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To improve F-150’s seats, Ford hired several 265-pound men to sit down and get up 10,000 times

It might sound like an odd methodology, but at least Ford is paying attention to this kind of detail. While developing the 2015 F-150, Ford wanted to address concerns it was hearing from some customers over the leather seats inside the current F-150. Over time, the leather covering many of these seats was cracking with […]

February 19, 2014

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Ford’s 2015 F-150 has triggered a “stampede” on aluminum among competing automakers

The weight-shaving and redesigned aluminum body on the new 2015 Ford F-150 turned more than the heads of customers and truck lovers. It also got the attention of competing automakers. So much so, that the Detroit News reports that the new F-150 has “triggered a stampede among automakers” who are “scrambling to ink deals with aluminum […]

February 17, 2014

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Report: Toyota Tundra to go diesel with same 5.0L Cummins V-8 as next-gen Nissan Titan

UPDATE: This story was updated with a quote hinting that the report is true from Toyota VP Bob Carter. Apparently, Nissan isn’t the only automaker working with Cummins to rejuvenate its truck lineup with a diesel option. With Ram, GM and Nissan all having announced diesel pickups, Toyota is likely to join the fray with […]

February 12, 2014

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Ford will offer a snow plow prep option on 2015 F-150

Eager to show off the 2015 F-150’s increased power thanks to losing 700 pounds with an all new aluminum body, Ford has announced a snow plow prep package for the truck. The announcement makes Ford the only manufacturer to offer a snow plow prep option on a half-ton pickup across all cab configurations including regular, […]

February 10, 2014

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Impress Ford with how you’d punish a 2015 F-150 and win a week-long test drive

What would you do if Ford handed you the keys to a brand new 2015 F-150 and said “Give us your worst”? Would you put it through the ringer on the jobsite? Would you take it off-road to your favorite mudding spot? Perhaps you’d hitch up a trailer full of cinder blocks and go about […]

February 7, 2014

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Nissan, Cummins unveil Frontier Diesel Runner pickup with clear hood to show off 2.8L turbo diesel inside (PHOTOS)

Big news from the Chicago Auto Show today where Nissan and Cummins expanded upon their recent partnership with an exciting midsize concept pickup designed to gauge customer opinion. Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner is a 2WD pickup powered by a 2.8-liter Cummins turbo diesel Nissan says produces nearly 200 horsepower and more than 350 lb-ft. of torque. […]

February 6, 2014

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Volkswagen turned its Amarok pickup into a glacier-climbing monster truck and it’s the best thing at the Winter Olympics (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

The 2014 Winter Olympic Games kick off today (though opening ceremonies aren’t until tomorrow) and while that normally has nothing to do with equipment or trucks, Volkswagen has given us reason to smile this morning. You might not have known this, but just about five years ago Volkswagen won the bid to become the “official […]

February 6, 2014

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the most fuel-effcient half-ton pickup ever with 28 mpg highway rating from EPA

The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is officially the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup truck to date, nabbing a rating of 28 miles per gallon highway from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The truck was rated at 20 mpg city and 23 mpg combined. The 28-mpg highway rating is the best ever for a full-size, half-ton pickup […]

February 5, 2014

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ROAD TEST: Natural gas retrofit fuel systems and glider kits reveal interesting hauling possibilities for cost-minded contractors

The first part of my test drive began westbound on Interstate 80 out of Salt Lake City, on the level desert run that leads to the Bonneville Salt Flats. The goal then had been to find flat ground and a little traffic to give me a feel for the truck. But now, we’d doubled back […]

February 3, 2014

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Report: Ford is developing a V-6 diesel for the F-150 codenamed “Lion”

The 2015 Ford F-150 won’t even go into production until the fall of this year and already there might be a reason to eagerly await the next generation of the popular truck. According to a report from The Truth About Cars, Ford is again developing a diesel engine for the F-150 that will hit the […]

February 3, 2014

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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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Driver loses control of pickup, survives 40-foot plunge onto a frozen pond

The Ranger was discontinued back in 2011, but after seeing just how “Built Ford Tough” this 2001 model turned out to be there might be a renewed interest in the midsize pickup. Anne Spiess, 54, of Maplewood, Minnesota was driving on Interstate 694 in St. Paul when she lost control of her Ford Ranger, according […]

January 23, 2014