Across the United States, the pickup truck has evolved from a work tool into a rolling status symbol that dominates streets, parking lots, and even suburban driveways. As hoods climb higher and cabins ...

(iSeeCars) – The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in America for over 40 years, and the Ram 1500 pickup and the Chevrolet Silverado are also mainstays on the list of best-selling vehicles.

Two powerhouse manufacturers take on the challenge of making full-size trucks more economical.

"Even midsize trucks have gotten too tall and too big," one insider said. Can pickup trucks get any larger? They've ballooned in size the last few years, becoming conspicuous behemoths on the road.