Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsBlack F-150 tops auto search for buyersIf you have a black F-150, you’re not alone. By a long shot. According to the car shopping site Autotrader, black is the most popular vehicle color searched for on the site, and the Ford F-150 is the overall most searched-for black-colored vehicle. “Color is a very important part of the vehicle purchase,” says Barb […]September 21, 2015PickupsNew air suspension kits for light trucksHellwig Products has a new line of HD Air Suspension kits designed specifically for light trucks used for heavy tow/haul applications. Designed for ride comfort while loaded and unloaded, these suspension kits are designed for a factory height vehicle but Hellwig has spacer kits to allow these bags to fit lifted vehicles. Use a P/N 4828 […]September 17, 2015PickupsFord blitzes NFL opening weekend with F-150 commercialsFord debuts three new national television advertisements, with the first spots airing on Fox NFL Sunday to promote its all-new F-150. Comedian Rob Riggle also helped Ford and Fox NFL Sunday introduce a new military grade aluminum Cleatus, somewhat of a mascot for the show. The ads, which Ford says will appear throughout the 2015 […]September 14, 2015PickupsRam recalling more pickups over potential air bag woesFiat Chrysler Automobiles says it will recall about 1.73 million trucks for defects, including one wiring harness defect the company says could inadvertently set off an airbag. The largest recall covers about 1.35 million model year 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups and select chassis cabs. It’s not been a good year from […]September 10, 2015PickupsRam issues EcoDiesel recallFiat-Chrysler says it will recall nearly 1,700 model year 2015 Ram 1500 4×2 EcoDiesel pickups in the U.S. over concerns that an electrical short may cause stalling and pose a fire risk “The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount, resulting in an electrical short,” the National Highway […]September 9, 2015PickupsRam uniting pickup owners in giving back effortLooking to tap into the generosity of its pickup owners, Ram Truck has launched “Ram Nation” to help its owners and dealers come together for disaster relief and community service initiatives. Ram Nation is a grassroots volunteer corps of Ram owners and like-minded people willing and ready to come together to haul supplies, deliver equipment, clear debris, […]August 31, 2015PickupsFord to showcase tech in national tourThe Ford Smart Mobility Experience is headed to Louisville, Orlando, Seattle, Denver and Los Angeles this summer and fall. At the event, company leaders will share the company’s plan to deliver the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data. The tour also showcases the company’s driver assist technologies that help improve […]August 28, 2015PickupsSwift Hitch ReviewSwift Hitch backup camera review; wireless system a good alternative to more expensive permanent-mount unitsAugust 4, 2015PickupsHow Star Wars inspired Ram Rebel designerYou won’t see Darth Vadar or Obi Wan Kenobi tooling around the galaxy in a pickup, but if you did it just might be a Ram Rebel. Ryan Nagode, Ram Truck, SRT and Fiat North America chief designer for interiors and noted die-hard Star Wars fan, drew some inspiration from the blockbuster franchise. “Attention to detail […]July 10, 2015PickupsSuperSprings video offers installation help in 60 secondsSuperSprings International says the company has created a new video series for customers looking for product details and installation advice. The company says its SuperMinute videos cover a variety of topics in 60 seconds or less. “Streaming video makes it easy to connect with customers and show them how our suspension-enhancing products work,” says Mike Visser, SuperSprings International president. […]July 5, 2015Previous PagePage 57 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 SponsorWhat Does CNH Industrial’s Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Really Mean for Contractors?
