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REVIEW: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4×4 Crew Cab a luxury work truck that does everything well (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=106] It has more power under the hood than most big rigs and an interior that’s as refined and quiet as many luxury sedans. Like a heavyweight kickboxer dressed out in a tux, the black 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4×4 looks stylishly strong with fierceness ready to be unleashed at a moment’s notice. That […]

July 3, 2014

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GM recalls 4×4 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups due to serious software issue

General Motors has announced another recall on pickups, this time due to an issue in four-wheel drive pickups that could cause a loss in power to the wheels while driving. The automaker has recalled 392,459 pickups and SUVs in order to provide an update to the transfer case software. The recall includes 2014 and 2015 four-wheel […]

July 2, 2014

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Concrete truck vaporized when barrel full of dynamite explodes

If you recognize the clip below, that’s because it might be one of the greatest things to ever happen on TV. And if not, we’re pleased to introduce it to you. Once you hear the sound this truck makes shortly before turning into dust, you might never forget it. The story behind this massive explosion? […]

June 27, 2014

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Ford has shown aluminum truck bodies don’t rust and may improve gas mileage, but how will they hold up after 30 years?

Ford rocked the automotive world with its decision to use aluminum bodies in pickup trucks starting in 2015. This will cut 700 pounds off the weight of their F-150 trucks and improve fuel economy—an admirable goal. But the automaker has yet to divulge pricing on the aluminum body models and when it comes to the […]

June 27, 2014

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Ford recalls 5,675 2014 F-150 pickups due to steering defect, issues “Do not drive” warning

Ford Motor Co. has announced it is expanding a recall of 2014 F-150 trucks due to an electronic power-assist steering gear problem affecting 5,675 trucks. Because the defect impacts steering, Ford urged affected truck owners not to drive the trucks until they are repaired. Previously, the recall applied to fewer than 400 trucks. Of the 5,675 pickups affected […]

June 26, 2014

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Ford unveils an electric 2015 F-150… a Power Wheels nearly 2 years in the making (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=101] A day after we told you about a miniature Ford Raptor made for adults, Ford and Fisher Price have unveiled a mini 2015 F-150 for kids in an all-new Power Wheels model. The Fisher-Price Power Wheels F-150 is about as close of a replica of the full-size truck as you can get. The […]

June 25, 2014

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This official Ford Raptor golf cart lets you rove the jobsite in a mini pickup truck (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=98] UTVs are typically the small vehicle of choice for contractors who need to get around large jobsites quickly. But this Ford Raptor golf cart might give some of the biggest UTV fans pause. This mini Raptor is a very detailed recreation of Ford’s very popular 4×4 pickup and is made by Caddyshack Golf […]

June 24, 2014

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will launch as most powerful trucks in midsize segment

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will have the most horsepower in the midsize truck segment when they go on sale this fall, according to the latest information released by GM. RELATED: Duramax 2.8L: Meet the 4-cylinder diesel coming to the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Buyers of the two trucks will be able to […]

June 23, 2014

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GM announces first SAE J2807-compliant tow ratings for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500

With the announcement of the 2015 F-150, Ford became the final automaker to accept the SAE J2807 towing standard. And though Toyota’s pickups have been rated according to the standard for the last three years, GM is the first domestic automaker to announce J2807-compliant tow ratings with the announcement of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and […]

June 20, 2014

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FIRST LOOK: New Volvo CE Tier 4 Final A40G artic offers fuel efficiency guarantee (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=96] While visiting Flagler Construction Equipment, we got a chance to take a closer look at the Volvo Construction Equipment’s A40G articulated truck, introduced at ConExpo and now in dealer inventories. The Tier 4 Final machine is the largest of Volvo’s new G-Series, which includes six models, ranging from the 26.5-ton A25G up to […]

June 20, 2014

Construction Equipment

FIRST LOOK: New Volvo CE Tier 4 Final A40G artic offers fuel efficiency guarantee (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=96] While visiting Flagler Construction Equipment, we got a chance to take a closer look at the Volvo Construction Equipment’s A40G articulated truck, introduced at ConExpo and now in dealer inventories. The Tier 4 Final machine is the largest of Volvo’s new G-Series, which includes six models, ranging from the 26.5-ton A25G up to […]

June 20, 2014

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GM recalls 57,192 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD pickups due to power-steering defect

General Motors has announced a recall on 57,192 HD pickups due to a defect that can cause a loss of power-steering fluid. Trucks affected by the recall include the 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups and the GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD pickups. GM says the affected trucks potentially have power-steering hose clamps that […]

June 18, 2014