Tag: pickup truck
10 Reasons for Purchasing the Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning is an all-electric take on a traditional full-size pickup truck. Introduced in early 2021, production began in April 2022. The first-year model is sold out, but reservations for subsequent years will soon open. 10 Reasons If…
Nissan Frontier: True, Blue Midsize Pickup Truck
The midsize pickup truck market is booming as customers rediscover the offerings on hand. After seemingly appearing to fade away, a rash of new offerings starting in the mid-2010s revived the segment. The Nissan Frontier is the latest of a…
At a Glance: 2022 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition
The all-new Toyota Tundra is here, the first new full-size model from this manufacturer in 15 years. That’s a long interval or nearly three times as long as how the domestic competitors approach the segment, with full overhauls approximately every…
First Impression: Ford Maverick Lariat
Immediately after testing the two-door Ford Bronco, a Ford Maverick replaced it. The Maverick is a compact pickup truck in a segment that has been dormant for nearly three decades. Along with the Ranger and F-Series, the all-new Maverick solidifies…
Behind the Wheel of a Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
CWe’ve had two opportunities to test drive the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier. In September 2021 and again just four months later, we were treated to all matters of midsize pickup truck fun. The second time simply built on what we…
Last Hurrah for the Second-Generation GMC Canyon
The GMC Canyon and its Chevrolet Colorado counterpart are coming to an end. At least for the second-generation models. Introduced in 2015 after a two-year hiatus, the current models helped reinvigorate the midsize pickup truck segment. After an eight-year run…
GMC Sierra 1500: Favorite Things
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck, with the latest version introduced in 2019. Refreshed for 2022, this model is offered in three cab choices, with four engine options, rear- or four-wheel drive, and a host of package upgrades….
Raptor, the Ford Truck Performance Brand
Ford’s Raptor brand is taking shape. Initially ascribed to the F-150 pickup truck, Raptor is set to move to two other truck-based models: the Bronco and Ranger. Both are midsize models with a strong or growing following, making each one…
Electric Chevrolet Silverado Launches in 2023
An electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado will go into production in early 2023, according to a report filed by Automotive News. The pickup truck, the first electric Silverado, follows the GMC Hummer EV to the market. We’ve already witnessed…
5 Things We Like About the 2022 Toyota Tundra
The 2022 Toyota Tundra is an all-new model that launches this full-size pickup truck’s third generation. After a lengthy 15-year run, the second-generation Tundra comes to an end along with the V8 engine that powered it. Highlights of the 2022…
First Electric Truck: Rivian R1T
The first electric pickup truck isn’t from Tesla, Ford, or Chevrolet. Instead, Rivian earns that distinction as the production of its all-new R1T model started this week. Rivian is an upstart automaker with a plant in Normal, Illinois. The company…
Full-Size Trucking with a 2021 GMC Sierra
The GMC brand may live in the shadow of Chevrolet Trucks, but it has long appealed to customers who prefer its premium amenities. Founded in 1911, the brand once built a line of city buses, including the one which Rosa…
The Heavy-Duty GMC Sierra 2500HD Pickup Truck
The Sierra 2500HD may be the ideal work truck for your crew. There are not many types of vehicles that are truly multipurpose, even as some manufacturers make that claim. Pickup trucks, though, can handle a variety of tasks as…
Final Call for the 2nd-Generation Toyota Tundra
After 15 years, the Toyota Tundra is set for a new model. The Toyota Tundra was the first large pickup truck from a Japanese make, hitting the market in 2000. Seven years later an even larger model took its place,…
The Electrified Ford F-150 Hybrid
Ahead of the release of its full-electric truck, Ford rolls out the F-150 Hybrid. Ford has been in the news much lately. Earlier this month, we featured the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E crossover utility vehicle. Then, the automaker unveiled the…
The GMC Canyon is Your Right-Sized Pickup Truck
An AT4 trim showcases the off-road prowess of the GMC Canyon. Pickup trucks come in various sizes with some seeming downright colossal. Soon, we’ll see a new breed of compact trucks, sized slightly larger than the models Japan sent us…
The Old Nissan Frontier Ends With a Surprise Flourish
This article about the Nissan Frontier was originally syndicated in May 2020. We’re reposting it here ahead of the release of the new (but delayed) next-generation model. The current Nissan Frontier is an old pickup truck, but with a new…
The Highly Efficient Chevrolet Silverado Turbodiesel
Light-duty pickup trucks are typically powered by gas engines, but in recent years several manufacturers have rolled out diesel engine options. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one such example, as it offers a turbo-diesel engine with select trims. We drove…
GMC Sierra and a Six-Trick Tailgate
An unusual tailgate for the GMC Sierra 1500. Full-size pickup trucks just may be the ultimate multi-purpose vehicle, serving commercial duty by day and as a family hauler for other times. They’re more luxurious than ever before with the GMC…
