Pickup Truck Reviews, Specs & Pictures
By Dale Wickell, About.com Guide to Trucks
Research new and used pickup trucks and read advice that will help you compare trucks to find the best truck for your needs. Read truck road tests and trucks reviews and browse photo galleries for a close up look at new trucks and trucks from previous model years.
- 2010 Pickup Trucks
- 2009 Pickup Truck Reviews
- 2009 Pickup Truck Highlights
- 2008 Pickup Truck Highlights
- Pre-2008 Pickup Truck Reviews
- Pre-2008 Pickup Truck Highlights
- Pickup Truck Fuel Economy
- Truck Safety Ratings & Features
- Before You Buy a Pickup Truck
- Dealing with Auto Dealers
- Pickup Truck Pictures
- Hybrid Trucks
- New Technologies
2010 Pickup Trucks
Explore 2010 pickup trucks -- opinions, facts and photos.
- 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Review
- First Drive: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
- SVT Raptor Photo Gallery
- 2010 Chevy Avalanche Updates
- 2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Trucks
- 2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Photos
- 2010 Chevy Silverado Updates
- 2010 Chevy Silverado Photos
- 2010 Toyota Tundra Platinum Photos
2009 Pickup Truck Reviews
Results of road tests for 2009 compact and full-size pickup trucks.
- 2009 Ford F-150 4X4 Review
- 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Review
- 2009 Silverado & Sierra Hybrids Road Tests
- 2009 Dodge Ram Review
- 2009 Nissan Frontier Review
- 2009 Suzuki Equator Review
- 2009 Chevy Avalanche Review
- 2009 Honda Ridgeline Review
- Full-Size Truck Road Tests at GM's Milford Proving Ground
- Full-Size Truck Road Tests at Ford's Michigan Proving Ground
2009 Pickup Truck Highlights
Here's what we know so far about pickup trucks that will be released for the 2009 model year.
2008 Pickup Truck Highlights
Leaf through photo galleries to give you a close-up look at 2008 trucks, and read facts and opinions to help you decide which models should go on your "must see" list.
Pre-2008 Pickup Truck Reviews
Read pickup truck reviews for model years 2004 through 2007.
Pre-2008 Pickup Truck Highlights
Facts and opinions about pickup trucks from previous model years -- helpful information if you're looking for a used truck.
- Cadillac Escalade EXT
- Chevy Pickup Trucks
- Dodge Pickup Trucks
- Ford PIckup Trucks
- GMC Pickup Trucks
- Honda Ridgeline Truck
- HUMMER
- Isuzu Pickup Trucks
- Lincoln Mark LT Truck
- Mazda B-Series Trucks
- Mitsubishi Raider
- Nissan Pickup Trucks
- Pontiac G8 Sport Truck
- Suzuki Equator Truck
- Toyota Trucks
- 2006 Trucks
- Trucks, 2005 & Older
Pickup Truck Fuel Economy
Get the facts about pickup truck fuel economy ratings. Find out what type of gas mileage you can expect to get from your new truck and learn how to save gas no matter what type of vehicle you drive.
- Truck Fuel Economy Ratings
- 10 Ways to Save Gas
- Should You Modify to Improve Gas Mileage?
- How Fuel Economy Ratings Are Calculated
- More About Saving Gas
Truck Safety Ratings & Features
Get the facts about truck safety ratings and learn about optional and standard safety systems installed in pickup trucks. Includes details about truck recalls.
- Best Truck Safety Features
- How Anti-Lock Brakes Enhance Safety
- Vehicle Stability Control Basics
- Brake Assist Facts
- About Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- What is Traction Control?
- LATCH System Basics
- Crash Test Results, 2008 Small Trucks
- Truck Recalls
- More Truck Recall & Safety Issues
Before You Buy a Pickup Truck
Don't head to the car lots until you have a pretty good feel for some of the decisions you'll be expected to make when you buy a truck.
- Choose Your "Best" Truck
- Truck Body Styles Illustrated
- Truck Box & Bed Styles Illustrated
- Truck Load Capacity Facts
- Facts About Pickup Truck Suspension Systems
- Don't Get Stuck with a Flood Damaged Truck
- Differences in Truck Suspension Systems
- Trucks Glossary
Dealing with Auto Dealers
Don't wait 'til you get to the dealership to make all of your decisions. Get familiar with some of your truck buying options now so that you'll make better decisions when it's time to sign that contract.
- What is Gap Insurance? Should You Buy It?
- Extended Service Contract Pros and Cons
- Buy vs. Lease, Which is Best for You?
Pickup Truck Pictures
Looking at pictures of trucks is always a good way to preview the real thing, no matter whether you want a new or used pickup truck, are researching vintage models, or are a trucks buff who likes to keep up with industry trends.
- Cadillac Escalade EXT
- Chevy & GMC Truck Photos
- Dodge Truck Galleries
- Ford & Lincoln Truck Galleries
- Honda Photo Galleries
- HUMMER Pictures
- Isuzu i-Series Truck Photos
- Mazda Galleries
- Nissan Photo Galleries
- Suzuki Equator Pictures
- Toyota Truck Pictures
- Concept & Custom Truck Photos
- Vintage Truck Photos
Hybrid Trucks
Will we see more hybrid pickup trucks in coming years? With gas prices escalating at a rapid pace, let's hope that automakers can develop hybrid pickups that offer a positive blend of power and improved fuel economy.
- First Road Tests: GM's Hybrid Trucks
- 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Truck
- 2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid Truck (Facts)
- 2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid Truck (Photos)
- Raser Technologies Building a Hybrid Truck
- Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Truck (Concept)
- GMC Denali XT Hybrid Truck (Concept)
New Technologies
The quest for better gas mileage is a top priority for auto manufacturers, but pickup truck configurations have seen other improvements in recent years, too.
