Sep 25th, 2005 · Leslie Jones, a former researcher for NASA, spent 36 hours in a pickup truck in an effort to get out of Houston ahead of Hurricane Rita. In a story familiar to many other evacuees, she managed to cover just 90 miles, making it to Bryan, Texas.
Aug 23rd, 2005 · The Bush administration unveils its plan to revamp fuel economy standards for SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks. The plan would eventually require higher gas mileage, but critics say it isn't enough.
Feb 3rd, 2005 · As the Super Bowl approaches, advertisers are wrapping up months of preparation for the broadcast of 30-second spots during Sunday's game. After last year's ads -- and half-time show -- drew fire for being tasteless, Anheuser-Busch and others pledged to clean up their act. But one potentially inflammatory ad has already been removed from this year's roster. Ford Motor Company has decided not to air an ad for a new pickup that featured a priest, a small child, and the word "lust."
Dec 10th, 2004 · NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Jean Jennings, editor-in-chief of Automobile Magazine, about the potential recall of 600,000 Dodge Durango SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks. There are government concerns over failures of crucial ball joints in the steering assembly -- but the company insists the vehicles are safe