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Construction Equipment

TODAY: Join us for a live Twitter chat discussing diesel’s rapidly growing popularity and the Ram 1500

In the past few years, consumers have dealt with rising fuel costs and a recession by seeking out more fuel-efficient vehicles. Automakers have obliged them by revamping their lineups with better fuel economy, hybrids and, increasingly, fully-electric vehicles. But what many likely didn’t see coming was a renewed interest in diesel. For decades now, it’s […]

May 22, 2013

Construction Equipment

Home construction boosts full-size pickup truck resale value by 7%

The resale value of three-year-old full-size pickup trucks has increased 7 percent in the past year, according to a report from Truck Trend. Citing data from the National Dealer Association (NADA), the report says the boost in resale values is due to the rebound in home construction coupled with a low supply in the full-size […]

May 16, 2013

Construction Equipment

Toyota Tacoma tops list of most fuel-efficient trucks

Of course, torque and horsepower and towing capacity are all extremely important things to consider when purchasing a new pickup. But, as illustrated with the current demand and buzz around diesel engines, fuel efficiency has worked its way into the conversation as well. So the folks over at Truck Trend have done a pretty swell […]

April 26, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ram Trucks looking to “upset” pickup sales pecking order after sales increase 25%

The news that Ford, Chevrolet and Ram, in that order, hold the top three spots for pickup sales for March shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. However, as Truck Trend points out in its roundup of how each automaker fared over the year between March 2012 and March 2013, the numbers indicate that an […]

April 5, 2013

Equipment

Is 2013 the “Year of the Diesel”?

In its latest issue, Popular Mechanics makes a fairly bold prediction: 2013 will go down as the “Year of the Diesel.” There’s great precedent behind this stance, however. Diesel has definitely generated quite a bit of buzz this year. Chrysler announced it would offer the first modern half-ton pickup with a diesel in the Ram […]

March 28, 2013

Construction Equipment

Automakers prepare for truck war as housing and construction industries recover

As the housing and construction industry recoveries slowly build momentum, NPR reports automakers are preparing for an all-out truck war to reap the profits. The media outlet recently paid a visit to Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan plant where 7,500 of the company’s popular F-150 pickups roll off the assembly line each week. The F-150 has been […]

March 7, 2013

Pickups

2013 Ram 1500 Bed Step

AMP Research 2013 Ram 1500 Bed Step What is it? BedStep is flip-down bumper step that provides an easier and safer way to access your truck bed. What does it fit? This new BedStep from AMP Research is designed specifically for 2009-2013 Ram 1500 trucks with dual exhaust. Part number 75310-01A Why you need it. The […]

March 4, 2013

Construction Equipment

Poll: Which light duty pickup should go diesel next?

Last week, Chrysler announced that later this year it will begin offering a half-ton pickup with a diesel option in the 2014 Ram 1500. This Ram will offer a new, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine, with the 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. It’s a move that truck owners have been asking automakers for for years and it seems it will […]

February 21, 2013

Gear

Ram 1500 will be first modern half-ton pickup with diesel

Finally, a carmaker steps up to the plate and hits the home run we’ve all been waiting for. Chrysler announced this morning that its ½-ton Ram 1500 pickup trucks will offer a diesel engine option in the third quarter of this year. Previously no auto manufacturer had put a diesel in anything smaller than a […]

February 14, 2013

Pickups

2013 New Truck Buyer's Guide

Here’s a look at what’s new for 2013 in the work truck market.

February 1, 2013

Pickups

RAM 1500 2013 Truck of the Year

2013 Ram 1500 garners AOL Autos top pickup award

January 3, 2013

Pickups

Luxury Ram Laramie Coming

2012 Laramie Limited brings high-end luxury to the Ram Truck brand this Spring

February 5, 2012