The pickup truck has been with us, helping with work and daily life, since Henry Ford coined the term and sold the first factory-built truck in 1925. This simple Model T conversion set in motion an evolution that continues to this day. The first mass-produced four-wheel-drive truck was the 1946 Dodge Power Wagon, followed by decades of mix-and-match cab sizes, beds, and powerplants.
The pickup truck has even become a performance vehicle, with muscle trucks like the Silverado 454SS, Dodge Ram SRT-10 and Ford Raptor exciting truck fans everywhere. There are many styles to choose from, but perhaps the most durable workhorses are those powered by diesel engines mated to automatic transmissions.
Automatic advantages
Automatic transmissions are, by design, well suited to the trials of working life. Automatic gearboxes remove the possibility of driver error, ensuring uniform gear changes. Towing puts the transmission under stress, but a smooth ride prolongs the vehicle's life. Automatic transmissions are far less likely to roll backward down a hill than their manual counterparts and are much easier to operate in stop-start traffic. On top of this, automatic transmissions tend to be more durable than manual transmissions.
Kijiji Autos gives you options
Thanks to an abundance of automatic pickup trucks available, finding the right one for you can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Kijiji Autos allows you to filter your search by cab style, fuel type, transmission, drivetrain and a number of other truck-specific features to make your search thorough and efficient. Whether you're searching for a tough-as-nails workhorse, a daily commuter or a performance truck, Kijiji Autos has what you need. Start your search today!
