A leak in dealer order guide, which has been doing the rounds in enthusiasts’ forums, has revealed some power train modifications that will be implemented in the 2027 Ford F-150. Rather than focusing its efforts on an extensive design overhaul or makeover of its exterior, Ford is spending most of its efforts on what lies […]
Toyota Tundra Faces a Tough Fight in America’s Full-Size Truck Market, Can It Catch Ford and Chevy
The full-size pickup truck segment remains among the most fiercely contested and closely monitored platforms in the automotive industry today. The report comes with a strong system that every automotive passionate can really notice on the monthly sales sheet, spotting the consumer behaviour moving across light vehicles and segments of crossovers and trendy pickups’ sales. […]
Ford F-150 STX Lobo Brings Street Truck Culture Back with V8 Power, but Can It Win Over Modern Truck Fans
Street truck culture makes its factory comeback for the first time ever, and Ford is spearheading the charge with the all-new F-150 STX Lobo. Centering around a grassroots enthusiast movement that has only been able to find expression through after-sales custom trucks for the last 20-plus years, this full-size pickup brings lowered street style and […]
Ford Brings More V8 Power Back While Making a Sharp Turn Toward EREV Technology
To provide truck buyers with something closer to what they demand strong engines, that V8 feel that many are accustomed to, expanded range, and some functional new tech-Ford is taking a significant initiative. This involves expanding its use of the good old, tried and true, V8 power, while also reinventing its electric vehicle gameplan with […]
Ford Files Patents for Motorized Fastback Tonneau Cover and Tailgate Vehicle Controls
Ford is testing a new breed of pickup-truck innovation in a patent application that shows a combination of aerodynamic bed cover and other outlandish exterior vehicle features. A new patent application from the automaker (via Carbuzz) documents a power-operated fastback tonneau cover that allows a full-sized pickup truck to convert its open-bed workhorse into a […]
10 Affordable Pickup Trucks That Deliver Real Workhorse Value Without the Luxury-Truck Price
The modern-day auto market, with a new car price tag averaging 50,080, may not immediately evoke the feeling of shopping for a new inexpensive new vehicle; pickup trucks traditionally fall higher on this scale but we’ve found some exceptional choices that offer top-tier performance without the price. Whether looking for a practical vehicle to drive […]
Ford Defends American Manufacturing Strategy amid US Transportation Department Supply Chain Criticism
Ford Motor Company is facing growing scrutiny over how it balances American manufacturing with international technology partnerships. A recent exchange between U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Ford CEO Jim Farley has brought that issue into sharper focus. Duffy questioned Ford’s commercial relationships with Chinese companies, including battery manufacturer CATL and automakers Geely and BYD. […]
The Rise and Struggles of America’s Favorite Truck: The Unfiltered History of the F-150
The Ford F-150 has been one of those cars that represent the American automotive culture, being a preferred choice for generations of drivers. While it was preceded by the F-Series utilitarian trucks, the name F-150 appeared as a result of attempts by Ford to combine ordinary drivability with capability. Over the years, the truck has […]
Kia Tasman’s Over-Designed Truck Backfires as Buyers Push Back Against Its Boldest Moves
Now that Kia has finally revealed its first dedicated midsize truck, which will be christened the Tasman, the automotive world expected something substantial. Instead of a straightforward utility-friendly, boxy silhouette the brand instead opted for the controversial visual foray that dominated automotive news and discussions for all the wrong reasons. All the odd visual choices […]
Volkswagen Considers New Pickup Truck Production at Its Chattanooga Plant
VW is looking to substantially increase its U.S. Vehicle portfolio with a pickup truck that would be produced in the U.S. A German media report cited by Reuters said it is possible this vehicle would be assembled at the company’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. It is possible that truck would be based on the Atlas crossover, […]