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2014 GMC Sierra Standard Cab Quietly Revealed
GMC debuted the standard cab version of its 2014 Sierra pickup today in a press release about the truck’s aerodynamics.
RAM 1500 Diesel Production to Begin in September
Originally revealed in February, RAM has announced that production on the RAM 1500 Diesel will begin September 2013.
Chevy Corvette Convertible, Porsche Boxster, Lexus LS Top 2013 Total Quality Vehicles
Strategic Vision has announced the winners of its 2013 Total Quality Index (TQI), with American automakers reinstating their position in some very competitive segments.
Under the Hood: What is Torque? What is Horsepower?
Automakers are always looking for an edge over the competition. Any spec-sheet advantage, no matter how insignificant, is fair game. Engine output is often something they brag about. One vehicle may have more horsepower but a competing car could offer more torque. What’s the difference between these two measurements? What do they mean? Surprisingly these…
Most Watched Videos of the Week: May 5 – May 12, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, AutoGuide travelled out to Texas to check out and review the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado.
Volkswagen Amarok R-Style Concept Heading to Worthersee
Volkswagen has teased yet another concept that will be making its debut at this year’s Worthersee event, an Amarok R-Style concept pickup truck.
2014 Chevy Silverado Texas Edition Revealed
To celebrate and recognize the bond between trucks and Texans, Chevy has released the 2014 Silverado Texas Edition, that will be offered exclusively in the Lone Star State.
GM Hires Retirees to Oversee Truck Launches
General Motors is hiring roughly 100 retired engineers to watch its supplier base as the American automaker launches its new full-size pickup trucks.
2014 GMC Sierra Gets Best-in-Class V6 Torque, Priced From $25,085
When the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra arrives dealerships this summer, the base-model 4.3-liter, EcoTec V6 will offer best-in-class torque with 305 lb-ft.
2014 Chevy Silverado gets ‘High Country’ Luxury Trim
The new High Country-trim Silverado from Chevrolet is the latest pickup truck to take on the roll of luxury cruiser, along with hard worker, and Chevy just released the details on its new luxo-truck.
Commute, Toy or Destroy – Ford Raptor vs. Jeep Wrangler vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser
We are back with this week’s installment of AutoGuide’s newest, interactive weekly feature “Commute, Toy or Destroy.”
2014 GMC Sierra Leaked
Details on the next-generation GMC Sierra are starting to surface, and this may be the first look we have at the 2014 model year truck.
Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles for April 2013
The sales numbers are in for April 2013, and we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 best-selling cars for last month. Kicking off the list is the Hyundai Elantra with a starting MSRP of $16,965. The compact model from the Korean automaker saw 45.2 percent more sales this year than last in the month…
2014 GMC Sierra to Get Safety Alert Vibrating Seat
General Motors is introducing one of its newest safety features, the safety alert seat, to its redesigned 2014 GMC Sierra.
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Pickup Truck
Americans love trucks. We adore them more than fast food, football games and country music. They’re like 4,000-pound hamburgers made with two all-freedom patties, liberty sauce, Willie Nelson, sparklers and Old Glory, sprinkled with bacon bits and built on a sesame-seed frame. Drivers lust after these utility-focused rigs like hungry children crave chicken nuggets; month…
New GM Mid-Size Trucks Coming in 2014: Exec Says
Mid-size truck buyers have something to look forward to next year from General Motors, although it’s probably not what they would expect.
Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Trucks are big profit generators for automakers. The half-ton and heavy-duty pickup segments are probably the most fiercely competitive categories in the industry. Brands fight tooth and nail for every sale they can make. To move the metal they’re willing to leverage any and every competitive advantage no matter how small. Not surprisingly this winner-take-all…
Nissan Hires Former RAM CEO
Nissan might be taking a serous run at the U.S. light-duty truck market when it unveils the next generation Titan.
Ford Exec Sees Room for a Redesigned Ranger in US
Bringing the Ford Ranger back to the U.S. has been discussed since the first day it left, and one Ford executive thinks that there is a place for Ranger in North America, just not the same one that is sold worldwide.
F-150 Raptor Special Edition Gets Subdued Graphics
Ford just announced a special edition package for its purpose-built off-roader: the SVT Raptor.
RAM Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake, Engine Cover
Chrysler is recalling roughly 9,300 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because the parking brakes might be insufficient. The brand is also recalling 7,000 heavy-duty pickups to replace their engine covers.
Tow Rating Standoff to Continue: Report
Ford, Chrysler and General Motors make big business out of light-duty pickup trucks, but they ignore agreed-upon test procedures to measure and standardize towing capacities.
Detroit Red Wings Themed Ram Trucks Continue
The NHL is running a compressed season, but at least one thing is the same as last year: there will be Detroit Red Wings themed Ram trucks again.
Ford Atlas Concept Development Revealed
Ford’s F-Series might as well be an ATM streaming $100 bills into company coffers, which is why it’s so important that the brand makes the most out of each generation.
