Pickup Truck +SUV Talk
We cover the U.S. pickup truck and SUV market bringing you fun reviews, interesting tidbits and real consumer concerns about these vehicles.
Pickup Truck +SUV Talk
Latest Episodes
GM’s New V8s: Tough Questions, Towing Surprises and Silverado Prices
GM’s new V8 engines bring more power—and plenty of questions. Fresh from GM’s powertrain event in Flint, Tim Esterdahl breaks down what engineers told him, what remains unanswered, and what it means for truck owners.In this week’s Truck...
I Ordered a 2027 Chevy Silverado High Country: Here’s Why
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 pushed me into the High Country trim, and the exact engine, color and towing configuration I ord...
GM 6.2L V8 Investigation Escalates, Tundra Hammer Test and Super Duty Engine Changes
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 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac trucks and SUVs.Tim Esterdahl explains what the expanded fede...
Toyota Techs Are Smacking Tundra Engines With a Hammer to See if They Need Replacing
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 inspection, why the automaker is testing these engines, how an accelerometer and software are u...
Ford Fathom Revealed: Who Is This $30K Electric Truck Really For?
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 buyers to make it successful?In this Truck News Recap, Tim Esterdahl examines what we know...