OtonomHaber Automotive | Technology

Smart Measurement from Ford with Phone Camera

02/12/2025

Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for an innovative technology that aims to radically simplify towing operations. This patent allows for the total length of a vehicle and its attached trailer to be adjusted. [...]

Ram Rampage Enters European Market

30/11/2025

Ram's compact pickup, the Rampage, which has been successful in South America, is preparing to enter the European market with the Rebel and R/T versions. Its wide grille and muscular body are characteristic of the brand. [...]

Class Action Lawsuit Against Ford F-150 Lightning

29/11/2025

Ford is facing mass complaints from owners of 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because the vehicles are missing critical safety equipment called the Forward Sensing System. [...]

Caoa Chery Himla Wins at the Pickup Market with Hybrid Power

25/11/2025

Chery attracted attention with its new mid-size pickup truck, the Himla, at the São Paulo auto show. Although no press day presentation was made, [...]

2026 Nissan Navara Officially Unveiled

21/11/2025

Nissan has officially unveiled the all-new 2026 version of its flagship pickup truck, the Navara. This time, the new-generation Navara is based on the Mitsubishi Triton/L200 model and will be available in 2026. [...]

Rivian R1 LFP Battery Problem

18/11/2025

Owners of the Rivian R1T and R1S with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries are experiencing issues with their vehicles suddenly shutting down when the State of Charge (SoC) drops below 20 percent. [...]

Australian EV Startup Mevco Files for Bankruptcy

18/11/2025

Australia-based startup Mevco (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) has declared bankruptcy despite setting out with the vision of supplying specially converted electric vehicles (EVs) to the mining industry. [...]

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Returns to Türkiye as a Pickup Truck

17/11/2025

Defining the modern light commercial vehicle segment, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter accounts for more than 50 percent of Light Commercial Vehicle sales. It adapts to the specific needs of the customers and sectors it serves in Türkiye. [...]

Toyota Tacoma 2026 Introduced

14/11/2025

Toyota has updated its best-selling mid-size pickup truck, the Tacoma, for the 2026 model year. The new Tacoma remains on the TNGA-F platform, shared with the Tundra and Land Cruiser. [...]

GM Investigates Misfire Issue in Duramax LZ0 Diesel

12/11/2025

General Motors (GM) is developing the 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax LZ0 used in the 2024–2026 model year Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups, and related GM SUVs (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon) [...]

Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD on Sale in Brazil

12/11/2025

The Ford Maverick is taking a significant step towards consolidating its success in the Brazilian market. The compact pickup, already gaining strong momentum in the market, is now available with Hybrid AWD (Hybrid All-Terrain [...]

New Style for the 2026 Ford Ranger

11/11/2025

Following the success of the Black Appearance package, which was introduced for the 2025 model year and sharpened the pickup's stance, Ford is expanding its personalization menu for the 2026 Ranger. The company is also offering a new option, [...]

Toyota Hilux's 9th Generation Unveiled: Electric and Hydrogen Conversion

11/11/2025

Toyota held the world premiere of the ninth generation of its legendary Hilux pickup truck in Thailand. This launch marked a milestone in Hilux history, as it became the first fully electric vehicle. [...]

6 Special Promotions from the New Toyota Hilux in Thailand

11/11/2025

Hot on the heels of the world premiere of the new Hilux, Toyota has unveiled six special installations in Thailand that showcase the pickup's potential. The unveiling showcases the Hilux's tough off-road capabilities. [...]

The Pickup Legend is Renewed: The 9th Generation Toyota Hilux is Coming

10/11/2025

The legendary Toyota Hilux, the ninth generation of the pickup truck market, has officially debuted in Thailand. Featuring a modern design, updated engine range, and most importantly, an all-electric version. [...]

Ford's $30 Electric Move

08/11/2025

Ford is preparing to launch a new line of accessible electric cars priced around $30.000. CEO Jim Farley said these new models are almost ready for mass production. [...]

Toyota and Lexus Recall 127 Vehicles

08/11/2025

Toyota has launched a major recall campaign affecting a total of 127 vehicles, including its flagship models, the Toyota Tundra, Lexus GX and LX. [...]

Ford Discusses Halting F-150 Lightning Project

07/11/2025

According to the news published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Ford Motor Company's top management is considering whether to completely terminate the brand's highly anticipated electric pickup model, the F-150 Lightning. [...]

Digital Key Removal on Chevrolet Silverado EV

07/11/2025

Chevrolet has announced the withdrawal of a key technological feature from its 2026 model year Silverado electric pickup truck. It allows users to unlock, lock, and start the vehicle via smartphones. [...]

Land Rover Defender 130 V8 Turns Into Pickup

06/11/2025

The legendary Land Rover Defender is undergoing a radical transformation: a pickup body, thanks to the collaboration of Europe's leading tuning workshops, Heritage Customs and Urban Automotive. These two studios are working together to create a powerful [...]

The Renewed Toyota Hilux Is Coming

05/11/2025

Toyota's legendary pickup truck, the Hilux, is getting ready to re-emerge with its updated look, following its current chassis that has been on the market since 2015. The Japanese manufacturer is preparing to introduce the highly anticipated new generation [...]