Trucks : Car News And Reviews

Toyota’s Urban Utility (U2) Concept was revealed at a private panel discussion hosted by Make: magazine in San Francisco. With a nod to the do-it-yourself maker world, the vehicle is designed to address the needs of the urban, entrepreneurial demographic, which was done with input from Maker Faire participants and through Toyota’s own internal research.…

One’s mind doesn’t immediately go to the Buick Encore when considering a rugged off-road vehicle to participate in a brutal race like the Dakar Rally, but that’s what Buick is doing under their European brand, Opel.…

To promote its all-new mid-size 2015 Colorado pickup truck, Chevrolet commissioned sculptors to replicate the vehicle using sand. All told, it took the team about five days and over 75,000 pounds of sand to create the beach bound pickup during the 2014 U.S.…

The rugged and iconic Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series went out of release in Japan in 2004, but apparently there’s been enough demand for the 4×4 that Toyota will be bringing back the truck in limited quantities to celebrate its 30th anniversary.…

When we think of electric cars, we typically picture modern cars with design and technology to match the vehicle’s futuristic drivetrains. But LORYC, an auto manufacturer based in Mallorca which began operations back in 1919, is looking to revive its name with the upcoming release of two electric vehicles that are anything but modern.…

When he posted these images to his site today, automotive manipulator Theophilus Chin wrote: “I have no word to describe this set of renderings. I don’t even know if I like them.…

Under the guiding hand of the talented Jonathan Ward, ICON is known for some amazing restomods of classic 4X4s, including the classic Ford Bronco. And while they’ve already made eleven of their ICON BR, every time we see one, we’re impressed.…

We’ve featured a number of Jeeps tricked out by Starwood Motors, but we’re particularly enamored of this orange and black build of their Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.…

Like to drive off-road, but don’t want to do it in your everyday SUV or pickup truck? Want to hit the dunes, but don’t want to buy a dedicated sand buggy?…

This Latvian vehicle is like a Hummer on steroids. Designed with the wealthiest and most ostentatious of sorts in mind, this over-the-top SUV even made an appearance in the Sacha Baron Cohen movie, The Dictator.…

Paul Swift is known for his incredible precision stunt driving skills. However, he’s performing his tricks in sports cars. But for this promotional stunt for UK automaker Vauxhall, Swift was handed the keys to an unlikely vehicle – a light commercial utility van called the Vivaro.…

Self-described “automotive manipulator” Theophilus Chin seems to have an obsession with turning everyday cars into pickup trucks – a la the Chevy El Camino and Subaru BRAT.…

Devolro Performance Cars Studio attacks the Toyota Tundra and applies some awesome aftermarket customizations to make its Diablo 4×4 pickup. The list of changes to the standard Tundra are long, and you can customize it the way you like, but any way you go you’re sure to get noticed on the roads and on the trails.…

Auto enthusiasts and performance car fans head to Austria each May to attend Wörthersee, and Volkswagen is bringing the party with a 5,000 watt mobile disco.…

While most automotive video games are focused on racing, this unusual game breaks the mold, encouraging players to take to the woods in massive off-road trucks, tearing up rocks, carrying lumber, driving through mud, water and over treacherous bridges.…