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Vocational

Nikola founder steps down as questions swirl around electric powertrain tech

Nikola Motor Company founder Trevor Milton announced Monday morning that he would step down as executive chairman of his Phoenix, Arizona-based hydrogen-electric upstart amid a firestorm of criticism sparked by a skeptical stock short-seller and subsequent inquiry from the Securities and Exchange Commission. “The focus should be on the company and its world changing mission,” […]

September 21, 2020

Pickups

Report: Next-Gen Ford Raptor Could Dethrone Ram’s TRX as “Most Powerful”

Which OEM will be mass producing the world’s most powerful 1/2-ton pickup? At this point, at least as far as official announcements go, it’s Ram with its 702-hp 2021 1500 TRX. But then, just a few days after Ram broke the news about its supercharged dirt scrambler, thedrive reported that Ford would be offering a supercharged 5.2-liter […]

September 10, 2020

Pickups

Ram 1500 TRX Unveiled: The World’s Most Powerful Half-Ton Pickup

A big moment in truck history is upon us as Ram has debuted the most powerful, factory-produced 1/2-ton pickup in the world. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has a dirt-digging 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. torque thanks to a familiar and respected 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 that’s found in the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Jeep […]

August 25, 2020

Pickups

Let’s Test Toyo’s Open County A/T III Tires

Man, 2020 has been wild, right? During 2019 I tested a set of Cooper’s AT3-XLT tires and planned to ring in the new year with a fresh set of rubber – this time from Toyo. I got four brand new Toyo Open County A/T III tires mounted to my 2017 F-150 in January, but the […]

August 20, 2020

Pickups

2021 Yenko Silverado could be “world’s fastest production truck”

Stop and give thanks that you live at a time of a street legal 800-hp pickup. More specifically, thank GM and Specialty Vehicle Engineering for making that happen with the 2021 800-horsepower Limited Edition Yenko/Sc Silverado pickup. “This Yenko version could easily qualify as the quickest 2021 limited production pickup truck in the world,” SVE […]

August 6, 2020

Pickups

GMC teases 1,000-hp Hummer EV with first look at electric “supertruck’s” profile, front end

A new teaser video released by GMC has given us our first real look at the truck that represents the much-hyped return of the Hummer brand and what will likely be General Motors first fully-electric, battery-powered pickup truck to hit the market. The teaser video, posted below, also gives us the first dates around its release: […]

July 30, 2020

Construction Equipment

Diesel debuts on 2021 Jeep Gladiator, coming later this year

For those looking for more power and better fuel economy—and who isn’t?—look for the diesel-equipped 2021 Jeep Gladiator this fall. FCA’s 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel, rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque will be paired up with a new transmission and available on Gladiator Sport, Overland and Rubicon models with engine stop-start (ESS) technology […]

July 28, 2020

Pickups

Will the 2021 Ford Bronco Make a Good Construction or Work Truck? Everything You Need to Know

Ford is positioning its resurrected Bronco as the most off-road capable 4×4 SUV on the market. So with all this ultra-tough cred and equipment, would it make for a good vehicle for traveling into rough earthmoving jobsites? In the video below, we go deep into the design and equipment details to find out. If you’re […]

July 22, 2020

Pickups

Ford brings off-road boost to Ranger through 3 performance packages

Ford Ranger is getting a nice boost in power and off-road capability thanks to three new Ford Performance packages. These new dealer-installed off-road packages for 2019 and 2020 four-wheel drive Ranger pickups include three levels of hardware, software and graphics combinations specific to Ranger vehicles. All three packages feature an off-road leveling kit including Fox […]

July 10, 2020

Pickups

U.S. Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle is a militarized, diesel-burning Chevy Colorado ZR2

Uncle Sam likes diesel. At least that’s the case with the U.S. Army’s latest troop carrier which is based off the midsize Chevy Colorado ZR2 pickup. The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced this week that GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain […]

July 2, 2020

Pickups

Rivian’s R1T electric pickup shreds, climbs through Arizona desert in display of truck’s off-road capabilities

Rivian has released footage of its electric R1T pickup undergoing some challenging on- and off-road testing in Arizona. The more impressive runs include a rock climb and some fast, tight turns on the test track. Looks like the truck’s lower center of gravity, courtesy of battery pack placement between the chassis rails, helps to keep […]

June 30, 2020

Pickups

Ford Unveils 2021 F-150: A Deep Dive Into Everything New (PowerBoost Hybrid, Onboard Generator + More)

During a live streamed event Thursday night Ford unveiled a new generation of it’s best-selling truck and the 2021 F-150 is a big update. The new truck has a redesigned interior, a refreshed and more aerodynamic exterior design, and a bunch of new technology—including hands-free driving. There’s even a new power generation option that allows […]

June 26, 2020