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Hummer EV is The New Torque King of Pickups …Or is it?
With the unveiling of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, we’ve got the introduction of another electric pickup and another instance of wondering aloud “How much of a truck is this thing?” That’s what we’re trying to answer in the video below. More importantly, we look at how to properly compare torque ratings between combustion engine […]
November 3, 2020
Class 7-8
Mack updates 13L MP8HE engine for 2021
A new version of Mack‘s 13-liter MP8HE engine comes with a fuel efficiency improvement by up to 3% compared to the current MP8HE. The next generation Mack MP8HE engine will continue to be offered in 415 and 445 horsepower ratings with 1,760 and 1,860 lb-ft of torque, respectively. The new engine platform, which Mack Trucks […]
October 30, 2020
Pickups
2021 Chevy Silverado HD: Better towing, new Carhartt Special Edition
Like their smaller, half-ton siblings in the Chevrolet truck lineup, the changes coming to the Bowtie’s 2021 heavy duty trucks are not groundbreaking. However, there are several smaller updates to know about and at least two other more interesting changes to look forward to in this model year including improved towing and a new Carhartt […]
October 28, 2020
Class 7-8
Volkswagen to acquire International Truck parent Navistar for $3.7 billion
After nearly 10 months on the table, and with mutual interest surviving a global pandemic that saw truck orders slump to record lows for two consecutive months, Volkwagen’s commercial truck business, Traton, is set to acquire Navistar for nearly $3.7 billion.
October 21, 2020
Class 3-6
Nissan to discontinue NV work vans
Nissan says it will end production of its NV commercial van lineup next summer as the company re-tools its commercial offerings. Sales of vans in the U.S., through established Business Certified Dealers (for NV Cargo and Passenger), will continue through calendar year 2021, or until supply is exhausted. Nissan is in the middle of an […]
October 15, 2020
Construction Equipment
2021 Ford F-150 Claims Towing Crown, Packs Most Torque Yet
Ford is laying claim to the towing and hauling crown with its 2021 Ford F-150. The nation’s top selling half-ton truck now has a best-in-class max tow rating of 14,000 pounds and a best-in-class max payload capacity of 3,325 pounds. Those record numbers come with Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and Max Trailer Tow Package which […]
October 14, 2020
Class 7-8
CM Truck Beds intros turnkey Hotshot truck body
CM Truck Beds recently unveiled its specialized Hotshot model which is rated to tow up to 30,000 pounds. This single-piece steel truck body is designed for ultimate strength and durability, with the industry’s best hauling capacity and an array of standard features that deliver convenience, safety and ease for hotshot truck drivers. “For hotshotters looking […]
October 9, 2020
Pickups
Chevy Silverado 1500 Gets Better Towing, 6-Way Tailgate For 2021
For the 2021 model year, Chevrolet doesn’t have a new design or a new hybrid powertrain in store for the Silverado 1500 like rival Ford has for the upcoming 2021 F-150. But that doesn’t mean there’s no reason to give the 2021 Silverado a look. Two of Chevy’s smaller engines are getting some pretty nice […]
October 5, 2020
Vocational
Mack Begins Production of New MD Series Trucks
Following a delay due to the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, Mack Trucks’ all-new MD Series line of medium-duty trucks entered production this month at the company’s new Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Virginia. Mack—celebrating its 120th anniversary this year—announced its re-entry into the medium-duty market in January but was forced […]
September 28, 2020
Pickups
Ford’s New Ranger Tremor: A Mini Raptor?
For those that want to rock crawl and hit the off-road trails in a smaller pickup, Ford has unveiled the Ranger Tremor. We’ve got all the details on this new 4×4 equipment package in the video below. Ever since Ford brought back the Ranger here in North America, folks have been asking the automaker to […]
September 25, 2020
Vocational
Tesla: New Battery Tech Will Provide Big Range Boost, Cost Savings
For fleets thinking ‘range is the bane’ when it comes to electric trucks, Tesla predicted a range increase of up to 54% during its recent 2020 Annual Shareholder Meeting and Battery Day event in Fremont, Calif. Shareholders attended in person while staying socially distanced by watching from their Tesla vehicles in a parking lot near […]
September 24, 2020
Pickups
Ford Teases Electric F-150 With Extreme Grade Towing, Off-Roading
As it celebrated the start of production on the 2021 F-150, Ford shared some new details on the upcoming battery-powered, electric F-150 along with a teaser image of the truck’s front end and some prototype testing footage. While the hood and overall silhouette should be pretty familiar for those who have seen a Ford pickup […]
September 22, 2020
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