Jason Cannon (HWT)Jason Cannon is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. He has a Class A CDL and is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School. Reach him at [email protected].PickupsRaptor prototype gets dune testingTesting continues on the prototype of the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor. And there’s really no way to test a pickup like Raptor without getting it a little dirty. This summer an engineering prototype tackled the dunes at Silver Lake, Mich., State Park., putting the redesigned, larger FOX Racing Shox with more suspension travel and all-new terrain […]October 1, 2015PickupsChevy confirms auto Android updateChevrolet says it will offer Android Auto compatibility via software update to U.S. consumers who buy select 2016 model year vehicles equipped with an eight-inch MyLink system. Available for Silverado and Silverado HD, the update will be available starting in March 2016 exclusively through Chevrolet dealers. Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced it will offer Android […]September 24, 2015PickupsGMC updating Elevation Edition for 2016GMC will update its Sierra Elevation Edition for the 2016 model year with revised front-end styling and improved lighting. High-intensity discharge projector-beam headlamps and GMC Signature LED lighting will be prominent features on 2016 models of the Elevation Edition. “With its muscular design details, inherent truck capabilities and premium technology features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto […]September 23, 2015PickupsSuper Duty reveal approachingIt wasn’t exactly a secret that Ford plans to roll out its NexGen Super Duty later this month, but those thirsting for up-to-the-second news next week now have a time. Mike Levine, Ford Truck’s Communications Manager, tweeted Thursday that people living in the Eastern Time Zone should be able to enjoy their lunch with a […]September 17, 2015PickupsGALLERY: Nissan’s Frontier Diesel Runner projectNissan and Cummins formed a research partnership in 2010, which led to the launch of a full-size Titan powered by 5.0-liter turbo diesel V8 this year. What’s next on deck? Check out this mid-size Frontier Diesel Runner project. Frontier Diesel Runner is a 2.8-liter Cummins diesel dropped into a 2014 Frontier Desert Runner. All that adds up to 200 horsepower and […]September 15, 2015PickupsFord bringing more aluminum alloy to F-150 for 2016Ford’s integration of high-strength aluminum in its 2015 F-150 wasn’t a fad. The company announced Monday is will up the aluminum ante with the 2016 model year pickup. The Detroit automaker says it will partner with Alcoa Inc. to produce next-generation automotive aluminum alloys that the companies believe will be more formable and design-friendly, and will use […]September 14, 2015PickupsRam boosts support for Texas RangersAt the Dallas Auto Show in March of this year, Ram unveiled a one-of-a-kind Texas Ranger concept truck.September 8, 2015PickupsFord offers test of F-150s massaging seatsJust how luxurious is the interior of Ford’s new F-150? To find out, the company invited some construction workers in Michigan to test the massaging seats now available on the pickup. F-150 King Ranch, Platinum and Limited editions offer passenger convenience features rivaling high-end luxury vehicles, making F-150 versatile and exceptionally comfortable to drive. So […]September 6, 2015PickupsOrders for Ford EcoBoost engines soaringMore than half of the F-150s sold this year have been powered by an EcoBoost engine, with 63 percent of August’s order intake spec’d with the fuel efficient twin turbo – an 86 percent increase versus EcoBoost sales a year ago. Since its introduction in the 2015 model year, Ford’s first-gen 2.7 liter EcoBoost has already […]September 3, 2015PickupsRenault unveils global pickup concept, AlaskanRenault unveiled Thursday its plan to move into the pickup market, and it came out guns blazing. The French company’s Alaskan concept, Renault hopes, will pave the way for a forthcoming global model. The one ton show truck features a combination of satin-effect, brushed and polished metal finishes, 21-inch wheels, C-shaped head lights and full-LED lighting signature. […]September 3, 2015Previous PagePage 13 of 37Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
