# pickup truck (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pickup truck. Page: Feed: --- ## [Valen is Aston Martin’s most powerful production model](https://www.motaauto.com/valen-is-aston-martins-most-powerful-production-model/) _2026-08-22 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ Aston Martin has revealed the Valen as the latest addition to the its line of limited-production V12 specials. Developed by the company’s Q by Aston Martin bespoke service alongside its Special Vehicle Operations division, the model continues the brand’s traditional ‘V’ naming strategy, deriving its name from the Latin ‘valens’, meaning ‘strong’ or ‘powerful’. Visually, \[…\] The post Valen is Aston… ## [Unexpected Joys](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/unexpected-joys) _2026-08-21 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ I woke up the other morning to the news that Joan and I were going to spend a few days with our grandchildren. ## [A Sweeping New Bill Could Cut Mercedes, Volvo, and Others From the U.S. Market](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/a-sweeping-new-bill-could-cut-mercedes-volvo-and-others-from-the-u-s-market/) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ Ahhh, government. Always there to make things more complicated and costly. Even for established automakers like Mercedes-Benz, which has built vehicles in Alabama for over thirty years. A new bill in Washington might shut that down. Legislation advancing in congress would ban any automaker that has Chinese ownership from selling connected vehicles (basically all vehicles \[…\] ## [GWM Malaysia partners with Malayan Xpedition for second consecutive year](https://www.motaauto.com/gwm-malaysia-partners-with-malayan-xpedition-for-second-consecutive-year/) _2026-08-21 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ GWM Malaysia has renewed its strategic partnership with Malayan Xpedition for a second year with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. As with last year’s collaboration, this year’s partnership aims to provide GWM TANK 300 and GWM TANK 500 owners with hands-on, real-world off-road driving experiences. They will get to participate in activities \[…\] The post GWM Malaysia partners with… ## [Doc’s Drive – Jaecoo J5](https://www.motaauto.com/docs-drive-jaecoo-j5/) _2026-08-21 · Dr Long SP · MotaAuto.com_ First off, the B-segment Jaecoo J5 makes a stately impression. Viewed from the back and sideline, its Range Rover-esque aesthetics makes it instantly handsome and premium looking (think Evoque x Velar). B-segment contender With an interesting price of RM108,000 and a visually upmarket appeal, the J5 enters Malaysia’s crowded crossover SUV market to do battle \[…\] The post Doc’s Drive – Jaecoo J5… ## [Recall for XPENG X9 EV to replace front air suspension](https://www.motaauto.com/recall-for-xpeng-x9-ev-to-replace-front-air-suspension/) _2026-08-20 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ Bermaz Xpeng Sdn Bhd has announced a recall campaign for the XPENG X9 MPV distributed by the company in Malaysia. The local initiative mirrors a voluntary recall issued by XPENG in China for specific units produced prior to August 11, 2025. The recall is to address a technical issue regarding the vehicle’s front air springs, \[…\] The post Recall for XPENG X9 EV to replace front air suspension… ## [2026 Genesis GV80 adds darker style without losing its quiet luxury](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/2026-genesis-gv80-adds-darker-style-without-losing-its-quiet-luxury/) _2026-08-20 · Jimmy Dinsmore · CarNewsCafe_ Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury brand, explores the darker side of things with their midsize SUV. And I was able to spend some quality time with the GV80. And for 2026, Genesis makes a few smart tweaks, including a new Prestige Black trim, that sharpen its appeal and give buyers something fresh without reinventing the formula. The \[…\] ## [Scorpio Lifestyler to strengthen Mahindra’s global presence](https://www.motaauto.com/scorpio-lifestyler-to-strengthen-mahindras-global-presence/) _2026-08-20 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ While much of automotive news today is dominated by the Chinese auto industry and its stream of new models, the third largest auto market (fourth in production) after China and the USA continues to also advance. This is the Indian market which, in 2025, had around 4.3 million new vehicle sales. While Maruti Suzuki is \[…\] The post Scorpio Lifestyler to strengthen Mahindra’s global presence appeared… ## [Evolved Volvo EX90 to be launched in September](https://www.motaauto.com/evolved-volvo-ex90-to-be-launched-in-september/) _2026-08-20 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ When Volvo Car Malaysia first introduced the EX90 to the local market in April 2025, it was the Swedish brand’s inaugural software-driven, 7-seater electric vehicle. The large 7-seat SUV set out to redefine what luxury buyers expect from a large family vehicle while maintaining Volvo’s historic emphasis on occupant protection. Soon, an updated