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IIHS Launches New Attack In War To Make Heavy-Duty Trucks And Cargo Vans Less Deadly

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Over the next several years, expect to see commercial vans and work trucks get safer. And yes, safety matters with work vehicles.

7 Cars With Lease Deals That Cost Less Than $300 Per Month

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Some surprisingly cheap leases are available now, but their lower monthly payments can come with baggage like low mileage limits, hefty upfront costs, and more.

7 Used Midsize Pickup Trucks You Can Get For Under $30K

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

$30,000 doesn't go very far in buying a new midsize pickup today, but if you're willing to go for a late-model used truck, these seven might make you happy.

6 Hellcat Hemi V8s Ranked From Least To Most Ridiculous Horsepower

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

With supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hellcat engines, you get exactly what you'd expect: brutal power and raw performance. And they just keep getting wilder.

Toyota Recreated The 'Top Gear' Hilux Torture Test With A New Hilux, And It Survived Too

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:28:46 +0000

The roof, sides of the bed, and the top of the windshield were trashed, but the cabin was unaffected enough to let somebody get in, start it, and drive off.

6 SUVs That Can Only Seat Four Occupants

staff@jalopnik.com (Viraaj Bhatnagar) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Most SUVs are built to carry five or more people, but these six unusual models break that rule for reasons ranging from luxury to performance.

6 Legendary Muscle Trucks And What They're Worth Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Today we're revisiting some legendary muscle trucks and looking at their modern market values. Spoiler: one of these trucks can be had for under $20,000.

GM Teases New 8.3-Liter Duramax 'Mongoose' Engine Just As Diesel Crosses $6.50 Per Gallon Nationwide

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:38:31 +0000

We don't know much about the new Duramax, but its name gives us a clear indication of its mission statement: beat Ford's new Power Stroke V8, the Scorpion.

2027 Ford Maverick Trims: Powertrain, Appearance, And Features Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick is incredibly popular with customers, but what exactly do you get for your hard-earned dollars when you turn up at the showroom?

Home Heating Oil Is Basically Diesel, But You Shouldn't Use It In Your Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

There are few chemical differences between heating oil and diesel fuel. Still, there's an overwhelming reason why it doesn't belong in anybody's vehicle.

2027 Ford F-150 Refresh Boosts V8 Availability, Exactly What We Need When Gas Is Over $4 A Gallon

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:18:42 +0000

Details are out on the new, refreshed Ford F-150, including expanded availability of the 5.0-liter V8 and changes in prices across the range.

GM Is Bringing Back Apple CarPlay And Android Auto After Saying It Wouldn't

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:48:14 +0000

The shiny new infotainment system is debuting in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, but it should come to more General Motors products soon.

Here's How Much A 2022 GMC Hummer EV Has Depreciated In 4 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

The average EV depreciates by 57% over five years, while trucks generally lose about 34% of their value. So how does the 2022 GMC Hummer EV hold up today?

Ford Maverick Vs. Honda Ridgeline: How The Compact Truck Stacks Up To A Mid-Size Pickup

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline may not be the most natural rivals, but both popular trucks have their place. Here's where they differ and compete.

Long Before The Ford Fathom, A Dealership Sit-In Saved Ford's First Electric Pickup

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Ford's first electric pickup was short-lived, but a customer sit-in at a California dealership (sort of) saved the battery-powered truck from extinction.

Ford's Coolest Special Edition Trucks Throughout The Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

You have to hand it to Ford when it comes to special edition trucks. Granted, there have been a few misses along the way, but the cool ones made up for it.

8 Of The Least Reliable Years For The Ford F-150

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Ford recalled 1.4 million F-150s in 2026, reminding us yet again that reliability is never guaranteed. Here's a closer look at the most problematic model years.

Here's How Much A 2021 Chevy Silverado Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Chevy Silverado is the second most popular pickup truck in America, but how does a used 2021 model compare to its rivals when it comes to depreciation?

Why The Ford Maverick Went With Unibody Construction Instead Of Body-On-Frame

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick wasn't conceived with the traditional pickup customer in mind, so it's not a traditional pickup. Maybe that's what makes it so great.

More Than A Century Before The Slate Truck, Kits Turned Model Ts Into One-Ton Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0000

The forthcoming Slate truck might have captured the imagination of customers, but Ford came up with a similar idea more than 100 years earlier.