1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (262+ words) Every truck built in the last two decades ships with two maintenance schedules. One sits in the owner’s manual under normal conditions. The other, printed a few pages later or buried in a footnote, covers severe duty. Ask a room…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (685+ words) Here’s the plain language version, and what you actually need to know about the California tire ban before your next set. The Commission claims this saves you money at the pump: somewhere around $85 to $150 in fuel over the life of…...

3+ day, 33+ min ago   (462+ words) The instinct for many people is to assume the car is finished. In reality, a well-chosen replacement engine can add years of reliable service to a vehicle that still has plenty of life left in its body, transmission, and interior....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1287+ words) Ask a group of diesel truck owners whether a modern Power Stroke can last 1 million miles, and you’ll probably start an argument. Older diesels were simpler, without diesel particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems, ultra-high-pressure fuel injection or nearly as…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (1035+ words) In September, I’m heading to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 in Germany to investigate how software, artificial intelligence and connected technology will change the way trucks are maintained and repaired. This will be my first time attending Automechanika Frankfurt, one of the largest…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1411+ words) I towed a 30-foot camper with a 2026 GMC Sierra EV Denali on a 152-mile camping trip to learn whether an electric truck can realistically handle a weekend at the campground. Electric motors have no trouble producing enough power to pull…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (295+ words) A business trip in a BMW X7 sends a signal before you step out of the car. But BMW X7 rental at retail price for a week can match the cost of a premium hotel. Corporate programs, timing strategies, and the right…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (877+ words) If you’ve watched YouTube lately, you’ve probably seen claims that switching to thicker oil is the cure for the 3.0L Duramax’s recent problems. It’s an appealing idea because there is a grain of truth behind it. But “thicker is always better…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (868+ words) Are turbocharged truck engines less reliable than traditional V8s? It’s one of the most common questions truck buyers ask as automakers replace larger naturally aspirated engines with smaller turbocharged powerplants. Many owners still remember turbocharged engines from decades ago that developed…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (699+ words) Toyota’s announcement that it will shift some Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas sounds like a major manufacturing shakeup. But that’s not the whole enchilada. Toyota isn’t walking away from Mexico. It’s simply moving production from an older Baja California…...