An analysis by British website money.co.uk of 16,000 country songs from the 1950s to today shows 4.16% feature pickup trucks.
Author: Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press
New in-vehicle technology shows we’re using cars ‘as much for living as traveling’
Pandemic shutdowns have accelerated the years-long trend for vehicles to double as home theaters and offices on wheels.
Quick takes: High-mpg diesel Suburban, quirky Genesis, excellent Elantra
Chevy’s new Suburban is a fond farewell to diesel; the new Elantra spices up the vanishing compact car segment, and Genesis gives us its first SUV.
2021 Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is everything most of us could ask for
The sleek, five-seat newcomer successfully transfers the magic of the Mustang to the vehicle that launches Ford’s transition to electric power.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport scores with surprising off-road ability, striking looks
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a promising start for Ford’s reborn Bronco lineup of off-road-oriented SUVs.
The Genesis G80 and Lexus IS 350 might be the last of their kind
As automakers’ investment in sport sedans declines alongside sales, these may be the last new ones we see for a while.
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2020 Land Rover Defender challenges Wrangler, Bronco with new looks, tech
Land Rover has banked big bucks trading on an image for go-anywhere ruggedness while building ever more cushy vehicles likely to never leave the road.
2021 Lincoln Nautilus adds big screen, colors, connectivity for feature updates
The most immediately noticeable Nautilus changes include luxurious new Black Label models and a 13.2-inch touch screen, the biggest in any Lincoln.
The 2021 Ram TRX, at 702 horsepower, eats other pickups for lunch
The TRX is remarkably easy to drive, thanks to its sophisticated four-wheel drive and unique suspension. Ram reengineered the 1500’s frame radically.