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By Chad Kirchner Jul 17, 2019

Ford Made a Pickup Truck Emoji, And It Could Be Coming to Your Smartphone

The automaker has designed an emoji to meet the needs of truck-owning messengers around the globe.

By Chad Kirchner Jul 10, 2019

Did You Know Kevin Hart Owns a Hellcat-Swapped 1970 Plymouth Barracuda?

It's nice to know that some Hollywood personalities actually have good taste.

By Chad Kirchner Jul 9, 2019

New Uber Driver Shocked to Find Out He Was Getaway Driver in Armed Robbery

Police then showed up at the unwitting driver's house, instructing him and his family to exit with their hands up.

By Chad Kirchner Jul 2, 2019

2020 BMW X6 Sports Activity Vehicle: The Svelte Crossover Gets Big Upgrades

BMW's coupe alternative to the X5 gets loads of upgrades, new safety tech, and a fast M Sport version for 2020.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 27, 2019

2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor Off-Road Package: Taking the Fight to Ram's Power Wagon

Ford's newest off-road package offers a 2-inch lift, 35-inch tires, and "higher towing capacity" than the Ram Power Wagon.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 25, 2019

2021 Ford Bronco Engine Option Leaks, Revealing Ranger's 2.3-Liter Turbo-Four

An online parts configurator at Canadian Tire suggests the Bronco will borrow the pickup's powerplant.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 21, 2019

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Faster at 0-60 Than Ram Heavy Duty in 18,000-LB Towing Test

Despite producing less torque, Chevy claims the Silverado's higher horsepower and 10-speed transmission equal faster acceleration.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 19, 2019

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Will Make 760 HP and 625 Pound-Feet of Torque

Ford's new pony car is ready for the race track with supercar-level horsepower and a trick dual-clutch automatic transmission.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 18, 2019

Five Key Differences Between the 2019 Ford Ranger and the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

The two newest entries to the midsize truck market take vastly different paths. Here's the breakdown.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 10, 2019

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Is Back, and It's Packing 260 HP and 480 Pound-Feet of Torque

Ram's new diesel engine will also make its way into the off-road-ready Rebel, and quite possibly the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator down the road.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 6, 2019

All-New 2020 GMC Sierra HD Pickup Truck Price Will Be Lower Than Outgoing Model

By Chad Kirchner Jun 5, 2019

FCA Exec Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Company for Alleged Retaliation: Report

The lawsuit alleges that FCA retaliated by cutting 90 percent of his pay because he wouldn't take the fall of sales reporting practices.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 5, 2019

Michelin Testing Airless Tires on Pothole-Ridden Michigan Roads With Help of GM

Airless tires are the holy grail for tire and auto manufacturers due to improved safety and reduced environmental waste.

By Chad Kirchner Jun 4, 2019

Lamborghini's Huracán Sterrato Concept Brings Italian Insanity to Dirt and Mud

A V-10-powered, desert blasting, balloon-tire wearing Lamborghini? Sign us up!

By Chad Kirchner May 30, 2019

Ford Expands Availability of Diesel-Powered F-150 Pickup Trucks While GM Faces Delays

Buyers no longer have to spring for premium trim levels in order to get Ford's 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel as it's now available in XLT variants.

By Chad Kirchner May 17, 2019

GMC Carbon Fiber Truck Bed Pricing Revealed for 2019 Sierra AT4 and Denali

Surprise! It's not cheap.

By Chad Kirchner May 14, 2019

Five Things to Know About the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Subtle changes make a big difference in the track-ready GT350.

By Chad Kirchner May 3, 2019

Ram Trucks Working On Entry Back into Midsize Trucks: Report

The Dodge Dakota has been gone for nearly a decade, but reports indicate that it might be about time for it to make its resurgence.

By Chad Kirchner Apr 25, 2019

Tactical-Style H1 Hummer by Mil-Spec Is the Tough Truck to Buy If You've Got $295K

When the typical pickup truck just won't do the job, whip out the full arsenal and spring for this military-grade behemoth.

By Chad Kirchner Apr 25, 2019

This Is the Touching Reason Why Your GMC Sierra CarbonPro Bed Has a Hidden 'Connors Way' Stamp

The Easter egg is located behind the spare tire and was kept a secret from GMC bosses until the pickup truck's final production model.

By Chad Kirchner Apr 23, 2019

AEV Brute: The Original Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck Waves Goodbye at Easter Jeep Safari

The Jeep Gladiator is all everyone can talk about nowadays, but let's not forget who conquered the scene first.

By Chad Kirchner Apr 16, 2019

You Can Now Buy a V-8 or Diesel-Powered Ford F-150 Raptor Pickup Truck, Because America

Either conversion will set you back a decent chunk of change, but can you really put a price on the Ford truck of your dreams?

By Chad Kirchner Apr 15, 2019

2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance Package Rocks Focus RS Engine and GT Goodies

Mustang GT looks, 330 horsepower, and six-speed manual transmission? Yes, please.

By Chad Kirchner Apr 14, 2019

Galpin Is Selling These 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Pickup Truck Kits for $13,950

Looking for some enhanced off-road capability for your new Ranger? Check out Galpin's Ranger X.

By Chad Kirchner Apr 12, 2019

2020 Nissan Versa Sedan: Modern Looks and Advanced Safety Tech Bundled in a Tiny Package

While the hatchback is going away, the updated Nissan Versa sedan is here to stay and it no longer looks like a third-world car.