Posts from ‘Pickup Trucks’
1957 Ford Ranchero and some of Collectible Automobile Publisher Frank Peiler’s “what-if” designs.
By Frank Peiler
Back in 1956, Ford was preparing for the introduction of their all-new 1957 models, and what an introduction it would be! Not just one line of cars, but two. The large cars were the Fairlane and Fairlane 500, which were built on a 118-inch wheelbase They were available as four-door hardtops and sedans, two-door hardtops and sedans, and a 500 two-door convertible. Later in the model year came the Skyliner retractable-hardtop convertible.
Forgotten Concept: Nissan Alpha-T
Nissan Alpha-T
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X Crew Cab in Red Alert red
2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X Crew Cab
Class: Large Pickup
Miles driven: 186
Fuel used: 13.8 gallons
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab in Northsky Blue Metallic
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew
Class: Large Pickup
Miles driven: 202
Fuel used: 13.1 gallons
1980 Chevrolet LUV
There was whimsy in those little trucks. Back, say, 30-40 years, small pickups were not only cost-effective light-duty commercial vehicles, they were also compelling commuter alternatives to traditional coupes and sedans.
Forgotten Concept: GMC Centaur
GMC Centaur
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
Quick Spin: 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4
2020 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 Crew Cab in Summit White
2020 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 Crew Cab
Class: Large Pickup Truck
Miles driven: 209
Fuel used: 15.3 gallons
First Look: 2021 Ford F-150
2021 Ford F-150
When the best-selling vehicle in America gets a full redesign, it’s a big deal—even in the midst of a global pandemic. Ford officially took the wraps off the new, fourteenth-generation F-150 full-size light-duty pickup this evening via a streamed digital-reveal event.
2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 in Billet Silver Metallic (a $200 option)
2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab
Class: Large Pickup Truck
Miles driven: 182
Fuel used: 9.3 gallons
