Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsRam-inspired monster truck breaks world recordRaminator, a monster truck sponsored by a Ram Truck, has broken the Guinness World Records record for the “Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck” at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The truck set a new record speed of 99.10 mph, breaking the previous mark of 96.8 mph. “Taking on the challenge of breaking a world […]December 16, 2014PickupsF-150 named Official Vehicle of 2015 International CESInternational CES the largest consumer technology trade shows in the world, and it has absolutely nothing to do with pickups. Well, usually. As technologically advanced as trucks have become, it was only a matter of time before there was a head-on collision. CES, which will take place Jan. 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas, this week […]December 4, 2014PickupsToyota pickups earn top resale honorsToyota once again dominated the annual ALG Residual Value Awards with six models capturing the top spot in their respective segments and a seventh award going to Toyota as the top Mainstream Brand. The Residual Value Awards from ALG represent the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. “Toyota’s truck lineup has traditionally had […]November 19, 2014PickupsSilverado EcoTec3: a descendent of the small blockThe 2015 Silverado offers a trio EcoTec3 engines with advanced features and technologies such as direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) to provide power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions. “The latest Small Block engines are ideally suited to Silverado and to the tough […]November 19, 2014PickupsRam EcoDiesel named Green Truck of the YearRam’s 1500 EcoDiesel has been named the 2015 Green Truck of the Year by Green Car Journal at the 46th annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas. Ram was selected from five finalists by a Green Truck of the Year jury, comprised of automotive experts and Green Car Journal staff. “The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is […]November 7, 2014PickupsRam recalling ProMaster vans over TPM issuesChrysler Group says it will voluntarily recall an estimated 23,053 Ram ProMaster full-size vans from model-year 2014 to prevent false warnings from Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) systems. All are in the U.S. One campaign will upgrade software that helps TPM sensors recognize from which tire pressure data is coming. Absent such capability, a warning light may falsely signal […]November 2, 2014PickupsRam issues recall of pickups over fire concernsChrysler said on Wednesday it would recall more than 300,000 Ram trucks over a potential fire hazard. That problem affects 381,876 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs equipped with Cummins diesel engines from model years 2010-2014. More than 314,00o of the recalled trucks will come from the U.S., according to Ram. Ram says a […]October 29, 2014PickupsGM puts brakes to sales of its midsize truck over possible recallThe recall bug has bitten General Motors yet again, and the timing could not be worse. The redesigned 2015 mid-size Colorado and Canyon have been on dealership lots for barely a month, but CNN says GM has sent notification to dealers to halt deliveries of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon due to a pending recall […]October 7, 2014PickupsPlastiKote announced bed liner contestPlastiKote announced a contest that will reward Facebook fans with a free PlastiKote Truck Bed Liner Kit during October’s Fall Car Care Month. The PlastiKote Facebook Truck Bed Liner contest ends Oct. 27. Facebook users can enter on the PlastiKote Facebook page. Additional entries are available by sharing the contest on your Facebook page. Winners will each receive one […]October 6, 2014PickupsRam comes to aid of Texas RangersRam Truck announced at the State Fair of Texas that it will partner with the Texas Rangers, aiding the preservation of the history of the renowned law-enforcement organization. Ram Truck Brand President and CEO Bob Hegbloom marked the event by presenting the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum with a check for $100,000. “Ram is […]September 30, 2014Previous PagePage 60 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?
