http://trucks.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-22T11:15:17Z Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:15:17 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/22/ford-cruise-control-recall-update-2.htm <p>The NHTSA has issued another request for owners of vehicles affected by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/carsafety/a/ford_cruise.htm">Ford's cruise control recall</a> -- <em>get them in for repair!</em> The safety agency says that several million owners still haven't responded to Ford's recall notices, and wants to remind those owners that cruise control systems in their cars, trucks and SUVs are a fire risk.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/22/ford-cruise-control-recall-update-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/22/ford-cruise-control-recall-update-2.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:45:06 +0000 2012-02-22T11:45:06Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/22/should-you-buy-an-auto-service-contract.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/autobuying/a/servicecontract.htm">Service contracts</a> get a lot of bad press, but the truth is there are good policies out there, and with more of us keeping cars and trucks for longer periods of time, the contracts deserve consideration. Like anything that you invest a significant amount of money in, you should do your homework before you hand over the check.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/22/should-you-buy-an-auto-service-contract.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/22/should-you-buy-an-auto-service-contract.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:15:17 +0000 2012-02-22T11:15:17Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/15/pickup-truck-tool-box-options.htm <p>Building our own storage chests to haul tools in the back of a truck is no longer a necessity, just an option for anyone who's skilled in that craft. Truck tool and storage box choices have evolved over the years, becoming (generally) more durable at about the same pace that new designs have emerged. Here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/toolboxes/tp/Pickup-Truck-Tool-Boxes.htm">a look at some of the options you'll find</a> when you shop for a truck tool or storage box.</p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/15/pickup-truck-tool-box-options.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:45:14 +0000 2012-02-15T08:45:14Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/15/truck-rack-comparisons.htm <p><a href="http://trucks.about.com/od/truckaccessory/ig/Truck-Racks/BestRail-Overhead-Rack.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/trucks/1/0/I/3/1/truck_rack_blog.jpg" border="0" alt="truck rack" hspace="5" width="170" height="118" align="right" /></a>No matter what kind of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/truckaccessory/ig/Truck-Racks/BestRail-Overhead-Rack.htm">truck rack</a> you need, there are more than likely several versions out there that can help you out. You'll find racks for nearly every specialty, from set-ups for contractors to racks that will keep your gear secured when you're off-road or camping. Your biggest problem might be trying to decide <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/truckaccessory/ig/Truck-Racks/BestRail-Overhead-Rack.htm">which rack suits you best</a>. All of these truck racks were on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where the exhibitors are always on the cutting edge of accessory design.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/15/truck-rack-comparisons.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/15/truck-rack-comparisons.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:30:19 +0000 2012-02-15T08:30:19Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/10/pros-and-cons-of-truck-bed-covers.htm <p>Truck bed covers are as varied as the individuals who drive trucks. Some offer weather protection and security, others simply provide a shield to help deflect a portion of the dust and grime the bed accumulates during normal use. A third type offers a high-and-dry place to sleep. Should you cover the bed of your pickup truck, or leave it open? And if you cover it, which type of bed cover best suits your needs? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/truckcap/a/Pros-And-Cons-Of-Truck-Bed-Covers.htm">We'll help you decide</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/10/pros-and-cons-of-truck-bed-covers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/10/pros-and-cons-of-truck-bed-covers.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:39:50 +0000 2012-02-10T09:39:50Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/09/review-your-truck-accessories.htm <p>Reviews are a big help for truck owners who want to install a bedliner, bed cover or other accessory on their pickups, and owners searching for reviews always like to hear what <em>you</em> think about the products you use every day.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/09/review-your-truck-accessories.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/09/review-your-truck-accessories.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:34 +0000 2012-02-09T06:00:34Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/08/retrax-bed-cover-installation-and-review.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/trucks/1/0/K/O/retrax_small.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="112" align="left" />I installed a RETRAX retractable bed cover on my 1997 Ford F-150 pickup several years ago. After I sold the truck, I sure missed that cover, and must have talked it up enough, because my wife ordered a replacement for the new pickup. I'm still not sure if she missed the cover, too, or if she just didn't want to hear about it anymore. Installation steps vary a little depending on your truck bed, but&#160; you don't need much mechanical expertise to install any of their covers. RETRAX has introduced newer versions since my last purchase was installed, but my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/truckaccessory/fr/retrax_review.htm">bed cover installation and review</a> still offers a good preview of the product.</p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/08/retrax-bed-cover-installation-and-review.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:45:34 +0000 2012-02-08T11:45:34Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/07/suzuki-x-head-concept.htm <p><a href="http://trucks.about.com/od/conceptcars/ig/Suzuki-X-HEAD-Concept-Truck/index.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/trucks/1/0/E/4/1/suzuki_blog.jpg" border="0" alt="suzuki xhead concept truck" hspace="5" width="170" height="134" align="left" /></a>No, the photo isn't scrunched. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/conceptcars/ig/Suzuki-X-HEAD-Concept-Truck/index.htm">Suzuki's X-HEAD concept</a> really looks like this. The little truck can be set up with one of three distinct modules to make it useful for specific needs, like the <em>Camper</em> module that sleeps two, and the <em>Fashion</em> configuration that's designed for urban use. The third setup is called the <em>Rescue</em> -- it preps the truck for search and rescue operations.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/07/suzuki-x-head-concept.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/07/suzuki-x-head-concept.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:45:17 +0000 2012-02-07T07:45:17Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/01/2012-toyota-tacoma-truck-features-options.htm <p><img style="margin: 1px; border: 0pt none; float: left;" title="2012 Toyota Tacoma Trucks" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/trucks/1/0/2/Y/1/2012-Tacoma-Truck-b.jpg" alt="2012 Toyota Tacoma Trucks" width="210" height="125" /></p> <p>Tacoma outsells all of the other trucks in its segment, and appears to be part of Toyota's long-term production plans at a time when other manufacturers are eliminating compact trucks. Maybe Ford and the others should look more closely at Tacoma's success, and then build a truck that buyers want to drive.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/01/2012-toyota-tacoma-truck-features-options.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/02/01/2012-toyota-tacoma-truck-features-options.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:41:31 +0000 2012-02-01T12:41:31Z http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/01/25/gmc-celebrates-100-years-of-trucks.htm <p><img style="margin: 5px; border: 0pt none; float: left;" title="1936 GMC Bus" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/trucks/1/0/-/Y/1/1936_Historical_GMC-bl.jpg" alt="1936 GMC Bus" width="200" height="124" />Two manufacturers were absorbed into General Motors one hundred years ago to became the company's GMC brand. Newly released <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/od/classictrucks/ss/Gmc-Celebrates-100-Years-Of-Building-Trucks.htm">facts and photos of trucks from the first hundred years</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/01/25/gmc-celebrates-100-years-of-trucks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://trucks.about.com/b/2012/01/25/gmc-celebrates-100-years-of-trucks.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:37:48 +0000 2012-01-25T11:37:48Z