Pickup Truck +SUV Talk

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember the $10k Toyota Truck news? It broke the internet for a while. Publisher Tim Esterdahl has the story including all the new details on the Toyota Hilux Champ and why people want it in the U.S. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Is GM moving production full-size truck production to Mexico? Publisher Tim Esterdahl lays out the facts he has gathered for Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo. They talk about the facts and discuss whether it is just a collection of facts or if it is really happening. Then, they talk about what is going on with Nissan and a new collaboration with Honda. Finally, they have some back a...

Send us Fan Mail Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares some surprising Government recall data for the last 20 years as it applies to truck quality. Has truck quality really gotten worse? He presents the information, you decide. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Publisher Tim Esterdahl is still shocked by the sales success of the new 2025 Ford Expedition and looked back at historical sales data. Turns out the Ford Expedition has been steadily gaining ground on the GM Twins. Is GM in trouble? Did they lose focus? Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over the 2025 Most American trucks list with a shocker at number 1 and the best initial quality winner as well. Plus a list of the trucks that top the $100k mark and a recap of what happened behind the scenes. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lately higher truck prices have been a hot topic with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis stating he can’t afford to build a cheaper full-size truck or he’d lose money.  The internet responded harshly claiming the real reason is simple: greed. They claim truck prices have risen over the past decade simply because automakers are raising prices to make more money and the $100,000 half-ton trucks a...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares a startling news report that shows V-8 engine popularity is dropping like a rock with more truck buyers opting for V-6 engines. Plus, Ford says they may not build powertrains anymore and a host of other topics.  Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over the latest confusion over the GM 6.2L V-8 recall and explains the nonsense that's occurring online. Don't fall victim to the wrong information.  Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Can you believe this? There's a new, lighter-weight oil on the market replacing the 0W20 on the market and it is going to improve engine reliability.  Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is now electrified and this has caused the creation of a misguided petition to reverse this decision. In this video, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers that news and more. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week's truck news recap includes a massive 443k Toyota Tundra recall, the Ramcharger and Ram REV delayed and a few surprise hits on the YouTube channel. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We recently had a chance to tour the Ford Kentucky Plant and learned a lot about how they are building the 2025 Ford Expedition. Also, we learned a lot about how Ford quality is improving although they still have some issues. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a list he pulled together. This Consumer Reports least reliable 2025 full-size trucks list could surprise you. He also wraps up what else happened this week. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail My friend Vic Shepherd has done it again! The only guy I know who has driven a million miles twice with the same brand and type of truck. Just crazy. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl explains the reason behind why the Military diesel engines have no emissions and why some do. He also covers other topics as well as gives more insight into the China export ban. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, we got TONS of news for you including some great work from our friend Caleb Jacobs who killed it over at the Drive. He covered news from convicted diesel delete tuners, a lost 4.5L GM diesel and then Publisher Tim Esterdahl talks about truck nuts, a million mile Tundra again, yeah, again and a whole lot more! Convicted diesel story: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl breaks down the latest news from the Trump Tariffs and shares what really happened with the automakers response to them.  Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the latest news of automakers being warned against raising prices after tariffs take effect. He also discusses other prices increases that could be coming for insurance rates as well. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this Livestream, we are talking about a recent iSeeCars.com study on the top trucks and SUVs for resale value. Make sure to check out Consumer Guide Automotive at: https://consumerguide.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about diesel engine emissions equipment reliability and if it has improved. He also talks about other topics that happened during the week. Ford Diesel Engineer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aP36lSQokA AVAPOW Jump Starter Link: https://amzn.to/4iLTE34 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week's truck news recap goes over the recent EPA controversy over diesel delete trucks. Also, Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses the IIHS top safety pick plus awards for trucks and what you need to know about batteries. Here is the link to the Wolfbox jump starter: https://amzn.to/4byAsDA Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing what new trucks and SUVs are coming out including a Ram midsize truck as well as the Ram V8 rumor news. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a viral image making its way around the internet. He also gets on his soap box and makes the record straight on Ram trucks in Europe. Also, he discusses a Pennzoil off-roading LA video series as well as other items. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a recent study by iSeeCars.com, the Ford CEO Jim Farley discussing the F-150 pricing and more items that were covered this week. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the tariffs and how they have delayed the new Ford F-150. Also, there's a new lawsuit on the Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick over a battery concern. Then, he finishes by talking about battery concerns on new trucks. Link to AVAPOW AP18: https://amzn.to/3Db10hi Link to Faraday pouch: https://amz...