New Ford F-150 Raptor drops into the desert like a high-tech sandstorm

After introducing the all-new F-150, then loosening its tie with the F-150 Tremor, it was only a matter of time before Ford got to the dust-detonating, dune-launching bird of prey off-roaders have been waiting for: the all-new Raptor. Ford’s newest all… Continue reading New Ford F-150 Raptor drops into the desert like a high-tech sandstorm

Review: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is ridiculous, ludicrous and pure awesomeness

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, affectionately called the T-Rex and with Easter egg graphics to encourage that moniker, boasts 702 horsepower (523.4 kW) and a 0-60-mph (0-96.5-km/h) sprint of about 4.5 seconds. In a full-sized pickup truck. Ridiculous? Yes. Lud… Continue reading Review: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is ridiculous, ludicrous and pure awesomeness

Major manufacturer drops hydrogen trucks in favor of battery-electrics

Where will hydrogen fit in the clean transport mix? Not in trucking, says one of the world’s largest heavy duty vehicle manufacturers, which is scaling back its fuel cell big-rig research and development operations in favor of battery-electric power.Co… Continue reading Major manufacturer drops hydrogen trucks in favor of battery-electrics

Carbon-monocoque Toyota Tacoma 4×4 RV is a mini explorer yacht on land

Even with the launch of options like the Hiatus Camper, Toyota-based 4×4 mini-RVs have a way of leaving our American team members deep, deep green with envy. Most recently it was the EarthCruiser XTR. Why can’t we get something just like that in the Un… Continue reading Carbon-monocoque Toyota Tacoma 4×4 RV is a mini explorer yacht on land

Nine awesome pickup campers and small camper trucks of 2020

Twenty-twenty wasn’t a great year for most of us, but it did prove a good one for RVs. In an era that made other forms of travel difficult or unattractive, the RV enjoyed sudden stardom. And despite the cancellation of many RV industry trade shows, the… Continue reading Nine awesome pickup campers and small camper trucks of 2020

Walmart removes the safety driver from autonomous trucking tests

Walmart is pressing ahead with its efforts to automate certain parts of its logistics operations, today announcing plans to conduct tests of completely driverless trucks along a leg of its supply chain in Arkansas. The move follows trials using the sam… Continue reading Walmart removes the safety driver from autonomous trucking tests

Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco

The Ford Raptor is some of the most fun you can have off-road on four street-legal wheels, ideal for stirring idyllic desert floor into a virulent sandstorm. But what fun is venturing out there without all your favorite toys and camping supplies in tow… Continue reading Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco

1,300-hp Hercules 6×6 pickup flexes big, bonkers off-road muscles

We’re not sure any person in history ever looked at the bullet-shielding, smoke-spewing Rezvani Tank XUV (xtreme utility vehicle) and thought it needed just a little more work. But Rezvani has been going that direction anyway, pushing the “xtreme” fact… Continue reading 1,300-hp Hercules 6×6 pickup flexes big, bonkers off-road muscles

Full range of Volvo electric heavy haulers to go on sale from 2021

Back in 2018, Volvo launched its first all-electric trucks. The FL Electric and FE Electric went on sale the following year, and now the company has announced that they will be joined by three more models to form a complete range of heavy-duty electric… Continue reading Full range of Volvo electric heavy haulers to go on sale from 2021