Pickup Truck +SUV Talk
By: Tim Esterdahl
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Automotive, News, Commentary, Business
We cover the U.S. pickup truck and SUV market bringing you fun reviews, interesting tidbits and real consumer concerns about these vehicles.
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GM Files Patent to Fix Cylinder Deactivation? PHEVs Dead Too!
Jan 09, 2026Send us a text
Patent filings show that General Motors is looking into simplifying its cylinder deactivation in upcoming engines.
Stellantis ends production of its current crop of PHEVs
We examine Toyota Tundra build quality firsthand.
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Duration: 00:13:422025 Q4 Truck Sales and Recap: Ford, GM Battle, Toyota Tacoma Sets Record
Jan 06, 2026Send us a text
The results are in for 2025 Q4 truck sales and the battle for dominance was as fierce as ever.
Depending on how you add up the numbers, either GM beat Ford or Ford extended its dominance into a 49th year. And wow Toyota Tacoma.
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Duration: 00:15:112026 Consumer Reports Least Reliable Midsize Trucks - GM Dominates?
Dec 26, 2025Send us a text
Looking over the information behind the paywall combined with our expertise, we have put together the Consumer Reports least reliable midsize trucks list for the 2026 models.
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Duration: 00:13:27Here's Why No New Truck for the Channel and 2025 Business Update
Dec 23, 2025Send us a text
I'm not going to buy a new truck for the channel before year end plus I'll explain who the new people are working on the channel with a 2025 business update.
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Duration: 00:11:37Least Reliable Full-Size Pickup Truck Revealed by Consumer Reports
Dec 19, 2025Send us a text
Consumer Reports ranks the least reliable full-size pickup trucks for 2026.
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Duration: 00:19:21SHOCKING Comparison of 2026 Tundra Pricing to Tim's 2022!
Dec 12, 2025Send us a text
How has Toyota kept its pricing so consistent over 4 years?
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Have GM Truck Sales Suffered Due to Tech Like AFM/DFM, Light-Weight Oils?
Dec 05, 2025Send us a text
It has been just over a decade since GM V8 engine technologies like cylinder deactivation and light-weight oils became standard, how have they impacted sales?
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Duration: 00:22:08Is Light-Weight Oil Destroying Engines Or Is This Mistake Doing More Damage?
Dec 03, 2025Send us a text
Our Publisher Tim Esterdahl interviews Bill O’Ryan, Director of API’s Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System to better understand what is going on with light-weight oils and if they are really the thing that is destroying engines. O'Ryan discusses why they exist as well as what common mistake is actually causing the most damage.
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Duration: 00:21:31Volkswagen is in Trouble. Could Scout Motors be Sold?
Nov 28, 2025Send us a text
Volkswagen is in a dire financial situation and has leaders claiming they need to throw "ballast" overboard. Could that ballast be Scout Motors with their off-road truck and SUV?
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Duration: 00:27:162026 Ford F-150 Pricing Shock! King Ranch, Platinum Drops By Thousands
Nov 21, 2025Send us a text
The 2026 Ford F-150 pricing is out and compared to 2025 most of the prices are either slightly lower, modestly higher or they see a big drop in price like King Ranch and Platinum trims.
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Duration: 00:16:16Gasoline Particulate Filters Are Coming for New Trucks - What You Need To Know
Nov 18, 2025Send us a text
Starting in 2026, new trucks will have gasoline particulate filters. Here's what you need to know about them, how they work, why they are needed and if President Trump will reverse the rule needing them.
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Duration: 00:19:30Will New 2027 GM V8 Engines Have Advanced Emissions Stuff Like GPF, DFM?
Nov 14, 2025Send us a text
The next-gen 2027 GM V8 engines are in development and the big questions surrounding them are about whether or not they will have advanced emissions stuff like gasoline particulate filters or dynamic fuel management. Here's what we say about that equipment.
