Jeep Gladiator vs. Jeep Wrangler: Compare Trucks
The Jeep Wrangler is the automotive icon that helped America through World War II and spawned the off-road-oriented SUV. Several pickup truck variants have been introduced in the jeep’s 80-plus…
Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Canyon: Compare Pickup Trucks
GM now sells two newly revamped midsize pickup trucks, but which one’s better—the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2024 GMC Canyon? To a casual observer, the trucks could pass for…
Toyota recalls 381,000 Tacoma trucks for loose nuts
Toyota has recalled the 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck for loose nuts that could cause parts of the rear axle to separate, thereby compromising vehicle stability and braking, Toyota…
Silverado and Sierra HD trucks recalled for loose tailgate
GM has recalled 323,232 newer heavy-duty trucks equipped with a power tailgate that can short-circuit and cause the tailgate to open when parked, the NHTSA disclosed Tuesday. The recall affects…
Ford patents a modular chassis designed for trucks, sports cars
Automakers often discuss modular architectures that can be used for multiple models, but a newly surfaced Ford patent filing takes the concept of modularity to another level. The application, which…
New Ram pickup trucks recalled for busted blinkers
Ram has recalled more than 142,000 new Ram 1500 pickup trucks and heavy duty trucks for turn indicators that can inadvertently activate the high beam headlights, or high beam headlights…
Ford patents cargo bed extension system for pickup trucks
Ford has filed a patent application for a cargo bed extension system that could allow pickup trucks to carry longer items when needed. In the application—which was published by the…
Pickup trucks fail to protect rear-seat passengers
Full-size pickup trucks earned mixed results in two updated crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the nonprofit safety agency announced Tuesday. Crew cab versions of the…