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Texans can now buy a special version of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator not available anywhere else. The new variant is dubbed the Texas Trail and is based on the existing Gladiator Sport S but includes several distinct features.Jeep says it is paying homage to Texas with the special Gladiator as it is the largest market for its pickup.
The Ram Rampage was launched in the Brazilian market less than a year ago, but the company has already unveiled its first special edition, making it even more desirable to buyers. The Night Edition joins the Rampage lineup bringing pitch dark looks inside-out along and generous standard equipment as it is based on the luxurious Laramie trim.Ram has been using the Night Edition moniker for blacked-out trims of its trucks since 2019. As such, the Rampage Night Edition follows similar versions of the larger 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks, which are not only available in Brazil but also in North America.More: 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Goes Raptor Hunting With 540 HP Twin-Turbo I6The exterior of the Ram Rampage Laramie Night Edition trades the chrome finish of the standard Laramie with glossy black.
Off-road focused trucks are big business and Ram is looking for a bigger slice of the pie. As a result, they’ve not only unveiled the 1500 RHO but the new Warlock and Rebel X as well.Starting with the Ram 1500 Warlock, it’s the brand’s entry-level off-road pickup as pricing begins at $54,260 before a $1,995 destination fee. This slots it between the Big Horn and Laramie.Review: The 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel Adds Straight-Six Turbo Power And PlayfulnessGiven that it costs nearly $10,000 less than the Ram 1500 Rebel, it’s not surprising to learn the truck has a restrained design.
The Ram 1500 TRX was a modern-day dinosaur as it combined big power with awesome capability. It was glorious overkill and consumers fell in love.Unfortunately, times are changing and the era of Hemi-powered models is coming to a close. However, the TRX’s spirit lives on in the all-new Ram 1500 RHO.More: 2024 Ram 1500 TRX Final Edition Is $120k Sendoff That Makes The End Of An EraBilled as the most capable light-duty pickup on the market, the RHO makes its performance known as the model is eight inches (203 mm) wider than the standard truck.
The 2024 Tacoma is a significant truck, not just for Toyota, but for the segment overall. It marks the debut of the first mid-size hybrid pickup in the U.S. market, potentially signaling the end of having to choose between capability and fuel economy.
Americans in the market for a rugged, off-road pickup truck now have a compelling new option to choose from with the local launch of the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster. Priced from $86,900, the new model is based on the regular Grenadier SUV, which the company refers to as the Station Wagon and has been available for a couple of years starting from $71,500 in the States.Much of the Quartermaster’s design is identical to the standard model, although it is now a pickup rather than an SUV. Interestingly, it has a 305 mm (12-inch) longer wheelbase than the Station Wagon.
The Rivian R1T is marketed as an electric vehicle for those with an adventurous spirit but it has not been available with a rooftop tent design specifically for it. That has now changed.Earlier this month, Go Fast Campers announced it is working on a platform topper and a platform camper for the electric pickup. The topper sits on top of the truck’s bed and creates a large storage area away from the elements.
If you’ve been searching for a massive pickup truck that would be perfectly suited to the zombie apocalypse, look no further than this Ford F-250 Crew Cab recently modified by MegaRexx Trucks.In thoroughly overhauling this F-250, the company out of Wilmington, North Carolina, has installed 4.5-inch Icon Vehicle Dynamics dual-rate front springs and 5-inch Icon full-progressive rear leaf springs. It has also fitted Fox Racing 2.5 front and rear remote reservoir shocks.
While North America welcomed an all-new Chevrolet Colorado last year, the previous generation of the midsize truck continues to live on in South America. Known as the Chevrolet S10 in Brazil, it has undergone a significant facelift for the 2025 model year, boasting a redesigned front fascia, overhauled interior, and various enhancements beneath the surface. Beginning with the exterior, the standout feature is the entirely redesigned front fascia, which brings the aging S10 in line with Chevrolet’s current design language.