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In the 1940s pickup trucks were solely designed as work vehicles and not for recreational or everyday driving. However, as the ’50s ’60s, and ’70s came, people, started to see the practicality of having a truck. Soon, SUVs started to take over in the 90s and they were seen as a great towing alternative. As […]

This 1978 Ford F-100 “Eluminator” pickup truck is the oldest vehicle I’ve ever driven, and also perhaps the newest. That’s because, despite its vintage exterior, everything inside, from the drivetrain to the dash, is less than one year old. Oh, and it’s fully electric. Turns out what I’m really driving is a 2021 Ford Mustang […]

Jessica Friesen's family has been pumping gas in Ontario's Niagara Region for more than five decades. But as electric vehicles increasingly take over Canada's roads, some experts warn that her industry's days are numbered. Friesen, however, is unfazed. Since her grandfather opened the first Gales Gas Bar location in 1967, the family business has grown and adapted over the […]

From the smallest hatchback, to the biggest semi truck, drivers of all kinds are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices remain high. It is especially true for truck drivers that need to fill their tanks with diesel fuel. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of diesel in Wisconsin is […]

You might have Bill Trueit envy next time you’re cringing at the pump. No more dinosaur fuel for him. He just plugs his electric Hyundai Kona into a JuiceBox charger. What’s up with that? “It’s really convenient to put on your slippers, go in the garage and fill up your car,” he said. The future […]

Towing in an electric vehicle has been quite a hot topic recently, primarily because it has a big effect on vehicles’ efficiency, halving it in some cases and this makes some car buyers wary of switching to electric. But while towing is certainly affects range the most, Carwow’s Mat Watson wanted to see what effect […]

Even as it starts production, Ford has not stopped working on the F-150 Lightning truck. Ford has some new horsepower and towing numbers for the Lightning electric truck higher than initially promised. Plus, new features called Intelligent Range and FordPass Power My Trip are going to help alleviate any fears potential buyers might have making the […]

Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck is 2022’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.” That was the result of the third annual Makers Madness bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association which allows Illinoisans to vote for the “coolest” product made in the state. This year’s winner was announced at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday. The contest is […]

Towing with an electric vehicle can put additional stress on the driver as the range can vary significantly depending on how much weight a vehicle is towing, the type of terrain, weather, and other factors. Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning brings peace of mind to drivers as it can accurately calculate remaining vehicle range […]

If you’re looking to buy an EV, then you should know that there are some financial perks to buying a brand new model. Ever since 2010, it’s been possible to reclaim some of the money you spent on an electric car thanks to an EV-centric federal tax credit. That tax credit means you can reclaim […]