James Raia

James Raia
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10 trucks, all 2020 models, all less than $35,000

By James Raia With the average price of a new passenger vehicle approaching $38,000 at the beginning of 2020, it's no wonder why the base...

Truck sales speed past cars for first time in industry history

By James Raia  The phenomenon of sport utility vehicles and pickup truck sales continues. Last month, for the first time in automotive history, pickup trucks outsold...

Bollinger Motors unveils two futuristic electric trucks

By James Raia  Bollinger Motors, founded in 2015 by Robert Bollinger, manufactures the B1 Electric Sport Utility Truck and B2 Electric Pickup Truck. A 4×4 off-road...

Nissan Titan hoping for 2020 revival in tough truck crowd

By James Raia Nearly 20 years ago someone decided on the not-so-keen idea of naming a full-sized pickup truck after a mythological Greek god. It's...

Global Expedition Vehicles takes extreme RVing to off-grid max

Expedition vehicles take RVing to extremes. Global Expedition Vehicles makes extreme vehicles on truck chassis that redefine "extreme." The Missouri-based company creates its vehicles utilizing...

Trucks rule, but safety improvements necessary

By James Raia Driving a pickup truck feels safe. Long-time users know the feeling well. Newbies to the segment usually understand quickly. Yet it's not always...

Convertible pickup truck? Yup, Mecum Auctions has one

The Dodge Dakota Convertible pickup truck and other mini trucks were all the rage until SUVs began to infiltrate the automotive market in the...

It’s a tank. It’s a trailer. It’s Aussie RV innovation

By James Raia  Australians make cool stuff on wheels. Handsome? Maybe not. Efficient, rugged, state-of-the-art? Definitely. Part cargo trailer. Part tank. Or maybe an homage to...

COVID-19 pandemic halts Rivian EV truck launch

With nearly $3 billion in investments from major corporations, the much-anticipated launch of the Rivian Automotive electric pickup truck was scheduled later this year....

Ford recalls pickup trucks, SUVs that may roll on their own

By James Raia Cars and trucks often get recalled for airbag and accelerator issues, but it's rarely because a vehicle can roll down the street...

Edmunds.com’s 2020 best trucks for RV towing

By James Raia Every RVer likely has a favorite truck for towing their RV. Facts, figures and statistics tell a lot, but personal preferences and...

New Takata airbag recall affects Nissan trucks

By James Raia The Takata airbag issue just won't go away. This time the Japanese supplier of safety equipment to many domestic and international brands...