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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 arguing about what the test actually proved. Tim looks back at the famous Detroit Auto Show teardown, the results Ford revealed, and why debates over carbon buildup, 10,000-mile oil changes, and turbocharger reliability continue toda...

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 V8, Ford F-Series sales have slipped amid production challenges, Chevrolet Silverado sales are down, GMC Sierra continues to gain ground, and the Toyota Tacoma remains the undisputed king of midsize trucks. In this episode, I brea...

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 the story behind the launch of We Talk Cars —why I decided to expand beyond trucks, what we've learned from listening to our audience, and how that feedback shaped an entirely new automotive media outlet. I also explain how Pi...

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. But before I sign on the dotted line, there are several important questions I need answered. I dive into the new V8 engines, whether GM has finally addressed the lifter reliability concerns, Trail Mode versus 4-Lo, the return of the...

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 Tesla Cybertruck earned the only Top Safety Pick+ award, while the Toyota Tundra was the only pickup to earn Top Safety Pick. In this week’s Pickup Truck Talk news recap, Cory breaks down the latest IIHS truck safety results, where For...

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 interview with the chief engineer of the Ram Hurricane inline-six engine exploded online, reigniting the debate over whether Ram made the right decision replacing the legendary Hemi V8. Why are truck buyers still arguing about Hemi ve...

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 calling this new Bronco “premium,” not “luxury,” and that word choice could matter if the rumors about a future Lincoln off-roader based on the Bronco platform turn out to be true. In this week’s Pickup Truck Talk news recap, Cory brea...

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. From transmission complaints and electrical glitches to recalls and owner concerns, here's what buyers need to know before purchasing a Nissan Frontier. Plus, Toyota has released new information about the Tundra engine replacement...

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 newly filed NHTSA report, Toyota spent months tearing down engines, analyzing failed components, and conducting laboratory testing. The investigation led engineers to one component in particular: the #1 main bearing. The company says...

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 Rumble Bee 5.7L HEMI drops eTorque and auto start/stop, yet still uses MDS cylinder deactivation to help with fuel economy during light-load driving. In this week’s Pickup Truck Talk news recap, Cory breaks down why Ram made that choi...

Send us Fan Mail Are new vehicles really getting mandatory government “kill switches” in 2027? That rumor has exploded online, especially among truck owners and automotive enthusiasts, but what does the law actually say? In this episode, we break down the facts behind the viral claims, where the confusion started, and how modern connected vehicle technology already works in many new trucks and SUV...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tim breaks down reports that Toyota could be considering a major shift in Tacoma production with a proposed $2 billion expansion at its Texas manufacturing plant. Could the Tacoma move back to the United States after Toyota shifted production to Mexico just a few years ago? Tim explains where the Tacoma is currently built, the history of Toyota truck manufacturing...

Send us Fan Mail Gas prices are rising again, yet truck buyers still keep choosing V8 engines over smaller turbocharged powertrains. In this week’s Truck News Recap, I dive into why reliability may matter more to truck owners than fuel economy numbers. I discuss comments from Jim Farley about continued V8 demand, despite Ford spending years promoting EcoBoost turbocharged engines as the future of...

Send us Fan Mail Toyota’s reputation for quality continues taking hits as the automaker has for the second time in four years forced owners of more than 125,000 late model Toyota Tundras and Lexus GX and LX SUVs to wait for a solution to the Toyota Tundra engine recall debacle. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail General Motors has issued updated guidance outlining what it considers acceptable normal oil consumption for trucks, sparking renewed debate among owners who say the thresholds make zero sense. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail From engine failures to transmission issues and glitchy electronics, today’s full-size trucks are more advanced, and can be more problematic, than ever. Looking at the issues, here are the least reliable full-size trucks for the past 5 years ranked in order from best to worst. Get your screen protector here: https://screenprotech.com/tim Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c...

Send us Fan Mail The 2029 Ford F-150 has been confirmed by Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. We used our computer models to render what it will look like and our research to theorize what it will offer. Visit ScreenProTech with this link: https://screenprotech.com/tim Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail U.S. Senator Sullivan says his common-sense bill can save diesel trucks and trucker's lives by removing diesel exhaust fluid in cold-weather states. Watch as he tells Publisher Tim Esterdahl why he and U.S. Senator Lummis co-sponsored the bill.  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hot on the heels of Hyundai, Kia has now announced a pickup truck bound for the U.S. market by 2030. Is this something you would be interested in? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5...

Send us Fan Mail In this collab livestream, Alex from Getty's Garage joins Tim from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk to discuss the truck market and engines for sale. They cover every engine from every automaker and as well as discuss trucks they like and don't. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Q1 truck sales results are in and the Toyota Tacoma is hot while Ford is not. What is going on?! Visit https://screenprotech.com and use discount code Pickup10 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Trump EPA announced today they are removing the DEF sensor for diesel engines in yet another move to provide financial relief for farmers and truckers.  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Did GM just reveal the new 6.7L V8 engine for the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500? It sure looks like it. Visit ScreenProTech: https://www.screenprotech.com Use Discount Code Pickup10 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Recently revealed patent filings point to a Toyota plug-in hybrid truck that will provide flexibility for electric-only driving and gas when you need it. What's the future for other automakers? It's all electric. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ram design boss, Ralph Gilles, says that modern trucks look too angry. Taking that thought process, we examine what the future of the brand could look like. Visit https://www.screenprotech.com Use code: Pickup15 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Subscribe for more Pickup Truck and SUV videos: https:/...