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 […]
Category: Trucks
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 […]
2023 Toyota Tacoma: Unique Trims and Packages
Toyota first put the Tacoma out in 1995, and since then, it has displayed over 25 years of excellence, gaining a reputation for being one of the most reliable pickups on the road. Some in-the-know pickup owners would say that if you can find a used Toyota Tacoma for sale with less than 100,000 miles […]
How Will GMC Top the Sierra 1500’s Denali Ultimate Model?
It may seem like a foregone conclusion that each new model year of the GMC Sierra 1500 will receive a Denali trim. It’s a linchpin in the GMC lineup of vehicles and has been around for over 20 years as an optional model for the GMC Sierra. With the Sierra being GM’s alternative full-size pickup […]
6 Modifications that Get the Gladiator Ready For Overlanding
If you’re thinking about setting up your dream Overlanding rig, start scanning the horizon for a Jeep Gladiator for sale. Jeep has a knack for making adventure-ready vehicles, and there’s none better suited for Overlanding than the Gladiator. This 4×4 pickup has off-roading capability straight off the lot, plus more room for activities than the […]
Driving to the Fullest: 2023 Chevy Colorado
Off-roading is a growing market. There have always been those special adventurers who have taken to the sport, but more and more brands are starting to offer off-roading features, packages, editions, and even models (think about the Bronco’s big comeback). A special sector of the off-roading market is off-roading trucks. These are a special beast […]
Why Buy the 2022 Chevy Colorado Z71?
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” was Chevrolet’s ideology when it came to the 2022 Chevy Colorado. For a market in which innovation is key, Chevy’s plan surprisingly worked out pretty well. The midsize truck has been around since 2004, yet it has only had two different generations. The last redesign was back in […]
Meet the 2022 F-150 Raptor: Where Brawn and Brains Collide
If you’ve ever been to an off-road rally where enthusiasts venture off the beaten path during the day, then you know models like the Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota Tacoma are staples among veteran off-roaders. For years, the 4Runner, Wrangler, and Tacoma didn’t have many rivals, at least not until the off-road segment flourished. […]
Lifting a Dually: What You Need to Know About Lifting Heavy-Duty Trucks
Lifted trucks are extremely popular among the truck community, just the same as dual-rear-wheel trucks (often referred to as a dually) are popular with those who want the best kind of full-size, heavy-duty truck for towing and trailering. Let’s say you’re looking to upgrade your light-duty truck, and you’re scouting for a heavy-duty truck dealer, […]
Rivian: Doing Things Their Way, One Letter at a Time
It really doesn’t take much effort to spot one—Rivian’s signature headlight design, along with the lightbar that arguably started an industry-wide trend, makes it easy to ID at any time of day. It stands out in real life just as much as it does on camera, which I realized when an R1T in First Edition […]
The Nissan Titan PRO-4X Can Go Where Others Can’t
I won’t try to argue that Nissan is the top name in full-size trucks here in the US. Obviously, the brand is behind domestic competitors like Ford, Chevy, Ram, and even Toyota pulls ahead of it. That being said, a growing number of people are flocking to their nearest Nissan Titan dealer for one simple […]
Who’s Ready to Go Off-Roading in a Chevy Silverado 1500?
Overlanding fans have taken their Chevy trucks off the beaten path since the early 20th century, but never before has a Chevy truck been more ready for the task. In the beginning, the Chevy Silverado 1500 required a little work to stand up to the rigors of trails. At a minimum, drivers would consider adding […]
Rattler Package Adds an Affordable Off-Road Option to the F-150 Lineup
Ford is bringing off-road fun to the masses with the announcement of the new Rattler off-road package for the 2023 F-150 XL. While the brand’s previous off-road-ready creations had been limited to the upper end of the market with models like the F-150 Tremor and Raptor, the Rattler manages to offer some high-end performance features […]
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Brings New Style to the Trail
Although many people swear by full-size trucks like the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra, off-road fans know that mid-size pickups are where it’s at. With a great mid-size truck, you get bold performance and capability in a small package perfect for navigating through tight quarters and getting around obstacles on the trail. The Tacoma […]
2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-X Revives the Proud Tradition of the Prerunner
Nissan has long excelled in the ultra-competitive pickup sector, producing a line of capable, rugged trucks that also happen to offer surprisingly solid off-road performance. As Nissan’s current midsize offering, the Frontier is one such pickup, featuring a range of trim options that allow drivers to create the ideal ride for any application. Debuting for […]