EX90 will \[…\] The post Evolved Volvo EX90 to be… ## [Vehicle maintenance bookings made easy with TCEAS x TnG eWallet](https://www.motaauto.com/vehicle-maintenance-bookings-made-easy-with-tceas-x-tng-ewallet/) _2026-08-19 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS), the aftersales arm of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, has established a new digital touchpoint on the TnG eWallet app to allow car owners to schedule service appointments and make payments seamlessly. Over 50 service centres The strategic partnership between TCEAS and TNG Digital, formalised today at a signing \[…\] The post Vehicle maintenance bookings made… ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IooavXdSWv6r) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Small Car, Big Mischief](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/2026-mazda-mx-5-miata-small-car-big-mischief/) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ There are cars that make you feel important. There are cars that make you feel successful. There are cars that make your neighbors wonder whether you have recently won the lottery. And then there is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which mostly makes you grin like an idiot. The 2026 MX-5 remains stubbornly committed to the \[…\] ## [Monarchs](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/monarchs) _2026-08-19 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Several years ago, hoping to singlehandedly restore the Monarch butterfly population, my wife gathered milkweed seeds and planted them in raised beds in our backyard. ## [PRO-NET to introduce charging stations with e.MAS branding](https://www.motaauto.com/pro-net-to-introduce-charging-stations-with-e-mas-branding/) _2026-08-19 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ When PROTON announced its intention to offer New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), starting initially with smart EVs, it had a long-term plan which would be more than just selling vehicles. It would take an entirely new approach to the business by establishing a new subsidiary dedicated to NEVs called PRO-NET (Proton New Energy Technology) in August \[…\] The post PRO-NET to introduce charging stations with… ## [Doc’s Drive – Toyota Hilux BEV](https://www.motaauto.com/docs-drive-toyota-hilux-bev/) _2026-08-18 · Dr Long SP · MotaAuto.com_ The Toyota Hilux has always been about being a tough, dependable and reliable workhorse. In ASEAN countries, the Hilux has stamped its authority as a regional favourite pick-up truck ever since being reinvented under the Toyota IMV (Innovative International Motor Vehicle) project 20 years ago, which also spawned the Fortuner SUV and Innova MPV. The \[…\] The post Doc’s Drive – Toyota Hilux BEV… ## [Defender to offer road-legal version of D7X-R 2026 Dakar Rally winner](https://www.motaauto.com/defender-to-offer-road-legal-version-of-d7x-r-2026-dakar-rally-winner/) _2026-08-18 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ Defender, a brand in the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) portfolio, is developing a road-legal version of its D7X-R 2026 Dakar Rally-winning vehicle. To be called the Defender Dakar, this limited-run model will bring competition-derived engineering to a product the public can buy. Motorsport-derived architecture The model will be derived from the OCTA which will get \[…\] The post Defender to offer… ## [What Faith Is and Isn’t](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/what-faith-is-and-isnt) _2026-08-17 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Joan and I went this past Tuesday afternoon over to Mill Creek Friends Meeting graveyard southwest of Danville to meet with the cemetery trustee to pick out our gravesites. ## [Review: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/review-2026-nissan-pathfinder/) _2026-08-17 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ If the automotive world were a high school, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder would be the kid who still carries a paper notebook while everyone else is trying to take notes on AI-powered smart glasses. It isn’t flashy. It doesn’t have a tiny turbocharged four-cylinder pretending to be a V8. It doesn’t promise to revolutionize transportation. \[…\] ## [Atlantis Automobili appointed as Maserati distributor for Malaysia](https://www.motaauto.com/atlantis-automobili-appointed-as-maserati-distributor-for-malaysia/) _2026-08-17 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ Following the end of Naza Italia’s 16-year representation of the Maserati brand in Malaysia at the end of 2025, Atlantis Automobili Sdn. Bhd. has been officially appointed (since May 19) as the importer and distributor for premium Italian brand. Atlantis Automobili, an associate company of Atlantis Motor Group, will manage local sales, aftersales support, customer \[…\] The post Atlantis Automobili… ## [New challenge for Isuzu D-MAX – around the peninsular on one tank of fuel](https://www.motaauto.com/new-challenge-for-isuzu-d-max-around-the-peninsular-on-one-tank-of-fuel/) _2026-08-17 · Chips Yap · MotaAuto.com_ Isuzu Malaysia is at it again – embarking on another long-distance drive to demonstrate the exceptional fuel efficiency of its D-MAX pick-up truck. This time, a D-MAX with the latest 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine will be used for the D-MAX One-Tank One Nation Challenge. Starting from an Isuzu dealership in Balakong, Selangor, the objective is to \[…\] The post New challenge for Isuzu D-MAX – around… ## [Waymo Data Shows Self-Driving Vehicles Are Safer. Duh](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/waymo-data-shows-self-driving-vehicles-are-safer-duh/) _2026-08-14 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does more than crash testing. The group also conducts surveys, studies, and analysis of safety systems new and old. In a recently-published study, the IIHS looked at the Waymo “robo taxi” (self-driving taxis) experiments being conducted in various cities around the nation. The study’s results found that a Waymo is \[…\] ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GXXHYSX6pi9Y) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [The Gift That Keeps On Giving](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving) _2026-08-14 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Return to Harmony Chapter 55 - Uly Grant had never been a violent man. Indeed, just the opposite. He was likable, helpful, and generally peaceable. So when Uly slapped Dale Hinshaw upside the head for showing a picture of his naked mother around town, people were surprised by Uly’s reaction, though secretly pleased by Dale’s comeuppance. ## [Toyota Camry Turns Out the Lights and Turns Up the Swagger](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/toyota-camry-turns-out-the-lights-and-turns-up-the-swagger/) _2026-08-13 · Jimmy Dinsmore · CarNewsCafe_ For decades, the Toyota Camry has been the sensible choice in the family sedan segment. Reliable? Absolutely. Practical? Without question. Exciting? Well, that wasn’t always part of the conversation. Enter the 2026 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade, a sedan that takes Toyota’s perennial bestseller and gives it a dose of attitude. It’s proof that being \[…\] ## [My Thoughts on Vocation](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/my-thoughts-on-vocation) _2026-08-12 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ The children in our town returned to school this week, including our granddaughter, who ended her summer with a trip to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills with our son, who has always resented us for not buying a ranch before he was born so he could indulge his fantasy of becoming a cowboy. ## [Review: 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe and SUV](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/review-2026-genesis-gv80-coupe-and-suv/) _2026-08-12 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ Genesis has spent the last several years walking into conversations dominated by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus with the confidence of someone who knows everyone else forgot to study for the test. Rather than trying to reinvent itself for 2026, Genesis wisely leaves the GV80 largely alone, offering both a standard SUV and a coupe-styled \[…\] ## [Who I Want to Be](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/who-i-want-to-be) _2026-08-10 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ I ran into an old friend last week who I hadn’t seen in a while, so we were updating one another on our lives, showing each other pictures of our grandchildren, discussing our medical ailments, the usual conversation of anyone over 65. ## [Video Review: 2026 Kia K4](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/video-review-2026-kia-k4/) _2026-08-10 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ The K4 replaces the Forte in Kia’s lineup as its compact car. This year, Kia added a wagon version (aka “Hatchback”) and it’s pretty great. To see a full interior walkthrough, click here: https://youtu.be/SGyLUSdemQU To buy me more coffee, click here: https://buymeacoffee.com/aarononautos ## [The Slap Heard Round the World](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/the-slap-heard-round-the-world) _2026-08-07 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Return to Harmony Chapter 54 ## [2026 Honda Prelude Has The Look of a Porsche, Heart of a Honda](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/2026-honda-prelude-has-the-look-of-a-porsche-heart-of-a-honda/) _2026-08-06 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ When the 2026 Honda Prelude Hybrid was delivered to me, I had to do a double take. From certain angles, particularly the low nose, wide stance, and sleek fastback profile, the new Prelude looked more like something that rolled out of Stuttgart than a Honda showroom. There’s a hint of Porsche Cayman in the proportions, \[…\] ## [The Only Word of God I Need](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/the-only-word-of-god-i-need) _2026-08-05 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Recently, during