Find the Best Pickup Trucks

Today’s light-duty trucks can commonly hold 1,500 lbs. or more in their bed—far more than half-tons of yore. Their towing capacity is typically 9,000 to 12,000 lbs. Heavy-duty trucks have tougher frames, fortified suspensions, and often stronger powertrains to provide greater payload and towing capa...

Today’s light-duty trucks can commonly hold 1,500 lbs. or more in their bed—far more than half-tons of yore. Their towing capacity is typically 9,000 to 12,000 lbs. Heavy-duty trucks have tougher frames, fortified suspensions, and often stronger powertrains to provide greater payload and towing capacity. Key is making sure the specific truck you buy is configured as needed, since there are so many variables with trucks.

The right choice is a balance of your passenger- and cargo-toting needs. Crew cab configurations are the most popular, providing generous front and rear passenger space, at the expense of a short bed. An extended cab, with smaller rear doors, can add a foot of bed length. For pure work duties, stand...

The right choice is a balance of your passenger- and cargo-toting needs. Crew cab configurations are the most popular, providing generous front and rear passenger space, at the expense of a short bed. An extended cab, with smaller rear doors, can add a foot of bed length. For pure work duties, standard cab (with just front doors) trucks are available.

Most hybrid trucks use the combined gas-electric powertrain to generate more power, rather than be fuel economy focused, like a hybrid car. Electric trucks offer strong power, with different ranges. The batteries are large, meaning they will take longer than electric cars to recharge. Although capab...

Most hybrid trucks use the combined gas-electric powertrain to generate more power, rather than be fuel economy focused, like a hybrid car. Electric trucks offer strong power, with different ranges. The batteries are large, meaning they will take longer than electric cars to recharge. Although capable of towing, pulling a heavy trailer will significantly reduce range.