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We’re already pretty sure the 2021 Ford Bronco two-door is going to be an exciting thing to drive when the trail gets muddy, but this latest batch of spy shots has us all the more impatient to drive it. Spotted playing in the snow, this Bronco two-door looks like it’s being driven by someone who’s View the full article

WhistlinDiesel is up to no good, and we’re not surprised. While cruising YouTube to escape the daily grind, we couldn’t resist the latest from this fun-lovin’ destructo who, in this series, makes a mockery of materialism to the delight—and disgust—of his 650,000 YouTube subscribers by thrashing on his $102,000 Ford Super Duty F-350 equipped with View the full article

Jimmie Johnson has spent the last few seasons chasing NASCAR history View the full article

Earnhardt, 30, reunites with the Johnny Davis team after driving for JDM back during the 2014 season. The fourth generation racer has 73 starts in the Xfinity Series and had his best showing in 2019. His best result came with Joe Gibbs Racing at Charlotte last May, finishing third. “I am really thankful to Johnny Davis and the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team for having me onboard ...Keep reading View the full article

Are you looking for a gift for the life partner who has everything (and is your budget $70,000)? If so, have we got a deal for you with this pair of unmodified 1966 Ford Bronco 4x4s currently for sale on Craigslist in Santa Monica, California. Date Night Picture it: You’re out on a romantic Valentine’s View the full article

It comes as no shock that Jeep owners love Jeep accessories, and in fact, that’s what the 2020 Jeep Wrangler JPP 20 Limited Edition is all about. Need proof that Jeep owners are an interesting breed when it comes to fiddling with their rides? A statistic provided by Jeep attests that the Wrangler is one View the full article

Dark appearance packages are all the rage nowadays, and Toyota will invest more in the game with the 2021 Sequoia, Tundra, and Tacoma Nightshade Edition. Already offered on the 4Runner, Nightshade Editions add dark-finished exterior accents and more for a customized, black-tie (or criminal-mastermind) appearance. Each of the three new Nightshade variants are available in View the full article

The midsize truck market has been red hot as of late with sales running through the roof and manufacturers clamoring to either enter the space or bring fresh product to market. Despite not receiving a major update in 15 years, Nissan’s Frontier remains one of the favorites in an increasingly crowded field. Thankfully, after years View the full article

Revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota pulled the covers off the 2020 4Runner, Tundra, and Tacoma Trail Special Edition. Each is based on its nameplate’s respective SR5 trim level with two- or four-wheel drive, adding a few custom touches to make it unique. The Trail Special Edition also comes with black exterior badging, black View the full article

We met Wyatt McAllister and his ’88 YJ Sahara while futzing around Hammertown during King of the Hammers 2020. Nothing about his Jeep is ordinary and every piece is thought-provoking. 2020 Hammertown Action Silverado, Wagoneer, and a Mercedez Ram 1500, Willys, and a diesel International truck Onboard Air Bumper-mounted air chuck gives easy access to View the full article

To clarify the headline above, Snazzberry is the name of a new color, and “dubs” refers to the fact that the High Altitude marks the first time Jeep has offered a 20-inch wheel for the Wrangler or Gladiator. Let’s start off on the same page—the High Altitude model is probably going to get you more View the full article

What is the Jeep Gladiator Mojave? The Gladiator Mojave package is to desert prerunning, sand, and undulating terrain what the Rubicon package is to rockcrawling. In short, the Gladiator Mojave is an off-road package for the Jeep pickup buyer who wants to go fast off road. Or even go slow off road. Or carve up View the full article

Beginning with the Class of 2021, the number of annual inductees will be reduced from five to three. The Hall nominees will now be split into two ballots – one for contemporary stars (Modern Era ballot) and for the pioneers of the sport (Pioneer ballot). The three-member class each year will consist of two contemporary stars and one from the pioneer category. Last week, NASCAR inducted its ...Keep reading View the full article