a workshop with pastors, the leader asked us to finish the sentence, “A pastor should read the Bible…” Hands went up around the room with answers such as “prayerfully,” “every day,” “with the eyes of faith,” and “without fail.” My answer—that the Bible should be read with healthy skepticism—was not warmly received. ## [Charging An EV Is Still a PIA](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/charging-an-ev-is-still-a-pia/) _2026-08-05 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ As an automotive journalist, I drive a lot of vehicles. Many of them are electric. I have a 50-amp charging station in my garage because driving EVs is very common for me. I had an electrician install the breaker, line, and plug and have had two different charging setups in there in the years since. Out \[…\] ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NfgR38moO0Vx) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Review: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/review-2026-gmc-sierra-1500/) _2026-08-04 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ The full-size pickup market has become an arms race. Every year brings another touchscreen the size of a television, another luxury package with enough leather to upholster a cigar lounge, and another towing number that assumes you’re hauling the Death Star. Somewhere in all of that, trucks still have to do everyday truck things. The \[…\] ## [Why War Is Not the Answer, Part 7](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/why-war-is-not-the-answer-part-7) _2026-08-03 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ A family friend is getting married this week, and I’m officiating. When I met with he and his fiancée to discuss the wedding, I asked where they were going on their honeymoon. “The beach,” they said. ## [What Goes Around](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/what-goes-around) _2026-07-31 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Return to Harmony Chapter 53 - It was hard not to notice Charles Gardner’s new Ford Raptor pickup truck, parked as it was near the front door of Harmony Friends Meeting. Beside it, sat Ellis Hodge’s new-to-him Ford pickup. Absolute gems, both of them. After meeting for worship, the men of the meeting hurried outside to ogle them. ## [Are We Obligated to Obey the Immoral and Incompetent?](https://philipgulley.substack.com/p/are-we-obligated-to-obey-the-immoral) _2026-07-29 · Philip Gulley · Plain Speech with Philip Gulley_ Friends [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208958239/1324c7b473b95c5389ff2a941719ef4c.mp3) ## [2027 Porsche 911 Carrera The Definitive Everyday Sports Car](https://todayinbd.com/porsche-911-carrera-review/) _2026-07-25 · Tyler Morgan · Today in Beyond Driving_ For more than half a century, the automotive industry has chased a... ## [2026 Honda Odyssey Touring and Elite The Ultimate Family Minivans Reviewed](https://todayinbd.com/honda-odyssey-touring/) _2026-07-25 · Lauren Simmons · Today in Beyond Driving_ The modern minivan segment may be smaller than it was a decade... ## [2026 Honda Odyssey The Ultimate Family Minivan Reviewed](https://todayinbd.com/honda-odyssey/) _2026-07-25 · Lauren Simmons · Today in Beyond Driving_ When it comes to efficiently transporting families with absolute ease, the Honda... ## [The Complete Audi A4 Avant Guide Premium Estate Excellence](https://todayinbd.com/audi-a4-avant-review/) _2026-07-24 · David Cooper · Today in Beyond Driving_ When it comes to blending everyday family practicality with an upscale executive... ## [2026 Audi A3 Sportback Review The Premium Hatchback Perfected](https://todayinbd.com/audi-a3-sportback/) _2026-07-24 · David Cooper · Today in Beyond Driving_ The Audi A3 Sportback has long been the gold standard for drivers... ## [Ford Mustang GT Convertible The Ultimate Open-Air V8 Muscle Car](https://todayinbd.com/ford-mustang-gt-convertible/) _2026-07-24 · Grace Mitchell · Today in Beyond Driving_ The modern automotive landscape is rapidly shifting toward electrification, silent powertrains, and... ## [Ford Mustang Convertible The Ultimate Open-Air American Muscle Car](https://todayinbd.com/ford-mustang-convertible/) _2026-07-24 · Grace Mitchell · Today in Beyond Driving_ For over six decades, the combination of American muscle and open-air freedom... ## [Ford Mustang Dark Horse The Pinnacle of Naturally Aspirated V8 Performance](https://todayinbd.com/ford-mustang-dark-horse/) _2026-07-24 · Natalie Brooks · Today in Beyond Driving_ The automotive landscape is rapidly shifting toward electrification, but the Ford Mustang... ## [Ford Mustang GT The Ultimate American V8 Muscle Car Review](https://todayinbd.com/ford-mustang-gt-review/) _2026-07-24 · Natalie Brooks · Today in Beyond Driving_ In an automotive landscape increasingly dominated by silent electric vehicles and downsized... ## [Ford Mustang The Ultimate Modern Muscle Car Review](https://todayinbd.com/ford-mustang-review/) _2026-07-24 · Natalie Brooks · Today in Beyond Driving_ The Ford Mustang is arguably the most recognizable nameplate in American automotive...