Pickup Truck +SUV Talk

Allen Schaeffer of the Diesel Technology Forum joins Tim to discuss the current state of diesel and its future. We talk about how clean and quiet diesel engines are becoming as well as how they are working on a renewable diesel fuel. Yeah, really! This isn’t your grandfather’s diesel engine.

On this week’s edition, Jill and Tim discuss the latest rumors around a possible FCA and Hyundai merger, the second quarter pickup sales results, pricing for the 2019 Chevy Silverado all before Tim rants about a few recent terrible and inaccurate reviews of the Chevy Colorado ZR2. Next, fan Brandon Rettig joins the show to […]

On this episode of Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, Tim goes into the breaking news from FCA about the future of the Ram Rebel TRX and the next generation of Ram Heavy-Duty pickups. Then, he discusses how poorly he is at backing up a trailer with his ’62 Chevy and how the 2018 Ford F-350 […]

This week’s podcast is all about Ford and a little bit of everybody else. First, Jill Ciminillo and Tim Esterdahl discuss the latest news of Ford killing their entire car lineup except for the Mustang and a Chinese-built Focus. Jill thinks this is terrible news, meanwhile Tim thinks this is a great business decision. Which […]

Do you read reviews before you buy something? Does reading the review change your viewpoint? Recently, a new Ford EcoSport came out and the timing didn’t allow for automotive journalists to review it prior to being sold on dealer lots. Do you think this impacted the SUVs sales? Also, the 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke […]

This week’s show is a lot of “did you know” items being brought to your attention. First, did you know you there is going to be another way to have a car? You will soon be able to “subscribe” to it. Seriously! Next, did you know Chevy is considering building a new Colorado called the […]

This week’s edition of the Pickup Truck + SUV Talk podcast features thoughts on the upcoming Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup and Ford Bronco with some new visual renderings out there. Also, Jill and Tim debate whether baby boomers love sedans or SUVs for entry/exit reasons. Finally, Tim talks about his weekly press loan, a 2018 […]

Listen in to Jill Ciminillo and Tim Esterdahl taking a closer look at the 2019 Ram 1500 fresh off a recent media drive. The new pickup has a lot of new features, styling and powertrain options that you will want to know about. Our hosts break down these features and the ones they really loved […]

Back from a quick trip to the Big Apple, Jill Ciminillo and Tim Esterdahl break down the news from the 2018 New York International Auto Show with specific discussion on the new GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, VW Atlas Tanoak Pickup concept, Lincoln Aviator, Lexus UX Concept, Toyota RAV4 and the Cadillac XT4. Tim also discusses […]

Announcing IMPROVED AUDIO! Seriously, we think we improved it. Let us know. Anyway, on this week’s show we are recapping the Work Truck Show news including the new Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 trucks. Also, Jill and Tim break down the new 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 and give you some initial thoughts. Listen to […]