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Track N Go installs over tires to transform your pickup into a snow-conquering tracked truck in less than 15 minutes

Welcome to the future, friends. Tracked trucks are fun. Beyond looking awesome, they make driving in snowy or muddy conditions an actual possibility. They’re also pretty expensive and take a considerable amount of time to install making them an nonviable option for those professionals and fleet owners who need to switch between tracks and tires. […]

January 28, 2014

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POLL: Have the new GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado made you think differently about midsize pickups?

It’s safe to say that the unveiling of both the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon in the last couple of months have breathed new life—or at least attention—to the midsize truck segment. That’s partly due to the great-looking redesigns General Motors pulled off with both trucks, especially the Canyon, but also because the automaker […]

January 15, 2014

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GMC’s Tony DiSalle discusses why the midsize 2015 GMC Canyon is a good choice for fleet customers

Landscaper, road foreman, service manager, or company owner, the decisions on what pickup trucks fit your company’s needs are tough ones to make. Is towing capacity the number that takes precedence? Is it fuel economy? Is it the size of the bed or the seating configuration? Most likely it’s a combination as usually no one pickup […]

January 15, 2014

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First Ram 1500 EcoDiesels expected to hit dealerships in February

Later this month, Chrysler Group will begin assembly of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with the first deliveries to dealerships occurring very soon after. According to a report from Automotive News, about 1,000 pre-spec—units not based on dealer orders—versions of the truck will be made in the next few weeks and then distributed in February. Dealers […]

January 8, 2014

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Duramax 2.8L: Meet the 4-cylinder diesel coming to the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon

Editor’s Note: In January, GM announced that the 2.8-liter Duramax would also be an option on the 2016 GMC Canyon. Editor’s Note 2: In July 2015, GM announced the 2.8-liter Duramax would go on sale in the U.S. that fall with the unveiling of the 2016 models of the Colorado and Canyon. If you want […]

December 25, 2013

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Report: Ford will unveil the 2015 F-150 next month and it will be made of aluminum

While other automakers turn to diesel engines to address fuel economy, Ford’s EcoBoost V-6 will reportedly have some help next year to add even more miles per gallon to the F-150: an aluminum body. According to a report from Bloomberg, Ford will unveil an F-150 with an aluminum body next month at the Detroit Auto […]

December 23, 2013

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Could’ve Had a V-6: Today’s 6-cylinder pickup engines offer great fuel economy as they close the gap on V-8 performance

Ten years ago about the only people buying full-size pickups with V-6s were big fleets that had drivers constantly on the road with very little towing involved, or smaller contractors who just wanted a cheap truck for basic work transportation. Of course, a decade ago pickup V-6s were anemic in power and not much better […]

December 20, 2013

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EcoDiesel engine propels Ram 1500 to first ever back-to-back Motor Trend Truck of the Year honors

In his explanation of why Motor Trend has awarded the Ram 1500 the 2014 Truck of the Year honor, Michael Febbo explains that it was only 15 years ago that a half-ton truck with a diesel led to diesel’s disappearance from mainstream America. Now, thanks to the Ram EcoDiesel engine, it’s the main reason the 1500 […]

December 5, 2013

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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 7 & 8

Don’t …add a winch or heavy duty bumper. Both add more weight and increase aero drag. Do …add a cold-air intake and cat- or turbo-back exhaust. A better breathing engine is more efficient.   < Steps 5 & 6                 Steps 9 & 10 >> Back to Intro

December 1, 2013

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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 5 & 6

Don’t …add taller/wider tires. Bigger tires add weight and increase aero drag. Do …drive with a light right foot. Hard acceleration kills fuel economy.   < Steps 3 & 4                   Steps 7 & 8 >> Back to Intro

December 1, 2013

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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 3 & 4

Don’t …add a lift kit. Not only does the taller, heavier tires affect mileage, the body now sits higher, which creates more wind resistance over and under the truck as you drive down the road. Do …add a tonneau cover. The tonneau cover is your best bet in improving fuel economy as covering the bed […]

December 1, 2013

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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 1 & 2

Don’t …add weight. It might seem like common sense, but if saving fuel is a top priority, go light. Even though most of the upgrades we make to our pickups to improve their efficiency and performance in the work place, they hurt fuel economy. Do …keep tire pressures at vehicle recommended psi. You can find […]

December 1, 2013