Kevin Jones (HWT)PickupsNEW VIDEO: Ram Truck reminisces, gets poeticIt’s no secret that truck owners can be downright romantic when it comes to their preferred nameplate, but Ram Truck has proved that some spectacular imagery and Sam Elliot voiceover can win the hearts of more than a few fans of competing brands.October 1, 2014PickupsToyota recalls 690,000 Tacoma pickups for leaf spring problemToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., today has advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of plans to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 690,000  Model Year 2005-2011 Tacoma 4×4 and Tacoma Pre-Runner pickup trucks. The involved vehicles’ rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a […]October 1, 2014PickupsFast Trucks Friday: Pickups feel the need, the need for speedThe Fun Trucks Friday desk has recently been swarmed with reports of the fastest pickup EVER! We’ll let you, dear reader, decide which of these suit your fancy.September 19, 2014PickupsTexas tops NICB list for pickup thefts; chance of recovery least in MississippiA new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau notes that pickup trucks are a popular choice for both personal and work use, and given their wide range of applications and utility, they have become a favorite of vehicle thieves as well.September 12, 2014PickupsColorado’s move to CNG vehicles shows ups, downs of alt-fuel transitionIn a state fully engaged in the ongoing natural gas boom, it makes perfect sense for Colorado officials to explore the resource as an alternative transportation fuel. But the road to a more sustainable government fleet can get a little bumpy when top-down mandates don’t fit the day-to-day reality faced by hard working trucks in the field, as a recent investigation discovered.September 10, 2014PickupsFun Trucks Friday’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: The El CaminosWe’re a sentimental bunch here at Fun Trucks Friday. So as our baby approaches its first birthday, we decided to take a look back at some of our favorites weekends with the little dude. And since the FTF concept began with a misleading headline about a possible new El Camino, we’re starting our celebration with […]September 5, 2014PickupsNew 8L90 eight-speed automatic for Silverado supports capability, enhances efficiencyThe all-new, GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed transmission is matched with the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 engine in the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It was designed with 11 percent greater torque capacity than GM’s 6L80 six-speed automatic.August 21, 2014PickupsChrysler recalls 16,000 vehicles for possible shock problem; 2014 Ram 1500 on listChrysler Group is recalling an estimated 16,000 vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the shocks and/or struts. The vehicles, including certain 2014 Ram 1500 pickups, may have been assembled using a shipment of shocks and struts that do not meet the company’s quality standards. The components may break free from their mounts, which could […]August 21, 2014PickupsNHTSA launches VIN search tool; issues recalls for GM, Toyota pickupsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday unveiled a new tool designed to allow consumers to search for recall information based on a Vehicle Identification Number. NHTSA also has recently issued recalls for certain GM and Toyota pickups.August 20, 2014PickupsFun Trucks Friday: Just bring back the El Camino?It’s a BMW! It’s a sport coupe! It’s another Fun Trucks Friday El Camino wannabe? Yes, yes it is.August 15, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 5Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Hitachi’s Smallest Excavator, the ZX17U-5NThe 3,790-pound digger offers 12 feet 6 inches of dig reach and a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 2 inches.TelehandlersCaterpillar Unveils 4-Model Lineup of Next Generation Telehandlers (Video)Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Motor Graders in 2024Pickups2025 Ram Heavy Duty & Chassis Cab Trucks Get New Cummins Diesel EngineExcavatorsCloser Look: Komatsu’s Mass Earthmoving Excavator, the PC900LC-11
