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Jeep’s Gladiator Shadow Ops Skips the Lifestyle Act

Built on the Rubicon platform, the Gladiator Shadow Ops trades lifestyle cues for tools that actually matter on the trail.
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The Renault Alaskan Concept is built for Adventure

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Renault enters the truck market in stunning fashion with the preview of their new one-tonne Alaskan concept pickup. Here's a closer look

2015 Chevy Colorado’s Triumphant Return with the Z71 Off-Roader

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Bringing Mid-size Back: The 2015 Colorado Z71 pickup looks to reignite a lost segment.

The 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition Ramps Up the Rugged

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Compared to the regular Colorado Z71, the Trail Boss Edition adds off-road tires, a blacked-out grille, and specialized suspension tuning.

2015 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab Limited Review

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Short of the Tacoma TRD, the top-end 2015 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab Limited we tested is fairly basic. Here's a look at why.

Chevrolet Unveils Aggressively-Styled Colorado ZR2 Pickup Concept in LA

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Powered by the new 2.8L Duramax diesel engine, the aggressively-styled Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Concept is Chevy's Vision for Midsize Pickups

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenaline Review: Paving the Path

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We review the The 2008 Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin - the vehicle that's paving the way for the sport utility truck segment.
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