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The 5 New Trucks Still Under $35k (And The 5 Used Trucks We'd Probably Buy Instead)

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Only a few new pickup trucks are still available for less than $35,000, but these used pickups might scratch the same itches for much less money.

Owners Report Their GM 6.2L V8s Are Still Failing Even After Recall Repairs

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

Even after replacing or repairing many of the recalled 6.2-liter truck engines, General Motors and NHTSA are still getting reports of engine failure.

Volkswagen's Adorable New Tukan Pickup Is The First MQB-Based Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:06:15 +0000

The Tukan is the replacement for the long-running, best-selling Saveiro.

When (And Why) Did Ford Stop Selling Semi Trucks In The US?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Ford's semi-truck business once held a significant share of the U.S. market. See what changed and why the company eventually walked away from heavy-duty trucks.

Brembo Had To Design Its Most Powerful Caliper Ever Because American Trucks Are Getting Too Heavy

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Meant to fit under 20-inch wheels and stop some of the largest trucks and SUVs you can buy, the new calipers will debut on the Chevy Silverado EV.

Ford Bronco Getting A Pickup Variant 10 Years After Its Reveal (And A Hybrid Sooner Than That)

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:20:26 +0000

Meant to do battle with the Jeep Gladiator, a pickup variant of the Bronco should arrive in a few years, but a hybrid Bronco may get here even quicker.

2027 Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Look Almost The Same, But They're Still Incredible Off-Roaders

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It was a tough assignment, but when your boss forces you, what choice do you have? You've got to jump the trucks.

These Are The Types Of Drivers Who Made The Ford Maverick A Sales Success

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Since its 2022 model year debut, the compact Ford Maverick has won over a surprisingly broad audience, including many buyers that you may not initially expect.

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning And Ram SRT-10: Current Values For The Formerly Fastest Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The SVT Lightning and Ram SRT-10 are known for being incredibly fast trucks, and that has affected their current values in the secondhand market.

Some Cities Fuel Garbage Trucks With Renewable Natural Gas Made From Their Own Trash

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Some garbage trucks are getting a fuel made from waste, but the story behind their renewable natural gas gets a lot messier than you might expect.

At $39,995, Is This 2005 Chevy SSR A Silly-Good Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Prioritizing nostalgic appeal, the Chevy SSR isn't a particularly capable pickup truck, but it's a show-stopper. Is this low-mileage example worth nearly $40k?

I Love Being The Pickup Truck Friend

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

I love having a vehicle that can haul all my friends and all their stuff, I love being able to help people move, and I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

SRT's eBoost Air Powertrain Concept Blows Hard So You Can Go Hard

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:35 +0000

Stellantis is adding an e-compressor to its twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 in the hopes of eliminating turbo lag.

Ford's Midsize Electric Pickup Is Called The Fathom, Starts At $29,945

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:47:40 +0000

Should Slate be terrified?

These Are The Quickest Trucks You Can Get Used For Under $35,000

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

$35,000 may not be a lot of money when shopping for a new truck, but it buys some absolute 0-60 mph monsters with surprisingly low mileage on the used market.

If Everyone Followed The 80% Rule For Towing, We'd All Feel A Lot Safer

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

It isn't written in stone, but if you're using your truck or SUV to tow this summer, the 80% rule will make your towing experience a lot better.

Ram 1500 Rumble Bees Start Under $63,000, But The One You Really Want Is Nearly $100,000

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:29:26 +0000

These prices aren't exactly outrageous to start, at least.

Here's How Much A 2022 Ford Maverick Has Depreciated In Four Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Ford's compact Maverick pickup truck has proven ridiculously popular over the last five years, but how does that translate to the 2022 Model's depreciation?

Toyota's 2027 TRD Pro Colors Are Honeycomb And Hot Honey, In Case You Wish You Could Drive A Sweet Tonka Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:21:02 +0000

Beyond the two new yellows the TRD Pros also get Fox QS3 shocks and red tow hooks, though we don't have any full details yet.

Why Companies That Make Hydrogen-Powered Semi Trucks Keep Going Belly Up

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0000

So far, the road to hydrogen-powered semi trucks has been marked by company-ending misfires. Why are so many hydrogen startups having such a hard time?