Pickup Truck +SUV Talk
We cover the U.S. pickup truck and SUV market bringing you fun reviews, interesting tidbits and real consumer concerns about these vehicles.
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265 episodes
EPA Rolls Back DEF Rules: What Actually Changed for Diesel Truck Owners
The EPA has released its long-awaited proposal to revise the 2027 heavy-duty diesel emissions rules, but does it mean diesel owners can finally delete their trucks?In this episode, Tim Esterdahl breaks down what the proposal actually cha...
15 Years Later: Why Truck Owners Still Debate Ford's Famous EcoBoost Durability Test
Fifteen years after Ford tore down a production 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in front of a live audience to prove its durability, truck owners are still arguing about what the test actually proved. Tim looks back at the famous Detroit Auto Show te...
Could Ford Lose Its 49-Year Truck Sales Crown? Q2 Truck Sales Breakdown
Quarter 2 truck sales results are out, and the numbers tell an interesting story. Ram continues its impressive comeback thanks to the return of the Hemi V8, Ford F-Series sales have slipped amid production challenges, Chevrolet Silverado sales ...
The Biggest Expansion in Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk History
After 10 years of building Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk, it's time for the biggest expansion in our company's history.In this episode, I share the story behind the launch of We Talk Cars—why I decided to expand beyond trucks, what w...
I'm Buying a 2027 Chevy Silverado, But GM Still Has to Answer These Questions
GM has finally revealed the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and in this episode I explain why I'm planning to buy one. But before I sign on the dotted line, there are several important questions I need answered.
The Safest 2026 Pickup Truck Is Not What You Think
Only two 2026 pickup trucks earned IIHS safety awards this year, and the top winner is probably not the truck most traditional buyers expected. The Tesla Cybertruck earned the only Top Safety Pick+ award, while the Toyota Tundra was the only pi...
Why Truck Buyers Are Still Arguing About Hemi vs Hurricane 2 Years Later | Truck News Recap
This week on Truck News Recap, Tim discusses the biggest traffic day in Pickup Truck Talk history and the surprising story behind it. A two-year-old interview with the chief engineer of the Ram Hurricane inline-six engine exploded online, reign...
What Ford Didn't Tell You About Bronco Filson
The 2027 Ford Bronco Filson looks like a premium outdoor collaboration on the surface, but the bigger story may be what Ford did not say. Ford kept calling this new Bronco “premium,” not “luxury,” and that word choice could matter if the rumors...
The Truth About Nissan Frontier Reliability (Plus New Toyota Tundra News)
This week on Truck News Recap, we're diving into the biggest known problems reported by Nissan Frontier owners from the 2023-2026 model years.From transmission complaints and electrical glitches to recalls and owner concerns, here's wha...
The Real Reason Toyota Tundra Engines Are Failing
Toyota has expanded its twin-turbo V6 engine recall again, and this time we finally have a better idea why these engines are failing.According to a newly filed NHTSA report, Toyota spent months tearing down engines, analyzing failed comp...
Ram Gave The Rumble Bee A “Pure” HEMI, But There’s A Catch
The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee brings HEMI power back in a big way, but the most interesting detail may be what Ram removed, and what it kept. The new Rumble Bee 5.7L HEMI drops eTorque and auto start/stop, yet still uses MDS cylinder deactivatio...
2027 Vehicle Kill Switches: What the Law Really Says
Are new vehicles really getting mandatory government “kill switches” in 2027? That rumor has exploded online, especially among truck owners and automotive enthusiasts, but what does the law actually say?In this episode, we break down the...
Could the Toyota Tacoma Become American-Built Again? $2 Billion Filing Says Yes
In this episode, Tim breaks down reports that Toyota could be considering a major shift in Tacoma production with a proposed $2 billion expansion at its Texas manufacturing plant.Could the Tacoma move back to the United States after Toyo...
Gas Prices Are High, Yet Ford CEO Admits Buyers Still Buying Reliable V8s
Gas prices are rising again, yet truck buyers still keep choosing V8 engines over smaller turbocharged powertrains. In this week’s Truck News Recap, I dive into why reliability may matter more to truck owners than fuel economy numbers.I ...
Second Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Postponed Again Because Company Incredibly Still Doesn’t Really Have a Fix After 4 Years
Toyota’s reputation for quality continues taking hits as the automaker has for the second time in four years forced owners of more than 125,000 late model Toyota Tundras and Lexus GX and LX SUVs to wait for a solution to the Toyota Tundra engin...
GM Defines “Normal” Oil Consumption for Trucks as Owners Say Huh?
General Motors has issued updated guidance outlining what it considers acceptable normal oil consumption for trucks, sparking renewed debate among owners who say the thresholds make zero sense.Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/...
Least Reliable Full-Size Trucks For The Past 5 Years Ranked – Surprise, Surprise!
From engine failures to transmission issues and glitchy electronics, today’s full-size trucks are more advanced, and can be more problematic, than ever. Looking at the issues, here are the least reliable full-size trucks for the past 5 years ra...
2029 Ford F-150 Confirmed: What the Next-Gen Truck Will Look Like and Offer
The 2029 Ford F-150 has been confirmed by Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. We used our computer models to render what it will look like and our research to theorize what it will offer.Visit ScreenProTech with this link: https://screenprotech....
U.S. Senator Sullivan's Cold-Weather Diesel Bill Saves Trucks, Driver's Lives
U.S. Senator Sullivan says his common-sense bill can save diesel trucks and trucker's lives by removing diesel exhaust fluid in cold-weather states. Watch as he tells Publisher Tim Esterdahl why he and U.S. Senator Lummis co-sponsored the bill....
Have Hyundai and Kia Finally Committed to Making Real Trucks?
Hot on the heels of Hyundai, Kia has now announced a pickup truck bound for the U.S. market by 2030. Is this something you would be interested in?Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalkCheck out our...
Our Favorite New Trucks and Engines - Getty's Garage Joins Pickup Truck +SUV Talk
In this collab livestream, Alex from Getty's Garage joins Tim from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk to discuss the truck market and engines for sale. They cover every engine from every automaker and as well as discuss trucks they like and don't.
Toyota Tacoma is HOT, Ford is Not! 2026 Q1 Truck Sales Results are In
The 2026 Q1 truck sales results are in and the Toyota Tacoma is hot while Ford is not. What is going on?!Visit https://screenprotech.com and use discount code Pickup10Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk
Trump EPA Removes Diesel DEF Quality Sensor to Save Farmers, Truckers $13B
The Trump EPA announced today they are removing the DEF sensor for diesel engines in yet another move to provide financial relief for farmers and truckers. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalkCheck ou...
Next-Gen 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 V8 Engine Revealed?
Did GM just reveal the new 6.7L V8 engine for the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500? It sure looks like it.Visit ScreenProTech: https://www.screenprotech.comUse Discount Code Pickup10Join our Patreon: https://www...