by Frank A. Aukofer ~ It’s clever and so simple, but it illustrates the creative thinking that went into the design and engineering of the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick XL pickup truck. It’s the tailgate, which everyone takes for granted but... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer ~ You could call Ford’s new 100% electric F-150 Lightning the Renaissance Man of pickup trucks. This tantalizing cookie does it all: Quiet and comfortable long-distance highway cruising, hands-free if you wish, for up to five passengers.A... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Dedicated automotive publications often do comparison tests of vehicles that compete in the same category. But two of the newest midsize pickup trucks are so individual in themselves there’s no comparison between the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Other than its menacing mien, the clue to the purpose of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is that gigantic spare wheel and tire bolted into the cargo bed. There’s a twin, another spare hanging underneath, because both... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Pickup trucks, especially those that are similar to the 2020 Nissan Titan SL 4X4 Crew Cab, are as much a phenomenon as utilitarian work vehicles. Think about it. How often do you see a pickup loaded... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer So they say you’re not a real pickup truck person unless the $72,955 price tag on the Ford F-250 Super Duty doesn’t faze you — even the $10,495 extra for the 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine. Pickup... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer This is a tale of two Jeeps: The flyover model and the Italian Job. Former is the new Gladiator Mojave pickup truck, tricked out to validate those videos showing Jeeps launched airborne off sand dunes; the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Comparing the 2020 Ram pickup truck to a luxury car is tempting, but it’s something like putting a manatee in the same tank as an Atlantic salmon. The manatee is big, lovable and graceful but slow... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The folks at Chevrolet are convinced that the 2020 Silverado heavy-duty pickup truck will substantially reduce towing anxiety among their devoted customers as well as newcomers. They consider that there are two groups at risk: The... Continue Reading →
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