2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition News

The Toyota Tacoma continues to up the off-road bar with new features for the most purchased midsize truck for the past 16 years. Just announced, some new features for the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro and the Tacoma Trail Edition will make these trucks more and more attractive. Both available packages add onto what you could

What Is a ¾-ton Truck?

It’s a question we get all the time. What is a 3/4-ton truck? The confusion is understandable, as the terminology dates back many decades. The terms half-ton, 3/4-ton, and 1-ton are generally used to describe different classes of pickup trucks, based on how much payload the truck is able to carry. Naturally, as the years

How We’d Build This Cool 1952 Dodge Short-bed Pickup We Found on Craigslist

With prices on classic iron absolutely going through the roof, any time we find something for sale that’s older than 1980 with a price tag under $4,000, we get all sorts of excited, even if we have no intention whatsoever of buying. For a couple decades now our online drug of choice has been surfing

2021 Ford F-150 Raptor vs. 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor

For the 2021 model year Ford has introduced not one but two off-road-focused F-150 pickups: the 2021 F-150 Raptor and 2021 F-150 Tremor. Both trucks are offered as a Super Crew, four-wheel-drive short-bed with a 3.5L EcoBoost V-6. However, that’s where the similarities end. Follow along with us as we take a look at what

Dremel Cordless Ultra-Saw US20V

Once again, there’s exciting news from Dremel, with the debut of the company’s all-new cordless Ultra-Saw. The cutter, model number US20V, is a rebirth of Ultra-Saw after nearly seven years, and it’s the company’s first tool powered by a 20-volt motor. (Cordless Dremel devices are typically 12V, but this unit actually is compatible with Bosch’s

Revenge Road Trip: Exploring West Of The Rockies

If you’ve been a follower of Truck Trend for any amount of time, you’ll know that we’re slowly winding down our year with our 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year winning 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Thus far, our long-term tester has provided nearly 20,000 miles of faithful and flawless service. We’ve used the truck

Cummins Diesel Engine Explodes on Dyno, Literally Throws Piston into Stands

It’s not the first time a diesel engine explodes during a dyno pull, and for better or worse, it won’t be the last time. It’s risky business squeezing the most out of competition diesel engines, and when pushed beyond the limits, something often has to give. That something, sometimes, can be the engine internals. The

Outlaw Diesel Revenge and UCC 2021

The Ultimate Callout Challenge is the premiere event in the diesel-performance world. Held annually at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana, UCC brings diesel’s proverbial “big dogs” together for a showdown on the drag strip, chassis dyno and sled-pull track, with the overall winner recognized by all as the baddest truck and driver in the

20 Cool Truck Features

“Countless” is the only term that appropriately quantifies the total number of rigs that have been featured in print versions of MotorTrend’s truck titles. And, selecting 20 cool rigs that received feature props seems impossible on one hand (because they’re all cool), and on the other hand it’s an assignment that probably can be repeated

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro First Look

A few days ago, Ford pulled the cover back on its all-new 2022 F-150 Lightning EV. The company told us that the battery-electric F-150 Lightning will start at an impressive $39,974. We knew that this was for the entry-level F-150 Lightning, but what we didn’t know at the time was that Ford intended to sell

2022 Freightliner eCascadia First Drive

We’ve been devoting so much focus and energy (pun intended) on truck manufacturers’ race to bring electric pickups to market, we totally failed to note that EV Class 8 big rigs are actually on the road now, in limited, real-world test environments in California and the Pacific Northwest. Freightliner of Portland, Oregon, (a division of

Ford Raptor Design: Episode 174 of The Truck Show Podcast

On This Week’s Podcast: Ford’s Tom Liu Explorer Billy Creech Daytona Truck Meet’s Jordan Muhlbauer Walk around the 2021 Ford Raptor with exterior designer Tom Liu, and hear from Billy Creech about why it is so important to explore the backcountry prepared. Our buddy Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet returns for a giveaway, and Holman

10 Cool Truck Wraps

“Presentation” is everything in the custom-truck world. Of course, for us, performance is also appreciated, but, the buck really stops at how “wicked,” “trick,” or “sick” a rig looks. This value is amplified almost infinitely when it comes to trucks that are displayed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, or almost all truck gatherings

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look

After much anticipation, the fully electric, battery-powered, Ford F-150 pickup is finally here. Ford has been teasing the truck’s existence and giving glimpses into development for quite a few years now. However, the unveiling finally gives us the full rundown on this impressive vehicle. The Ford F-150 has been America’s best-selling truck for 44 years,

How To Prepare For A Cross-Country Road Trip

Summer travel is an American institution. Every year, millions of otherwise happy people take to the highways to crisscross our great nation in search of fun and adventure. Taking an RV or towing a travel trailer along on these journeys has grown in popularity as pickups and SUVs have taken hold of our driveways in

2022 Toyota Tundra First Look

It’s safe to say that Chevy, Ford and Ram are officially on notice now, thanks to teaser photos, a video and limited information released by Toyota, about its all-new, 2022 Tundra pickup. The company line is, “An all-new Tundra is coming soon. Reengineered with uncompromising power and loaded with advanced tech, this body-on-frame beast is

Don’t Let Cheap Tires Ruin Your Summer

Summer is the time when many Americans hit the road in search of family adventure. And more than ever before, people are making these memories by towing a travel trailer behind their truck or SUV. While it’s important to not forget the s’mores supplies and frosty beverages, it’s equally imperative to ensure your camper has

Reeves Callaway Steals Our Show: Episode 172 of The Truck Show Podcast

On This Week’s Podcast: Callaway’s Reeves Callaway The insightful and renowned Reeves Callaway steals the show with an enlightening and informative interview that will take you to unexpected places with history, storytelling, and an overview of the latest Callaway Chevrolet Silverado performance truck. This one is a real treat for any true automotive enthusiast. Also,

2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport: Driven

It’s no secret that we adore Honda’s midsize Ridgeline pickup. There’s a lot to love about the truck—way more than a lot of people give Honda credit for. Sure, the first-generation Ridgeline looked a bit goofy with the large sail panel connecting the cab to the bed (which was the largest one-piece body stamping used

Aboard GM Defense’s Chevy Colorado ZR2-based ISV: Episode 173 of The Truck Show Podcast

On This Week’s Podcast: GM Defense ISV 2021 Ford Bronco ISO the best chicken sandwich Ride along in the Army’s latest vehicle, the Chevy Colorado ZR2-based Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Utilizing 90-percent commercial-off-the shelf-parts, hear the amazing background on how the ISV came to be and how GM Defense intends to disrupt the defense industry