Although Hyundai has been selling the Porter for nearly half a century in Korea, the brand isn’t widely known for pickups. That started to change in 2021 when the cabover truck was joined by the Santa Cruz, a compact unibody pickup. More workhorses are on the way, one engineered with another automaker and the other … Read more
The Dodge/Ram Dakota left production in 2011. Since then, the mid-size pickup segment has gained in popularity, but Stellantis hasn’t been able to join in on the fun. Finally, though, Ram is working on a new mid-sizer, and as part of a $13 billion investment in the US, the automaker confirmed that the pickup would … Read more
Hyundai has confirmed that a new midsize pickup truck is coming to the U.S. market before the end of the decade. The news was shared by Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz during the brand’s recent CEO Investor Day event. Unlike the smaller Hyundai Santa Cruz, which rides on a unibody platform shared with the Tucson, this … Read more
Although not fully developed by the Volkswagen Group, the Felicia was the first Skoda to benefit from German engineering know-how. Launched in 1994 as a replacement for the Favorit, it remained on sale until the Fabia arrived at the turn of the century. During its six-year run, the subcompact hatchback was offered in several body … Read more
Jim Farley and Ford’s answer to the “existential threat” that China poses to the Western automakers is here. Almost. The Blue Oval revealed today its “Model T” moment, and it’s more than just a car, or even a range of cars. Ford is introducing its new “Universal EV Platform” alongside the “Ford Universal EV Production … Read more
Ford’s self-described “Model T moment” is here. The company just revealed a new low-cost, flexible vehicle architecture that it plans to use as an underpinning for a slew of new EVs, including a mid-size pickup truck. To build the platform, Ford introduced what it calls its Universal EV Production System, meant to simplify assembly and … Read more
Ford is making a massive $5 billion bet on America’s electric future, announcing a new Universal EV Platform, a radical production system, and the brand’s first midsize electric pickup. — Ford says that the EVs will all be designed to make EVs more affordable, practical, and fun to drive. The Ford Universal EV Platform is … Read more
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz continues to carve out its niche as a lifestyle-focused compact pickup with the ride and comfort of a crossover SUV. While traditional trucks might boast brute strength and size, the Santa Cruz offers a more refined and city-friendly approach to utility—perfect for those who want the versatility of a pickup … Read more