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Pickups

2015-2017 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups recalled due to sweeping airbag, seatbelt defect

General Motors is recalling 4.3 million vehicles around the globe, including 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, over concerns of possible air bag deployment failure. GM reports that certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module software to activate a diagnostic test during which the front air bags and seat belt […]

September 13, 2016

Construction Equipment

Chevrolet intros 2017 Colorado with new V6 engine, 8-speed transmission

Though the 2017 Colorado will look exactly the same on the outside, Chevrolet is shaking things up on its popular midsize pickup under the hood. The 2017 model will feature a brand new V6 engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. In terms of spec sheet improvements, there isn’t much to speak of with this […]

August 30, 2016

Vocational

Chevrolet’s new medium duty cabover trucks headed to dealers

Chevrolet has announced that its new low cab forward trucks are now headed to Chevrolet dealers across the country, officially marking the Detroit giant’s return to the medium duty market. The new cabover trucks—based on Isuzu’s N-Series—are offered in regular cab and crew cab body styles, with either a 6-liter V8 gas engine, a 3L […]

August 2, 2016

Pickups

Ford says Chevy’s Silverado/F-150 weight comparison is bull

As the latest in the Ford v. Chevrolet saga resulting from Chevy’s literal stabs at the F-150’s aluminum truck bed, Ford has taken exception to Chevy’s recent comment that the 2016 F-150 is only slightly lighter than the 2016 Chevy Silverado. Following our recent interview with Chevrolet Senior Communications Manager Jim Cain, Ford Truck Communications Manager Mike […]

July 1, 2016

Pickups

Chevy Silverado, Nissan Frontier take top truck honors in J.D. Power’s 2016 Initial Quality Study

In its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS), J.D. Power gave the Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Frontier top marks among pickup trucks. The Silverado was the top truck in both the full-size and heavy duty categories, while the Frontier was named the top mid-size truck. Chevrolet led all manufacturers with the most IQS awards across all vehicle […]

June 29, 2016

Pickups

Honda Ridgeline stands up to Chevy’s puncture test better than Silverado or F-150

Honda has stepped up to the truck bed challenge by dumping 800 pounds of concrete blocks into the pickup bed of its 2017 Ridgeline. Though only one load was dropped from a height of roughly four feet, the Ridgeline’s composite bed appears to have held up better than the steel or aluminum beds subjected to […]

June 22, 2016

Pickups

Chevrolet responds to F-150 puncture test criticism, calls out Ford for using bed liner in marketing

Chevrolet has enjoyed plenty of exposure with its series of puncture tests comparing its Silverado and Ford’s F-150, but it’s also drawn criticism from some who recall Chevy’s own interest in aluminum coupled with the popularity of bed liners which others say make the costly impact tests a moot point. Chevy tested 12 2016 Silverados up […]

June 14, 2016

Pickups

Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveils No. 88 Chevy Silverado special edition

Dale Earnhardt Jr. race fans now have a chance to own a No. 88 Special Edition Chevrolet Silverado. Hendricks Motorsports and Earnhardt teamed up to create a truck that recalls the NASCAR champion’s personal journey with his favorite GM trucks. “I had a lot of fun working on this with Hendrick Motorsports,” Earnhardt said in […]

June 13, 2016

Pickups

Shots Fired: Chevy puncture tests badly gash F-150’s aluminum bed, go viral to Ford’s chagrin

In a memorable swipe at Ford, Chevrolet released two videos today showing various comparison tests that left Ford’s aluminum F-150 truck bed severely punctured and looking like “Swiss cheese”, according to one observer. Ford dismissed the tests as marketing stunts and told “Hard Working Trucks” that its lead over competitors in the pickup segment continues […]

June 10, 2016

Pickups

GM reveals new front end design for 2017 Chevy Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD with functional hood scoop

Though GM isn’t ready to formally introduce the 2017 Silverado and Sierra Denali HD models, the automaker is drumming up excitement for the trucks’ release later this year by showing off a front-end design refresh highlighted by a functional hood scoop. The hood scoop is part of a new air intake system on the 2500 and 3500 […]

June 6, 2016

Pickups

GM moving pickup production from Mexico back to U.S.

At a time when Ford has been criticized for planning a $1.6 billion auto plant investment in Mexico, General Motors apparently has plans to move light-duty pickup production back to the U.S. from south of the border. A May 20 memo from United Auto Workers Local 598 reports that GM’s Flint Assembly Plant will be […]

June 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

Chevrolet unveils 2017 Silverado High Desert with deluxe cargo system

Calling the truck a pickup that combines the form of a Silverado with some of the features and functionality of the Suburban SUV, Chevrolet has unveiled the 2017 Silverado High Desert. Based on a concept vehicle revealed at the 2014 SEMA show, this new Silverado package will be available starting this fall for the LT, LTZ and High […]

May 16, 2016