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Duration: 00:13:56GM and Allison Transmissions Part Ways, Sort of - the Frustrating and Confusing News to Cover
Nov 11, 2025Send us a text
GM and Allison Transmissions have sort of parted ways and Publisher Tim Esterdahl was right in the thick of things as usual. Listen in as he explains what the facts are, what facts we don't have and what it was like to try to cover this huge news.
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Duration: 00:29:00Shocking? 2026 Most Reliable Truck Brand was One of the Worst For Years!
Nov 08, 2025Send us a text
With seemingly every other brand having major engine and transmission problems, Ram trucks seems to have avoided all those issues. Does that make them the 2026 most reliable truck brand to buy right now?
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Duration: 00:14:16Chemist Explains Power Service Products Diesel Injector, DPF Cleaner
Nov 04, 2025Send us a text
A new Power Service Products Diesel Injector and DPF Cleaner is on the market promising amazing MPG, reliability and reductions in NOX gases. Does it work or is it snake oil? Publisher Tim Esterdahl stopped by the lab and talked with a Chemist to find out.
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Duration: 00:14:33New 2028 Ram Full-Size SUV Confirmed - What We Know, Why They Need It
Nov 01, 2025Send us a text
A new 2028 Ram full-size SUV has been confirmed. Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over what we know on it. Plus, he covers what else happened this week in truck and SUV news.
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Duration: 00:19:02Automakers Slow to Fix Flaws: Lifter Failure, Carbon Build-Up, etc?
Oct 28, 2025Send us a text
Publisher Tim Esterdahl addresses a great viewer question on why it takes automakers slow long to fix known flaws from like lifter failure, carbon build-up and more issues that arise.
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Duration: 00:29:23Should All These Recalls/Problems Cause You NOT to Buy a New 2026 Truck?
Oct 24, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, a viewer asks our Publisher Tim Esterdahl should these recalls and problems cause him concern about buying a new 2026 truck? He answers those questions and more from the week.
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Duration: 00:20:26New Average Vehicle Sold Costs Record $50k, Market Prime for a Collapse?
Oct 17, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl has the latest news on the KBB's average transaction price finding of $50k. Is the market ready for a collapse?
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Duration: 00:15:40'Diesel Brothers' Heavy D Arrested, Released, Claims Victory Over Green Scum - the Whole Story
Oct 14, 2025Send us a text
After being taken into custody last Tuesday, "Diesel Brothers" Heavy D has been released and is claiming victory over his fight against environmental lawyers.
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Duration: 00:18:39Are 2025 Toyota Tacoma Transmissions Failing? 4Hi Hot Concerns
Oct 10, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl asks if the 2025 Toyota Tacoma transmissions are failing or simply running too hot in 4Hi. He then presents a variety of other topics.
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Duration: 00:17:205 Reasons 2025 Truck Engines Will Fail People Say and the BS Around It
Oct 07, 2025Send us a text
Have you seen the videos discussing the 5 reasons 2025 truck engines will fail according to people online? Publisher Tim Esterdahl breaks down those reasons and discusses on how things have changed over the years.
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Duration: 00:18:17New GF-7 Oil Coming to Fix Known Engine Flaw? Bet You Don't Know About It
Oct 03, 2025Send us a text
Did you know about the new GF-7 engine oil coming to fix an known engine flaw? Do you even know what the API symbol stands for on a bottom of engine oil? Publisher Tim Esterdahl has all the details on this week's truck news recap.
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Duration: 00:29:34Personal truck towing basics - understanding payload, limits, avoiding fines and lawsuits
Sep 30, 2025Send us a text
Before you attach anything to a hitch, make sure you understand the basics for personal truck towing like payload and towing limits so you can avoid fines and civil lawsuits.
You may think those only apply to commercial operators such as semi truck drivers and you’d be wrong. Police officers can enforce the same laws on towing limits on personal vehicles as well. The laws aren’t specific to just commercial vehicles.
