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Supercharged VelociRaptor pickup smokes Ford SVT Raptor in street race

Ford’s SVT Raptor has quickly turned into one of its more popular vehicles. The combination of its phenomenal styling and huge power have increased demand so much that Ford recently increased production of the off-road pickup by 67 percent. However, the folks at Hennessey felt they could get a little more out of the pickup […]

September 20, 2013

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Unholy union of a 1929 Ford Model A and 1973 Ford Bronco results in an off-roader’s dream

Folks who see Tim Lenig’s Model A slinging dirt for the first time have to be a bit perplexed. “How is a car from 1929 still running, let alone sprinting around through the mud and terrain like that?” Maybe (hopefully) they’re not that naive, but you have to admit seeing a Model A perform off-road […]

September 13, 2013

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Ford increases production of SVT Raptor off-road pickup to meet surging demand

Ford is selling so many SVT Raptors that it’s having to increase production of the popular off-road pickup. According to a report from the Detroit News, sales of the Raptor are up 14 percent so far this year, achieving sales records in eight of the past 10 months. Because of that, Ford has increased production […]

September 12, 2013

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6.2L V-8 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra certified as class leaders in power

The 6.2-liter V-8 powering both the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra has been SAE-certified at producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, making it the class-leading half-ton pickup engine. When compared to the 6.2 Vortec V-8 in last year’s models, the 2014 V-8 boasts 17 more horsepower and 43 more lb-ft of torque. The […]

September 11, 2013

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Ford unveils 2014 F-150 STX SuperCrew (PHOTOS)

For the first time, Ford will offer its four-door SuperCrew on the STX trim in the 2014 F-150 STX SuperCrew. The STX SuperCrew, aimed at first-time and value-conscious customers, gives a middle ground option to those who don’t necessarily need to move up to Ford’s XLT models, but want a little more than the entry-level […]

August 30, 2013

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Floyd Pullin celebrated his 102nd birthday by buying his 16th Ford vehicle: a 2013 F-150 STX

If anyone knows how seriously people take brand loyalty seriously—especially when it comes to pickup trucks—it’s us. Each time we post a news story about a pickup the fans and detractors of that particular brand always come out and voice an opinion. So while we’re not completely surprised that Floyd Pullin of Confluence, Pennsylvania just […]

August 26, 2013

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Tenn. police department’s new Ford F-150 cruiser looks awesome, saves on fuel

When it came time to buy a new police cruiser earlier this year, the Sweetwater Police Department was going to have to move out of its comfort zone a bit. The Crown Victoria, Ford’s longtime standard issue for police had been discontinued. So Sweetwater thought a bit outside the box, according to a report from […]

August 14, 2013

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Ford announces 2014 F-150 fueled by compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas

Beginning this fall, Ford will offer a prep package on the 2014 F-150 that allows the truck to run on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline. The F-150 will be the only CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup on the market and will be capable of driving more than 750 miles on one tank […]

July 31, 2013

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Ford F-250 tops truck-dominated top 10 list of most-targeted vehicles by thieves

Americans love pickup trucks. And that fact is emphasized by the fact that Ford F-series pickups now include not only the best-selling vehicle on the market, but also the most targeted by thieves. While the F-150 is the most popular Ford truck among those acquiring vehicles through legal means, thieves prefer the F-250 crew 4WD […]

July 9, 2013

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POLL: Which new pickup are you most interested in?

In the past few months, the top three truck makers have grabbed a lot of headlines. First, there’s the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel which, as the only diesel half-ton on the market, is expected to offer class-leading fuel economy. Then there’s GM’s latest and completely redesigned models, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Chevy […]

July 2, 2013

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Ford unveils the F-150 Tremor, a 365-hp sport truck (PHOTOS)

So while we patiently await the unveiling of the 2015 F-150, Ford has given us something to satiate our hunger for new trucks in the F-150 Tremor. Unveiled today, the 2014 F-150 Tremor is Ford’s first sport truck powered by its EcoBoost V-6 engine. The Tremor also represents the first sport truck Ford has offered at […]

June 27, 2013

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Ford F-150 bumps Toyota Camry to become most American-made vehicle

In the past, it was pretty simple for those who like to buy American-made cars to know where to shop: Ford, GM or Chrysler. But now, with foreign automakers assembling more and more of their vehicles here in the U.S., it’s not quite as clear any more as to what defines an “American-made” vehicle. That’s […]

June 26, 2013