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Pickup Reviews

First Drive: 2010 Ram Power Wagon First Drive: 2010 Ram Power Wagon
The 2010 Ram Power Wagon is a piece of equipment, not a plaything. The Power Wagon is a trucker's truck. more
Tow Test: 2009 Ford F-150 Tow Test: 2009 Ford F-150
It was a dark and stormy night. Seriously, it really was, making it a very good thing that the 2009 F-150 we were using to tow some 5000... more
First Look: 2002 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew First Look: 2002 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew
Lightning Attitude with Pride: The 2002 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew Edition successfully captures the spirit of Harley-Davidson:... more

SUV Reviews

Long-term update 6: 2009 Subaru Forester Long-term update 6: 2009 Subaru Forester
12 months and 22,532 miles - Former ugly duckling goes the distance more
First Look: 2011 BMW X5 First Look: 2011 BMW X5
A New Face and 400-hp, Twin-Turbo Motivation - Along with an exterior refresh, the 2011 BMW X5 receives two new powertrains. more
Four ofa Kind: 2010 GMC Terrain, 2010 Honda CR-v, 2010 Hyundai Tucson, 2010 Subaru Forester Four ofa Kind: 2010 GMC Terrain, 2010 Honda CR-v, 2010 Hyundai Tucson, 2010 Subaru Forester
Can Hyundai's all-new Tucson outduel a benchmark, the latest from the General, and a former Sport/Utility of the Year? more

Ultimate Truck Reviews

Super Truck!! Transformers' Big-rig Action Hero Ironhide Revealed Super Truck!! Transformers' Big-rig Action Hero Ironhide Revealed
Normally, we don't get too involved with Hollywood affairs, but how could we resist after seeing Ironhide, a mean 2007 GMC TopKick?... more
Roaming the World: Mercedes Unimog based GXV adventure vehicle Roaming the World: Mercedes Unimog based GXV adventure vehicle
Where Does the World's Most Capable Adventure Vehicle Come From? This GXV is based on a 2004 Mercedes Unimog U500 chassis and is powered by... more
Ultimate: Is this The Next Hummer? Ultimate: Is this The Next Hummer?
On February 8, the military issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to suppliers, soliciting concepts for a new Joint Light Tactical family of... more

Performance Truck Reviews

From Rock-Crawler to Desert-Runner: Toyota Enters a 4Runner in the Baja 1000 From Rock-Crawler to Desert-Runner: Toyota Enters a 4Runner in the Baja 1000
Not too long ago, Toyota Motor Sales received a call from Akio Nishimura, chief engineer for the Toyota 4Runner, wondering how hard it... more
Transporter: 2009 Toyota "Ducati" Tundra Transporter: 2009 Toyota "Ducati" Tundra
A Hardcore Rider's Dream Hauler - Toyota wanted to demonstrate just how useful the bed of a 2009 "Ducati" Tundra can be. more
First Drive: 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor First Drive: 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor
What do you get when a bunch of hot-rod guys build an off-road-racing truck? They call it the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, and it's an... more

Minivan/Van Reviews

First Look: Ford Transit Connect Electric and Taxi First Look: Ford Transit Connect Electric and Taxi
Ford is introducing no less than three new propulsion options for its Ford Transit Connect commercial vehicle workhorse, along with... more
First Look: 2011 Toyota Sienna First Look: 2011 Toyota Sienna
Toyota released its third-generation 2011 Toyota Sienna at the Los Angeles Auto Show today that it expects to appeal to those who grew up... more
Support System: 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van Support System: 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van
Using a Full-Size 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van To Lug the Big Stuff more

Wagon Reviews

First Test: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour First Test: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
Cross Purposes: The blogs got it wrong more
2010 Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery: What's New for 2010 2010 Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery: What's New for 2010
Click here to see photos for the 2010 Volvo XC70 and check out what's new for 2010! more
Chrysler Officially Announced The PT Cruiser Will Live On For At Least Another Year Chrysler Officially Announced The PT Cruiser Will Live On For At Least Another Year
The PT Cruiser ain't dead, Jim. Shortly after new CEO Sergio Marchionne was quoted as saying it would live another year, Chrysler has... more