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Duration: 00:38:23Last Model Year 2026 or All New 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500? What to Expect
Sep 22, 2025Send us a text
Looking to buy a new truck before the year ends? Can't decide between buying a 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 or the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500? Here's all the details you need to know.
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Duration: 00:27:12You Won't Believe These Cheap, New Truck Prices As Ram Battles Chevy and Ford
Sep 19, 2025Send us a text
New trucks are all expensive, right? WRONG! Check out these cheap, new truck prices and how things have really come down in price with incentives and 0% interest deals right now.
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Duration: 00:16:38Talkin' Trucks with All Terrain Nation - Midsize Trucks, Full-size Trucks and More!
Sep 16, 2025Send us a text
Talking trucks with All Terrain Nation.
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Duration: 01:13:19Ram Electric Truck DEAD, Renames Extended Range EV REV Name from Ramcharger
Sep 12, 2025Send us a text
Breaking news this morning from the Ram brand. The Ram electric truck is dead and the brand has decided the name will live on with the Ramcharger now becoming the Ram REV. Confused yet?
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Duration: 00:14:172026 GMC Sierra 1500 Changes Include Cheaper Version, Higher Prices
Sep 05, 2025Send us a text
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 will come with two new exterior colors, a new Elevation select package and higher prices. Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers that and more in this week's truck news recap.
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Duration: 00:13:42Is the New Affordable Truck Dead? Ford Doesn't Think So!
Aug 30, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the affordable truck, the Ram Hemi return and a variety of other topics.
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Duration: 00:14:55Nissan Xterra Back, Pathfinder Body on Frame in 2028 - Too Little, Too Late?
Aug 22, 2025Send us a text
Media reports suggest the Nissan Xterra will return and the Pathfinder will go back to being a body-on-frame in 2028. Is it the right move or too little, too late?
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Duration: 00:10:44Which Cost More to Replace EV Batteries or Gas Engines on GMC Sierra AT4?
Aug 16, 2025Send us a text
On this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl tackles an interesting question on EV battery vs gas engine replacement costs as well as recaps the news you might have missed.
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Duration: 00:16:07Are Automotive YouTube Channels Struggling Right Now? Big Changes with This Outlet!
Aug 08, 2025Send us a text
Big changes are happening at this outlet and while they aren't directly related to the economic uncertainty and tariffs impacting automotive, those issues are impacting the financial realities of YouTube channels. Publisher Tim Esterdahl has all the details.
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Duration: 00:22:08Ford 2025 Q2 Adjusted Earnings Drop 22%, Forecasts $2B Tariffs Hit, Recalls Too
Aug 01, 2025Send us a text
Ford posted their 2025 Q2 earnings report and its a mixed bag with some parts of the business doing well while others aren't. The company sees tariffs impacting the business by $2 billion and recalls taking a chunk out of their bottom line.
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Duration: 00:17:58Would You Buy It? 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Select Special Edition
Jul 25, 2025Send us a text
The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Select Special Edition has been revealed combining popular options into a sporty and affordable, according to Chevrolet, new truck offering. In this week's truck news recap Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over those details and shares more from this week's worth of truck news.
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Duration: 00:14:04They Won't Bring This to the U.S. But Here Are The Toyota Hilux Champ Details
Jul 17, 2025Send us a text
Do you remember the $10k Toyota Truck news? It broke the internet for a while. Publisher Tim Esterdahl has the story including all the new details on the Toyota Hilux Champ and why people want it in the U.S.
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Duration: 00:15:18GM Moving Production Back to U.S.? Will Nissan Survive?
Jul 16, 2025Send us a text
Is GM moving production full-size truck production to Mexico? Publisher Tim Esterdahl lays out the facts he has gathered for Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo. They talk about the facts and discuss whether it is just a collection of facts or if it is really happening. Then, they talk about what is going on with Nissan and a new collaboration with Honda. Finally, they have some back and forth with the fans.
