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Pickups

Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.2 million Ram pickups due to airbag, seatbelt control defect

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a wide-ranging recall of Ram pickup trucks spanning four model years due to an issue with computer modules that help control the trucks’ airbags and seatbelts in rollover situations. The recall includes certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups as well as 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups. FCA says these trucks may […]

May 15, 2017

Pickups

Ford details F-150 redesign: 2018 refresh features Super Duty styling, customer feedback

First announced in January, Ford has provided a few more details from its engineering team on its coming refresh of the F-150 lineup. The automaker says the new design takes cues from its Super Duty lineup, giving the half-ton truck what the automaker calls a “tougher,” “more capable” look. Ford says customer feedback played a big role […]

May 12, 2017

Pickups

Workhorse strikes distribution deal with Ryder for W-15 electric pickup

Commercial fleet giant Ryder and Workhorse Group, makers of the recently unveiled W-15 electric pickup, have announced a 10-year strategic partnership agreement under which Ryder will become the primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light and medium duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America. In addition to the W-15, Workhorse manufactures and […]

May 12, 2017

Pickups

Workhorse W-15 electric pickup Q&A: Battery warranty, towing, curb weight, tax credits and more

Workhorse recently unveiled the W-15, a plug-in electric range-extended pickup aimed at fleets. The 460-horsepower truck features a carbon fiber body, gets about 80 miles on average through battery power, and another 300 miles after switching to its three-cylinder BMW I3 gas engine. After getting most of the primary details out of the way in our original […]

May 11, 2017

Construction Equipment

Ford unveils 2018 F-650, F-750 with improved handling, braking

Ford is updating its largest trucks for improved performance and serviceability for the 2018 model year, including adding electronic stability control and traction control brakes as standard on all 2018 F-650 and F-750 tractor models. The system will initially be optional on certain F-750 diesel air-braked straight trucks with high-center-of-gravity-body upfits. For tow trucks, road service […]

May 10, 2017

Dealers

Dealers offer financing options for today’s tricky used truck market

As sales numbers have flattened and ­values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has ­become a tough task for dealers and customers alike. “For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country. […]

May 9, 2017

Pickups

Workhorse W-15 electric pickup unveiled: Gas engine backup, half ownership cost of conventional fleet pickups

It was tough trying to catch a glimpse inside the nation’s first OEM-produced plug-in range-extended electric pickup. Moments after Workhorse unveiled its 460-horsepower W-15 truck in Long Beach, onlookers flocked to take a closer look. And who can blame them? It’s not every day that you see a new electric pickup, let alone one featuring a […]

May 8, 2017

Vocational

Western Star unveils the XD-25, a rugged 4900 designed for construction, off-road hauling

A year after announcing plans to add an Extreme Duty (XD) off-road package to its lineup, Western Star has unveiled the second member of the XD family. Initially offered on the company’s flagship 6900 as the XD-40, during its its 50th anniversary celebration in Phoenix Western Star debuted the XD-25—a hulked up 4900 with 25 tons of capability. Western […]

May 2, 2017

Dealers

Five dealer advantages from using auctions for trucks

More dealers are turning to auction companies as a way to relieve their used truck glut. While auctions typically net lower prices than the retail markets, auctions’ benefits can make up for the difference. The biggest advantage is speed. Instead of turnover measured in months with no sure sign of ending, the auction process is […]

May 2, 2017

Vocational

Kenworth intros AWD configuration for T880

Kenworth has added an all-wheel drive configuration to its T880. The front drive axle is installed at the Kenworth factory, which Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart says speeds delivery time and saves costs. “We see our all-wheel drive T880 being used in oil fields, configured as an off-road crane, in utility and construction work, or used with […]

May 1, 2017

Pickups

Ram unveils Rebel Blue Streak, goes neon with limited edition 1500 Sublime Sport

Ram is again expanding its wide offering of pickup packages aimed at customers looking for a custom truck look straight from the factory. We’ll start with the limited edition Sublime Sport, a Ram 1500 sporting a shocking amount of neon green. The exterior features monochromatic styling thanks to a body-color grille, and is complemented by black […]

April 26, 2017

Vocational

Test Drive: Mack’s Granite MHD ‘baby 8’ fights well outside of its weight class

The idea of a “tweener” or a baby 8 truck isn’t exactly new, but Mack’s approach with the Granite MHD is somewhat unique. In many cases, a Class 6 or 7 unit is spec’d up to give the smaller truck enough power and capability to move upwards of 60,000 pounds. This lowers the sticker price but most often […]

April 25, 2017