Tag: truck

Survivor: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road

Trucks have always been rugged. Regardless of whether they’re mid-size, full-size, or larger, trucks are the workhorses that many rely on. But trucks have become increasingly more domesticated. Lightweight construction and new drivetrain technologies have made them more efficient, new suspension systems have made them more compliant, and […]

Do-It-All: 2015 Ford F150 Platinum

Maybe you need to tow 10,700 lbs. Or maybe you need 43.6 inches of rear leg room. Perhaps you’d like massage on your way home from work. Or you might need 420 lb-ft torque to do some work. It isn’t often that you need all these features at the same time. But […]

First Drive: 2015 Ford F150

As Ford prepares to launch the 2015 F150, a traveling circus of tents and trucks is traversing the country to introduce dealers to the next generation of Ford’s best-selling truck. Nearly a dozen trucks are hitting 26 cities to showcase the advancements and aluminum of the F150. In […]

Sport Truck: 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor

Ready for a truck with serious capability and a street presence? The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor delivers on both claims. Truck owners are one of the most brand loyal consumers out there, making the Ford’s job quite challenging. But Ford buyers don’t often stray to competitors, making the […]

Living Fossil: Lexus GX460

Body-on-frame SUVs are a dying breed; giant, inefficient dinosaurs of the open road. Unibody construction is in vogue. But we have a soft spot in our hears for the stalwarts of body-on-frame construction. This Lexus GX is one of them. Sharing many of its components with the Toyota […]