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Posted January 7 2008 12:18 PM by Mark Williams
It seems to come in batches. First, the latest and greatest piece of high-tech gadgetry comes out on one vehicle, then if it's the slightest bit successful, other auto makers are knocking down a suppliers' door to...
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Posted January 4 2008 06:58 PM by Mark Williams
There are some hidden jewels out there—you just have to know where to look. And when you find it, you may be surprised how much help (meaning cash on the hood) you can get. Especially on some of the fullsize SUVs (some of...
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Posted January 2 2008 07:01 PM by Mark Williams
With big-power motors getting much of the attention lately, especially diesels, some very good transmissions are getting lost in the shuffle. In particular, we've spent a great deal of time with two GM 6-speeds that...
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Posted December 18 2007 07:39 PM by TT Editors
Don't let the deceptively simple body cladding, two-tone paint, and graphics fool you. This is a serious show truck and award winner.
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Posted December 18 2007 05:26 PM by TT Editors
Ford Motor Company uses the tagline "Built Ford Tough" as a slogan for its trucks, but what about the Ford Truck Team members? It turns out that they have a set of tough standards to abide by, too. Team rules not only...
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Posted December 14 2007 05:46 PM by Mark Williams
Imagine if Toyota came out tomorrow and said, "We're going to make a better Corvette than Chevy, and we're going to build it just outside Bowling Green, Kentucky." That would take some huevos. But that's essentially what...
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Posted December 13 2007 06:17 PM by Scott_Mortara
New looks and interior refinements make the all-new GMC Sierra Heavy Dutys serious contenders for our Truck of the Year competition -- and they feature the most powerful diesels in this class.
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Posted December 12 2007 03:27 PM by Frank Markus
"Mine's Bigger" moves the metal in the heavy-duty pickup world, so every detail of the restyled and revamped 2008 Ford Super Duty trucks has been tailored to enhance the impression of size. The Super Chief concept vehicle...
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Highway Diaries: 2004-2006 Dodge Ram SRT10
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Posted December 12 2007 02:57 PM by Melissa
Just as in any other morning, I was traveling alongside the carpool lane (the fast lane) on the longest stretch of highway as part of my commute when, all of a sudden, a fierce-looking grille filled up my rearview mirror....
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Posted December 11 2007 07:08 PM by Edward_Loh
The last time we did this, Chevy's completely redesigned Silverado 1500 walked away with the TOTY calipers. Now that the Silverado Heavy Duty versions have received a similar extreme makeover, is the General poised for a...
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Posted December 11 2007 02:00 PM by Melissa
Many vehicles float in and out of the Truck Trend and Motor Trend long-term fleets, and occasionally, one slips through before we get a chance to fully acknowledge its abilities and strengths. (Things get a little hectic...
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Posted December 10 2007 07:05 PM by TT Editors
Even though the price of gas has crashed through the $3-a-gallon barrier and looks hellbent on nailing $4 a gallon, and the price of everything from plasma TVs to tuna sushi is going up, America still loves a pickup truck.
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Posted December 10 2007 06:56 PM by Melissa
You could easily picture one of Mercedes' biggest, nastiest, most capable trucks plowing through overgrowth or traversing sub-zero tundra.
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Posted December 10 2007 03:29 PM by Melissa
Truck Trend's leading editor Mark Williams was recently asked what where his five favorite trucks that stood out at the 2007 SEMA show. This is what he had to say…
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Posted December 7 2007 12:41 PM by Melissa
Through our history, hot cars and hot woman have gone hand to hand in the adult and automotive industries. With little surprise, Playboy announced today its list for the Hottest Cars of 2008. Hot on that list for Best SUV...
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