I know. I know. You think a minivan is so uncool. But, if you have a gang of kids that you are taking out to one of the neighborhood lakes stocked by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, maybe
With Ford focusing all of their attention on bringing the new F-150 pickup to market for 2015, it’s no surprise that they are shelving a special edition street performance for now. It has been announced that the 2014 Tremor will
Eye-catching Ford Tremor not in the cards for 2015 Read More »
If you want to look dangerous when you are behind the wheel, the people at Ram are making it easy for you. The Black Package, which was successfully brought to market on the 1500-level pickups, is now available for the
Black Package edition brings stealth vibe to 2014 Ram Heavy Duty trucks Read More »
What is happening with General Motors? I hate to do negative articles about any single vehicle or supplier, but a thinking person has to question the number of serious recalls that GM has been forced to issue recently. The most
URGENT: GM issues recalls for current Silverado, Sierra and full-size SUVs Read More »
Imagine, if you will, a sportsman’s world without Ford Super Duty trucks. Since they account for more than half of the big, bad truck category, there would be an equally big hole in the market. That is not going to
2015 Ford Super Duty boasts best-in-class horsepower, torque and tow capacity Read More »
For the first time in 16 years, the a Chrysler truck has been named the Consumer Reports top pick in the truck category. While this is obviously not the first award that the Ram brand vehicle has won, it is
Ram 1500 named Consumer Reports top pick Read More »
While I am working on a major truck feature for the print version of the April issue of the magazine, this was important enough to require a quick piece to let you know about two recalls that could affect you.
Voluntary recalls: 3.7-million Graco child seats, Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Read More »
While there is no formal NHTSA recall as yet, Toyota last week stopped sales and delivery of about 36,000 vehicles already in dealerships. The affected models include 2013 and 2014 Tundra, Avalon, Sienna and some Camry and Corolla models. The
Toyota halts sales of vehicles with heated seats including Tundra Read More »
Earlier this week in Dallas I had a chance to climb into and around Ford’s 2015 F-150. My first impression is that this is a worthy successor to the iconic trucks that have preceded it, making the F-150 the best
2015 Ford F-150 should be huge success despite Ford’s big gamble Read More »
It is extremely rare for one vehicle manufacturer to win both the Car of the Year and Truck of the Year honors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but Chevy proved that it can still be done. The
Silverado and Corvette Stingray are Truck and Car of the Year Read More »
A software problem that can cause engine fires has prompted a voluntary recall of GM’s recently introduced Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Eight fires with no reported injuries have occurred, prompting the company’s action. It appears that the overheating
RECALL: 2014 Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks Read More »
The pattern is so distinctive that even non-hunters readily recognize it. Mossy Oak is America’s best known camouflage brand. It speaks to the outdoors and was introduced as a vehicle theme by Ram Brand in 2011. Now, it has returned
Ram Mossy Oak returns to truck lineup Read More »
Michelin North America is recalling Michelin LTX M/X tires for tread separation problems which can lead to rapid air loss resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash. The tires in question were produced from
Michelin truck tires recalled for tread separation Read More »
With the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) less that two weeks away, any news about the venerable Ford F-150 pickup is always welcome. This time it is also a bit confusing since Ford has neither confirmed or denied a
New F-150 to be unveiled Monday Read More »
There was rain, not snow, in the clouds last week when Ram, the Chrysler Foundation and the Chrysler Group LLC’s Southwest Business Center in Dallas joined forces with the Air Warrior Courage Foundation to provide a much-needed 2014 Ram ProMaster
While they don’t receive the recognition that they deserve, the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards are a strong reflection of many of the same values that sportsmen and womenh look for in vehicles other than pickup trucks.. Held
2013 Active Lifestyle Vehicles Award winners reflect sportsmen’s values, too Read More »
It’s happening again for Ford’s 2013 Escape. For the seventh time since it was introduced last year, some versions of the popular SUV have been recalled for a problem that’s important enough to require immediate attention. The 1.6L engine version
2013 Ford Escape recalled again; certain Fusions also affected Read More »
There has been much debate about the future of midsize trucks in America. For years, the only available ones have been the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier; both have been good consistent performers but are dated and lackluster in
2015 Chevy Colorado unveiled today; available in late 2014 Read More »
It’s always ugly when a manufacturer has to issue a recall, but the one issued Friday by Chrysler is both large and somewhat confusing. Encompassing about 1.2-million vehicles, about 453,000 are actually affected, but the company is taking no chances
If you made the annual pilgrimage to the State Fair of Texas, you got a look at the new 2014 Super Duty trucks from Ford. And, I suspect they may have made your wish list. I had a chance to
