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We go for a ride in Peterbilt’s almost-self-driving Model 579

Peterbilt showcased its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) during a Technology Showcase last week at Texas Motor Speedway. The system is a street-capable GPS autopilot that Bill Kahn, principal engineer for Peterbilt, says is accurate to within 5 centimeters. “It’s the stepping stone to autonomous driving,” he says. RELATED >> What it’s like to operate a self-driving […]

June 3, 2015

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AEV transforms Ram 2500/3500 into the ultimate off-road work truck (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Up until recently, much of American Expedition Vehicle’s (AEV) focus has been on the Jeep Wrangler. But in 2013 the popular off-road conversion firm unveiled a Ram concept truck at SEMA that sent everyone home wanting more. Now, the company has released a 5-product lineup that turns any Ram 2500 or 3500 into one extremely versatile […]

June 1, 2015

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Mercedes upgrades the beastly Unimog U4023, U5023 all-terrain work trucks with engine power take-off (PHOTOS)

Its top speed and horsepower might not jump off the page, but the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is likely the most capable truck on the planet. And the company recently made its extreme all-terrain models even more capable with a new mid-engine design and engine power take-off feature. RELATED >> Caterpillar unveils the CT680, a rugged work truck wrapped in […]

May 28, 2015

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The 2016 Ford F-150 makes backing up your trailer or boat as easy as playing Pong

Let’s all just take a second and thank the good Lord that Ford didn’t sit idly by and let the selfie become the greatest technological achievement of cameras in this new millennium of ours. Instead, the automaker has been packing their new vehicles with a swarm of cameras to make them safer and easier to operate. […]

May 22, 2015

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PICKUP THROWDOWN II: Chevy Silverado impresses on track and road in our V8 half-ton shootout (PHOTOS)

Half-ton pickups are a cornerstone for many fleets across the country, large and small alike. That popularity extends to the recreational users in the general public as well. Last year more than 450,000 F-150s were sold, 420,000 or so Chevy Silverados, 160,000 GMC Sierras and 280,000 Ram 1500s, while Toyota sold about 110,000 Tundras. Those […]

May 21, 2015

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Alabama RB Derrick Henry pushes F-150s, flips giant truck tires to train for upcoming college football season

The don’t call him ‘El Tractorcito’ for nothing. Despite his intimidating 6-foot-3, 242-pound frame, University of Alabama running back Derrick Henry didn’t get his nickname for his size. He got it for the way he pushes through the line of scrimmage on the football field, his legs always churning. And now we have a much better idea […]

May 19, 2015

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GM recalls nearly 50,000 Chevrolet Colorados, GMC Canyon pickups due to seat defect

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a defect notification recall that affects 49,980 Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyons. The recalled trucks were manufactured between January 6, 2014, and April 1, 2015. Recall notice 15V267  says the hooks that secure the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during […]

May 18, 2015

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Caterpillar unveils the CT680, a rugged work truck wrapped in style (PHOTOS)

The new Cat CT680 looks considerably different from previous versions of the company’s vocational trucks and that’s no accident. The bling, the styling; customers were asking for it, says Dave Schmitz, vocational truck product manager. A lot of owner-operators and fleets think a truck’s looks should reflect pride of ownership and reinforce a company’s brand, […]

May 15, 2015

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Chevrolet launches CNG-powered Silverado 3500HD chassis cab

Chevrolet has announced that its chassis cab Silverado 3500HD will be its latest one-ton pickup to gain bi-fuel capability. Customers will be able to outfit the chassis cab 3500HD with the capability of powering the truck with compressed natural gas or gasoline. The truck joins Chevy’s regular cab 2500HD and 3500HD in that capability. RELATED >> REVIEW: […]

May 15, 2015

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Why putting your keys in the freezer is the only way to thwart certain vehicle thieves

Thieves are always trying to stay one step ahead of honest folks. The latest wrinkle involves break-in artists walking up to vehicles with keyless entry and unlocking them as if they had the owner’s key fob. Nick Bilton at the New York Times, has had his car broken into this way multiple times recently as have some of his Los Angeles neighbors. Bilton […]

May 15, 2015

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How to survive an earthquake while driving a big rig

When your peaceful drive gets interrupted by severe vibrations or worse, you could be driving through an earthquake. Especially, if you are in one of these top 10 most earthquake prone states. Truckers who’ve driven in one say at first it feels like something’s wrong with your truck. Once it’s over—well, it might not be really over. […]

May 15, 2015

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Ford recalls limited run of 2015 F-150s for steering defect

Ford Motor Company says it will recall for approximately 12,300 2015-model Ford F-150 vehicles in North America for an upper I-shaft that might have been riveted improperly, which could cause it to separate. As a result of separation, the vehicle could lose steering control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford says it is not aware of […]

May 14, 2015