Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsMagna reports on its new fuel-saving active air dam on the 2019 Ram 1500Magna showed its growing range of active aerodynamic systems at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with an active air dam launching on the 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck. The air dam deploys automatically to redirect air around the vehicle and provide emissions and fuel-economy improvements. It is the first of its kind on […]January 22, 2018Pickups2009 & 2010 Ford Ranger now part of Takata air bag recallRecalls for defective and potentially deadly Takata airbag devices have been expanded to approximately 365,000 additional Ford vehicles, including 2009 and 2010 Ranger pickups. Ford announced today that the latest recalls represent primarily a planned expansion of previously recalled vehicles to new geographic regions. This third planned expansion of vehicles is included in Takata airbag […]January 18, 2018PickupsStop drive notice issued for 2006 Mazda B-Series pickupMazda announced today that a “stop drive” recall notice has been issued for some of its 2006 B-Series trucks, following deadly accidents involving Takata air bag components found in the 2006 Ford Ranger. A separate group of 2006 B-Series pickups have been identified as containing Takata driver side frontal air bags that show a far […]January 18, 2018Pickups2019 Ram 1500 claims best of show award at Detroit auto showRam revealed a lot of changes to its popular 1500 lineup at the Detroit auto show this week and its efforts haven’t go unnoticed. Cars.com editors announced today that they’ve named the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 “Best of Show” for the 2018 North American International Auto Show. “Ram climbed to the top of the heap for its blend of […]January 17, 2018PickupsGM’s 3.0-liter Duramax diesel will be built at Flint Engine OperationsGeneral Motors announced today that Flint Engine Operations will serve as the manufacturing site for the all-new Duramax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel for the 2019 Silverado. In 2015 GM announced a $263 million investment in Flint Engine Operations for a new engine line. GM reports that the 2019 Silverado will be available with six engine/transmission combinations, enabling […]January 17, 2018PickupsChevy Colorado ZR2 wins second truck of the year awardThe Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is on a roll. Cars.com announced today that it’s given the midsize truck its award for Best Pickup Truck of 2018. This news comes just a week after the Colorado ZR2 was named Pickup Truck of the Year by Four Wheeler magazine. Cars.com and PickupTrucks.com editors praised the truck’s “almost perfect […]January 17, 2018PickupsChevy’s 2019 Silverado gets diesel option, bigger bed & more trim levelsDiesel and other powertrain fans have more to smile about following Chevy’s reveal of its all-new 2019 Silverado at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Chevy’s latest pickup, introduced on Saturday exactly 100 years following their first pickup debut in 1918, will come with six engine and transmission choices, including a new 3.0-liter […]January 15, 2018Pickups2019 Ram 1500 gets eTorque, sheds weight, gets new frameIt’s only January and it looks like Ram has already tackled some new year’s resolutions. The 2019 Ram 1500 has checked off an impressive list including cutting weight, getting a stronger frame, adding more driver-friendly tech and introducing eTorque, a mild hybrid option that will deliver more power while using less gas. First up is […]January 15, 2018PickupsU.S. tax reform prompts FCA to increase truck production, add 2,500 more jobs & pay bonusesFCA announced today two actions made possible in part by the passage of U.S. tax reform legislation late last year – an additional investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations and a special payment to recognize employees for their continued efforts towards the success of the company. First, the automaker confirmed that it will invest more than […]January 11, 2018PickupsFour Wheeler names Chevy Colorado ZR2 truck of the yearThe Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has been named Pickup Truck of the Year by Four Wheeler magazine. This award was determined by a weeklong, invitation-only competition open to all-new or significantly revised pickup trucks for the upcoming model year. The testing encompassed more than 1,000 miles and a variety of terrain, including a racetrack, paved roads, […]January 11, 2018Previous PagePage 32 of 63Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityThe 16.1-ton-bucket-payload shovel now features advanced hydraulics, heavier-duty undercarriage and no DEF requirement.ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortPickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Featured SponsorLink-Belt Unveils Smarter Excavators Built for Every Operator
