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Pickup Truck +SUV Talk

Tim Esterdahlwww.buzzsprout.com
We cover the U.S. pickup truck and SUV market bringing you fun reviews, interesting tidbits and real consumer concerns about these vehicles.
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Episodes

HEMI Isn't Dead Yet? Ram EREV, 25 Tacoma Changes, SEMA Blasts EPA

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing how the HEMI engine isn't dead, the Ram EREV gets pushed up in roll out, 2025 Toyota Tacoma changes and SEMA blasting the EPA over the California wavier approval. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Dec 20, 202419 min

Ram RHO Order Update, Toyota Tundra Engine Lawsuit, Why Ram CEO Tim Came Back

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over new details on his Ram RHO order, a Toyota Tundra engine recall lawsuit has been filed and new details on why Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis came back to work. Also, many other stories are covered. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Dec 14, 202416 min

Major Milestone Hit! Plus 2024 Year in Review, Business Update

Can you believe it? Publisher Tim Esterdahl can't believe it! Yup, the channel hit a major milestone passing the 50 million view mark. He goes over the achievement, our stats, how this channel started and what lies ahead in the future. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Dec 13, 202422 min

Toyota Tundra Tow Hooks! Ford Inventory Spikes, NHTSA Says No to Automakers

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the Toyota Tundra tow hooks now being an option, Ford inventory spikes on dealership lots, NHTSA says no to automakers over AEB technology as well as many other news stories. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Nov 29, 202416 min

What does a Trump presidency mean for the U.S. truck market?

With the election over, people are wondering: What does a Trump presidency do for the U.S. truck market? Should they delay buying a new truck? Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses what you need to know. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Nov 08, 202439 min

Ram RHO Update, SEMA Builds, Ford EV Halt, Scout EV Debut

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers a variety of topics like his new Ram RHO order, SEMA builds, Ford EV production halt and the return of Scout. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Nov 04, 202414 min

UAW Wants Tavares Fired, Ram 1500 Brazil Price, Tacoma Transmission Woes

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl once again talks about the ongoing drama between the UAW and Stellantis, he also found the price for a new 2025 Ram 1500 Brazil pickup and details the expansion of a Toyota Tacoma transmission TSB. Here is the latest on Jill's Rebelle Rally experience: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/threads/shout-out-to-jill-2024-rebelle-rally-2024.564/#post-6592 Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show...

Oct 18, 202419 min

Ram RHO Exhaust Note? Ram HD Look, Ford Super Duty, Toyota Issues Fix

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is sharing the details on where is the Ram RHO exhaust note. He also discusses the Ram HD look, Ford Super Duty news and Toyota's fix for the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX recall among other things. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Sep 28, 202411 min

Big Ram RHO Rally News, GM Trucks Unsafe per CR? RIP Autoblog

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the big news announced today with our very own Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo taking the new Ram RHO to the Rebelle Rally. Also, Consumer Reports declares GM trucks are less safe than rivals. And Tim updates some news about AutoBlog as well as shares more behind the scenes details on a variety of topics. Support the show

Sep 06, 202416 min

GM 8-Speed Transmission Going to Court, Ford WOW Tune, Decked Portable Kegger

In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is covering the GM 8-speed transmission lawsuit, Ford Ranger tunes for more horsepower and torque, a KIA dealership helping catch scammer and Decked's new portable Kegger. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Sep 04, 202410 min

Ford Cancels EVs Saving BILLIONS, SEMA sues California, Cooled Steering Wheel?

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a variety of topics including Ford canceling EVs to save billions, SEMA sues California over an EV mandate and ah-ha! Ford has patented a cooled steering wheel idea that backs up Tim's weird idea. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Aug 24, 202415 min

Tacoma Transmission Debris? Ford Do Not Drive Notice, New Lincoln Navigator

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the Toyota Tacoma transmission with regards to a Toyota Tech Tip. Also, Ford issued a massive do not drive notice to 750,000 owners and a new 2025 Lincoln Navigator debuted. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Aug 16, 202412 min

How Much $$$ Toyota Engine Recall? Ram 1500 Production Problems, Profits Down

In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl recaps the week with conversation on how much the Toyota engine recall will cost, Ram 1500 issues and profitably problems for Ford and Stellantis. Meanwhile, GM's turn on EVs is becoming profitable. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Jul 27, 202421 min
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