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Scout Traveler (SUV) and Scout Terra (truck) share a $60K platform, 350-mile EV range, and 500-mile Harvester option. Here's which fits your life.
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Read moreThe 5.7L HEMI V8 returns to the 2026 Ram 1500 after customer backlash, and the 2027 Ram TRX makes 777 supercharged hp for $99,995 at the New York Auto Show.
Read moreA Velocity Blue 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD pickup sits at the trailhead, splattered with the fine dust of a Foresthill Road descent. Behind it, 730 feet of air separates the Foresthill Bridge from the canyon floor below. This is exactly where a compact truck like the Ford Maverick XLT: not parked in a suburban driveway waiting for a Costco run, but pointed toward the next adventure, ready for whatever the road throws at it. Ford‘s smallest pickup has answered years of buyer demand with a single, significant upgrade for 2025: all-wheel drive is now available with the hybrid powertrain. Engine and Performance The Ford Maverick XLT AWD tested here runs the 2.5-liter hybrid engine paired with an electronic continuously
Read moreThe 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 to cater to professionals, towing enthusiasts, and adventurous drivers, this model combines cutting-edge technology, exceptional performance, and premium comfort. Vehicle Specifications The 2025 RAM 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4×4 is a heavy-duty truck packed with impressive features and capabilities. Below are its detailed specifications of the vehicle I drove: Pricing Exterior Interior Engine & Transmission Fuel Tank Performance Ratings Standard Safety Features Optional Safety Features Infotainment & Technology Convenience Features Optional Equipment Environmental Ratings (California Air Resources Board) Warranty Coverage Assembly Information Exterior Design The 2025 RAM 2500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4×4 features
Read moreElon 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 years, his company has also manufactured the only electric cars to infiltrate the internal combustion engine automotive industry successfully. After several marketing promises gone awry, Musk has also introduced the Cybertruck, the massive utilitarian pickup he unveiled as a concept four years ago. It’s a futuristic contraption of extremes in design, construction and relevance. It’s the first stainless steel vehicle since the DeLorean featured in the 1985 movie “Back to the Future.” Tesla enthusiasts have praised the Cybertruck as revolutionary. Detractors claim it’s reminiscent of poorly made metal origami wedges. With public sightings infrequent and
Read moreUnveiled 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, the versatile pickup truck continues its fourth generation. Several changes throughout the lineup keep the competition keen among top-selling Ford, Chevy and Ram. Technology is now consistent across all trim levels. The entry-level base Work Truck gets OnStar and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as does the reviewed top-line High Country. Lakeshore Blue and Slate Gray, both metallic are new exterior color options. The Midnight Edition (all-black interior and black wheels) is now also available in the High Country trim. It’s nearly an all-black option, interior to wheels to black chrome accents in the
Read moreThere were 523,796 large truck accidents in the United States in 2021, a more common occurrence than might be expected. Results can be devastating, from severe injuries to fatalities. Personal injury law allows those injured in truck accidents to receive damages compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. To ensure a fair settlement, it’s essential to accurately determine who was at fault for causing the accident and who should be responsible for the injured party’s losses. How is liability determined? It’s advisable to consult an experienced legal professional like this truck accident attorney in Dallas to understand the details. Driver Liability The law places a legal duty of care upon drivers which requires them to safely operate
Read moreIf you’re searching for some ideas about how to travel and where to go on your next adventure, look no further than a road trip. The beautiful thing about a road trip is that you can do it anywhere. All you need is a set of wheels and a taste for the liberation that soaring down the open road brings. If you’re tired of waiting around in airports or having your trip dictated by bus schedules, a road trip is the perfect solution. But just because you have more freedom doesn’t mean things will always go off without a hitch. As with any journey, there is the potential for disaster and disappointment, but not if you consider these eight ways
