Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsFord set to incorporate ‘miracle material’ in F-150 for noise, durability and heat resistance improvementIt’s in cell phones and some sporting goods – and by year’s end it will be under the hood of Ford’s F-150. Graphene – a two-dimensional nanomaterial – is slated to into more than 10 under hood components of the company’s flagship pickup. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and one of the most conductive […]October 11, 2018PickupsUpfitter turns 3 liter PowerStroke into off-road RaptorTexas-based performance company PaxPower’s latest project gives Ford’s King of the Off-Road – F-150 Raptor – a boost of dirt-slinging torque. The Diesel Raptor uses Ford’s 3 liter twin-turbo Power Stroke Diesel and its 550 lb. ft. of torque. Raptor’s 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 makes about 510 lb. ft. The Diesel Raptor was born a F-150 Power […]October 10, 2018Pickups2020 F-150 Hybrid to be built in Dearborn; fully electric ‘when the time comes’Though Ford hasn’t revealed much about its upcoming F-150 Hybrid, company executive chairman Bill Ford did report that the truck would be built at the Rouge truck plant in Dearborn, Mich., and he also hinted at a fully electric pickup. While the model year 2020 F-150 hybrid will not offer PHEV (plug-in hybrid) capability it […]September 30, 2018PickupsMore high-tech features for 2019 Nissan Titan & 2019 Titan XDNissan announced that its 2019 Titan and Titan XD have gotten more high-tech features designed to offer a safer and more enjoyable ride. Both trucks were revealed Thursday at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. “The 2019 Titan will be our most refined truck yet,” said Fred DePerez, vice president, North American LCV Business […]September 30, 2018PickupsChevy’s SEMA concepts set to showcase customization, personalityChevrolet introduced a stylized 2019 Silverado High Country Thursday at the State Fair of Texas, highlighting Chevrolet’s collection of truck accessories and performance parts for the all-new Silverado. The High Country is one of four concepts Chevy will introduce this fall, each designed to showcase how customers can accessorize new Silverados to suit their personalities. […]September 27, 2018PickupsRam reveals 2018 Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo EditionRam today revealed the new 2018 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition which ups the ante in luxury while remaining true to the popular Southwestern theme found in the Longhorn trim. Ram has plenty of reason to feel confident about its new Longhorn Rodeo Edition. After all, the Ram Longhorn has earned the title Luxury […]September 26, 2018PickupsChevy survey reflects country’s passion for pickupsChevrolet is celebrating this year’s State Fair of Texas in the heart of truck country with a new survey revealing America’s love of pickup trucks. While sales figures have long shown Americans’ affinity for trucks, Chevrolet’s study highlights the connection between owners and their trucks in a new way. Chevrolet worked with Harris Poll to […]September 26, 2018PickupsPetty’s Garage & MAS Warrior F-150 going up for auctionA Warrior F-150 built by Petty’s Garage and Military AutoSource will be auctioned to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America this Thursday at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas. The 750-hp customized truck has a 5.0-liter V8 with a TVS 2650 Supercharger that produces 560 pound-feet of torque. Other features: Magnaflow cat-back dual exhaust system; AMP Research power step; […]September 24, 2018Pickups2019 Ram Rebel 12 offers luxury and high-tech featuresLuxury and high-tech have converged in the 2019 Ram Rebel 12. The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 special edition offers unique technology never before available on Rebel, including Ram’s Uconnect 4C with 12-inch screen and navigation. The fourth-generation Uconnect system includes enhanced processing power, multi-touch gestures, vivid imagery, sharper graphics and the ability to support […]September 23, 2018PickupsGM recalls 2015-2016 Silverado, Sierra over brake issueA brake pedal defect has led GM to recall certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. Roughly 41,000 vehicles are affected. 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