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Ford is bringing a version of the 2017 Raptor’s EcoBoost V6 to all F-150 models

Beyond the excellent styling changes and the switch to an aluminum body, the most intriguing thing about the 2017 Raptor F-150 that Ford will release later this year is its engine. While previous generation Raptors were powered by a 6.2-liter V8, Ford decided to go with its next-generation 3.5L EcoBoost V6 for the 2017 model. And […]

February 26, 2016

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Caterpillar discontinues on-highway vocational truck line, will exit business immediately

Less than a year after announcing plans to more fully commit to the business by building its own trucks, Caterpillar this morning announced it will scrap its on-highway vocational truck lineup entirely. Cat will cease taking orders for the CT660, CT680 and CT681 work trucks immediately but will continue to offer customer support for trucks […]

February 26, 2016

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Ford’s F-150 diesel prototype spied driving in the wild

Nothing screams hello in traffic like a new aluminum F-150 with black polka dots. Especially one that sounds like a diesel. After seeing a few photos of a similar diesel-toting prototype back in December, a recently released video, first seen on Car and Driver, features an Ford F-150 moving through traffic in Detroit making some interesting […]

February 24, 2016

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Toyota unveils 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro: an exciting revival of its midsize off-roader

Toyota has given the latest iteration of its midsize pickup the Pro treatment with the unveiling of the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro. The second-generation off-road offering from Toyota Racing Development pairs a 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-valve direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine with either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Standard features include black TRD Pro leather-trimmed […]

February 23, 2016

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GM recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon trucks over steering defect

General Motors has issued a recall on certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3,000 pickups are at risk of a loss of power steering assist due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector. The affected Colorado trucks were manufactured between Jan. […]

February 23, 2016

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With Ram’s new Tradesman 4×4 and 2500 off-road package, you don’t really need a Power Wagon

If you’re interested in buying the most off-road-capable Ram pickup available, the choice is easy: get the new Power Wagon. But if you’re not interested in spending quite that much money, or if you prefer the look of a more standard 2500 model, Ram has carried over quite a bit of the Power Wagon’s capability […]

February 18, 2016

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Chevrolet intros 2016 Silverado Realtree Edition: a Z71 model with camo racing stripes

While it’s a bit more reserved than the Realtree Bone Collector concept we saw at SEMA last year, Chevrolet has unveiled a special edition Silverado with camouflage accents that will actually hit dealerships in the spring. The 2016 Silverado Realtree package will be available on Silverado 1500 LTZ crew cab models. Realtree designer and president […]

February 16, 2016

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PHOTOS > The mixer, pump, dump and pickup trucks of World of Concrete 2016

No piece of equipment fills more space at World of Concrete every year than trucks. There are mixer trucks, pump trucks, water trucks, dump trucks, shop trucks, pickup trucks and more. We took in the whole show and put together a gallery of the best looking beasts on the floor and in the lots.

February 12, 2016

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Ram unveils the 2017 Power Wagon: Rebel styling, Hemi power (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Friday morning, Ram unveiled its latest Power Wagon model with Jeep and Ram brand head Mike Manley calling the truck the “pinnacle of our offerings” for the truck enthusiast crowd. Like it has been since its reimagining in 2014, the 2017 Ram Power Wagon is based on a 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Crew Cab and is outfitted […]

February 11, 2016

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GMC unveils the 2016 Sierra All Terrain X: a V8-powered, premium off-road trim

It’s not quite as compelling as the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Trail Boss, but GMC has taken the wraps off an off-road trim of its own in the 2016 Sierra All Terrain X. GMC already offered an “All Terrain” package, but has released this All Terrain X trim with several upgrades, though most of them are cosmetic. […]

February 10, 2016

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PHOTOS > The demos, tools, equipment and trucks of World of Concrete 2016’s outdoor lots

As we did with our indoor gallery from the show’s hallways, we’ve gathered up the most interesting sights of World of Concrete’s outdoor demo lots in the gallery above. Each year the show gives attendees the ability to give all kinds of tools, trucks and machines some hands-on attention. This year, John Deere and Western […]

February 10, 2016

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Liebherr debuts truck-mounted 37 Z4 XXT concrete pump at World of Concrete

Liebherr displayed its new truck-mounted 37 Z4 XXT concrete pump at World of Concrete, highlighting the equipment’s Z-fold boom design and outrigger system. The machine’s 120-foot, 9-inch distributor boom is configured in four sections, and the folding design minimizes torsion effects offering low-vibration boom movements. Liebherr placed the concrete pipeline close to the boom on […]

February 8, 2016