Read moreManaging a business automotive fleet efficiently requires following a guide of best practices. Creating a schedule, detailing a driving report, maintaining vehicles, proper driving training and properly using current driving technology are all imperative. Here are five tips for effectively maintaining an automotive fleet: Create A Schedule The best thing you can do if you want to manage your fleet properly is to create an inspection schedule. A regular schedule will help ensure your vehicles are running correctly. If not properly detailed, costly repairs are likely. Repairs, of course, involve time and money. Keeping an accurate log of truck tyres, mileage, oil history and other essentials is imperative. It’s far less expensive than abruptly having a vehicle fail when safety
Read moreThinking about buying a new truck? With the fresh, pleasing smell of a new vehicle and the enjoyable driving experience, why not consider it? But buying a new truck isn’t the most straightforward process. It takes preparation and proper planning. By following the right steps, the process shouldn’t be a problem. Considering the expenses of buying a new truck, here are seven vital steps to consider to help a buyer make the right decision: Be Aware Of Potential Accidents Trucks tend to have more blind spots than a car, and trucks take longer to slow down after braking. Both factors could make them more accident-prone. Increased awareness of essential. Learning how to properly drive a truck decreases the potential for
Read moreMany risks and dangers can put truck drivers in peril, so becoming a better truck driver should is a priority to stay safe on the road. Here are some recommended tips and tricks to help improve truck-driving skills, instill more confidence and become a better truck driver: Getting To Know Your Vehicle Every truck is different, so getting to know your vehicle will help you to become a better trucker. Since each truck is unique, familiarity builds expertise. And since every truck is different, taking time to understand the nuances and the personalities of individual trucks will help develop truck driving skills, including learning its strengths and weaknesses. For example, to what degree can a truck’s limits be tested? What
Read moreStreamlining your logistics business starts with four basic steps, beginning with assessing your current operations and identifying areas where it can be improved. Once you have identified these areas, it is time to develop an action plan. Implementing changes may not be easy, but they will be beneficial. Assess Your Current Operations Examine your business processes and procedures closely. Are there areas where you can streamline or simplify? Are there unnecessary steps that could be reduced or eliminated? If you’ve identified these areas, it will be easier to develop a place of action. It should include specific changes you want to make and a timeline for implementing these changes. Develop A Plan of Action Once you have identified areas for
Read moreNot quite with the quickness of its name, the 2022 Ford Lightning arrived a year after it was announced. There was much fanfare, an avalanche of deposits and now there’s an estimated three-year backlog for delivery. First teased at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, Ford beat all the others — Tesla to GMC, Chevrolet to Rivian — to the streets to further add to manufacturer’s truck legacy. The industry’s best-seller for decades, hadn’t Ford already offered every conceivable truck necessary to maintain its sales advantage? The Lightning boldly adds to the mix. It’s a luxury-oriented, full-size electric pickup truck with top-level performance and a 300-plus mile range. Available in Pro, XLT, Lariat and Platinum trims, the F-150 Lightning splits its
Read moreThe Toyota Tundra debuted in its third generation this year as among the most varied available pickup trucks but with a diminishing legacy. The Japanese manufacturer assembles the truck in San Antonio, Texas, a hub for ranchers and RVers and their utilitarian vehicles. Despite the substantial niche market, the Tundra is struggling. Nearly 197,000 sold in 2007, the full-size truck’s best year. Just under 82,000 were purchased in 2021. Serious competition from an omnipresent truck foursome remains, and the Tundra’s smaller, thriving pickup, the Tacoma, has thwarted the big truck’s sales. The Ford F-Series, Ram, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC are perennially among the country’s top-selling vehicles. The half-ton Toyota Tacoma had sales of more than 252,000 in 2021, about a
Read moreThe 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 availability in this country. Sharing a platform with the upcoming Ford Ranger, the Amarok has been “teased” recently on various automotive outlets as well as from the manufacturer. Its exterior includes newly styled headlights and a rugged-looking rear end. Volkswagen Amarok Set for US Sales? The truck’s highlights include a vertically-aligned 12-inch touchscreen display, the same as the Ranger’s touchscreen. the VW Amarok also appears to have toggle switches for the hazard lights, parking sensors, an on-screen climate control menu and drive modes. There’s also a physical volume knob. According to the carmaker, the Volkswagen
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