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Pickups

Chevrolet responds to F-150 puncture test criticism, calls out Ford for using bed liner in marketing

Chevrolet has enjoyed plenty of exposure with its series of puncture tests comparing its Silverado and Ford’s F-150, but it’s also drawn criticism from some who recall Chevy’s own interest in aluminum coupled with the popularity of bed liners which others say make the costly impact tests a moot point. Chevy tested 12 2016 Silverados up […]

June 14, 2016

Pickups

Shots Fired: Chevy puncture tests badly gash F-150’s aluminum bed, go viral to Ford’s chagrin

In a memorable swipe at Ford, Chevrolet released two videos today showing various comparison tests that left Ford’s aluminum F-150 truck bed severely punctured and looking like “Swiss cheese”, according to one observer. Ford dismissed the tests as marketing stunts and told “Hard Working Trucks” that its lead over competitors in the pickup segment continues […]

June 10, 2016

Pickups

Tesla execs talking again about making an electric pickup

More than two years after sending extremely mixed signals on the prospect of building an electric pickup, Tesla execs are again hinting at the possibility. During a recent panel discussion at the International Transport Forum in Germany, Tesla’s chief technology officer, JB Straubel, made it sound as if transitioning to truck building would be fairly […]

June 7, 2016

Construction Equipment

2017 Ford F-150 will boast huge 450 lbf. torque, fast performance with new 3.5L V6, 10-speed transmission

Ford revealed details Tuesday on both its second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and a new 10-speed transmission slated for release with the 2017 F-150. The updated powerplant sheds some weight, gets matched with a new transmission and, according to Ford, lays down 30 lb.-ft. more torque than first-generation models. That’s a best-in-class 450 lb.-ft. for a V6—including gasoline […]

May 4, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford issues recalls on 2011-2012 F-150, 2016 Super Duty trucks

Ford has announced safety recalls that affect certain 2011-2012 model year F-150s and 2016 model year Super Duty trucks. F-150 transmission troubles The F-150s are part of a recall of around 202,000 Ford vehicles that also includes the 2012 Expedition, Mustang and Lincoln Navigator. Ford says the affected vehicles could have a potential issue with […]

May 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford bringing new Raptor’s 10-speed transmission to the F-150

As part of an announcement on new manufacturing facility investments, Ford has announced that it will soon begin offering a 10-speed transmission option to F-150 customers. The F-150 is currently offered with a six-speed transmission. This new 10-speed will be introduced with the 2017 F-150 Raptor slated for release with a new SuperCrew model later this […]

May 2, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford F-150 becomes first full-size pickup to sweep IIHS top safety honors

The 2016 Ford F-150 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick for SuperCrew and SuperCab configurations, the only large pickup to earn such a distinction. Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Global Product Development, and chief technical officer, says the company set its sights on best in class crash performance […]

April 18, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford’s Kansas City plant launches special edition F-150 to honor Royals’ World Series win

With the first pitch of Major League Baseball’s 2016 regular season Opening Day leaving the mound Sunday, Ford has launched a limited run of F-150 pickups to celebrate the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 World Series win. The Royals clinched their second World Series title in November beating the New York Mets four games to one. Ford […]

March 31, 2016

Construction Equipment

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor first stock pickup to finish Desert Mint 400 race

By crossing the finish line at the Desert Mint 400 near Las Vegas last weekend, Ford says its next-generation F-150 Raptor is the first stock pickup to complete the off-road race. The 2017 Raptor, slated for release this fall, competed in the factory stock class for full-sized trucks (Class 1200) and, as the only stock truck […]

March 18, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford is bringing a version of the 2017 Raptor’s EcoBoost V6 to all F-150 models

Beyond the excellent styling changes and the switch to an aluminum body, the most intriguing thing about the 2017 Raptor F-150 that Ford will release later this year is its engine. While previous generation Raptors were powered by a 6.2-liter V8, Ford decided to go with its next-generation 3.5L EcoBoost V6 for the 2017 model. And […]

February 26, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford’s F-150 diesel prototype spied driving in the wild

Nothing screams hello in traffic like a new aluminum F-150 with black polka dots. Especially one that sounds like a diesel. After seeing a few photos of a similar diesel-toting prototype back in December, a recently released video, first seen on Car and Driver, features an Ford F-150 moving through traffic in Detroit making some interesting […]

February 24, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford brings hybrid-inspired Auto Start-Stop engine feature to more F-150 models

Ford has announced that it is expanding the availability of one F-150 feature that takes cues from hybrid electric vehicles. Auto Start-Stop, first available on the 2015 F-150, and initially only on models equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, will now be available on 2017 models equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost as well—including the 2017 Raptor. Just […]

January 26, 2016