Below is the entry list for the 62nd running for the Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday, February 16. 40 drivers will make the field with three ultimately going home. Seven non-chartered teams will be vying for the four open spots on the grid. They are Justin Haley of Kaulig Racing, Daniel Suarez of Gaunt Brothers Racing, Brendan Gaughan of Beard Motorsports, Reed Sorenson of Premium ...Keep reading View the full article

Wes Kilgore brought his ’46 Willys from Klamath Falls, Oregon where he and the Jeep tackle some of the area’s stickiest mud bogs with the Terra tires. Wes tells us the Willys is number 63,430 and he wants to leave it just the way it is with its leaf springs and Rancho springs. King of View the full article

The British engineering firm, which claimed WRC drivers' titles with Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg and a run of three straight manufacturers' titles between 1995 and 1997 when it operated the Subaru world rally team, will form a new company known as Prodrive International for its first assault on the legendary off-road race next year. Prodrive will build two works cars, which ...Keep reading View the full article

When Cadillac first introduced the Escalade in 1999 it was little more than a rebadged GMC Yukon Denali. The original Escalade was available in one trim (base) with one drivetrain (four-wheel drive) and was loaded with nearly every option available to the Yukon as standard. Pricing started at an expensive for the time $46,255. Built View the full article

There probably aren’t many people who remember the last time Cadillac included a diesel engine as an optional powerplant for its coupe and sedans. Yes, there really was a brief period—1978 to 1982—when a factory-installed oil burner (Oldsmobile’s 5.7L LF9 V-8) could be had in Caddy-badged luxobarges such as Eldorado, Seville, de Ville, and Fleetwood View the full article

Event organisers had set a deadline of February 3 for making a decision on whether the rally would go ahead after a lack of snow build-up on the stages, but extended that deadline until one day later. Now the decision has been made that the event will go ahead with around 180km of stages, although the final itinerary is still to be confirmed. Friday’s stages will be repeated on Saturday ...Keep reading View the full article

Born in the days of disco, loud leisure suits, and walnut and brass bedroom furniture, the 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief employs a mix of classic and ’70s-modern pizazz. Although the super-stylized ornamental design laid into vehicles of the golden age of autos in the ’20 and ’30s waned after World War II, it did enjoy View the full article

The younger brother of Cup Series star Martin Truex Jr. will run at least six races in 2020 with the first coming in March at Texas Motor Speedway. Marquis Spa will serve as the primary sponsor for his races. “I’m extremely excited to continue my partnership with Marquis Spas for a second season and can't wait to go after wins with Niece Motorsports,” said Truex, 28. “Marquis builds the ...Keep reading View the full article

Millions of fans will watch the NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500 on February 16, the biggest stock-car race of the year. But how many really know the levels of stress, anticipation, commitment, and preparation that go into competing for the win at NASCAR’s crown jewel? MotorTrend’s new original series, NASCAR ALL IN: Battle For View the full article

The rally is set to take place on February 13-16, but warmer-than-usual conditions in Sweden have meant the usual thick layer of snow hasn’t formed on the surface of the stages. A decision on whether the event would go ahead had been expected for February 3, but that has been extended. Organisers are in discussions with the manufacturers, but the Rally Sweden historic event has already been ...Keep reading View the full article

King of the Hammers 2020 kicked off and we were cruising Hammertown before dawn scouting for the wildest rigs on the lakebed. King of the Hammers Action 2019 Hammertown Must-See Rigs 2005 Chevy Colorado Conquering Hammers Trails 2001 Ford Sport Trac on Rockwells and 54s Tom Pardini, with the help of his cohort of expert View the full article

Looking for more? Check out episode 53 of The Truck Show Podcast: Huge HDisode! On This Week’s Show: YouTube’s Ryan Mayer Hummer, Bronco, TRX Nissan Titan XD Chef Cory Bahr YouTuber Ryan Mayer comes on to chat about the popularity of his channel, and then the guys discuss how their personal YouTube pages compare. View the full article