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Duration: 00:51:36Truck Quality Worse? Government Recall Data For Last 20 Years Reveals Surprises
Jul 11, 2025Send us a text
Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares some surprising Government recall data for the last 20 years as it applies to truck quality. Has truck quality really gotten worse? He presents the information, you decide.
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Duration: 00:23:16Ford Expedition Has Been Gaining Ground on GM Twins, Is GM in Trouble?
Jul 09, 2025Send us a text
Publisher Tim Esterdahl is still shocked by the sales success of the new 2025 Ford Expedition and looked back at historical sales data. Turns out the Ford Expedition has been steadily gaining ground on the GM Twins. Is GM in trouble? Did they lose focus?
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Duration: 01:13:552025 Most American Trucks Shocker and Best Initial Quality, $100k Trucks Too
Jun 27, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over the 2025 Most American trucks list with a shocker at number 1 and the best initial quality winner as well. Plus a list of the trucks that top the $100k mark and a recap of what happened behind the scenes.
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Duration: 00:18:35Greed Fueling Higher New Truck Prices? Comparing 10 Years of Truck Changes
Jun 20, 2025Send us a text
Lately higher truck prices have been a hot topic with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis stating he can’t afford to build a cheaper full-size truck or he’d lose money.
The internet responded harshly claiming the real reason is simple: greed. They claim truck prices have risen over the past decade simply because automakers are raising prices to make more money and the $100,000 half-ton trucks are a prime example of their greed. Is that really the case?
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Duration: 00:36:17You Don't Buy V-8 Trucks Anymore? Data Shows You Like V-6 Engines??
Jun 13, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares a startling news report that shows V-8 engine popularity is dropping like a rock with more truck buyers opting for V-6 engines. Plus, Ford says they may not build powertrains anymore and a host of other topics.
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Duration: 00:16:02GM 6.2L V-8 Recall Nonsense Explained, Don't Fall for Wrong Information
Jun 06, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over the latest confusion over the GM 6.2L V-8 recall and explains the nonsense that's occurring online. Don't fall victim to the wrong information.
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Duration: 00:20:14EPA to Blame? Thinner 0W8, 0W12 Oils Replacing 0W20 to Improve Reliability
May 30, 2025Send us a text
Can you believe this? There's a new, lighter-weight oil on the market replacing the 0W20 on the market and it is going to improve engine reliability.
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Duration: 00:20:07Electrified 2026 Toyota RAV4 Causes Petition to Reverse the Mistake!
May 23, 2025Send us a text
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is now electrified and this has caused the creation of a misguided petition to reverse this decision. In this video, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers that news and more.
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Duration: 00:14:32Massive 443k Toyota Tundra Recall, Ramcharger Delayed, Keep Alarm System Surprise
May 17, 2025Send us a text
This week's truck news recap includes a massive 443k Toyota Tundra recall, the Ramcharger and Ram REV delayed and a few surprise hits on the YouTube channel.
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Duration: 00:14:53Ford Kentucky Plant Tour Reveals Ford Quality Improving, Work To Be Done
May 10, 2025Send us a text
We recently had a chance to tour the Ford Kentucky Plant and learned a lot about how they are building the 2025 Ford Expedition. Also, we learned a lot about how Ford quality is improving although they still have some issues.
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Duration: 00:19:40Consumer Reports Least Reliable 2025 Full-Size Trucks, Recalls, Engines Failed
May 04, 2025Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a list he pulled together. This Consumer Reports least reliable 2025 full-size trucks list could surprise you. He also wraps up what else happened this week.
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Duration: 00:27:04Million Mile Toyota Tundra x2? What Questions Should I Ask Him Before Interview?
Apr 24, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:16:13Surprising Reason Military Diesel Engines Have No Emissions and Some Do
Apr 19, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:16:00Convicted Diesel Delete Tuners Signed Cali Sale Decrees? What?! Million Mile Tundra
Apr 12, 2025Send us a text
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 Tim Esterdahl talks about truck nuts, a million mile Tundra again, yeah, again and a whole lot more!
