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].PickupsDiesel Ram beats Camaro on drag stripWhen you trot a 580 horsepower Camaro ZL1 to the drag strip, the odds are usually in your favor. Especially when your opponent is wheeling a Ram pickup. The Ram is about as customized as they come, and the Camaro is mostly stock. So, it’s not unreasonable that the truck leaves the pony car in its wake. However, […]March 25, 2014PickupsFord rolling out LED headlamps on new F-150The body of the new F-150 isn’t the only thing being reinvented for the 2015 model year. Ford lighting expert John Teodecki says the company will use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in the Ford brand’s flagship truck. Ford is the first company to offer LED headlamps on its light-duty pickup. LED lamps use 63 percent less energy than […]March 18, 2014PickupsPotential of VW truck may hinge on success of new GM trucksGeneral Motors isn’t the only one that will be closely monitoring sales of its refreshed Canyon and Colorado midsize trucks. Volkswagen could use the market’s reception for the 2015 models as a spring board back into the U.S. truck market. Volkswagen has set a goal of becoming the largest automaker in the world by 2018 and […]March 13, 2014PickupsRam 1500 diesels headed to U.S. dealersThursday, Ram Truck began shipping Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks from Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to its U.S. dealers. Following EPA’s best-in-class certification of 28 MPG, Ram Truck received more than 8,000 orders for the fuel efficient truck armed with 420 lb.-ft. of torque and 9,200 lbs. of towing capacity. “It’s every truck manufacturer’s dream […]February 28, 2014PickupsWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Bad case of the MondaysYou think your luck stinks? This guy may hold the record for worst day ever and living to tell about it. Neither truck appears to have a person behind the wheel so maybe this is a remake of “Christine.”February 16, 2014PickupsJasper expands remanufactured GM engine lineJasper Engines & Transmissions says it is expanding its line of remanufactured General Motors 5.3L V-8 engines to include 2010 through 2013 Chevrolet, GMC and Hummer models. The GM remanufactured engine is available for the Chevy Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado and Express. GMC models include the Yukon, Canyon and Savana, along with the Hummer H3. […]January 22, 2014PickupsINFOGRAPHIC: The all new Ford F-150 frameJanuary 20, 2014PickupsReader reaction: How does Cummins fit in Ram/Fiat deal?In October, Cummins announced the launch of a new new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. The move came as a surprise to no one as Nissan had already announced plans to use a 5 liter Cummins engine in its next generation of Titan pickups. At the […]January 14, 2014PickupsGM issues recall for 2014 trucks over fire concernsGeneral Motors Co. says it will recall 370,000 full-size 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras in order to reprogram software that could cause exhaust components to overheat, potentially causing engine fires. The problems is often is signaled by a continuous yellow “check engine light” and an “engine power reduced” message in the driver information center, […]January 14, 2014PickupsFord widening sales lead over ToyotaFord announced Monday, with more than 2.4 million vehicles sold, the company expects to retain its title as best-selling vehicle brand in the U.S. this year, and has widened its lead over Toyota. John Felice, vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service, says the growth was wide-spread with double-digit sales growth in cars, trucks and […]December 31, 2013Previous PagePage 29 of 37Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
