There's a lot of confusion when it comes to some of the common acronyms used to describe a vehicle's towing and hauling abilities. Let's break down the differences between gross vehicle weight rating ...

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 ...

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 ...

In your day-to-day activities with your car or truck, how much weight it can safely handle probably rarely crosses your mind. However, if you're loading up the back of your truck for a big move, ...

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 ...

If you're in the market for a pickup truck and you're confused by the ton ratings, then fear not. They may not be ...

Over the weekend, Rivian released the owner’s manual for the R1T pickup, revealing some interesting new details about the electric truck. Perhaps the most interesting is the R1T’s Gross Vehicle Weight ...

Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...

Section 179 of the tax code states that vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 6,000 pounds are eligible for an immediate business tax deduction of up to $25,000. Basically, the ...

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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.