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Duration: 00:21:07Automakers Response to Tariffs - Ford Pricing Trick? GM Production Boom?
Apr 04, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:12:18Automakers Warned Against Raising Prices After Tariffs Take Effect, Insurance Rates Could Climb Too
Mar 28, 2025Send us a text
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 rates as well.
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Duration: 00:11:43Top Trucks and SUVs that Hold Their Value the Best
Mar 26, 2025Send us a text
In this Livestream, we are talking about a recent iSeeCars.com study on the top trucks and SUVs for resale value.
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Duration: 01:04:38Diesel Engine Emissions Equipment Reliability Much Better? Longer Warranty
Mar 22, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:22:29EPA Controversy Over Diesel Delete Trucks Explained, Top IIHS Safe Trucks, Batteries
Mar 15, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:22:41What New Trucks/SUVs Are You Excited For?
Mar 13, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 01:09:282026 Ram TRX Confirmed? Ram Trucks In Europe, Off Road LA Video Series
Mar 08, 2025Send us a text
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-roading LA video series as well as other items.
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Duration: 00:14:51Most Reliable Truck Engine? Ford F-150 Priced Too High?
Mar 01, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:11:40Tariff Threats Delay New F-150, Ford Recall "Waste of Time," Battery Concerns
Feb 21, 2025Send us a text
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 by talking about battery concerns on new trucks.
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1:03 15th Gen F-150 delayed
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5:26 Tariff threats delay new models
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Are V8s outdated? Turbos aren't durable? Go EV instead?
Feb 19, 2025Send us a text
In this livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Cimillo are discussing these topics.
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Duration: 00:59:04Most Reliable Truck, Ford Electric Super Duty, Right to Repair Law Update
Feb 14, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:19:31Talking 2025 Ram 1500 RHO with CTech Review
Feb 13, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 01:44:28State of 2025 Truck Market With the Car Guy Online
Feb 12, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 01:50:32Toyota Quality Drops? Ford CEO Says Duh on HD EV Towing - Truck News Recap
Feb 08, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:15:58Trump's Tariffs on New Truck Pricing, Parts and Impact on All Vehicles
Feb 02, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:13:12GM Truck Pricing Could Skyrocket? Tundra Diesel? How I Started
Feb 01, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:13:12Ram Midsize Confirmed Again? Tundra Short Block Fix, Duramax Diesel Fan Issue
Jan 31, 2025Send us a text
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.
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Duration: 00:16:31Ram Not a Truck Company, Cali Bows to Trump? Tundra Recall Warranty
Jan 18, 2025Send us a text
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 warranty as well as many other topics.
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Duration: 00:14:18HEMI Isn't Dead Yet? Ram EREV, 25 Tacoma Changes, SEMA Blasts EPA
Dec 20, 2024Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:19:07Top 10 2024 Trucks and SUVs We Drove This Year
Dec 19, 2024Send us a text
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill will be discussing the top 10 2024 trucks and SUVs we drove this year.
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Duration: 01:05:03California Diesel Engine Ban Starts to Take Effect - What You Need to Know
Dec 16, 2024Send us a text
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 complex and confusing legislation.
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Duration: 00:50:11Ram RHO Order Update, Toyota Tundra Engine Lawsuit, Why Ram CEO Tim Came Back
Dec 14, 2024Send us a text
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 are covered.
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Duration: 00:15:41Major Milestone Hit! Plus 2024 Year in Review, Business Update
Dec 13, 2024Send us a text
Can you believe it? Publisher Tim Esterdahl can't believe it! Yup, the channel hit a major milestone passing the 50 million view mark. He goes over the achievement, our stats, how this channel started and what lies ahead in the future.
