
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.
Episodes
176 episodes
Million Mile Toyota Tundra x2? What Questions Should I Ask Him Before Interview?
My friend Vic Shepherd has done it again! The only guy I know who has driven a million miles twice with the same brand and type of truck. Just crazy.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/
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16:13

Surprising Reason Military Diesel Engines Have No Emissions and Some Do
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl explains the reason behind why the Military diesel engines have no emissions and why some do. He also covers other topics as well as gives more insight into the China export ban.C...
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16:00

Convicted Diesel Delete Tuners Signed Cali Sale Decrees? What?! Million Mile Tundra
In this week's truck news recap, we got TONS of news for you including some great work from our friend Caleb Jacobs who killed it over at the Drive. He covered news from convicted diesel delete tuners, a lost 4.5L GM diesel and then Publisher T...
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21:07

Automakers Response to Tariffs - Ford Pricing Trick? GM Production Boom?
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl breaks down the latest news from the Trump Tariffs and shares what really happened with the automakers response to them. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.co...
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12:18

Automakers Warned Against Raising Prices After Tariffs Take Effect, Insurance Rates Could Climb Too
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the latest news of automakers being warned against raising prices after tariffs take effect. He also discusses other prices increases that could be coming for insurance rate...
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Top Trucks and SUVs that Hold Their Value the Best
In this Livestream, we are talking about a recent iSeeCars.com study on the top trucks and SUVs for resale value.Make sure to check out Consumer Guide Automotive at: https://consumerguide.com/
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Diesel Engine Emissions Equipment Reliability Much Better? Longer Warranty
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about diesel engine emissions equipment reliability and if it has improved. He also talks about other topics that happened during the week.Ford Diesel Engineer Intervie...
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EPA Controversy Over Diesel Delete Trucks Explained, Top IIHS Safe Trucks, Batteries
This week's truck news recap goes over the recent EPA controversy over diesel delete trucks. Also, Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses the IIHS top safety pick plus awards for trucks and what you need to know about batteries.Here is the l...
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22:41

What New Trucks/SUVs Are You Excited For?
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing what new trucks and SUVs are coming out including a Ram midsize truck as well as the Ram V8 rumor news.
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1:09:28

2026 Ram TRX Confirmed? Ram Trucks In Europe, Off Road LA Video Series
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a viral image making its way around the internet. He also gets on his soap box and makes the record straight on Ram trucks in Europe. Also, he discusses a Pennzoil off-ro...
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14:51

Most Reliable Truck Engine? Ford F-150 Priced Too High?
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a recent study by iSeeCars.com, the Ford CEO Jim Farley discussing the F-150 pricing and more items that were covered this week.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pi...
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11:40

Tariff Threats Delay New F-150, Ford Recall "Waste of Time," Battery Concerns
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the tariffs and how they have delayed the new Ford F-150. Also, there's a new lawsuit on the Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick over a battery concern. Then, he finishes...
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20:30

Are V8s outdated? Turbos aren't durable? Go EV instead?
In this livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Cimillo are discussing these topics.
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59:04

Most Reliable Truck, Ford Electric Super Duty, Right to Repair Law Update
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the most reliable truck, Ford EREV and the Right to Repair lawsuit update amongst other things.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/
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19:31

Talking 2025 Ram 1500 RHO with CTech Review
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO the most fun truck on the market or should we have bought a TRX instead?
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1:44:28

State of 2025 Truck Market With the Car Guy Online
In this Livestream, we are discussing topics related to the 2025 truck market and whether you should buy a new truck or SUV or wait.
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1:50:32

Toyota Quality Drops? Ford CEO Says Duh on HD EV Towing - Truck News Recap
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the current negative attitude towards Toyota quality and the Ford CEO declaring that yeah no Ford SuperDuty HD EV is coming. Check out our Forum: https://forum....
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15:58

Trump's Tariffs on New Truck Pricing, Parts and Impact on All Vehicles
The Trump Tariffs are now in place affecting trade between Mexico, Canada, China and the U.S. This will have an impact on your new truck purchase and parts you purchase at dealers and resellers.
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GM Truck Pricing Could Skyrocket? Tundra Diesel? How I Started
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the speculation about tariff prices and their affect on GM, why the Tundra diesel isn't an option as well as how he got his start.Check out our Forum: https://for...
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Ram Midsize Confirmed Again? Tundra Short Block Fix, Duramax Diesel Fan Issue
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about news regarding the new Ram midsize truck confirmed yet again. A Toyota Tundra short block fix and why is it taking so long to fix a Duramax diesel fan issue.Check...
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16:31

Ram Not a Truck Company, Cali Bows to Trump? Tundra Recall Warranty
In this weeks' truck news recap show, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers all the things Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said this week. Then, how California is seemingly bowing to Trump on emissions, the actual length of the Toyota Tundra engine recall warran...
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14:18

HEMI Isn't Dead Yet? Ram EREV, 25 Tacoma Changes, SEMA Blasts EPA
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing how the HEMI engine isn't dead, the Ram EREV gets pushed up in roll out, 2025 Toyota Tacoma changes and SEMA blasting the EPA over the California wavier approval. <...
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19:07

Top 10 2024 Trucks and SUVs We Drove This Year
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill will be discussing the top 10 2024 trucks and SUVs we drove this year.
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1:05:03

California Diesel Engine Ban Starts to Take Effect - What You Need to Know
A California diesel engine ban is starting to take effect in the coming months and years. Publisher Tim Esterdahl talks with experts from the Engine Technology Forum and SEMA to discuss this...
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Ram RHO Order Update, Toyota Tundra Engine Lawsuit, Why Ram CEO Tim Came Back
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over new details on his Ram RHO order, a Toyota Tundra engine recall lawsuit has been filed and new details on why Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis came back to work. Also, many other stories ar...
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