Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsSpecial Ford-built F-22 Raptor truck going up for auctionIf you know some of Ford’s history then you’re probably aware that Henry Ford also had a big interest in aircraft and even went so far to help his son, Edsel, build an experimental plane in 1909 six years after the Wright brothers had taken to the skies. Though Edsel’s plane crashed, Henry Ford’s interest […]July 6, 2017PickupsRam unveils new Big Horn, Lone Star and Sport truck packagesRam announced today that it’s introducing new Big Horn and Lone Star Black packages as well as a new Sport version for its 2018 model year pickups. Big Horn and Lone Star Black packages are available for 2018 Ram 1500 trucks. Lone Star Black is available in Texas only. The Big Horn Black is offered […]June 29, 2017PickupsRam unveils its most luxurious pickup yet, the 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten EditionRam announced today its more luxurious pickup yet—the 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition. “The Limited Tungsten Edition is the highest trim level Ram has made available,” said Mike Manley, head of Ram Brand, FCA – Global. “The new Tungsten Edition is an example of how Ram directly responds to customer input by offering the industry’s […]June 27, 2017PickupsXL Hybrids plug-in F-150 attracting more fleetsXL Hybrids' XLP F-150, with a reported 50 percent improvement in MPG, continues to attract more fleets.June 5, 2017PickupsToyota recalling 2016, 2017 Tacoma for possible stallingToyota announced that it’s recalling certain 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tacoma pickups over concerns of engine problems, including stalling. Roughly 32,000 Tacomas equipped with a V6 engine are affected. The V6 engine crankshaft timing rotor in the involved vehicles may have been produced with excessive anti-corrosion coating. This could cause the crank position sensor to […]June 2, 2017PickupsShelby unveils 750-hp 2017 F-150 Super SnakeShelby has made a bold return to the high-performance street truck niche with its 750-hp 2017 F-150 Super Snake. Only 150 of the muscle trucks will be offered by select Ford dealers for the 2017 model year. “Carroll Shelby was an early pioneer in high performance street trucks, beginning with his first production version almost […]May 29, 2017PickupsFord issues two recalls for late-model F-150 and Super Duty trucksFord announced two recalls today for certain late-model F-150, Explorer and Super Duty vehicles. The first recall affects roughly 2,500 2017 Ford F-150, Explorer and Super Duty vehicles which may have an inadequate weld between the driver seat back and the manually operated seat back recliner mechanism. In the affected vehicles, a driver seat back […]May 24, 2017PickupsFCA responds to U.S. lawsuit over alleged diesel emissions violationsFCA US today issued the following statement in response to a civil lawsuit filed against the company by the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ-ENRD): FCA has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for many months, including extensive testing […]May 23, 2017PickupsRam recalls 1 million trucks for possible restraint system failureFCA is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1 million trucks in the U.S. to reprogram computer modules that help control restraint-system deployment in rollover situations. FCA reports that certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2500 and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups may mistakenly report a sensor failure and activate an instrument-cluster warning light. As a result, the truck’s side […]May 12, 2017PickupsFord customers help with redesign of 2018 F-150Ford says that its new 2018 F-150 was made possible in part thanks to feedback from loyal customers of the iconic pickup. Ford’s latest flagship truck features a more powerful engine line-up, high strength materials, class-exclusive technologies and a new exterior design. (2018 F-150 redesign summary posted below.) According to Ford truck designers, creating the […]May 10, 2017Previous PagePage 38 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
