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2015 Ford F-150’s LED headlamps are a first for pickups, last 5 times longer

Not only is the 2015 F-150 lighter, more powerful, equipped with better seats and rust-proof, Ford says it’s the first light duty pickup with LED headlamps. Designed by a team of lighting experts led by John Teodecki, the F-150’s LED headlamps use 63 percent less energy and they’re more durable, lasting five times longer than conventional […]

March 25, 2014

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To improve F-150’s seats, Ford hired several 265-pound men to sit down and get up 10,000 times

It might sound like an odd methodology, but at least Ford is paying attention to this kind of detail. While developing the 2015 F-150, Ford wanted to address concerns it was hearing from some customers over the leather seats inside the current F-150. Over time, the leather covering many of these seats was cracking with […]

February 19, 2014

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Ford’s 2015 F-150 has triggered a “stampede” on aluminum among competing automakers

The weight-shaving and redesigned aluminum body on the new 2015 Ford F-150 turned more than the heads of customers and truck lovers. It also got the attention of competing automakers. So much so, that the Detroit News reports that the new F-150 has “triggered a stampede among automakers” who are “scrambling to ink deals with aluminum […]

February 17, 2014

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Driver loses control of pickup, survives 40-foot plunge onto a frozen pond

The Ranger was discontinued back in 2011, but after seeing just how “Built Ford Tough” this 2001 model turned out to be there might be a renewed interest in the midsize pickup. Anne Spiess, 54, of Maplewood, Minnesota was driving on Interstate 694 in St. Paul when she lost control of her Ford Ranger, according […]

January 23, 2014

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Ford unveils the 2015 F-150: lighter aluminum body, tons of new tech (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

No. 3 Story in 2014 « No. 4 No. 2 »   After much hype and months of build-up, it’s here. And despite a multitude of improvements over previous models, most are calling Ford’s newest pickup the automaker’s biggest gamble yet. Ford unveiled the new 2015 F-150 in the wee hours of Monday morning and […]

January 13, 2014

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First Ram 1500 EcoDiesels expected to hit dealerships in February

Later this month, Chrysler Group will begin assembly of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with the first deliveries to dealerships occurring very soon after. According to a report from Automotive News, about 1,000 pre-spec—units not based on dealer orders—versions of the truck will be made in the next few weeks and then distributed in February. Dealers […]

January 8, 2014

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POLL: Would you consider buying Tesla’s electric pickup?

More and more truck owners are placing fuel economy at the top of their list of priorities when deciding on a new pickup. It’s why Ford created its engine EcoBoost engine technology, it’s why diesel half-tons from Nissan and Ram and rumored medium duty trucks from GM have become a hot topic and it’s why […]

November 15, 2013

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Tesla announces plans to make a half-ton electric pickup

U.S.-based electric car company Tesla has announced that it will make a half-ton pickup to rival the best-selling Ford F-150. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement during a Q&A at Business Insider’s Ignition event. Musk said the company would likely make the truck within the next five years. Musk made the announcement in response […]

November 13, 2013

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Ford drag races the F-350 against Chevy, Ram with 20k pounds in tow

Ford’s pretty happy with its new 2015 Super Duty models. Specifically, it’s happy with the improvements made to the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel. The Power Stroke has been upgraded with the larger GT37 turbocharger, allowing the engine to produce more than 400 horsepower and 800 lb.-ft. of torque. So what better way to show […]

October 14, 2013

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GM recalls 21,721 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups in North America

General Motors has announced a recall on 21,721 of the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC pickups in North America over a safety issue with the trucks’ seats. The reason for the recall is GM’s discovery that during a rear-end collision, the reclining seat backs could move more than the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

October 11, 2013

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Ram says reaction to 1500 EcoDiesel is “unprecedented,” wonders if it will be able to meet demand

We know we’re excited about the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. And, judging by the clicks articles about the upcoming truck have gotten since its announcement in February, we know our readers are excited and interested about it too. Ram has been hearing much of the same. And according to a recent report from Edmunds, the […]

October 10, 2013

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Ford unveils 2015 F-450, King Ranch Super Duty with more powerful 6.7L V-8 turbo diesel (PHOTOS)

Early Thursday morning, Ford took the wraps off its newest F-Series Super Duty models, announcing both the 2015 F-450 and the 2015 F-250 King Ranch Super Duty. Those attending the State Fair of Texas in Dallas will get the first in-person look at these new pickups. Both trucks will feature Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 […]

September 26, 2013