Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsBrake fluid leak leads to recall of Toyota Tacoma trucksToyota is recalling roughly 44,000 2018-2019 Tacomas over a brake fluid leak which could lead to a crash. Due to improper manufacturing processes by a part supplier, a seal in certain brake master cylinders may become damaged over time and leak brake fluid internally. The brake pedal may not feel the same, and front brake […]December 13, 2018Pickups2019 Ford Ranger gets best midsize fuel economy for a gas engineFord announced today that its 2019 Ford Ranger is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup in the U.S. The all-new Ranger earned EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined for 4×2 trucks. When configured as a 4×4, Ranger returns EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, […]December 10, 2018PickupsChevy announces trim levels for 2020 Silverado HDChevy continues to expand its truck franchise with five distinct trim levels for the all-new Silverado HD: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country. This line-up follows the expanded range of customer choices on the all-new Silverado 1500, which has eight distinct trim levels. As with the 2019 Silverado 1500, each 2020 Silverado HD […]December 6, 2018PickupsFull Metal Jacket is a pistol-packin’ ’41 Power WagonWith the goal of giving a modern edginess to a patriotic classic, Weaver Customs built what they call the “Full Metal Jacket,” breathing new life into a 1941 Military Power Wagon. On display at this year’s SEMA show, the half-ton FMJ is powered by a single HX35 turbo 4BT Cummins paired to a TH350 transmission […]December 5, 2018PickupsChevy unveils 2020 Silverado HDChevy’s been busy with Silverado truck design as evidenced by its new 2020 Silverado HD, the brand’s most capable and most advanced Silverado HD yet. It’s also the brand’s third all-new Silverado in just 18 months. “We know the needs and priorities of heavy-duty customers are different than those of either light-duty or medium-duty customers,” said […]December 4, 2018PickupsFord F-250s upfit by XL hybrids going to the City of SacramentoXL recently announced that it is upfitting six hybrid electric (HEV) Ford F-250 trucks and one hybrid electric Ford Transit passenger van for the City of Sacramento to improve their municipal fleet’s fuel efficiency, increase MPG and reduce CO2 emissions. Compared to its standard gasoline-powered fleet vehicles, the city expects to lower its carbon footprint […]December 3, 2018PickupsRivian debuts electric pickup that hits zero to 60 in three secondsRivian has unveiled its all-electric R1T pickup which will be on display this week at AutoMobility LA alongside its new fully electric SUV, the R1S. The R1T, which includes a version pushing 800 horsepower, features autonomous driving capabilities, a range of up to 400-plus miles, a wading depth of up to 1 meter (3.28 feet) […]November 26, 2018PickupsDiesel Brothers launching tire lineup with help from Cooper Tire & RubberThe DieselSellerz, stars of Discovery Channel’s hit show Diesel Brothers, have partnered with Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to launch a new tire brand for mixed on-and off-road diesel trucks. The new Legion Diesel Power M/T is an all-terrain tire Cooper-Tire-engineered to turn torque into traction with durability. The tire provides reliable, long and even tread […]November 26, 2018PickupsRam Thanksgiving ad focuses on thankful fatherRam Truck released a pensive Thanksgiving video today that has largely gone over well with viewers online. A thirty-second long spot titled “Thanksgiving Grace” initially aired during the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. It later ran during the Detroit and Dallas NFL game on CBS. A minute-long version was posted on Ram’s […]November 22, 2018Pickups2019 Ram 1500 & 2019 Ford Transit Connect earn annual Green Car awardsGreen Car Journal recently selected the all-new Ram 1500 as the 2019 Green Truck of the Year and the redesigned Ford Transit Connect as the 2019 Commercial Green Car of the Year. The awards were announced at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio. “Recognizing trucks and light commercial vehicles for their environmental achievement […]November 21, 2018Previous PagePage 22 of 63Next PageTop StoriesConExpo/Con-Agg 2023ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Don't wing it! Follow these tips to get the most out of your time at ConExpo-Con/Agg, North America's largest construction trade show.Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortPickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Compact ExcavatorsGetting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026Featured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