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Duration: 00:21:42Toyota Reliability Slips, Tavares Too Radical, Nissan Fall Explained, Channel Milestone
Dec 06, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares details on Toyota Reliability Slips, Tavares Too Radical, Nissan Fall Explained, Channel Milestone among many other things.
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Duration: 00:23:15Toyota Tundra Tow Hooks! Ford Inventory Spikes, NHTSA Says No to Automakers
Nov 29, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the Toyota Tundra tow hooks now being an option, Ford inventory spikes on dealership lots, NHTSA says no to automakers over AEB technology as well as many other news stories.
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Duration: 00:16:00Honda Engine Failures, Ram RHO Update, GM Lay Offs, EV Tax Credit Dead?
Nov 18, 2024Send us a text
Lots to discuss in this week's truck news recap including: Honda Engine Failures, Ram RHO Update, GM Lay Offs and the EV tax credit possibly going away.
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Duration: 00:11:57Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Dealership Plans, Nissan in Trouble, Cybertruck too!
Nov 08, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares the details on Toyota Tundra engine recall dealership plans, Nissan is in trouble news and it looks like the Cybertruck is in trouble too.
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Duration: 00:15:24What does a Trump presidency mean for the U.S. truck market?
Nov 08, 2024Send us a text
With the election over, people are wondering: What does a Trump presidency do for the U.S. truck market? Should they delay buying a new truck? Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses what you need to know.
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Duration: 00:38:39Ram RHO Update, SEMA Builds, Ford EV Halt, Scout EV Debut
Nov 04, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers a variety of topics like his new Ram RHO order, SEMA builds, Ford EV production halt and the return of Scout.
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Duration: 00:13:31Ram CEO Explains New Plant, GM Profits, Chevy Buyer Beware, Work Truck Sales
Oct 26, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares details on the new Ram 1500 plant, GM profits, Chevy buyer beware and work truck sales results for 2024 Q3.
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Duration: 00:17:12UAW Wants Tavares Fired, Ram 1500 Brazil Price, Tacoma Transmission Woes
Oct 18, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl once again talks about the ongoing drama between the UAW and Stellantis, he also found the price for a new 2025 Ram 1500 Brazil pickup and details the expansion of a Toyota Tacoma transmission TSB.
Here is the latest on Jill's Rebelle Rally experience: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/threads/shout-out-to-jill-2024-rebelle-rally-2024.564/#post-6592
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Duration: 00:18:38Jeep 4xe Fires, Rivian Production Woes, Port Strike, Ford Expedition Wows
Oct 04, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck new recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the Jeep 4xe fires, Rivian production woes, the Port Strike is over and his thoughts on the Ford Expedition.
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Duration: 00:15:11Ram RHO Exhaust Note? Ram HD Look, Ford Super Duty, Toyota Issues Fix
Sep 28, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is sharing the details on where is the Ram RHO exhaust note. He also discusses the Ram HD look, Ford Super Duty news and Toyota's fix for the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX recall among other things.
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Duration: 00:11:12New 2025 Jeep Gladiator Details, UAW vs the World, SURPRISE DELIVERY!
Sep 21, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the 2025 Jeep Gladiator details, UAW's fight seemingly with the world and a surprise delivery!
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Duration: 00:10:34New Tacoma Transmissions, Frontier Missing Frame Welds, Stellantis Public Drama
Sep 13, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is covering the Toyota Tacoma transmission TSB, a Nissan Frontier missing frame welds and the public drama surrounding Stellantis. He also discusses more news from the website and the YouTube channel.
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Duration: 00:17:34Big Ram RHO Rally News, GM Trucks Unsafe per CR? RIP Autoblog
Sep 06, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the big news announced today with our very own Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo taking the new Ram RHO to the Rebelle Rally. Also, Consumer Reports declares GM trucks are less safe than rivals. And Tim updates some news about AutoBlog as well as shares more behind the scenes details on a variety of topics.
