Truck

Toyota leaves behind the V8 and leaf springs, debuting an all-new Tundra pickup with twin-turbo V6 and hybrid powertrains, a robust standard driver-assistance package, a new 14-in infotainment system and an upgraded suspension with adaptive damping.

TruckHouse announced its BCT Toyota mini-RV earlier this year, and now it's complete. The truck camper combines the off-roadability of the Tacoma TRD, the light, tough performance of carbon fiber, and the comfort of a luxurious mobile mini-home.

Skinny Guy aims to reinvent self-sufficient camping with a pickup truck solution. Its customizable box-of-adventure turns everything from the Rivian R1T e-pickup to a grumbling long-bed into an off-grid camper with kitchen, bed, dinette and toilet.

The Overland Expo Mountain West has begun, and GMC has unveiled a new concept pickup truck, the Canyon AT4 OverlandX. This is essentially a GMC Canyon AT4 fitted with the Bison package from Chevrolet along with several additional custom add-ons.

After last year revealing an all-electric truck designed to move goods around cities, Volta Trucks has revealed that the 16-tonne cargo hauler has commenced real-world testing ahead of full-scale production slated for 2022.

Alphabet-owned Waymo is looking to gain a strong foothold in the nascent autonomous freight industry, today announcing plans to build a dedicated hub for its self-driving trucks in the state of Texas.

Australian overland RV electrical specialist Redarc brings its vehicle-outfitting expertise to the US. It's revealed a go-anywhere Toyota Tacoma that combines serious battery power with all the essentials needed to live off-grid for days or weeks.

The Hower Base Camp is an any-pickup camper that sleeps two and holds up to 300 lb of gear on its electric-lift roof. It seems a natural fit for adventurers who chase every last sliver of light before pulling off the dirt track for some shut-eye.

Harker Outdoors has an RV alternative that's both affordable and ready to travel and camp at a second's notice. Its EDC is a light pickup topper that buyers can use as a simple roof over their heads or customize into an off-road mini-camper.

Alpha previewed its Wolf electric pickup earlier this year, and this month it shows how that truck turns into a full camper to compete with options from Tesla and Rivian. With help from Heimplanet, it's created the Cloudbreak inflatable camper.

Through trials and teasers from big names like Hyundai and Toyota, we are seeing how hydrogen could play a big role in sustainable trucking, and French outfit Gaussin has introduced a versatile skateboard platform it plans on riding into that future.

Ford has unveiled the 2022 Maverick pickup truck, and has delivered on the promise of a compact truck with the fuel efficiency and pricing that consumers would expect. It's fully hybrid as standard, offering up to 40 mpg (5.9 l/100km) in the city.