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Mazda Rotary Pick-up: The unique REPU turns 50

Mazda Rotary Pick-up: The unique REPU turns 50

The world's only Wankel pickup was presented in 1974 and still enjoys cult status today

By Brian Potter 29 August 2024

Ford focusses on electrification... with pick-ups and trucks

Ford focusses on electrification... with pick-ups and trucks

The car manufacturer wants to reach more customers and improve profitability

By Brian Potter 26 August 2024

Commercial Vehicles

UK: Toyota Hilux BEV and FCEV in a short test - the double track

UK: Toyota Hilux BEV and FCEV in a short test - the double track

For the future of the pick-up, the focus is on various emission-free drive systems

By Brian Potter 24 August 2024

With this Catapult AV module you can have a pickup and a camper at the same time.

With this Catapult AV module you can have a pickup and a camper at the same time.

It is installed on top of the vehicle bed, adding a bed on top and a room just below.

By Brian Potter 28 July 2024

Toyota Hilux with fuel cell: First 10 units produced in UK

Toyota Hilux with fuel cell: First 10 units produced in UK

Now comes the testing and demonstration phase for the clean pick-up

By Brian Potter 5 June 2024

Toyota Hilux electric pickup under 'investigation,' says exec

Toyota Hilux electric pickup under 'investigation,' says exec

The popular truck may go electric.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2023

See the Ford Ranger Raptor set oddly specific Guinness record

See the Ford Ranger Raptor set oddly specific Guinness record

The big truck is no ballerina, but in the hands of a skilled driver, it's surprisingly nimble.

By Adrian Padeanu 18 November 2023

Toyota's $10,000 pickup of the future is utilitarian perfection

Toyota's $10,000 pickup of the future is utilitarian perfection

The basic truck is back and it's glorious.

By Brian Potter 14 November 2023

Toyota will try out electric pickups as taxis in Thailand soon - report

Toyota will try out electric pickups as taxis in Thailand soon - report

A Toyota exec said that a small batch of electric pickups will be trialled in the city of Pattaya in early 2024.

By Brian Potter 3 November 2023

Beijing Motor Show

Toyota's EPU electric truck doesn't have production greenlight yet

Toyota's EPU electric truck doesn't have production greenlight yet

At least one executive at Toyota North America is pushing for the truck to go on sale.

By Chris Bruce 29 October 2023

Funky Renault 4WD truck with electric RWD would make a neat Nissan

Funky Renault 4WD truck with electric RWD would make a neat Nissan

The hybrid Niagara pickup is small but promises to be competent off the beaten path.

By Brian Potter 26 October 2023

Toyota's EPU compact electric truck concept even has a pass-through bed

Toyota's EPU compact electric truck concept even has a pass-through bed

Toyota just out-Maverick'd the Maverick with an EV concept that deserves to be built.

By Brian Potter 25 October 2023

Beijing Motor Show

This tiny electric Toyota truck could be the Maverick's worst nightmare

This tiny electric Toyota truck could be the Maverick's worst nightmare

A concept for now, the EPU is a look at things to come.

By Christopher Smith 21 October 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Toyota tests electric pickup truck in Australia

Toyota tests electric pickup truck in Australia

This electric Hilux gives us hope that Toyota's getting serious about its BEV truck game.

By Brian Potter 19 October 2023

Kia pickup truck teaser coming soon, says design boss

Kia pickup truck teaser coming soon, says design boss

It could go by the name of Tasman and come in diesel and electric flavours.

By Brian Potter 13 October 2023

Lexus will consider pickup truck if customers want it

Lexus will consider pickup truck if customers want it

It wouldn't be based on any of the existing Toyota trucks.

By Brian Potter 21 September 2023

2024 VW Saveiro small truck debuts with 1.6-litre NA engine, new flagship trim

2024 VW Saveiro small truck debuts with 1.6-litre NA engine, new flagship trim

Each model rides on 15-inch wheels and has a 5-speed manual transmission.

By Brian Potter 30 August 2023

Kia Tasman pickup truck to enter production in first half of 2025 - report

Kia Tasman pickup truck to enter production in first half of 2025 - report

The name is a placeholder, with the final moniker to be disclosed next year when the official reveal is set to take place.

By Brian Potter 17 August 2023

1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 pickup with LS1 V8 engine up for auction

1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 pickup with LS1 V8 engine up for auction

It has a five-speed manual, 37-inch General Grabber X3 tyres, and Flowmaster mufflers.

By Brian Potter 13 August 2023

2024 Mitsubishi L200 / Triton debuts with tougher ladder frame, new diesel

2024 Mitsubishi L200 / Triton debuts with tougher ladder frame, new diesel

A shift-by-wire six-speed manual gearbox is offered alongside a six-speed automatic.

By Brian Potter 26 July 2023

Custom Toyota Camry Solara Convertible truck is ideal for work and play

Custom Toyota Camry Solara Convertible truck is ideal for work and play

Listed for just £3,700, it's a cheap way to do truck things with the wind in your hair.

By Brian Potter 3 July 2023

Meet Telo MT1, a Mini Electric-sized subcompact electric truck

Meet Telo MT1, a Mini Electric-sized subcompact electric truck

California start-up Telo claims to have the world’s most efficient electric truck, with the capabilities of a mid-size pickup.

By Brian Potter 14 June 2023

Kia Tasman trademark could be for new truck for emerging markets

Kia Tasman trademark could be for new truck for emerging markets

The company filed trademark applications for the name in Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and France.

By Brian Potter 6 June 2023

UK: VW Beetle pickup truck built on a BMW E46 estate is oddly appealing

UK: VW Beetle pickup truck built on a BMW E46 estate is oddly appealing

It took 18 weeks, and also borrowed parts from a Ford F-150, Peugeot 206, and Porsche Cayman.

By Mark Webb 28 May 2023

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