A paid-off old pickup can be rational to keep today. Affordable electric trucks and targeted scrappage can make its eventual replacement rational too.
A reader who owns a hand-me-down 1995 Dodge Ram plans to keep repairing it until rust, gasoline prices or regulation finally stop him. I think he is making a rational household decision. The truck is paid for, he knows how to maintain it, and a repair bill of hundreds or … [continued]
Ford is promising “eyes-off” driving will be available with is newest electric vehicles built on the Universal EV Platform.
Despite the harsh climate for EV sales in the US at present, the Volkswagen-affiliated startup Scout Motors is forging ahead with plans to launch into production in 2027.
India’s electric vehicle market is growing steadily at 24-25% annually, but from a surprisingly small base — EVs represent just 2.5% of all vehicles sold in 2024. However, one segment could change that trajectory dramatically: electric pickup trucks. Before we go into the details, let me clarify that the pickup … [continued]
The new electric pickup truck from Slate is a complete departure from what we have come to expect of a pickup.
The Ramcharger from Ram will be the heaviest half ton pickup truck from the company ever, but there is good news.
BYD announced the arrival of its much-anticipated Shark 6 DMO pickup truck in the Philippines. In a press statement, the company said that the vehicles — the first 100 units — arrived at the Batangas Port in South Luzon. This marks a significant development in the country’s automotive sector, where … [continued]
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons and switches into a rugged 1970's-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons, and switches into a rugged 1970s-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
Pickups are a big deal in a lot of African countries. In South Africa, for example, the Toyota Hilux has been the top selling vehicle for over a decade. It has done so well there that it has sold over 1 million units in South Africa since it was launched. … [continued]
