Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)Pickups2018 F-150 Police Responder undergoes testing by Michigan State PoliceThe 2018 F-150 XL Police Responder, the nation’s first pursuit-rated pickup, recently underwent testing by the Michigan State Police. Pursuit ratings are determined by vehicle manufacturers. Ford then uses a third party to validate its claims. So last month, during Michigan State Police testing – which includes a grueling 32-lap pursuit simulation at Grattan Raceway […]October 5, 2017PickupsShell petitioning White House to make the pickup the official vehicle of the U.S.Shell knows only too well the vital role pickups have played in the U.S. over the last 100 years or so. To that end, the iconic engine oil manufacturer is leading a petition drive to have the White House formally recognize the pickup as the Official Vehicle of the United States. Shell is also honoring […]October 3, 2017PickupsRam unveils updates for 2018 Laramie Longhorn Southfork & Heavy Duty Lone Star SilverRam today unveiled new-for-2018 updates to two of its most popular models: Laramie Longhorn Southfork and Heavy Duty Lone Star Silver, both of which offer an even wider selection of exterior appointments and content. Laramie Longhorn, the reigning Texas Auto Writers Association Luxury Pickup of Texas, reveals additional Southwestern styling with the new Ram Laramie […]September 28, 2017PickupsChevy’s all-new Silverado 4500, 5500 trucks launching in late 2018Today at the State Fair of Texas, Chevy confirmed that its all-new Class 4 and 5 trucks launching in late 2018 will be branded Silverado. The announcement came during Chevrolet’s Truck Centennial event, which kicked off a 100-day celebration of the first century of Chevy pickups. “The first Chevy truck was built in 1918 for small business […]September 28, 2017PickupsFirst $100K Ford pickup among new 2018 Super Duty line-upFord’s $100K pickup has arrived. That’s right. Check off all the option boxes for Ford’s new 2018 F-450 Super Duty Limited dually and you’ll hit a MSRP of $94,455. Add the taxes and the fees and you’ve arrived into the exclusive, six-figure Ford pickup club. Ford reports that its new F-Series Super Duty Limited trucks […]September 28, 2017PickupsChevy celebrates 100 years of pickup productionOne hundred years ago today, Chevrolet introduced the 1918 One-Ton, setting the stage for a century of iconic trucks. To commemorate this milestone, the brand is looking back on 10 of the most popular designs in Chevy truck history. Chevrolet reports that though truck design has changed radically over the past 100 years, one thing […]September 28, 2017PickupsXL Hybrids, Ford offering first-ever, ship-thru hybrid F-250XL Hybrids announced today that it will soon begin production on the first-ever, ship-thru hybrid system for a Ford Super Duty truck. XL Hybrids, a Ford eQVM partner, reports that it adapted its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for 2018 Ford F-250 trucks based on demand from fleet customers who want even better fuel efficiency from […]September 27, 2017PickupsLund International Truck & Jeep Show coming to Velocity on Oct. 1Covering all the fun facets of truck and Jeep ownership, the “Lund International Truck & Jeep Show” will debut on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. Eastern on Velocity. Hosted by truck and Jeep builder, NOPI championship racer and “Fast and Furious” car builder Sam Mahdavi, the new series will cover popular enthusiast events, road trips, […]September 22, 2017PickupsBollinger B1 electric truck getting four-door optionIt’s a little longer. It’s got more storage capacity. And it’s got four doors. Bollinger Motors revealed today the first image of the four-door version of its B1 all-electric sport utility truck. The sketch also shows off a new orange exterior color which will also be available at launch. The B1’s removable panels allow it […]September 6, 2017PickupsFord recalls nearly 142,000 F-Series trucks over airbag, seatbelt concernsFord has issued safety recalls for its 2017 F-150, 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab, 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab trucks. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 935 2017 Ford F-150 and Mustang vehicles for ARC passenger air bag inflators. Ford was notified by Takata, a supplier that uses the inflators in […]September 1, 2017Previous PagePage 36 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 SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
