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I Ordered a 2027 Chevy Silverado High Country: Here’s Why

Send us Fan Mail I ordered my next truck: a 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country. In this episode, I explain why I chose Chevy over GMC and Toyota, why timing push

GM 6.2L V8 Investigation Escalates, Tundra Hammer Test and Super Duty Engine Changes

Send us Fan Mail NHTSA has escalated its investigation into GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8, moving the case into an engineering analysis that could affect nearly one million Chev

Toyota Techs Are Smacking Tundra Engines With a Hammer to See if They Need Replacing

Send us Fan Mail Toyota has a new way to inspect certain 2022-2024 Tundra engines, and yes, it involves a plastic hammer. Tim breaks down Toyota’s V35A crank bearing ins

Ford Fathom Revealed: Who Is This $30K Electric Truck Really For?

Send us Fan Mail Ford has revealed the Fathom, a new electric pickup expected to start around $30,000. But who is this truck actually for, and can Ford find enough buyer

Most Reliable Heavy-Duty Trucks Ranked: Ford, GM or Ram?

Send us Fan Mail Which heavy-duty truck is the most reliable: Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD or Ram HD? Tim Esterdahl ranks today’s heavy-duty t

Highlander Issues, Tow Hooks, and Rumble Bee Pricing

Send us Fan Mail The 2020-2026 Toyota Highlander has a reputation for reliability, but owners and used-vehicle shoppers should know about recalls, transmission complaint

What Is the Most Reliable Full-Size Truck? We Ranked Them All

Send us Fan Mail Which full-size truck is the most reliable today? Tim ranks the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and Toyota Tundra using

2027 Toyota Tundra Updated: What's New and Did They Fix the V6

Send us Fan Mail The 2027 Toyota Tundra has arrived, and viewers have two major questions: Did Toyota finally fix the twin-turbo V-6, and why isn’t the V-8 coming back?

Why the 2027 Chevy Tahoe Won’t Get GM’s New V8 Engines Yet

Send us Fan Mail Why won’t the 2027 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon get GM’s new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8 engines right away? Tim explains GM’s rollout strategy, the enginee

EPA Rolls Back DEF Rules: What Actually Changed for Diesel Truck Owners

Send us Fan Mail The EPA has released its long-awaited proposal to revise the 2027 heavy-duty diesel emissions rules, but does it mean diesel owners can finally delete t

15 Years Later: Why Truck Owners Still Debate Ford's Famous EcoBoost Durability Test

Send us Fan Mail Fifteen years after Ford tore down a production 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in front of a live audience to prove its durability, truck owners are still ar

Could Ford Lose Its 49-Year Truck Sales Crown? Q2 Truck Sales Breakdown

Send us Fan Mail Quarter 2 truck sales results are out, and the numbers tell an interesting story. Ram continues its impressive comeback thanks to the return of the Hemi

The Biggest Expansion in Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk History

Send us Fan Mail After 10 years of building Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk, it's time for the biggest expansion in our company's history. In this episode, I share

I'm Buying a 2027 Chevy Silverado, But GM Still Has to Answer These Questions

Send us Fan Mail GM has finally revealed the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and in this episode I explain why I'm planning to buy one. B

The Safest 2026 Pickup Truck Is Not What You Think

Send us Fan Mail Only two 2026 pickup trucks earned IIHS safety awards this year, and the top winner is probably not the truck most traditional buyers expected. The Tesl

Why Truck Buyers Are Still Arguing About Hemi vs Hurricane 2 Years Later | Truck News Recap

Send us Fan Mail This week on Truck News Recap, Tim discusses the biggest traffic day in Pickup Truck Talk history and the surprising story behind it. A two-year-old int

What Ford Didn't Tell You About Bronco Filson

Send us Fan Mail The 2027 Ford Bronco Filson looks like a premium outdoor collaboration on the surface, but the bigger story may be what Ford did not say. Ford kept call

The Truth About Nissan Frontier Reliability (Plus New Toyota Tundra News)

Send us Fan Mail This week on Truck News Recap, we're diving into the biggest known problems reported by Nissan Frontier owners from the 2023-2026 model years. Fro

The Real Reason Toyota Tundra Engines Are Failing

Send us Fan Mail Toyota has expanded its twin-turbo V6 engine recall again, and this time we finally have a better idea why these engines are failing. According to a ne

Ram Gave The Rumble Bee A “Pure” HEMI, But There’s A Catch

Send us Fan Mail The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee brings HEMI power back in a big way, but the most interesting detail may be what Ram removed, and what it kept. The new Rum