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    Consumer Reports least reliable 2025 midsize trucks

    Taking a look at the midsize truck segment, we wanted to sus out which trucks are your best – and worst – bet in terms of reliability. So, looking at Consumer Reports predictive reliability for all the trucks in the segment, we’ve come up with our list of least reliable 2025 midsize trucks. And...
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    Toyota hikes vehicles prices, boosts Grand Highlander production

    Various media reports are stating that Toyota hikes vehicles prices as well as boosting Grand Highlander production while slowing EV production for SUVs. This news shows the shifting market occurring within the first six months of 2025. Toyota hikes vehicle prices In a Yahoo Finance article...
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    First camping trip

    16 days, 8 states, 35+ hours driving just back and forth and 2,500 miles at least. Who knows how many gallons of gas, but it was a lot. Working on the towing video today. Got back last week and needed time to get my stuff back together.
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    Engineers on parts quality

    This video has been shared with me more than a few times today and I have to say I just want to wring this engineers neck for being a moron each time I hear it. Look, I understand his frustration and yes, I get the Car Guy's view on the car companies are out to screw everyone over. Here's the...
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    Is greed fueling higher new truck prices?

    Lately higher truck prices have been a hot topic with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis stating he can’t afford to build a cheaper full-size truck or he’d lose money. The internet responded harshly claiming the real reason is simple: greed. They claim truck prices have risen over the past decade simply...
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    New Ram trucks 10 year, 100k warranty is actually a limited-time offer?

    The new Ram trucks 10 year 100k warranty has sparked a lot of discussion and now the official details reveal it is actually a limited-time offer. Ram trucks 10 year 100k warranty If you missed the news, Ram trucks made the announcement earlier this week that it was extending its current limited...
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    Ford recalls just keep coming in 2025

    Ford Motor Co. just issued a new recall, this time on the 2025 Ford Super Duty, which includes a do not drive warning. Since this only involves 2,345 vehicles, it’s not something we would normally cover. However, this seems to be indicative of a quality bigger issue. Ford recalls have been off...
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    New 2026 Ram truck warranty raises to 10 years, 100k miles

    In a shocking move, new 2026 Ram trucks warranty will now be 10 years, 100,000 miles on powertrain and out does the competition by a large measure. It also answers critics who claim new Hurricane engines can’t last even that long. New 2026 Ram truck warranty The new warranty raises the current...
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    American-Made Index 2025: How American is your truck?

    Every year the Cars.com American-Made Index comes out, and we look at the trucks on the list, there’s always a bit of: “Say what?!” The trucks you think would be the most American often end up at the bottom of the list. This year, we’re excited to see that an American truck is back on […] (read...
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    Ford introduces 2025 F-150 Lobo package

    Hot on the heels of the Maverick Lobo launch, Ford Motor Co. is now bringing the street truck phenomenon to its full-size truck, as it introduces a F-150 Lobo package for 2025. While you probably won’t take this truck to an autocross, it promises plenty of power and some aggressive styling...
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    What are the 2025 safest pickup trucks?

    Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) releases its Top Safety Pick (TSP) award winners. And, every year, the criteria get more stringent for vehicles to live up to the new standards. Thus, it should come as no surprise, there are very few pickup trucks that make the cut...
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    What are the 2025 safest pickup trucks?

    Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) releases its Top Safety Pick (TSP) award winners. And, every year, the criteria get more stringent for vehicles to live up to the new standards. Thus, it should come as no surprise, there are very few pickup trucks that make the cut...
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    GM invests $4B in U.S. plants for trucks, SUVs, shuffles EVs

    As consumer’s buying changes, GM invests $4B in U.S. plants for trucks and gasoline SUVs while shuffling future plans for EV production. GM invests $4b in U.S. plants The planned investment will take place over the next two years in three U.S. plants and EV production of the Silverado EV and...
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    Impossible? Why are there no cheap $40k new full-size trucks

    Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis was recently asked why he couldn’t build a cheap $40k new full-size truck and he said several factors forced his hand. Is it really that impossible? Cheap $40k new full-size truck There’s no doubt the automotive industry has an affordability problem. For the past decade...
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    Ram race truck unveiled for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN series return

    Ram officially announced its return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for the 2026 season, unveiling a new Ram race truck. The announcement was made by Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis during a live event that delivered plenty of spectacle from a Ram 5500 spinning donuts with a custom-built trailer to...
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    GM 6.2-liter V-8 recall oil type clarity for engine failure

    In recent weeks, there’s been growing confusion on a large recall impacting several GM vehicles. The confusion is over the GM 6.2-liter V-8 recall oil type with people pointing to new documents suggesting GM is flip flopping on what oil type to use. GM 6.2-liter V-8 recall Before we get to the...
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    What is Apple CarPlay Ultra, which cars will get it?

    If you have an iPhone and you’ve bought a new car in the last decade, you’ve probably used Apple CarPlay in your vehicle. It integrates your phone with the vehicle’s infotainment system and allows you to access things like music, text messages and podcasts without touching your phone. Last...
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    2026 Ram 1500 Hemi engine returns as Symbol of Protest

    The 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi engine returns, correcting a mistake by the brand and reigniting the fan’s love for the legendary V-8 engine, just not for all trims and not as the stock engine. 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi engine returns Before we get into what trims and at what cost, the main news is the Ram 1500...
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    Why are electric pickup trucks failing?

    Automotive News recently posted an article talking about why electric pickup trucks are failing to win over buyers. As the article points, preorders for electric pickup trucks were not converted into meaningful sales. Take, for example, the Tesla Cybertruck. Reservations reached more than 1...
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    2026 Jeep Cherokee: What we know (hint: not much)

    Jeep discontinued the petite Cherokee after the 2023 model year due to declining sales and a focus on higher-priced models like the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. However, after a regime change and the threat of Trump tariffs, more affordable cars are gearing up to make a comeback. While it’s...
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