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Duration: 00:15:41GM 8-Speed Transmission Going to Court, Ford WOW Tune, Decked Portable Kegger
Sep 04, 2024Send us a text
In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is covering the GM 8-speed transmission lawsuit, Ford Ranger tunes for more horsepower and torque, a KIA dealership helping catch scammer and Decked's new portable Kegger.
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Duration: 00:10:11Are Trucks Getting Cheaper? New Ford Bronco Sport Needs Sasquatch Package?
Aug 29, 2024Send us a text
In this livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing these topics and more. The audience chimes in as well with information on truck pricing.
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Duration: 00:50:34Ford Cancels EVs Saving BILLIONS, SEMA sues California, Cooled Steering Wheel?
Aug 24, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a variety of topics including Ford canceling EVs to save billions, SEMA sues California over an EV mandate and ah-ha! Ford has patented a cooled steering wheel idea that backs up Tim's weird idea.
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Duration: 00:15:19Tacoma Transmission Debris? Ford Do Not Drive Notice, New Lincoln Navigator
Aug 16, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the Toyota Tacoma transmission with regards to a Toyota Tech Tip. Also, Ford issued a massive do not drive notice to 750,000 owners and a new 2025 Lincoln Navigator debuted.
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Duration: 00:11:482025 Tundra Changes, GMC Terrain, Chevron's Impact on Auto Industry
Aug 14, 2024Send us a text
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing these topics as well as digging whether or not you should get an extended warranty.
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Duration: 01:04:09Ford Patents Auto Speeding Tickets, Toyota Denies Warranty, Ram Plant Layoffs
Aug 09, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses a new Ford patent for automatically creating speeding tickets, Toyota denies warranty claims for burned GR Corollas and layoffs are coming for a Ram plant.
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Duration: 00:22:51Ford Maverick Pricing! Traverse Dents, Ram Classic Dead, Data Sharing Profit
Aug 02, 2024Send us a text
In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a variety of topics including the new 2025 Ford Maverick price, Chevy Traverse hood denting, Ram 1500 Classic dead and the amount of profit automakers are really making from sharing data.
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Duration: 00:13:17How Much $$$ Toyota Engine Recall? Ram 1500 Production Problems, Profits Down
Jul 27, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl recaps the week with conversation on how much the Toyota engine recall will cost, Ram 1500 issues and profitably problems for Ford and Stellantis. Meanwhile, GM's turn on EVs is becoming profitable.
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Duration: 00:21:19What makes a truck reliable? Engine or Infotainment? Apple CarPlay is a MUST!
Jul 24, 2024Send us a text
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing these topics. Jill has a rant about subscription fees and Tim talks about reliability issues.
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Duration: 01:02:53Florida HOAs Still Hate Trucks, Tundra Market Share Boom, Ford Super Duty hybrid, Least Reliable
Jul 19, 2024Send us a text
In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a variety of topics including Florida HOAs still hating on trucks, the Toyota Tundra market share boom, Ford Super Duty hybrid coming and a list of the least reliable 2024 full-size trucks.
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Duration: 00:11:32Tacoma Transmission Fix? Subscription Fees Yeah or Nay?
Jul 18, 2024Send us a text
In this Livestream, Jill and Tim are discussing a variety of issues including a 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission fix, subscription fees in vehicles and more.
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Duration: 00:53:14Chevy, Tundra, Maverick Sales BOOM! Ram HD News, Jeep Gladiator Changes
Jul 05, 2024Send us a text
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl talks about the 2024 Q2 truck sales, new 2025 Ram HD news, and big changes for the Jeep Gladiator coming.
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Duration: 00:12:30Ram, F-150, Cyber Truck Recalls Galore; Oil Change Intervals?
Jun 26, 2024Send us a text
In this video, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo are discussing a variety of recalls and oil change intervals. They also dive into the latest issues with the Toyota Tacoma and explain the backstory on a few things.
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