Pickup Truck Road Tests
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Test Drive: 2008 Ford Super Duty F-350 SRW 4X4 Lariat
For Ford, there's good news and bad news. First, the bad news: The company's restructuring (layoffs, early retirements, plant closures) and... more |
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Fullsize Truck Comparison: 2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
For this final round, the stakes were raised: A 6.0-liter-powered GM with a towing package is the most direct comparison to the Tundra with... more |
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Road Test: 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab
The badge on the door reads "Ram 3500 Heavy Duty" with no mention of the chassis cab more |
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Road Test: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know there's a war raging in the heavy-duty marketplace. more |
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NewComers: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty
As a follow-up to the release of last year's half-ton Silverado (our 2007 Truck of the Year), GM now releases the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado... more |
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Long-Termwrap-Up: 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie
Dodge had high hopes when it redesigned the Dakota in 2005. more |
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Phoenix Motorcars Debuts All-Electric Mid-Size Truck
Ontario-based all-electric vehicle manufacturer, Phoenix Motorcars, was one of the alternative fuel displays on "Green Street" during the... more |
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2007 Motor Trend Truck of the Year photo gallery
Five trucks were in the running, but only one could emerge as winner of the 2007 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. more |
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Long-Term Intro: 2006 Honda Ridgeline
All right, all right, we've heard it all. After we announced that the Honda Ridgeline was our 2006 Truck of the Year, we received comments... more |
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2007 Toyota Tundra Pricing Announced
Toyota has announced that the price of its second-generation 2007 Tundra will range from $22,935 ... more |
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Comparision: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
What happens when the two biggest car companies in the world come out with all-new trucks in the largest market at the same time? more |
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Road Test: 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak
Under the hood of the 2006 truck is the Duramax 6600 turbodiesel V-8, rated at 300 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque. more |
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Roaming the Earth: EarthRoamer XV-LT
The name says it all. The EarthRoamer XV-LT is a go-anywhere, four-season 4WD motorhome that's equally comfortable in a luxury RV... more |
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Road Test: 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak Crew Cab
Any time we're offered the chance to jump behind the wheel of a medium-duty truck, we don't hesitate. Typically weighing close to 8500... more |
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First Drive: 2006 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson
Ford forged a special alliance with Harley-Davidson in 1999, and they've offered a special truck every year since. This year the brash... more |
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First Drive: 2007 Ford Super Duty Outlaw
For 2007, the Ford F250 and F350 workhorses receive two new option packages: the Lariat Highline Edition (with billet-style grille, chrome... more |
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First Look: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To say there's a lot riding on the new 2007 GMT900 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra would be a gargantuan understatement. And although GM... more |
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Road Test: 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet has found itself in a strange position: After designing the Avalanche, the truck that arguably inspired the Honda Ridgeline, it... more |
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First Look: 2007 Toyota Tundra
For some, the third time's the charm. From its timid first attempt at a fuller-size pickup in 1993 with the T100 (only offered with a V-6),... more |
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Road Test: 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
When OEs were falling over themselves to make four-door pickups, Ford took a different approach. Instead of reworking an existing compact... more |
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Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab 4x2 SE
If you're going to step into the ring with the big boys, you need to come out swinging. Nissan did exactly that when it introduced its... more |
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First Look: 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford pioneered the four-door sport/utility truck in the 2001 model year with its Explorer Sport Trac, a V-6-only model based on the... more |
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First Look: 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab Dualie
We've been telling you it was coming, and here it is. At the Texas State Fair, Dodge recently introduced the exact configuration... more |
