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Ram does not currently have a mid-size or compact size pickup in its lineup. But, Ram does have a compact pickup available in other parts of the world. For example, the Ram 1000. So, could it become our new compact Ram pickup? The Ram Dakota Speculation in the automotive sphere has been that the off …

Thieves in Michigan seem to have a sweet tooth for horsepower. They have broken into multiple dealerships in the last month and stolen many cars. This as many localities are considering defunding police departments in the wake of recent countrywide unrest. The cars stolen have ranged from new Hyundais to high-end used vehicles, including a …

Dodge and its parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, have been itching to launch their 2021 lineup for months. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has held them back as manufacturers across the globe had to re-evaluate their planned launches. Today came word, via a press release, that Dodge is once again moving forward. Dodge will begin a …

The new, mid-engine, C8 Corvette has been all of the automotive news for the last year. The newest Corvette launched just before the global COVID-19 pandemic hit the scene. So, many people that had placed orders are only now receiving them. Consequently, automotive YouTubers have only recently been able to create content with the Corvette. …

The new 2021 Ford F-150 debuted on Thursday. Ford went to great lengths to describe the changes with the new model year F-150 pickup truck. So, is now a good time to buy the current Ford F-150? The F-series pickups have long been sales monsters for Ford. For over forty years, the pickup trucks have …

Alfa Romeo announced celebrations planned to mark the manufacturer’s 110th birthday. The celebrations will continue through the end of Sunday in Italy. But, here in the USA, the Alfa Romeo brand is hardly noticed, and certainly not celebrated in any major way. In fact, Alfa Romeo has been struggling to get its feet under the brand since it came back …

Today is a day that Ford fans have been looking forward to for months. June 25th was marked as the date for the new Ford F-150 reveal. But, not to be forgotten, rival Ram teased one of their products to stir the pot a little. The backyard one-ups-manship shenanigans have begun. Ford has not responded. …

The application to acquire a Ford GT new from the manufacturer requires the prospective buyer to submit a profile to the company. That profile is reviewed to see if the buyer qualifies to be a good influencer for the Ford brand. Additionally, should the purchaser be accepted into the GT family, there was also a …

The success of the Ford GT40 at LeMans in the 1960s, and the resultant movies, documentaries, and literature that have come out related to the model, have helped cement the car’s place in automotive history. That endurance racecar is a Ford legend. However, what is unknown is that Ford also created a GT70 model with …

Tesla’s Cybertruck is not the only electric pickup truck in town. Lordstown Motors revealed their own new electric pickup today. The truck’s debut happened via a digital livestream event on the company’s YouTube page at noon today. There was a lot of information about the electric vehicle that became clear. A recap on the new …

The Great American Truck Survey for 2020 just posted their results. The survey was commissioned by Ford to learn more about the love affair Americans have with the pickup truck. The results are pretty telling. As a society, Americans really love them. The truck takes priority over other things in life, even things that some …

Segway will discontinue its original electric Segway PT, a personal transport device, or scooter on two wheels. According to a Reuters report, the once-popular, self-leveling, mobility device will roll off the production line for the last time July 15th. Segway does, however, manufacture other scooters and mobility options.  The Segway PT scooter still appears on …

A car enthusiast needs other car enthusiasts. Hanging out with another car enthusiast brings some enlightenment and enjoyment to the automotive passion within. That is why car clubs are created. Clubs are not a waste of time and energy as some suppose. Instead, they can be quite the opposite, time well spent, and energizing. A …

J.D. Power is a name linked with data from consumer insights. The company surveys many things for the automotive industry. One of those things is, initial quality. All manufacturers, including FCA, Ford, and GM take the survey results seriously. For many years, that survey has been dominated by import brands. Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford have …

The Classic Dodge Challenger has become increasingly more popular among collectors as of late. The Challenger was a muscle car brute in the 1970s. They were offered at the time with the availability for the Dodge to receive the legendary hemispherical (Hemi) engines. These engines brought with them even more horsepower over the standard engines. …

Car clubs are a great thing. They offer car enthusiasts of like minds to get away from life and share experiences related to their vehicle of choice. For example, car clubs can be organized around specific things such as the new Ford Bronco, or Dodge Challengers. But, car clubs can also be organized for the …

Jaguar is an automotive manufacturer of fine automobiles. It has a prestigious British heritage steeped in luxury and performance. However, for the last three or four decades, Jaguar has found itself struggling, then purchased by another company, then cash infused. Now comes word that Jaguar is struggling again. So, it seems the cycle begins again. …

Back in the early 2010s I went to a Ford car show at the famous Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The location hosts many of the East Coast’s finest car shows. While there, I came across a marker car. That is a car, in this case, a Ford Mustang, that had been decorated in marker …

Many may recall the name Triumph from the past. Although the British manufacturer of small sportscars stopped selling its cars decades ago in the United States, the Triumph name has also been used in conjunction with Motorcycles. Just recently, however, Triumph branched out and included electric bicycles to its product portfolio. Bicycles and Sewing machines? …

The Mini brand has been popular for decades. Even after its production ceased, the aftermarket still kept the fires burning for a long time for those that wanted reproduction parts to fix them. But, the Mini Cooper continued to be popular in rally racing and the movies. So, the brand was relaunched. Then a new …