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The Nissan Gobi Is The Pickup Truck We Never Knew We Didn’t Want
The Nissan Gobi is a pickup truck that was conceptualized by Nissan and never came to light. It was oddly designed, awkwardly packaged, and honestly, most of us couldn’t care less that the Gobi never came to be. Regardless, the Gobi is a part of Nissan’s history as just a concept car, even if it …
Hercules, Hercules: Rezvani Has a 6×6 Pickup Truck
Ever since the Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6, it seems quite a few tuners and customizers have had 6-wheeled pickup trucks on their minds. Brabus offers one; you can turn a Jeep Wrangler into one. Someone even converted a Smart car into a 6-wheeled pickup. And now Rezvani, the maker behind the apocalypse-proof Tank, is getting …
Hooners Leave Church Parking Lot Painted in Donuts, Church Invites Them Back
Hooning is the name given in the automotive world for people showboating, or worse, acting recklessly in their cars for the entertainment of onlookers. Unfortunately, hooners sometimes get carried away and start damaging things or properties. That is the case with a group of car enthusiasts that gathered in a church parking lot recently. Thankfully, …
The Scout Campers Olympic Is a Universal-Fit Truck Camper
Going off-roading or overlanding means keeping your gear compact, for safety and ease-of-use. So, towing a separate camper over rocks isn’t really an option. Luckily, there are still ways of having a comfortable sleeping space. For vans and SUVs, there are rooftop tents. For pickup trucks, there are truck bed campers. And Scout Campers’ new …
Good Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks for Less Than $10,000?
If you are looking for a big, heavy duty pickup truck for under $10,000 you are already painfully aware that they don’t come easy. What you will mostly find in this price range are either generations back or ragged-out high mileage work trucks. That said, it’s still possible to find one with some towing miles …
The Cheapest Full Size Pickup Truck of 2020
Pickup trucks are the number one most popular vehicle in America. They are versatile and come in a wide range of options. From the utilitarian work truck to the luxury top tier trims, there is a truck for any need on almost any budget –– especially if you buy used. But what about the low …
3 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Car Enthusiast Dads
It’s the first day of June, and Father’s Day is just around the bend. Father’s Day is a fun day for families to spend time together and give a little extra love to the dads in your life. But buying the perfect gift for that can be stressful! You want to choose something that doesn’t …
Are Electric Trucks Doomed to ‘Lifestyle Vehicle’ Status?
Yet another company has joined in the electric pickup truck segment. SAIC joins the likes of Bollinger, Tesla, Rivian, Nikola, and GMC in offering its own spin on battery-powered pickups. Normally, more competition is a good thing, especially for consumers. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty for the automotive world …
Mercury Offered More Than Luxury: It Had Pickup Trucks
Although they’ve added luxury and performance, pickup trucks are mostly designed around utility. That hasn’t stopped luxury and style-focused carmakers from building them, even if only as concepts. The Lamborghini LM002, for instance, was a pickup with a V12. Mercedes offered E-Class utes, as has Mini. BMW’s built several one-off pickups using the X7 and …
Will Ford Truck Sales Continue to Dominate RAM?
Ford has long been the industry leader in truck sales. The F-Series trucks are still the most sold trucks of all time. But, in 2019, the competition starting heating up big time. It was huge when RAM sales overtook Chevrolet, hot on Ford’s heels. Truck sales were already set to be exciting for 2020. Now, …
Miata-Based Datsun Brings New Meaning to the Term ‘Sport Truck’
Although the Mazda Miata isn’t the only affordable sports car on the market, it is one of the most popular. That popularity means there’s a ton of aftermarket support for almost any kind of Miata build you could think of. From lifting it for off-roading, to transplanting AWD underneath, to shoving a Hellcat V8 under …
How Do I Pick My Pickup Truck?
Small, big, bold, or primitive, no matter which truck body style you choose, it’s bound to make a statement. Pickup trucks are attractive to many because there is truly something for everyone. They offer a wide range of safety options and comfort that fit the needs of those in all walks of life. With so …
Need a GM Monster Truck? Try the GMC TopKick
Although sometimes people genuinely do need a large pickup, some owners and tuners take the theme to the extreme. Rtech builds classic Chevrolet bro-dozers, while Brabus can build you a 6-wheeled AMG G-Wagon truck. Hummer’s coming back as a GMC-branded electric pickup, too. And, while you can’t really drive a monster truck on the road, …
You Can Buy an Actual Reo Speedwagon Truck
Quite a few famous names have been attached to pickup trucks over the years. There’ve been Terminator-edition Toyotas and Tonka F-Series. Several apparel companies have collaborated with automakers on pickups, as has the Kentucky Derby. And of course, there are several Ford and GMC pickups with ‘Harley-Davidson’ on their tailgates. But there’s also a truck …
This Is the Biggest Mistake People With Lifted Trucks Make
If lifting your truck to fit 37-inch tires is the ultimate modification, no amount of support or dissuasion is going to matter to you. It’s your monster truck dream, and you’re building it the way you want it. There is one consideration, however, that many riding the high-suspension wave tend to overlook. It’s a fairly …
The New Nissan Frontier Will Look Like a Baby Titan
It’s finally happening: the Nissan Frontier is getting a fresh remodel for 2021. The Frontier has been something of an oddity in the truck market. Despite its ancient interior and stale design, it continues to impress both consumers and critics alike. The Frontier has even managed to outsell some of its updated competitors in recent …
Import or Modify: Toyota Tacoma vs Hilux
Part of the Toyota Tacoma’s appeal is its old-school approach to pickup truck design. Its interior may have some flaws, but it has enough modern features, like Android Auto, to make it livable. And apart from some models’ rust problems, the Tacoma is an incredibly reliable truck. But Toyota makes a truck that some consider …
Jeep Wrangler Not Insane Enough? Make It a 6-Wheeler
What’s an easy way to make an SUV more ludicrous? Add wheels. Mercedes-Benz demonstrated this when engineers gave the outgoing G-Class an extra axle and pickup bed to create the G 63 AMG 6×6. And as an iconic off-roader, the Jeep Wrangler has had its share of extreme modifications. But Doug Demuro has located one …
You Can’t Buy This Volkswagen in America Yet
There are some pretty amazing vehicles in other parts of the world that the U.S. has never had the chance to buy. As automakers create lines specific to the various needs of geographic regions and foreign markets, there isn’t a need to make them for everyone. So, there are some you can’t buy in certain …
People Are Fed up With Ram’s Tailgate
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a huge player in the ongoing truck wars along with fellow top contenders Ford and General Motors. FCA’s Ram models have been among the top-selling trucks in the U.S. along with the Ford F-Series and the Chevrolet Silverado. Will widespread tailgate issues hurt Ram in this crucial competition? Ram recalls In …
