I’ve had recent tests of both the gas and hybrid Kia Sportage in the last few weeks, and while I love the new design, the base gas engine left me feeling cold and lifeless with its limp acceleration and meh fuel economy. So, I did a review of the lights at night and gave it […]
When I announced I would be driving the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV on social media, I was immediately beset with a singular question: Is it better than the Toyota RAV4 Prime. The answer: No. And yes. Let’s be clear: I really like the 2023 Outlander PHEV. Mitsubishi did an amazing job with the technology and […]
While there has been a lot of hype about the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T, the new electric truck you probably haven’t heard about is the Lordstown Endurance. And there’s a reason for that. First, at least initially, this is going to be a fleet truck. In other words, it’s not meant for retail […]
It appears to be small truck week in the automotive world. First, we heard about a GM compact electric truck. Then there’s the possibility that Nissan might bring out a midsize electric pickup. After that we saw potential sketches of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Now, we’re hearing about spy shots of a Ram 1200 that […]
A Toyota Tacoma forum posted photos of what appears to be the next-gen 2024 Toyota Tacoma, leaked on a Brazilian patent website. These sketches look eerily similar to an electric truck concept revealed back in 2021. Since we couldn’t find the patent link (we don’t speak Portuguese), we’re not sure if these are the real […]
A couple months ago, we saw a heritage collection spotlight on the Nissan Stories USA blog. It was of a compact pickup truck concept. We speculated this might be a fishing expedition on Nissan’s behalf, and now a story from Automotive News seems to lend credence to the idea that Nissan is exploring something new […]
An accepted rate of oil usage is sparking concerns from owners for the General Motors 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engines, leading to much debate on what to do about it. The GM 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine is a turbocharged inline 6, and it’s now in its second generation, known behind the scenes as the LZ0 Duramax diesel. […]
We’ve heard rumors that General Motors has been benchmarking the Ford Maverick. And now a media event held at GM’s affordable EV design studio in Warren, Michigan, seems to confirm a small GM pickup might be in the works. The automaker showed a concept two-door electric pickup that is smaller than the compact Ford Maverick and […]
Dear, (Insert: Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, etc., or anyone else installing EV charging stations): Do better. I’m not an EV owner. But I’m not a hater either. I’m a journalist who’s trying to figure EV shit out and help others do the same. But the current charging infrastructure is making it really hard for me […]
After a week behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, it’s clear there’s a ton of misinformation and a huge fear of forced electric truck adoption. I saw it again and again through YouTube comments as well as from friends and family members during casual conversations throughout the test week. It doesn’t have […]
When confronted with the problems of taking a full-size truck electric, EV proponents often say: If you need a truck for a day or two, rent one. However, it’s not that simple to rent a truck — especially if you want to tow a boat or camper. We looked at three popular truck rental companies […]
With the superior off-the-line speed, quiet cabin, cheaper cost to drive and tech overload, many have questioned why so-called “truck guys” wouldn’t want to buy electric trucks. Well, let me rain on the EV parade. Before I get too far into the cons, let me start by saying, I’m a fan of electric trucks like […]
I have long hated the mild-hybrid auto stop/start engine function automakers have been enthusiastically foisting on unsuspecting customers for the past several years. I mean, it saves like 0.04 gallons of gas for every tank. So, the hard starts, vehicle vibrations, lag time and loud noises are totally worth it. Not. If you aren’t familiar […]