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Long-Term Introduction: 2005 Dodge Dakota Laramie
After it competed in last year's Truck of the Year, the newly redesigned Dodge Dakota begged for a closer look, so we welcomed a 2005... more |
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Road Test: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
Desperate for a pickup truck for over 10 years, Mitsubishi dealers have been clamoring to get back into one of the hottest segments in the... more |
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Posted August 18 2008 02:15 PM by Mark Williams
There's no shortage of speculation about Hummer. In that regard, nothing's changed. From Day One of the “gentleman's agreement” between companies, there were journalists and car guys screaming that GM should get rid of... more
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If you're looking to tow something… then we have the right info for you. This past week we set out three great towing tip, tricks and gadget stories that you need to read. AND not to mention, we're starting to spill the... more
"Feels like a tallish sport coupe," says editor at large Arthur St. Antoine. Technical director Frank Markus agrees, at least that the EX seems little like an SUV, claiming, "It's a sport wagon in my book," while executive... more
In the story " Fast Company " (Truck Trend, July/August 2008) about the 2 008 Harley-Davidson F-150 , you stated that the 2003 you tested was a regular cab. The 2003 Harley F-150 only came in SuperCrew trim. The first... more
Now, a new feature is about to transform GM's telematics system from part-time police informant into a fully-fledged crime fighting force -- starting in model year 2009, over 1 million OnStar equipped vehicles will... more
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Posted July 11 2008 12:54 PM by Allyson Harwood
Hagerty Insurance recently released its list of 10 cars that will be considered collectible in the future. It includes such trendy cars as the Scion and the Audi TT. The closest thing to a truck is the FJ Cruiser;... more
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If you're looking to tow something… then we have the right info for you. This past week we set out three great towing tip, tricks and gadget stories that you need to read. AND not to mention, we're starting to spill the... more
"Feels like a tallish sport coupe," says editor at large Arthur St. Antoine. Technical director Frank Markus agrees, at least that the EX seems little like an SUV, claiming, "It's a sport wagon in my book," while executive... more
In the story " Fast Company " (Truck Trend, July/August 2008) about the 2 008 Harley-Davidson F-150 , you stated that the 2003 you tested was a regular cab. The 2003 Harley F-150 only came in SuperCrew trim. The first... more
Now, a new feature is about to transform GM's telematics system from part-time police informant into a fully-fledged crime fighting force -- starting in model year 2009, over 1 million OnStar equipped vehicles will... more
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Posted July 23 2008 02:41 PM by thomas_voehringer
There are excellent movies that feature trucks prominently in the story line. Truck Trend ran John Pearley Huffman's " Top 10 Truck Movies " in the March/April 2007 issue. As with all lists, there's bound to be... more
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If you're looking to tow something… then we have the right info for you. This past week we set out three great towing tip, tricks and gadget stories that you need to read. AND not to mention, we're starting to spill the... more
"Feels like a tallish sport coupe," says editor at large Arthur St. Antoine. Technical director Frank Markus agrees, at least that the EX seems little like an SUV, claiming, "It's a sport wagon in my book," while executive... more
In the story " Fast Company " (Truck Trend, July/August 2008) about the 2 008 Harley-Davidson F-150 , you stated that the 2003 you tested was a regular cab. The 2003 Harley F-150 only came in SuperCrew trim. The first... more
Now, a new feature is about to transform GM's telematics system from part-time police informant into a fully-fledged crime fighting force -- starting in model year 2009, over 1 million OnStar equipped vehicles will... more
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Posted August 18 2008 10:59 AM by Melissa
In a time when unstable gas prices have most commuters pinching pennies just to fill their tanks, will the all-new Kia Borrego become a hit or miss for the average consumer? more
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If you're looking to tow something… then we have the right info for you. This past week we set out three great towing tip, tricks and gadget stories that you need to read. AND not to mention, we're starting to spill the... more
"Feels like a tallish sport coupe," says editor at large Arthur St. Antoine. Technical director Frank Markus agrees, at least that the EX seems little like an SUV, claiming, "It's a sport wagon in my book," while executive... more
In the story " Fast Company " (Truck Trend, July/August 2008) about the 2 008 Harley-Davidson F-150 , you stated that the 2003 you tested was a regular cab. The 2003 Harley F-150 only came in SuperCrew trim. The first... more
Now, a new feature is about to transform GM's telematics system from part-time police informant into a fully-fledged crime fighting force -- starting in model year 2009, over 1 million OnStar equipped vehicles will... more
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