Tag: trucks
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Jay Leno And Elon Musk Go For A Spin In Tesla Cybertruck, Production Model Will Be 5% Smaller
The Complete episode of Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC featuring the Tesla Cybertruck and Elon Musk will premiere this Wednesday in 10 P.M Eastern, and a teaser with Some of this Cybertruck inspection premiered on YouTube. Together with Leno behind the wheel and Musk from the passenger’s seat, the two initial discuss what adjustments will…
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Big Three automakers reopen plants; GM moves forward with construction of battery factory for electric cars, trucks
From starting up old factory lines to beginning work on a new one, truck makers delivered major news this week in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. FCA, Ford and GM reopened their Detroit factories albeit with plenty of sanitizer, social distancing and mask-wearing protocols in place. And, in following through on its goal to…
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Musk Says Tesla Cybertruck Will Have “Baja” Suspension And Even The Ability To “Float”
Elon Musk is extremely keen to begin production of the all-electric Tesla Cybertruck and recently jumped on to Twitter to share some more details about it. Unlike the Rivian R1T, Tesla hasn’t been marketed the Cybertruck as a go-anywhere kind of vehicle perfect for those that want to get out of the city and explore…
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Toyota unveils heavy-duty fuel cell truck plans
Auto giant teams up with Hino Motors subsidiary to jointly develop zero emission truck The race may be on to accelerate the roll out of battery powered electric trucks, with challengers such as Tesla and Arrival battling with established brands such as Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, but work is also underway to ensure fuel cell trucks…
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We Could See Rivian R1S And R1T Working As Police Cruisers (But PD’s Budgets Might Not)
The Rivian R1T and R1S are just two of the most eagerly-anticipated new electric vehicles going for the current sector and when deliveries usually do begin, we expect owners to shortly start placing the EVs during their paces. Rivian was keen to encourage the spirit of the R1T and R1S and will be marketing the…
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Trucks And SUVs Are Getting Too Big For Home Garages And Public Parking Spaces
The tendency of larger vehicles appears to be reaching a breaking point as an increasing number of owners of the latest SUVs and pickup trucks have problems on fitting them in their house garages and parking areas. Popular models like Ford’s Expedition along with F-150 pickup truck, the Chevrolet Suburban or the Ram trucks have…
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Elon Musk Says Production-Spec Cybertruck Will Look “Slightly Better”
Tesla primary executive Elon Musk has shared some information about the production-spec Cybertruck on Twitter, revealing that some styling changes will soon be made. To mention the Tesla Cybertruck has been controversial is an understatement, with lots of simplifying its simplistic exterior design. Quizzed on Twitter when the general look of the electric pickup will…
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Lordstown Motors Previews Its Electric Endurance Pickup
EV startup Lordstown Motors has introduced a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the company’s enormous factory and the continuing evolution of its own all-electric Endurance pickup truck. Lordstown Motors operates out of GM’s plant at Lordstown, Ohio that was responsible for establishing the Chevrolet Cruze. While this clip showcases much of this expansive factory, it’s footage of…
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Electric Hummer Pickup To Be Available With Three Electric Motors
The forthcoming all-electric Hummer pickup truck will soon be accessible with a range of drivetrain layouts, such as a range-topping version with three electric motors. GM president Mark Reuss made the disclosure during a General Motors presentation earlier this week to shareholders, Auto News reports. “When we go to market, we’ll possess models that are…
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Bonkers Toyota Tacoma Drifter Has A 900 HP NASCAR V8 Engine
An insane Toyota Tacoma dreamed up by designer Jon Sibal has been brought to life thanks to a team including Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and might just be one of the wildest pickup trucks on earth. The vehicle has been coming together in recent months and has been built with drifting, rallycross, and road racing…