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Technology

Truck crashes cut by 50% for these major fleets using driver assistance tech

Operating large trucks safely and reducing serious crashes have never been more difficult, as trucks are surrounded by smartphone-distracted motorists who are driving more and increasing congestion, which raises the frequency of collisions. But as much as technology can be the cause of the problem, it also can offer potential solutions for commercial vehicle operators […]

August 7, 2020

Pickups

2021 Yenko Silverado could be “world’s fastest production truck”

Stop and give thanks that you live at a time of a street legal 800-hp pickup. More specifically, thank GM and Specialty Vehicle Engineering for making that happen with the 2021 800-horsepower Limited Edition Yenko/Sc Silverado pickup. “This Yenko version could easily qualify as the quickest 2021 limited production pickup truck in the world,” SVE […]

August 6, 2020

Pickups

GMC teases 1,000-hp Hummer EV with first look at electric “supertruck’s” profile, front end

A new teaser video released by GMC has given us our first real look at the truck that represents the much-hyped return of the Hummer brand and what will likely be General Motors first fully-electric, battery-powered pickup truck to hit the market. The teaser video, posted below, also gives us the first dates around its release: […]

July 30, 2020

Construction Equipment

Diesel debuts on 2021 Jeep Gladiator, coming later this year

For those looking for more power and better fuel economy—and who isn’t?—look for the diesel-equipped 2021 Jeep Gladiator this fall. FCA’s 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel, rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque will be paired up with a new transmission and available on Gladiator Sport, Overland and Rubicon models with engine stop-start (ESS) technology […]

July 28, 2020

Class 7-8

Kenworth, Peterbilt Stepping Up Fuel Cell and Electric Truck Production

Kenworth and Peterbilt parent company Paccar’s zero-emission trucks continue to go to work with new trucks heading to California ports and Alaska.

July 27, 2020

Pickups

Will the 2021 Ford Bronco Make a Good Construction or Work Truck? Everything You Need to Know

Ford is positioning its resurrected Bronco as the most off-road capable 4×4 SUV on the market. So with all this ultra-tough cred and equipment, would it make for a good vehicle for traveling into rough earthmoving jobsites? In the video below, we go deep into the design and equipment details to find out. If you’re […]

July 22, 2020

Class 7-8

Nearly one-third of U.S. governors sign on in support of electrification of commercial vehicles

The governors of 15 states recently pledged to work collaboratively toward the decarbonization of commercial vehicles. California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, along with the District of Columbia, issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – dubbed the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty […]

July 22, 2020

Class 7-8

Volvo Trucks providing virtual walkarounds for fleet customers

With physical distancing and travel restrictions due to COVID-19, Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Virginia., is conducting virtual walkarounds for its fleet customers who have ordered new trucks. The virtual presentations of new Volvo Trucks models are done via video conference. The virtual walkarounds have created an immersive visual experience for those looking for an up-close review […]

July 21, 2020

Class 3-6

Mercedes-Benz adds diesel option for Sprinter Cargo van

Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced the introduction of a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine for the Sprinter Cargo Van. The powertrain produces 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel Cargo variant will join the Sprinter lineup in the U.S. which includes the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder […]

July 13, 2020

Pickups

Ford brings off-road boost to Ranger through 3 performance packages

Ford Ranger is getting a nice boost in power and off-road capability thanks to three new Ford Performance packages. These new dealer-installed off-road packages for 2019 and 2020 four-wheel drive Ranger pickups include three levels of hardware, software and graphics combinations specific to Ranger vehicles. All three packages feature an off-road leveling kit including Fox […]

July 10, 2020

Pickups

U.S. Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle is a militarized, diesel-burning Chevy Colorado ZR2

Uncle Sam likes diesel. At least that’s the case with the U.S. Army’s latest troop carrier which is based off the midsize Chevy Colorado ZR2 pickup. The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced this week that GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain […]

July 2, 2020

Pickups

Rivian’s R1T electric pickup shreds, climbs through Arizona desert in display of truck’s off-road capabilities

Rivian has released footage of its electric R1T pickup undergoing some challenging on- and off-road testing in Arizona. The more impressive runs include a rock climb and some fast, tight turns on the test track. Looks like the truck’s lower center of gravity, courtesy of battery pack placement between the chassis rails, helps to keep […]

June 30, 2020