most entertaining was…
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Wins Best Truck at Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor seemingly can’t help itself but win a whole bunch of awards for being great. It’s just in its nature. The latest prize earned by the Blue Oval’s badass off-road truck is the title of “Best Pickup” at the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest. Did you know that…
