In the ultra-competitive world of full-size pickups, it takes a lot to set yourself apart from the crowd. While drivers have historically made raw horsepower and torque the go-to metrics for comparing different models, that approach has become a little old-fashioned as most of today’s full-size pickups already offer all the power one could ask […]
Category: Trucks
5 Enthusiast Trims We Need to See for the Chevy Silverado
There are so many great trims that Chevy has introduced for the Silverado over the years. We have everything from basic work trucks and performance trucks all the way up to off-road trucks and luxury trucks. They’re all slight variations of a model designed to appeal to a specific kind of truck shopper, and the […]
Why Aren’t You Doing These Fun Things With Your Chevy Pickup Already?
I grew up in a mountainous region where we could encounter rockslides, mudslides, avalanches, blizzards, floods, hail, and other natural disasters, all while traversing mostly dirt and gravel roads. If you didn’t have a jeep, compact SUV, or pickup, you were stuck until your neighbor came and hooked you up to their pickup or SUV […]
Performance, Options, and Wow-Factor: The 2023 Ford Ranger
There is no debating that Ford is an expert in the field of trucks. From the F-450 to the Maverick, Ford’s all-star lineup has long included strong and dependable pickup trucks that keep drivers coming back to the brand year after year. The 2023 Ford Ranger is a world-class example of what Ford can do […]
Heeding the Call of the Wild: Should You Choose the F-150 Raptor or Tremor?
When you’re browsing the inventory of your local Ford F-150 dealer, you might see a few trucks that stand above the rest. You hear names like Tremor and Raptor thrown around but don’t know what they mean. A Raptor brings to mind a vicious dinosaur, while a Tremor is something that happens after an earthquake. […]
Trailering and Hauling Tech Sets the Silverado Apart From the Crowd
Today’s heavy-duty trucks are built from sterner stuff than the average pickup. Designed with towing, hauling, and other power-hungry applications in mind, trucks like Silverado 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD give drivers all the muscle they need to haul trailers, boats, RVs, and whatever else is required to get the job done. While this […]
Introducing the 2022 Car of the Nation
Every year, we see a collection of brand-new models hit the market. Most of them are run-of-the-mill transportation, designed to quietly carry people to work and school everyday with minimal fuss. However, some of them go beyond, appealing to those who see cars as more than a way to get from point A to point […]
Your New Best Off-Road Buddy: The 2023 GMC Canyon
If you’ve ever lived in places with a variety of terrain, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of off-road types––the young group of friends trying out their Jeep on some sand dunes, the couple who like to test the mettle of their SUV on steep, gravel-covered trails, and the off-roaders who enjoy maneuvering their vehicles […]
The Best Packages Offered for the 2023 Chevy Silverado
Each year, various manufacturers across the entire automotive industry announce their new makes and models. Among these, Chevy has managed to produce excitement year after year. Devotees of the bow-tie brand are looking forward to the release of the 2023 Chevy Silverado with unbridled anticipation, and who can blame them? Chevy seems to have no […]
What’s Under the Hood? A Look at the Chevy Silverado’s Array of Engine Options
Just looking at the wide range of options available for the Chevy Silverado, it’s easy for even the least informed of drivers to see that this model has an array of configurations. From the basic and affordable 1500 WT to the off-road-ready ZR2 to the luxurious and powerful HD High Country, the Silverado encompasses a […]
The 2023 F-150 Makes the 2023 Ram 1500 Feel Like a Relic
Truck fans out there, I know y’all like to argue over which truck is the most impressive and the most reliable. It’s understandable, considering how much you invest in these machines, and the manufacturers certainly put a lot into their pickups as they fight for the top. If you’re a Ram fan, then you’d probably […]
The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 Takes Off-Road Trucking to the Next Level
While heavy-duty pickups are unmatched when it comes to towing and payload capacity, off-roading has never really been their strong suit. Drivers looking to build their dream off-road rig will usually start with a full-size pickup, which offers the ideal balance of ride quality and durability, along with some respectable capacities. The 2023 GMC Sierra […]
One Displacement to Rule Them All: The 2023 Colorado’s 2.7L I-4
So you’ve learned about the 2023 Chevy Colorado, its brand-new features, and its focus on off-roading. You’re probably also thinking about the new powertrain setup, asking: how can the truck be geared for off-roading with a four-cylinder? Well, there’s more to it than just the 2023 Colorado ditching its old engine options and sticking with […]
The Ford F-150 Continues to Dominate Sales Thanks to All-Aluminum Construction
The full-size pickup market is one of the most competitive categories in the automotive world, and growing all the time. By some estimates, the global pickup truck market is expected to balloon from $186.6 billion in 2021 to $256.5 billion in 2028, representing one of the largest expansions in the industry as a whole. American […]
Off-Roading Gets an Upgrade in Power and Sophistication: Meet the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X
For fans of GMC, high quality and elevated performance are attributes that need little description. For fans of upscale trucks and SUVs, the news of a brand-new redesign for the 2023 GMC Canyon has generated great excitement. For those who enjoy traveling off the beaten path and living off the pavement, the 2023 GMC Canyon […]
The Z Factor: Comparing the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ and LT
These days, pickup drivers are often spoiled when it comes to trim options. The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is no exception, with seven trims running the gamut from cost-effective, reliable models like the WT to premium, full-featured options like the rarefied High Country. Falling towards the middle of the spectrum are two trims that share […]
Long-Term Use: Making Used Trucks Last
Trucking is fun. It’s driving, but on a whole other level and in a whole different way. There are so many uses for trucks. At worksites, they provide storage and major-league towing capability, on the road they provide premium performance capability, and at home and on vacation, they provide a great play area for the […]
Looking Back at Unique F-150 Models
As America’s best-selling truck, there is no shortage of Ford F-150s to be found on the road today. The popular model is not only the king of pickups but all vehicles in general, having outsold every other car, truck, and SUV on the market over the last 30 years. While that sort of ubiquity means […]
Just How Fast is the First Wave of EV Trucks?
For decades, truck fans have been arguing over which models are the most powerful and provide the highest capabilities in terms of towing and payload. While that’s not about to go away any time soon, there’s a new metric in which truck manufacturers are competing with each other: speed! Whether you’re interested in an F-150 […]
2023 Colorado: Best-in-Class Off-Roading by the Numbers
After being treated as an automotive backwater for many years, the midsize truck segment has recently been revitalized with a slew of new models. While these smaller pickups are still nowhere near as popular as their full-size siblings, they have carved out a healthy niche for themselves as the go-to choice for serious off-roaders. When […]