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If you’re in the market for a truck but don’t prefer the price of a new pickup, you’re not alone. With new truck prices reaching astronomical levels, more and more potential buyers are turning towards the used truck market. Ford has one of the largest followings in the country, offering reliable new and used trucks. …

Owning a truck doesn’t have a lot of downsides. Trucks are great vehicles for lugging heavy equipment to work sites without any decreased performance. Most of these cars can tow upwards of 10,000 pounds or more when fully loaded. They’re also a top pick for off-roading enthusiasts. Still, it happens to every truck owner eventually: …

Although range anxiety is dying down, when it comes to electric trucks, a big battery pack is still important. Especially when towing gets involved. However, not every manufacturer subscribes to the idea. Porsche’s Taycan, for example, can only do about 200 miles on a charge, Road & Track reported. And Mazda purposefully gave its upcoming …

We’re all fairly familiar with the concepts of physics, yet you might not know that physics are the reason you pay more for gas when you’re towing. Newton’s second law says that “force equals mass times acceleration.” When thinking about towing, this law of physics ensures that you’re going to pay more at the gas …

When it comes to pickup truck safety features, most consumers tend to focus on airbags, seat belts, and crumple zones. But truck safety involves more than just those. There are the risks associated with going over payload capacity, for one. However, there’s one more thing that isn’t always considered: a pickup truck’s brakes. But as …

When it finally comes time to trade-in your truck or SUV, you want to get as much for your wheels as possible. Some models, like the Toyota 4Runner and Mercedes G-Class, hold out well against depreciation. Others, though, don’t. But making sure your specific vehicle has a high trade-in value can be tricky where features …

Classic trucks aren’t always the most practical choice, but their stylish utility is part of their appeal. That doesn’t stop people from trying to make improvements, though. Some, like better rust protection or electric conversion, are meant to make classic trucks easier to drive and live with. But other classic pickup owners go for a …

There are many car stereotypes in the world, and most of them don’t make truck owners look good. Some truck stereotypes portray truck owners as inconsiderate people and more extreme truck stereotypes portray them as violent and cruel folks. However, according to a survey by Chevrolet, the reality may be far more different than those …

A truck still running anywhere close to 200,000 miles was unheard of until recent years. Today, thanks to new technologies and innovations, many vehicles are surpassing 200,000 miles and enjoying longer life cycles. For consumers, it’s great because they can keep their cars and trucks longer. According to the Department of Transportation, the average car …

If someone asked you to name the state that buys the most pickup trucks, how do you think you would fare? What if we told you it’s not Texas, it’s nowhere in the midwest, and it’s not a state that’s known for farming? Do you still feel confident in your answer? Nothing says American like …

We used to call them “windshield cowboys.” You know, the type that looked like he or she was more comfortable driving a lifted 4 x 4 than riding a horse. In fact, they looked like they had never been on a horse. They’re called lifestyle pickups now. Former Mexico President Vicente Fox once said it …

Safety isn’t just a selling point: it’s a necessity. With pedestrian deaths on the rise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun adding additional requirements into its safety ratings. Recently, the IIHS also released a study into the compatibility between cars and SUVs and trucks. While SUV safety rating improvements have yielded good results, …

There’s no doubt that Ram trucks are popular. In fact, this past quarter, Ram was behind only Ford’s F-Series in terms of sales. But first-time buyers may have some questions. Despite the fact that the Dodge-Ram split was a decade ago, people still type ‘Dodge Ram’ into Google. Then there’s the internal terminology: what’s a …

A good pickup truck needs to not only be practical and powerful, but also long-lasting. Which trucks go above and beyond in this respect?

If you're in the market for an extremely capable off-road midsize pick-up truck these three offerings should be on your radar.

Pickup truck lovers crave the off road ability and utility the trucks provide. However, safety is always a consideration, here are the trucks to look for.

The price of a new pickup truck can be intimidating. Make sure to check out your options on used pickups, you'd be surprised at the savings.

Another Korean auto manufacturer has committed to producing a small, stylish pickup. First, it was Hyundai with its great Santa Cruz truck concept that has been green-lighted for production. Now comes word that Kia has both a dual- and single-cab, small “Ute” in the chute for release in 2022 or 2023. Of course, “Ute” is …