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Nostalgia-Baiting Jeep Rewind Special Editions Are Cool Enough To Deserve A Better Name

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:53:21 +0000

To hell with resale value, the Rewind is a special edition that'll make you smile every time you see it, and look back at your car every time you park.

2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle Just Cucked Your Police Department's Ford Explorers

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Traffic cops may not need heavy duty pickup trucks with Hemis, but there are plenty of reasons you'd want one for fire, rescue, and emergency response.

What It Means When A Semi Truck Derates

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Semi trucks need a lot of power to carry their cargo on the road. That's why it can be a huge problem for the driver if it ends up derating.

Which Automaker Should Make A New Pickup Truck Next?

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Pickups are big business, but plenty of automakers still don't have skin in the game. So who should come next, and how could their truck differentiate itself?

Kia To Launch Hybrid, EREV Body-On-Frame Pickup Truck In The U.S. By 2030

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:10:17 +0000

If we had to guess, it will be related to the body-on-frame truck and SUV that Hyundai is also working on.

Scout Terra Pickup Reportedly Won't Go Into Production Until March 2030, And The Traveler SUV Is Delayed Until September 2028

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:43:06 +0000

The range-extender Harvester models will launch first, as more than 87% of reservation holders have gone for them instead of the pure EV.

Never Tow A Trailer Without Checking These Three Numbers First

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Many drivers simply check their trailer weight against the vehicle's maximum towing capacity, but deciding whether your rig is overweight is much more complex.

Ford's 6.0L Power Stroke Has A Reputation: Here's What's Actually True

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0000

The Ford 6.0-liter Power Stroke gets a bad rap in the diesel sphere, but is it really that terrible? Here's the truth about this particular engine.

This Is The Most Reliable Ford F-150 Engine, According To Ford Techs

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Ford F-150 offers a wide number of powerful and reliable engines. But one in particular stands above the others as the most dependable of them all.

Ford F-150 Vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Which Truck Depreciates Faster?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Curious how the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 hold their value over time? We cross-referenced data from CarEdge, iSeeCars, and KBB to find out.

Was The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Too Early For Its Own Good?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000

The Explorer Sport Trac was a strange combo of family-hauling SUV and gear-hauling pickup, but it might've been more successful if it were launched today.

Ram's New America250 Special Editions Are Nonpartisan And Apolitical, And Don't You Dare Suggest They Aren't

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:34:31 +0000

Ram boss Tim Kuniskis would probably prefer it if you ignore just how MAGA America250 has become.

Class 6 Vs. Class 8 Semi Trucks: What Are The Differences Between Them?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000

A truck is a truck, right? Not where the federal government is concerned. There are important difference among its classifications of semi trucks.

These 9 Vehicles Still Offer Front Bench Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Front bench seats are a rarity in the modern era, but a few certain modern-day vehicles include extra room for a third person to sit up front.

7 Old-School V8 Trucks That Are Dirt Cheap Right Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Frankie Cruz) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The price of anything new or recent has skyrocketed, but there are bargains to be had among the older V8-powered pickups. Here are seven kinds to look at.

Why Cutting Off A Wide-Load Semi Truck And Its Lead Car Is A Bad Idea

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:25:00 +0000

You want to get around that wide load pretty badly, and also the slowish car that's leading the way. But don't cut them off. The results can be catastrophic.

These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars For Gen X Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.

2027 ProMaster City Is The Return Of A Bigger Little Ram Van

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:07:58 +0000

Keen observers will notice that this is the first production Ram product to wear the company's new logo.

Younger Buyers Are Snapping Up Ford Lightnings, But Not The Electric One

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Decades before Ford created its soon-to-be-unlamented F-150 Lightning, a different Ford Lightning sparked across the landscape. Now younger buyers want them.

Can Semi Truck Tires Be Plugged?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Truckers have places to go and things to deliver. When they get a flat tire, it's urgent that their tires be repaired both quickly and safely.