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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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Ford LTL semi truck jumps more than 100 feet through the air

Can’t help but just smile at this one. When the video starts, it doesn’t seem like driver Ash Nichols has gotten enough speed behind this Ford LTL. In the end though, he has more than enough to launch an impressive 101.9 feet through the air. The amount of ground clearance he gets is pretty amazing […]

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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Caterpillar partners with Shell Canada to develop dual fuel LNG engine and fuel mix for mining trucks

Caterpillar and Shell Canada announced today a partnership that will test a new engine and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel mix aimed at reducing operating costs and emissions. According to the announcement, Cat is developing a “dual fuel” mining truck where LNG displaces most of the diesel power. Cat will test the truck at Shell’s […]

December 15, 2013

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Volkswagen would probably bring its Amarok pickup to the U.S. if the Chicken Tax were lifted

In the past year, thanks to the surge in popularity of diesel and the fact that pickup owners are looking for more fuel-efficient options, rumors and speculation have swirled around Volkswagen’s midsize Amarok. VW has certainly helped that speculation along. The company has said it wants to become the leading automaker in the world by […]

December 10, 2013

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Trucking company owner parodies Van Damme’s “Epic Split” to demonstrate the dangers of Obamacare

A few weeks ago, an ad by Volvo Trucks took the Internet by storm. It featured action star Jean Claude Van Damme performing an “Epic Split” between two Volvo FM trucks in reverse. And now, unsurprisingly, it has been parodied. But parodies of viral videos don’t usually come from the owners of trucking companies. Especially […]

December 9, 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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REVIEW: 2014 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Platinum Edition

Legroom is one of those esoteric terms that most of us in the world of work trucks rarely think about. That is until it comes time to be the one who ends up riding in the backseat of most crew cab pickups. Having one’s knees embedded in the seat back of the person sitting in […]

December 4, 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