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Many people are asking, “Is the Ram 1500 Hurricane engine reliable?” Here’s the truth. Digging through forums, Facebook, Reddit and NHTSA.gov, here is what we know so far about the Hurricane engine. It’s Not a New Engine Exactly First, it is important to understand this engine has been in...

Are you talking about deleting the emissions equipment? If so, you do know that deleting the emissions equipment is illegal, right? Unless you are asking for shops in Canada, I’m not sure what information you are looking for someone to provide.

Well it’s all relative right? Efficient over the 5.7L V8. :)

Dark mode right? I switched to light and can read it. I thought it was just me. I’ll look into it.

Toyota is about to throw the hammer down on off-road pickup trucks. Just last month, we confirmed that Toyota was indeed working on a Baja-style variant of the Tundra to slot above the TRD Pro in the model lineup and serve as the brand’s off-road halo vehicle. Now, thanks to a report from The...

Got this email. Thoughts? Hi Tim, As national gas prices jumped nearly 90 cents this month, used Teslas are selling about twice as fast as the rest of the market. While the average used car takes 53 days to sell, the Tesla Model X and Cybertruck sell in less than 28 days. The used market hasn’t...

I did a few pulls today. Forgot to put it in 4 Auto though. Anyway, slammed the gas to start and it was just fine. Like an old school V6. Then, stood on the pedal. Truck let me rev to 2k and that’s it. Launched and it felt slightly better. Either way, I wouldn’t be bragging about 0-60 if I...

Recently revealed patent filings are pointing to a Toyota plug-in hybrid truck coming providing flexibility for electric-only driving and gas when you need it. Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Truck Patent Filings First reported by CarBuzz and published March 5, outlines two different engineering...

I drove one briefly years ago when it first launched. I don’t recall having one since. This is a RST model as well. They sent me a lower trim which is a nice change of pace.

GM Duramax diesel DEF tank failures are increasingly popping up in social media and owners are furious about the problems around the issues with the trucks. These complaints keep popping up on various Facebook groups, forums and NHTSA.gov complaints I’ve been reading. These reports describe...

Just had a Silverado with the 2.7L get delivered today! I saw that story as well. Wish there were more details.

Yeah, mostly prairie grasses burning up. It is burning up the summer feed for the cattle. Basically, it burns up the grasses then hits the tree line on the edges of the fields and explodes. Then, it repeats. The winds have been blowing 60-75 mph from the west pushing the fires. Last night, it...

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Honestly, it is just easier to use. Easier to get in and out of and easier to put stuff into the bed. Granted I’m not the tallest dude in the room, but that’s my first thoughts.

In case you haven't heard, there is a massive fire just east of us, and it is growing. Red flag warnings of high winds every day are not helping. It grew from 300,000 acres to 450,000 acres overnight. It also might grow again tonight. Winds are going west to east, so we should be ok. No word on...

You mean, how I have done it in the past? What you don't know is certain plants don't allow tours anymore. Too disruptive I guess.

If you are in the market for a new midsize truck, check out this list of 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma known problems. The redesigned fourth-generation Tacoma has drawn praise for improved comfort and capability, but owner reports and official records reveal a range of issues that have surfaced since...

The modern truck scene: a parade of allegedly cool modifications that are really just automotive cosplay. Oversized tires that make it impossible to fit in a standard lane? Stylish, if your goal is to terrorize Honda Civics. Lifted suspensions so high you need a ladder to get in? Great, if you...

What happens when your brand-new $70,000 diesel pickup needs a new engine before it even hits 1,500 miles and you have to go through GM Lemon Law process? That’s exactly what happened to one Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner who reached out to share his full experience — from interstate breakdown...

The wealthy always want special perks. The challenge with the states, is the dealership network and laws. That would have to be handled pretty delicately.