The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:14:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 James Raia James Raia [email protected] The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TWD-Podcast-Logo-Car-White-1.png https://theweeklydriver.com The Weekly Driver Podcast Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. false 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD Review: Built for Adventure https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/06/2025-ford-maverick-xlt-awd/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/06/2025-ford-maverick-xlt-awd/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:38:00 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=54690 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD

A Velocity Blue 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD pickup sits at the trailhead, splattered with the fine dust of a Foresthill Road descent. Behind it, ... Read more

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2025 RAM 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4×4 Review Combines Luxury and Functionality https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/04/2025-ram-2500-laramie-sport-crew-cab-4x4/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:19:34 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=48210 2025 RAM 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4x4

The 2025 RAM 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4×4 is a heavy-duty truck designed for those who demand both rugged capability and refined luxury. Built ... Read more

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Tesla Cybertruck debuts: Elon Musk’s alter ego? https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/tesla-cybertruck-debuts-elon-musks-alter-ego/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/tesla-cybertruck-debuts-elon-musks-alter-ego/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:10:08 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=43814 Tesla Cybertruck debuts: Elon Musk's alter ego? 1

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, doesn’t do subtle. He makes spaceships that explode and underground vehicle transportation tunnels to nowhere. For the past 16 ... Read more

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado: maintains its (off-road) presence among top pickup trucks https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/11/2023-chevrolet-silverado-maintains-its-off-road-presence-among-top-pickup-trucks/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/11/2023-chevrolet-silverado-maintains-its-off-road-presence-among-top-pickup-trucks/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:59:36 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=43191 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: maintains its (off-road) presence among top pickup trucks 2

Unveiled in 1998 as a 1999 model, the Chevrolet Silverado has reached its mid-20s in fine standing as among the country’s top-selling vehicles. For 2024, ... Read more

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Buying A New Truck: 7 Vital Steps https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/03/buying-a-new-truck-7-vital-steps/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/03/buying-a-new-truck-7-vital-steps/#respond Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:58:18 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40180 A 1941 Chevrolet Half-ton pickup truck showcased at Concours on the Avenue during Monterey Auto Week.

Thinking about buying a new truck? With the fresh, pleasing smell of a new vehicle and the enjoyable driving experience, why not consider it? But ... Read more

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2022 Ford Lightning bolts quickly into fame https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/07/ford-lightning-bolts-quickly-into-fame/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/07/ford-lightning-bolts-quickly-into-fame/#respond Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:49:58 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38622 2022 Ford Lightning bolts quickly into fame 3

Not quite with the quickness of its name, the 2022 Ford Lightning arrived a year after it was announced. There was much fanfare, an avalanche ... Read more

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2022 Toyota Tundra improved but glory days long gone https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/06/2022-toyota-tundra-better-glory-gone/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/06/2022-toyota-tundra-better-glory-gone/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:48:11 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38540 2022 Toyota Tundra improved but glory days long gone 4

The Toyota Tundra debuted in its third generation this year as among the most varied available pickup trucks but with a diminishing legacy. The Japanese ... Read more

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Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck on its way to USA — maybe https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/06/volkswagen-amarok-on-its-way-maybe/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/06/volkswagen-amarok-on-its-way-maybe/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:27:29 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38531 Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck on its way to USA — maybe 5

The Volkswagen Amarok, a mid-size pickup truck sold internationally since 2010 (but not in the United States) will be revealed July 7 for its potential ... Read more

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Toyota Tundra sales plummet, few changes planned for 2023 https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/06/toyota-tundra-sales-fall-future-dim/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/06/toyota-tundra-sales-fall-future-dim/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:40:19 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38503 Toyota Tundra sales plummet, few changes planned for 2023 6

The Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck had its peak annual sales 15 years ago when the 2007 year-end tally was just under 197,000. With increased ... Read more

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2022 Ford Maverick reigns in pickup gas mileage rivalry https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/05/2022-ford-maverick-reigns-truck-mpg/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/05/2022-ford-maverick-reigns-truck-mpg/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:12:12 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38285 2022 Ford Maverick reigns in pickup gas mileage rivalry 7

The 2022 Ford Maverick has proven a success, although many buyers who placed orders for the new offering in the manufacturer’s extensive of lightweight trucks ... Read more

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Volkswagen hints toward new electric pickup truck https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/05/new-pickup-truck-in-vws-future/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/05/new-pickup-truck-in-vws-future/#respond Tue, 31 May 2022 22:35:56 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38264 Volkswagen hints toward new electric pickup truck 8

Nearly 40 years after Volkswagen stopped selling pickup trucks in the United States, it will do so again. At least that’s what VW of America ... Read more

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Ford Lightning pickup truck will strike soon with 320-mile range https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/04/ford-lightning-pickup-will-strike-soon/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/04/ford-lightning-pickup-will-strike-soon/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:03:49 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=38017 Ford Lightning pickup truck will strike soon with 320-mile range 9

The enduring Ford F-150 pickup family will soon expand with the long-anticipated Lightning debut this summer with its just announced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification ... Read more

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2023 Ram ProMaster: bigger, badder, more versatile https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/03/2023-ram-promaster-bigger-badder/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/03/2023-ram-promaster-bigger-badder/#respond Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:52:20 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=37890 2023 Ram ProMaster: bigger, badder, more versatile 10

The 2023 Ram ProMaster, a full-sized van designed for businesses, construction job sites and commercial fleets and a versatile-use towing capacity of 6,900 pounds, debuted ... Read more

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Burt Reynolds tribute Chevy Silverado fetches $280,000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/burt-reynolds-honor-truck-gets-280000/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/burt-reynolds-honor-truck-gets-280000/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:05:15 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=37777 Burt Reynolds tribute Chevy Silverado fetches $280,000 11

Pickup truck prices continues, particularly customized, limited editions, and especially made as an homage to actor Burt Reynolds. One extravagant example, a 2021 Chevy Silverado ... Read more

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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz goes big in a smaller way https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/22-hyundai-santa-cruz-small-does-big/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/02/22-hyundai-santa-cruz-small-does-big/#respond Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:10:31 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=37724 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz goes big in a smaller way 12

Introduced as the manufacturer’s first pickup truck, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz addresses a niche market. It’s a pickup truck for buyers who don’t want ... Read more

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GM unveils electric shock treatment: new $105K pickup truck https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/01/gm-shock-treatment-105k-truck/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2022/01/gm-shock-treatment-105k-truck/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:05:14 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=37578 GM will an EV version of its popular Chevy Silverado beginning in in 2023 as a 2024 model.

The electric truck wars are on. With all major manufacturers vying for the future marketplace, GM has just made the biggest, boldest mainstream move to ... Read more

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