Which ladder-frame SUVs proved most popular in South Africa in 2025 and which ones struggled by comparison? We have the sales ...

The Kia Tasman pickup might just be the opening chapter in a larger story for the brand’s ladder-frame ambitions. As interest in rugged utility vehicles grows, Kia is eyeing the possibility of turning ...

Lexus debuted its new GX SUV this evening, though we've known for some time it will be a rugged, body-on-frame vehicle based on the Toyota Land Cruiser. But what we didn't know until today is that the ...

Most cars on our roads today are underpinned by a monocoque chassis. However, some models still come with a ladder-frame chassis. A ladder-frame chassis consists of two long beams on the sides of the ...

A ladder-frame SUV from Kia is no longer considered a priority for the South Korean car manufacturer. Last year, it was reported that Kia could partner with Hyundai to develop a ladder frame chassis ...

After proving itself as a purveyor of quality, unibody crossovers with the introduction of the Telluride, Kia apparently now has its eyes on the more rugged interpretation of “SUV” that is the body-on ...

As far as pickups in America are concerned, there’s a noticeable discrepancy between American and Japanese automakers. Despite this contrast, the Tacoma fares rather well in the mid-size segment while ...

Body-on-frame vehicles are typically heavier, costlier and less fuel-efficient than monocoque constructions. Thus, it is not the form preferred by carmakers for their medium to small-sized models – ...