Engineers are a precise bunch, and as such, the names they give to measurements are also precise and often explain exactly what they entail. At least in terms engineers can understand. But for us ...

As with ancient hieroglyphics, a pickup truck’s payload metrics can seem indecipherable; a language of numerical values lost to time. There’s GVWR, GCVWR, payload and towing rates, not to mention all ...

There are lots of different numbers associated with your car's capabilities. Knowing a vehicle's ground clearance or approach angle can help with understanding a vehicle's off-road abilities, for ...

So, you want to buy a new truck for your next adventure, and all you really care about is the towing capacity. After all, you're planning to tow some equipment, or a wave runner, or maybe you want to ...

If you're regularly carrying lots of people or heavy loads, you'll know exactly what gross vehicle weight rating - or GVWR - is. This one rating may affect which license and what roads you can go on.

It's important to note that while GVWR and GCWR are related, they are not interchangeable. GVWR is focused on the vehicle's weight capacity, while GCWR includes the weight of the vehicle and its ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – When it comes to vehicles with ...