Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsFord calls for immediate fix on deadly Takata air bag devices in 2006 RangerFord announced today that it wants to immediately repair approximately 3,000 2006 Ranger pickups following two fatalities linked to defective Takata air bag devices found in those trucks. “We take this matter very seriously and are advising owners of these specific 2006 Ford Rangers to stop driving their vehicles so dealers can make repairs immediately,” […]January 11, 2018PickupsAll-new Chevy Silverado 4500 & 5500 chassis cabs will be revealed at The Work Truck ShowChevrolet confirmed today that it will reveal its all-new Silverado Class 4 and 5 chassis cab trucks at The Work Truck Show 2018, which takes place March 6-9 in Indianapolis. The Work Truck Show is North America’s largest work truck event and this year it is expected to draw more than 11,000 public and private […]January 8, 2018PickupsToyota is tops with automatic emergency brakingToyota has more 2017 model year vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) than any other OEM in the U.S. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Toyota equipped 56 percent of its 2017 fleet — 1.4 of 2.5 million vehicles — with AEB. The automaker also made news by becoming the first […]January 1, 2018PickupsA closer look at pickup truck weight ratingsIf you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various OEM ratings that you need to know which no suspension upgrades will change. It’s also important to note that exceeding these ratings set by the vehicle manufacturer exposes the vehicle driver and […]December 27, 2017PickupsRam recalling 1.48 million pickups and chassis cabs over shifter concernFCA is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.48 million trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently moving the vehicles’ gear-shifters out of the ‘park’ position. The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with shifters mounted on their steering columns. Those with rotary-dial shifters or floor-mounted shifters are unaffected. An FCA US review of […]December 26, 2017PickupsNissan releases pricing for Titan pickup lineupNew for the 2018 model year is the addition of the new Midnight Edition Package.December 21, 2017PickupsFord readies post-Christmas fix for Ranger airbag recallFord Motor Company is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair of an airbag defect. Upon deployment of the driver and passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, Ford says. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver’s […]December 21, 2017PickupsExclusive driver assist system on Ford F-Series trucks up for PACE awardMagna announced today that its electronic driver assistance system available on Ford F-Series pickups has been named as a finalist for the 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards. Magna’s trailer angle detection technology provides the foundation and enables the Trailer Reverse Guidance and Pro-Trailer Backup Assist systems jointly developed by Magna and Ford. Image-processing software determines the angle between truck […]December 19, 2017PickupsWorkhorse applying for $250M DOE loan to build its W-15 electric pickupWorkhorse announced today that it has applied for a loan of $250 million from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for the production of its W-15 electric plug-in pickup. Workhorse reports that its application is complete enough for the DOE to begin its preliminary evaluation, which includes examining technical, financial […]December 11, 2017PickupsFord recalling 2016 F-150 over seat bolt concernsFord is recalling 2016 F-150 trucks for possible loose power seat bolts that may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash. The recall also affects 2016 Explorers. Ford reports that 177,264 vehicles are potentially affected. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect […]December 11, 2017Previous PagePage 33 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
