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Spy Shots: Is this Ford F-750 a hydraulic hybrid prototype?

With the 2015 Ford F-150 yet to be revealed, not too many people are concerning themselves with what else the automaker might be working on. Luckily Truck Trend and the guys at KGP Photography are keeping their eyes peeled. Otherwise, we would never have gotten a look at the strange beast you see above. As […]

October 11, 2013

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GM recalls 21,721 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups in North America

General Motors has announced a recall on 21,721 of the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC pickups in North America over a safety issue with the trucks’ seats. The reason for the recall is GM’s discovery that during a rear-end collision, the reclining seat backs could move more than the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

October 11, 2013

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Ram says reaction to 1500 EcoDiesel is “unprecedented,” wonders if it will be able to meet demand

We know we’re excited about the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. And, judging by the clicks articles about the upcoming truck have gotten since its announcement in February, we know our readers are excited and interested about it too. Ram has been hearing much of the same. And according to a recent report from Edmunds, the […]

October 10, 2013

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Behind the design: New Cummins V-8 developed for the Nissan Titan, but other medium-duty applications abound

Cummins on Thursday unveiled its much anticipated ISV5.0 diesel engine, a compact V-8 model destined for numerous medium-and light-duty applications including, in the near future, Nissan’s half-ton Titan. The ISV5.0 uses all the bells and whistles of the diesel emissions era including cooled EGR, a DPF/DOC and SCR, but the technology story here is how […]

October 4, 2013

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First look at the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (photos too)

With no announcement of its presence and nary a bit of evidence outside of the General Motors commercial vehicles booth here at ICUEE, we were more than a bit surprised to find a sparkling new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD on display here in Louisville. After all, this truck was only announced last week. We […]

October 2, 2013

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Ford unveils 2015 F-450, King Ranch Super Duty with more powerful 6.7L V-8 turbo diesel (PHOTOS)

Early Thursday morning, Ford took the wraps off its newest F-Series Super Duty models, announcing both the 2015 F-450 and the 2015 F-250 King Ranch Super Duty. Those attending the State Fair of Texas in Dallas will get the first in-person look at these new pickups. Both trucks will feature Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 […]

September 26, 2013

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Volkswagen execs consider bringing Amarok pickup and commercial vans to the U.S.

With the lofty goal of becoming the largest automaker in the world by 2018, Volkswagen recently told Reuters that it is considering launching a pickup truck and commercial vehicles in the United States. Johnathan Browning, CEO of VW’s U.S. operations told Reuters that pickups and commercial vans “certainly represent an opportunity” in the U.S.. Back […]

September 18, 2013

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GEAR: Blue Collar Benches are made from vintage pickup tailgates

Got a spare tailgate from an old pickup lying around? Why not let Roque Castro turn it into a pretty cool piece of furniture for you? According to the website for Castro’s company Yesterday Reclaimed, his Blue Collar Benches were inspired by “memories of sitting on the tailgate of my grandpa’s old pickup truck sipping […]

September 16, 2013

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Ford increases production of SVT Raptor off-road pickup to meet surging demand

Ford is selling so many SVT Raptors that it’s having to increase production of the popular off-road pickup. According to a report from the Detroit News, sales of the Raptor are up 14 percent so far this year, achieving sales records in eight of the past 10 months. Because of that, Ford has increased production […]

September 12, 2013

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6.2L V-8 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra certified as class leaders in power

The 6.2-liter V-8 powering both the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra has been SAE-certified at producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, making it the class-leading half-ton pickup engine. When compared to the 6.2 Vortec V-8 in last year’s models, the 2014 V-8 boasts 17 more horsepower and 43 more lb-ft of torque. The […]

September 11, 2013

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Know Your Limits: Towing more than 5k pounds with a half-ton pickup is against the law

“Juries are looking for an easy solution. If you’re overweight, that’s an easy solution.” These scary words come from Ashley de la Cerda, partner in the Dallas law firm of Walters, Balido & Crane, addressing towing lawsuits at the recent ProPickup Truck Expo in Dallas. Towing, particularly towing compact construction equipment behind a pickup, is […]

September 1, 2013

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How to wreck one truck while attempting to haul another

Just in case you’re interested in learning how to manage nearly flipping a pickup truck by loading another onto the trailer attached to it, look no further than the video below. [youtube anBwMhiYeTk nolink]

August 27, 2013