Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsRam wins ‘Truck of Texas’ titlesRam left the State Fair of Texas with a little more than a belly full of deep fried butter on a stick. Ram 2500 was named the Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas for the third consecutive year at the Texas Truck Rodeo hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Ram 1500 reclaimed the Full-size […]October 15, 2015PickupsRam 1500 EcoDiesel wins Canadian Truck King ChallengeThe Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has won the Canadian Truck King Challenge, out-scoring the 13 other pickups, mid- and full-size vans in the competition.October 14, 2015PickupsToyota named top ‘Mid-size Pickup Truck’The 2016 Toyota Tacoma was named the Mid-size Pickup Truck of Texas at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. After two days of on and off-road driving at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas, journalists voted for their favorite pickup trucks, SUVs and CUVs in 17 categories. This year, 69 journalists […]October 14, 2015PickupsLighting big focus of redesigned SilveradoThe expanded use of an 8-speed automatic transmission, might be the most anticipated offering for the 2016 Silverado, but advanced lighting technologies are a point of pride for General Motors engineers. Designers integrated lights into the sweeping horizontal elements and deep grille inserts, which they say “create more expressive forms.” Turn signals and brake lamps wrap around […]October 11, 2015PickupsFixing low voltage for Ford 6 liter dieselFord 6.0L diesel trucks often experience low voltage for several minutes after start-up. As a result, many believe the unit is not charging. What’s actually occurring, however, is the amperage demands of the vehicle are exceeding the capabilities of the alternator, which is supplying the vehicle’s electrical demands. A simple upgrade to the Remy 92570 […]October 1, 2015PickupsNew pickup bed stepThe AMP Research BedStep2 is now available for the 2015-2016 Ford F-150. This side-mounted bed access step installs behind the vehicle’s cab and folds down for easy access to bed-mounted tool boxes, cargo, or a fifth-wheel hitch. When not in use, simply fold it away out of sight. The step is easily installed on either side […]October 1, 2015PickupsFord issues F-150 recall over cruise control woesFord Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 37,000 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles for a potential issue with adaptive cruise control. When passing a large, highly reflective truck, the adaptive cruise control radar in some vehicles could incorrectly identify the truck as being in the F-150 lane of travel when it is not. As […]September 30, 2015PickupsVW diesel scandal could impact Colorado, Canyon rolloutThe fallout from Volkswagen’s diesel emissions cheating scandal is impacting more than duped consumers. Automotive News reports that the EPA and the California Air Resources Board have informed General Motors that the company’s new diesel-powered Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups will not be certified until they have undergone additional extensive road testing. The pickups have […]September 28, 2015PickupsGALLERY: Up close look at Super DutyLast week, Ford unveiled it’s revamped (and lighter) Super Duty line up. The pickup gets a dose of high-strength aluminum, which helped the pickup shave around 350 pounds. Super Duty also gets a more rigid frame and a load of technology.September 28, 2015PickupsHow To Install A Rear WinchSetting up rear winch power for pickups; Mile Marker and Fab Fours make the perfect team Rear-mounted winches are a rarity in the everyday world of pickup owners. For many, the thought of having electric winches front and rear is overkill. For some, however, a rear-mounted winch makes perfect work sense. In heavy construction and […]September 21, 2015Previous PagePage 56 of 63Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEThe new specialty, limited-edition pickups bring more than twice the horsepower of the standard factory models' V8 option.ExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
