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2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range Fixes A Lot Of The Issues I Originally Had With The Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

The Sierra EV AT4 may be missing some of the luxury features and trick electronics that come on the Denali, but that doesn't stop it from being a lot better.

Before Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Do you know which pickups paved the way for today's muscle trucks? The story goes back to the early '90s, when two specific models kicked off a revolution.

Toyota Tacoma Vs. Nissan Frontier: Which Truck Offers More At Their Price Point?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier hover right around the same price, but that doesn't mean their features, abilities, and value are identical.

This Defunct Automaker Did Supercharged Pickup Trucks Almost 40 Years Before Ford

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 30 May 2026 18:05:00 +0000

The quest for massive pickup power didn't start yesterday. One automaker took a shot at supercharging long before anyone else, and it's mostly forgotten now

Don't Get Stuck Behind Slow Semis, Avoid These Truck Bottlenecks

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Think your commute is bad? The freight-heavy congestion in these cities will leave you with less to grumble about when it comes to your own time in traffic.

These States Allow Semi Trucks To Pull Three Trailers

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 25 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

While most semi trucks are limited to one or two trailers, this small handful of states allows truckers to haul up to three trailers at once.

These Are 11 Of The Most Powerful Semi-Truck Engines Ever Built

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Hauling heavy cargo requires serious power, and these semi-truck engines deliver.

These Are The Only New Diesel-Powered Trucks And SUVs Available In America Right Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Diesels are becoming increasingly rare, but they're still an important part of some American automaker lineups, and there are plenty of options to choose from.

Why GMC Built A Truck That Could Outrun Sports Cars But Not Haul Cargo

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Easily beating a Ferrari over the quarter-mile, this GMC truck changed the performance truck game 4 years before the NASCAR Truck Series officially launched.

The 2004 Ram Rumble Bee Was The OG Fast, Flashy, Hemi-Powered Mopar Muscle Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sat, 23 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Ram revealed a new 1500 Rumble Bee model this week, but it isn't the first go-around for this spicy, muscled-up version of the full-size pickup truck.

Is It Okay To Go Through The Car Wash With A Tonneau Cover On Your Truck?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Wed, 20 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

You've probably thought about going through a carwash with a tonneau cover on your truck, but it's not always a good idea. Here's what you need to know.

Hellcat-Powered 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Is The Right Truck At The Wrong Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The new Rumble Bee comes in regular 395-hp Hemi guise, as a 392 with a 470-hp engine, or as an SRT with a massive 777 horses.

Who Actually Makes Michelin's Pickup Truck Bed Mats? Hint: It's Not Michelin

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Michelin's pickup truck bed mats, as well as its floor mats and tailgate protectors, are produced by a company in a surprising country - and not using rubber.

GMC Says Its New, Smaller Hummer X Truck And SUV Concepts Are Purely For Show With No Production Intent... Sure, Jan

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:15:00 +0000

GMC says these Hummers "redefine what a mid-size EV can do off-road," and despite being billed as concepts they don't look that far-fetched.

U-Haul Will Now Rent A 29-Foot Peterbilt To Anyone Without A CDL, So Watch Out

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The massive new Peterbilt U-Haul truck is now the biggest in their fleet, and its GVWR squeaks in under CDL requirements by just two pounds.

12,000-Pound Monster Truck Breaks World Speed Record At The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 23 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

At 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide, the massive rig needed one of the most powerful engines ever put in a Monster truck to break the speed record.

Toyota Tacoma Vs Chevy Colorado: Which 2021 Midsized Pickup Depreciated Faster?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma's reputation for reliability has historically translated into great resale values, but is the 2021 Colorado the better deal now?

Robin Flips Ford Dealer The Bird By Making Its Nest In A Sold F-250

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:45:12 +0000

The brand-new truck is now federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act because a family of robins has decided to move in.

Why Cab-Over Semi-Trucks Have Nearly Disappeared In America

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 18 May 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Cab-over-engine trucks are a rare sight in the U.S. these days, though they are still popular in Australia and Europe. Why did they fall out of favor Stateside?

What Are The Differences Between GMC's Denali And AT4 Trims?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Denali and AT4 represent two opposite ends of GMC's portfolio of trims, and knowing the differences between the two is crucial for every potential GMC owner.