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Wow! Ram truck warranty raises the bar with longer warranty. #trucktalk

Why can’t automakers build a new $40k full-size truck? Here’s why.

Did you know the 2025 @ramtrucks 1500 with the new inline 6 doesn’t have an engine oil dipstick? #truck #trucks

The steering in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD surprised me. Here’s my first reaction while towing a camper through the twisty roads near Tucson. This is how it felt on the drive, not a mechanical diagnosis. Watch the full drive: https://youtu.be/UabIrE7qNFY #Chevrolet #SilveradoHD #Duramax…

Toyota is bringing back Scion with a tiny 4WD pickup that hauls 600 pounds but tops out at just 25 mph. Yes, really. The KEI-01 has heat, A/C, and a fold-down bed, but it’s built for low-speed work. Fleet customers get first dibs, and pricing hasn’t been announced. Would you put it to work, or is…

Four cameras, one dash cam setup. Here’s my look at the Botslab G980H. Official store: https://botslabcam.com/4kwGJ9b @botslab_shop #Botslab #Botslabdashcam #BotslabG980H #dashcam

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Did GM fix the lifters? GM points to supplier changes and an improved spring inside the lifter. I break down what GM engineer Ian Stahl told Getty's Garage and what we still don't know. He described little warranty activity, but didn't give claim totals or exact…

Same 470-hp V8. A $10,000 price gap. Patrick Rall compares the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 and Willys 392, from their off-road equipment to their interiors. Starting MSRP: $79,995 for Moab and $69,995 for Willys, excluding destination. Which would you choose? Footage and voice-over: Patrick Rall…

An oil-level sensor and an oil-change monitor do different jobs. We cover oil level, break-in and why heavier use can mean an earlier oil change. Selected answers from my March 2024 Hurricane interview with Alan Falkowski. Follow your truck's current owner's manual and oil-change indicator…

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Did GM fix the lifter and 10-speed transmission problems? GM says supplier changes and an improved spring addressed the lifter issue. I break down that explanation, the different light-duty and HD transmissions, and the diesel valve-body recall. We still need…

0W-20 or 0W-40? I asked Alan Falkowski why the standard-output and high-output Hurricane use different oil. This discussion is from March 2024. Check the current oil specification in the owner's manual for your engine. Illustrative 2025 Ram 1500 footage: Stellantis. #Ram1500 #HurricaneEngine…

This looks like a Cybertruck from the front, but it’s a custom Model S Plaid. CyberPlaid brings GTA VI graphics, an open cockpit and exposed rear hardware to SEMA. Would you drive it? #CyberPlaid #SEMA #Tesla #myoriginalcontent

Baja mode, jumps and rock crawling in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2. My jump and landing are shown from inside the cab. Selected Chevrolet cutaways show a separate demonstration. #5MinutePlus

My first tow with the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: cameras, uphill power and downhill control with a camper. These are first-drive impressions on mountain roads. Selected Chevrolet cutaways show a separate demonstration. #5MinutePlus

How do you keep a turbo engine cool when towing? Alan Falkowski explains the Hurricane's cooling system, including what happens after you turn it off. From our March 2024 interview. Illustrative 2025 Ram 1500 footage: Stellantis. #Ram1500 #HurricaneEngine #5MinutePlus

Will the Hurricane's turbos last? I asked engineer Alan Falkowski how they test the engine, including that wild gimbal dyno. From our March 2024 interview. Testing is not a promise of a particular service life. #Ram1500 #HurricaneEngine #5MinutePlus

Five Toyotas. All on tracks. Toyota brought Snowhunter versions of the Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, Land Cruiser and Sequoia to SEMA. Which one would you pick for a snow adventure? These are show concepts, not announced production models. #SEMA #Toyota #Snowhunter #myoriginalcontent

GT-R turbos in a Frontier? Nissan's Ronin concept combines a twin-turbo V6 with Titan suspension hardware, a wider track and 35-inch tires. Come take a closer look with me at SEMA. Would you want Nissan to build it? This is a concept, not a production model. Nissan has not announced its power…

Walking around the Toyota 4Runner Verax build at SEMA. Here is a closer look at the exterior, wheels and show-floor details. Which part would you want on your own 4Runner? #SEMA #Toyota4Runner #4Runner #myoriginalcontent

A closer look at the Ram America 250 display at SEMA. Take in the exterior details and patriotic touches on this truck. What do you think of the look? #SEMA #RamTrucks #America250 #myoriginalcontent

This blue Jimmy stopped me at SEMA. Take a closer look at the custom exterior, seating and cabin details. Would you keep it classic or build it your way? #SEMA #GMCJimmy #CustomTrucks #myoriginalcontent

A classic Chevy cab-over with a very different view through the bed. Check out Gotzilla’s crew cab, copper finish and the hardware beneath that clear bed floor at SEMA. Which detail catches your eye? #SEMA #ChevyTrucks #CustomTrucks #myoriginalcontent

Would you build a Ram like this? This black-and-yellow Direct Connection SEMA display truck has a 900+ HP TARGET. Build your own with Direct Connection parts. Prices shown are for parts or kits, not the complete truck. #RamTrucks #DirectConnection #SEMA #TruckTalk

Would you build a Ram like this? This gray Direct Connection SEMA display truck has a 600+ HP TARGET. It shows one way to build your own with Direct Connection parts. Prices shown are for parts or kits, not the complete truck. #RamTrucks #DirectConnection #SEMA #TruckTalk

A closer look at the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado’s 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel: 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. #ChevySilverado #Duramax #DieselTrucks

Independent front suspension on a Wrangler? Tim Kuniskis explains the idea behind the Wrangler Scrambler SRT concept at SEMA, and how IFS compares with a solid front axle. This is a concept, not an announced production change. #Jeep #Wrangler #Scrambler #SEMA #TruckTalk

Would you spend $80,000 on this truck? Take a walk around the green 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country with me. #ChevroletSilverado #HighCountry #TruckTalk

No dipstick? I jokingly put the blame on Shell’s Jason Brown. His answer: automakers choose the engine design. Shell works with them to understand the application and develop lubricants for the job. #EngineOil #ShellRotella #TruckTalk #EngineEngineering #myoriginalcontent

A Toyota Tundra owner says his engine failed a month after passing the hammer test. Unbelievable! Here is what he reported—and what remains unconfirmed. We do not have an independent inspection or repair record establishing the cause. #ToyotaTundra #TruckNews #TruckReliability

Under the hood of the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado: the 6.6L Gen 6 V8 makes 481 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque. #ChevySilverado #V8 #TruckTalk