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Posted March 26 2013 10:48 AM by Truck Trend
Let's be honest. Most of us treat trucks as tools. Of course they're fun to drive, and there is a genuinely enjoyable truck lifestyle, especially when on vacation, or for errand and hauling duty on weekends. Whatever we're...
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Posted March 15 2013 07:22 AM by Truck Trend
Dear Truck Trend, At 64, I'm new to trucks. I was a sports car guy, from Scoupes to Celicas and now Mustangs. But how do you put an air-conditioner and a refrigerator in a Mustang? Well, one time I did squeeze a Christmas...
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Posted March 7 2013 06:34 PM by Truck Trend
We're used to seeing the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor in its natural habitat, whether it's barreling down a dirt road or negotiating an impossibly tricky boulder-filled trail. But how would it perform on a world-class track...
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Posted February 25 2013 08:14 AM by Truck Trend
This phrase has traditionally been used in the context of environmental issues: People should recycle and do little things around their homes and neighborhoods, because making small changes can reduce waste and save the...
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Posted February 18 2013 08:46 AM by Truck Trend
Which modifications does a hard-working, desert-dwelling Ford F-150 SVT Raptor need? On the first full episode of Dirt Every Day, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Technical Editor Fred Williams takes his buddy's SVT Raptor for...
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Posted February 4 2013 11:25 AM by Truck Trend
Dear Truck Trend, I've been a subscriber to your magazine for many years and have had success in using some of your tech articles to keep my trucks running. Living here in the Florida Keys is an automotive challenge at...
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Posted January 31 2013 08:20 AM by Truck Trend
The 2014 Ford Transit is a highly anticipated vehicle among many van enthusiasts and fleet managers. Its more-efficient powertrains and more practical packaging give it a decisive edge over the E-Series. Although the last...
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Posted January 29 2013 08:57 AM by Truck Trend
The Mojave Desert is arguably one of the most inhospitable environments in the United States, and one of the rigs best suited for its unique conditions is the 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. This week on Epic Drives, host...
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Posted January 25 2013 09:23 AM by Edward A. Sanchez
I like form to follow function. Few things irk me more than non-functional styling flourishes that look like they should do something useful, but don't. Take non-functional vents, for example. Whether on a hood or fender,...
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Posted January 17 2013 07:27 PM by Allyson Harwood
I guess it's no surprise that, after years of severe recession, as soon as funds returned, employment numbers seem to be going in the right direction, and people are starting to have the money to buy vehicles again, we're...
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Posted January 16 2013 09:19 AM by Truck Trend
Leading up to this year's Detroit auto show, the big rumble was that Ford was going to upstage General Motors with a sneak preview of the 2015 F-150. We didn't know close it would be to the production model, and we still...
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Posted January 2 2013 03:32 PM by Truck Trend
Dear Truck Trend, I recently read about the discontinuation of the Ranger and its lack of a direct replacement. I owned my 1976 Bronco for 23 years and my current 1990 Ranger for 21 years. I've recently been looking for a...
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Posted December 28 2012 06:29 AM by Truck Trend
When it was first introduced to the U.S. market for the 2010 model year, the Ford Transit Connect was a practical, utilitarian conveyance that met the needs of small businesses and fleets that needed cargo versatility, but...
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Posted December 21 2012 10:28 AM by Truck Trend
Dear Truck Trend, I have a 2012 F-150 EcoBoost equipped almost identically to the one in your long-term test fleet. I've had it three months and have been amazed by the power of the engine and all the amenities and...
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Posted December 4 2012 01:04 PM by Truck Trend
Before Motor Trend announces the 2013 Truck of the Year on December 6, we're providing a preview of the contenders right here, starting with the 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost SuperCrew.
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