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Slate's $1,450 Destination Charge Brings Actual Base Price To $26,400, Undercutting Maverick By $2,590

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:23:36 +0000

Whether the Slate is worth the cost difference to the Ford is up to every buyer's cross-shopping, but destination fees likely won't make or break a deal.

GM Celebrates A Quarter Century Of Big, Yellow Hummers With A Big, Yellow Hummer EV

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:15:18 +0000

Officially called the GMC Hummer EV ICON | 25, this limited-run model's yellow paint is also named Icon.

Are There New Non-Turbocharged Diesel Cars Or Trucks Available Anymore?

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Naturally aspirated diesel cars are practically extinct in today's market, reserved for special markets and almost impossible to buy in America.

Here's Some Stuff You Can Tow With A Slate Truck (And Some You Probably Shouldn't Try)

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Wondering how much weight a Slate truck can handle? We break down the limits of the Slate's hauling capabilities, including what's safe and what's not.

Sure, Slate Trucks Are Cheap, But What If You Just Keep Adding Options And Don't Stop?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Slate Truck starts as one of America's cheapest EVs, but a few ambitious trips through the configurator can transform that bargain into something else.

Here's How Much The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Thinking about buying a used 2021 Jeep Gladiator? Its five-year depreciation tells an interesting story, especially once you compare it with its closest rivals.

The 4 Top Causes Of Fatal Semi-Truck Crashes

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Semi-trucks get involved in some harrowing collisions with other vehicles. But these crashes are caused by more than unsafe, uncaring drivers.

Regular And Extended Cabs Have Nearly Disappeared, But You Can Still Get Them On These Pickup Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The crew cab is king these days, as pickup trucks with just two doors or smaller back doors have nearly vanished. But you can still find them on a few models.

Do Tonneau Covers Actually Improve Your Truck's Gas Mileage Or Is That Just Something Your Weird Uncle Told You?

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Not every tonneau cover is created equal.

How Aftermarket Airbag Suspension Systems Can Improve Your Truck's Towing Ability

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Hauling a heavy load can dramatically change the driving dynamics of your truck, but adding aftermarket airbag suspension can help level things out.

In This Era Of Global Manufacturing, Which Semi Trucks Are Still Made In America?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0000

While many iconic American semi truck brands are now under foreign ownership, a surprising number of them are still built here, on American soil.

This Is How Much A 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

GMC moved a quarter million Sierras in 2021, and their values are still holding strong compared to rivals like the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado.

11 Toyota Tacoma Mods Drivers Say Are Totally Worth It

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma has an extremely large aftermarket scene. But with so options, how many of those modifications are truly worth checking out?

At $8,000, Would You Call This 1985 Toyota Mirage Camper Home?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

That carpet's got to go.

5 Modern Supercars That Would Get Beaten By A Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Pickup Truck To 60

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Easily the world's quickest pickup truck, the quad-motor Rivian R1T produces 1025 hp and outruns a plethora of exotic supercars on its way to 60 mph.

I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.

How Did One Diesel Engine Turn Dodge Trucks Into A Tuning Phenomenon?

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0000

One heavy-duty engine choice transformed a basic pickup into a platform that significantly reshaped diesel performance and aftermarket tuning culture.

Slate Truck Or 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, What Car Should I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

With my imaginary $25,000, do I want the barebones electric workhorse that I can make a project out of, or the stalwart SUV from a storied brand?

Slate Says Every Truck Will Be Profitable, Probably Because It Makes You Pay For Things Every Other Car Already Has

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:21:47 +0000

Each and every one of the Slate's compact electric trucks will be gross margin positive, says the automaker's CEO Peter Faricy.

Ford Chooses The Bear To Test The F-150 Security Package

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Ford used an 800-pound Kodiak bear to show off the security system on their F-150 pickup truck, highlighting smartphone notifications for break-ins.