Crossover Reviews

First Look: 2012 Mini Countryman First Look: 2012 Mini Countryman
Going Big: Mini's Four-Door, All-Wheel-Drive Cooper more
First Drive: 2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i First Drive: 2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i
Bigger 3 Series Wagon or Smaller X3? A Little of Both: BMW believes it has created a clever workaround in the form of a compact crossover... more
Long Term Update 4: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S Long Term Update 4: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S
11 Months and 24,573 Miles - "I got a chance to take the FX on a ride up to Sacramento to watch some rowing races," says assist more

Long-Term Reviews

Long-term update 6: 2009 Subaru Forester Long-term update 6: 2009 Subaru Forester
12 months and 22,532 miles - Former ugly duckling goes the distance more
Long-term Update 2: 2009 Kia Borrego Long-term Update 2: 2009 Kia Borrego
7 months and 15,119 miles - With 15,000 miles on the 2009 Kia Borrego's odometer, we took it to Car Pros Kia in Carson for its second... more
Long Term Update 5: 2009 Subaru Forester Long Term Update 5: 2009 Subaru Forester
9 Months and 20,092 Miles - "It drives nicely, outward visibility is excellent, and the controls are easy to use." more

Pre-Owned Reviews

Pre-owned: 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder Pre-owned: 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan has been a strong player in the midsize SUV market ever since the first Pathfinder made its debut in 1987. While Pathfinders sold... more
Pre-owned: 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty Pre-owned: 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty
While doing fine with the Grand Cherokee, Jeep dealers were probably none too sorry to see the end of the boxy, asthmatic, shivery... more
Pre owned: 1996-2008 Chevrolet Express Pre owned: 1996-2008 Chevrolet Express
Thoroughly reworked from the hoary, 1970s-era Sportvan popular with housepainters and electricians, the Chevrolet Express was significantly... more

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Truck Trend Blogs
 
Long-term Weekend Review: 2009 Suzuki Equator – Part Mover, Part Puppy-Hauler
Had to help a friend with some moving this weekend and wanted to use one of our full-size trucks,... more
 
Video Find: Overturned Freightliner Gets Righted, then Drives Off
Today's video find comes from Chile, where we stumble upon an overturned Freightliner getting... more
 
Toyota Watch: Chief Speaks Out "We Are In Crisis"
Akio Toyoda, the 53-year-old president of Toyota, apologized today for a detrimental series of... more
 
Video Find: First Ever Small Pickup Rollover Protection Test By IIHS
Ever wonder what your new Toyota Tacoma or Chevy Colorado would do in a rollover? The Insurance... more
 
Chrysler Group Inks Extended Cummins Diesel Supply Contract
The brand name may have changed, but the diesel engine offered in Ram pickups won’t. Cummins... more
Truck Trend Forums
 
Hard Rock 4x4 Event - February 13th and 14th - Ocala, Florida.
There is going to be a OFFROAD event at Hard Rock in Ocala, Florida. Open to any 4 wheel drive... more
 
Lia to drive the No. 21 Truck for SS Green Light in Daytona
[underline][bold]Lia to drive the No. 21 for SS Green Light in Daytona[/bold][/underline] By Team... more
 
Many GM Car Owners Alleging Faulty Speedometers
[bold]Many GM Car Owners Alleging Faulty Speedometers[/bold] (CBS) It’s problem that could affect... more
 
What is the All Time Worst Truck?
What year/make/model do you think was the worst truck ever built or designed?... more
 
Piquet Jr. will drive the No. 1 Toyota in the 2010 NASCAR Truck Series
Red Horse tabs Piquet Jr. for Daytona Truck race By Team Release February 8,... more