Truck & SUV Features

It was just a few months ago that we were reporting on Ford’s new Ford Performance accessory packages for the 2019 and 2020 Ranger. These packs brought with them bigger tires, unique wheels, Fox shocks, and more. Offered in three different levels, these packs range from mild to pretty darn wild. And, at the end

Modifying pickups (appearance, functionality, etc.) is one of the most subjective elements of the truck hobby. Although adding, subtracting and changing pieces and things is often done after consultation with “experts,” fans, and friends, final decisions ultimately are made by the owner. And though there are no rules or sequences for making upgrades, wheels and

We were beyond excited for the return of the legendary Land Rover Defender for the 2020 model year. At launch, Land Rover offered the much anticipated four-door Defender 110 model. However, the company had said that a smaller two-door Defender 90 was on the way. Well, we now know what “on the way” meant as

“How can I get my truck in the magazine?” We’re confident that through the years, it is the question that editors are asked most frequently, by proud car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle owners, who dream of seeing their ride in the pages of their favorite rag. In many ways, earning mention in a

As we continue to maneuver our way through “these unprecedented times,” thankfully, truck manufacturers and vehicle-logistics professionals have implemented new operating procedures that once again enable media to safely receive vehicles to drive and evaluate. In early September, a very special rig joined Chevrolet’s Southern California media fleet: the 2020 Silverado 3500HD that you see

Peel away the decades of evolution that have softened the modern SUV—independent suspension, leather-trimmed heated seats, rear-seat entertainment systems, power-adjustable pedals—and what do you have left? Heritage from the golden age of off-roading. The term “sport utility vehicle” didn’t exist back then. People were just realizing that vehicles designed for emergency crews and farmers also

Hard-core diesel enthusiasts already know that “5-blade” is the current hot term in turbo talk that’s posted on web forums and social media networks. For the uninitiated, yes, turbochargers, not cutlery. That’s right, the term is associated with one of the most important pieces of an oil-burner’s overall makeup. Breaking things down a little further,

Now in its 98th year, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is known throughout the world as one of the most challenging driving events in all motorsports. At Pikes Peak, drivers race against the clock, pushing themselves and their vehicles up the 7.2 percent grade. They begin from a standing start