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Construction Equipment

Chevrolet unveils “Toughnology” concept truck to highlight Silverado’s high-strength steel body amid buzz around aluminum

With all the talk and positive buzz surrounding Ford’s aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150, Chevrolet thought it might be a good idea to highlight the benefits of the Silverado’s high-strength steel body. The automaker’s “Toughnology” concept truck is a way of doing just that. After all, there have been lingering concerns over how durable a material aluminum […]

October 13, 2014

Pickups

Shred this: F-150 RaptorTRAX takes the boys snowboarding

Just think of this video as a Hump Day pick-me-up from your friends at Hard Working Trucks. All work and no play, and all that.

October 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

FIRST DRIVE: 2015 Ford F-150’s lighter aluminum body makes a heavy first impression

This is a leap year for Ford trucks. Not in the Gregorian calendar sense, but rather in the technological realm. With the official introduction of the 2015 F-150 and its truckload of advancements, Ford has literally jumped at least a year ahead of its full-size competitors. Maybe more. Driving the new F-150s around the San […]

October 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

The 2015 Ford F-150 can park itself, check your blind spots and give you a back massage

Once new owners of the 2015 Ford F-150 finally get their hands on the trucks in coming weeks, they might encounter a problem. They might not want to get out of the truck. Ford has put together a list of all the nifty driver-assist and comfort features the new technology-packed pickups have to offer and […]

September 25, 2014

Pickups

Custom Raptor raises $250k for disabled vets

A custom one-of-a-kind Ford Raptor recently helped raise more than a quarter of a million dollars for veterans with disabilities.  The Patriot, a 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor built by West Coast Customs, was auctioned at the Mecum Dallas Auction on Sept 6, 2014 for $250,000 with proceeds going to The MobilityWorks FoundationCars for Troops initiative. The organization helps […]

September 9, 2014

Construction Equipment

Construction pros have no doubts over 2015 F-150’s durability: aluminum truck’s weight savings outweigh questions over repair costs

Even though the 2015 F-150 first appeared to the world from under a silk sheet, Ford’s unveiling of what could be its most important vehicle in quite some time didn’t hold much in the way of surprises. After all, much of the half-ton truck’s new look had been toured around the country as a concept […]

August 14, 2014

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: 2016 Ford Super Duty aluminum prototype pickup explodes, burns to nothing during testing

No. 14 Story in 2014 NO. 13 » Mishaps with prototype vehicles aren’t exactly surprising. After all, that’s why you build prototypes. So the mishaps—or in this case fiery, terrifying explosions—happen during the testing phase and not after release to the general public. But the way this prototype 2016 Ford Super Duty went up in […]

August 5, 2014

Pickups

Ford releases MSRP for F-150

Ford’s integration of aluminum into the construction of its flagship F-150 may have shed upwards of 700 pounds of weight, but it helped add some bulk to the sticker price.  Aluminum wasn’t the only driver of costs as Ford added several new standards to its trucks at every trim level. New standard features include a 2.3-inch […]

July 28, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ford reveals 2015 F-150 weighs less than 5,000 pounds; 2.7L EcoBoost V6 has V8 power

Since unveiling the 2015 F-150 back in January, Ford has released quite a bit of information about the new truck. For starters, we knew that thanks to its aluminum body, the new truck would weigh up to 700 pounds lighter than the 2014 F-150. We also knew that the body won’t rust when scratched and […]

July 23, 2014

Pickups

Cash-back deals target pickup buyers, report says

Strong incentives and lease deals on nearly every type of vehicle are available this month, with especially attractive offers on large SUVs and full-size trucks, according to the latest review by Cars.com.

July 14, 2014

Construction Equipment

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

Construction Equipment

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