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Putting a concept vehicle ‘out to pasture’
At their release, concept vehicles are as cutting edge as it gets, but nothing moves faster than technology, even souped-up concepts. “A lot of times we do a concept vehicle a couple years out in front a production vehicle,” says GMC design manager, exteriors, Carl Zipfel, whose All Terrain concept was spun into a redesign of […]
August 1, 2014
Pickups
Detroit Big 3 post truck sales gains
Sales of Ram Trucks in July jumped 14 percent, posting the best July sales numbers since 2005 and the 51st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 15 percent in July, while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 18 percent. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo […]
August 1, 2014
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Toyota announces MSRP for TRD Tacoma
Toyota Wednesday revealed pricing for its TRD Pro Series Tacoma, which is expected to arrive on dealer lots next month. All TRD Pro Series vehicles will be equipped with TRD Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs in the rear, for increased oil capacity and suspension travel; TRD-tuned front springs; Unique front grille with “TOYOTA” badging, which pays tribute to earlier […]
July 30, 2014
Pickups
Super Duty Extended-Range Fuel Tank Upgrade
Double your Super Duty’s driving range in 15 steps Landscaper or construction worker, aggregates manager or bridge builder, most owners of heavy-duty pickups in the trades choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy. Better fuel economy equates to […]
July 30, 2014
Pickups
Good vibrations from new GM brake test center
DETROIT – Engineers at General Motors’ new brake testing facility know the differences between moans, squeals, grinds, groans and grunts – annoying noises common to their work. Now, with a new brake chassis dynamometer, they can simulate braking in weather conditions that range from Alaska to a tropical island. With the new facility opened earlier […]
July 29, 2014
Pickups
The birth of a concept truck: A labor of love
Exercises in truck design can be labor intensive, often spanning several years. But the timeframe can be adjusted depending on the company’s intentions for the vehicle. “Sometimes, (concept vehicle development) starts in conjunction with a production vehicle that we know we’re going to have to do or may have already been doing for a certain […]
July 29, 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
Pickups
Pickup Spec’ing Tips
Purchase Tips: Spec’ing Out That Next Work Pickup Whether buying or leasing, when it comes time to make those hard decisions on which new pickup rolls into the fleet, the choices have to make good business sense. Bed length, cab configuration, engine and drivetrain configuration all have to be spec’d out so the new truck […]
July 25, 2014
Pickups
The birth of a concept truck: Taking & evaluating risks
Like their light truck counterparts, commercial truck makers such as Freightliner use concept trucks as a function test for ideas “that weren’t quite ready for prime time,” says TJ Reed, director of product strategy for Daimler Trucks North America. Most recently, Freightliner used its Revolution concept truck to test features that were later moved into […]
July 25, 2014
Pickups
2.7L EcoBoost-Ford’s 2015 F-150 Not-So-Secret Weapon
It wasn’t that long ago a 2.7L V-6 with a compacted-graphite-iron (CGI) block, twin turbos, reverse-flow cooling, split-mains, variable-displacement oil pump, deep-sump oil pan and direct-injection making 325hp would be something seen only in race circles. But here we are today looking at exactly that going under the hoods of Ford’s 2015 F-150s: the 2.7L […]
July 23, 2014
Pickups
Ford releases power ratings for new F-150 engines
The Michigan State Lottery aside, the most anticipated numbers coming out of Detroit have been the performance figures of the engines scheduled for Ford’s next generation 2015 F-150. Those have been a closely guarded secret until this week when Ford pulled back the curtain on a few more details on the 2015 F-150, which should […]
July 23, 2014
Pickups
GM recalls 57,000 Silverado, Sierra HDs over power steering issue
General Motors is recalling 57,192 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD vehicles after discovering that some vehicles were built with a power steering hose clamp that was not properly attached to the power steering pump or gear.
July 23, 2014
Pickups
The birth of a concept truck: To the drawing board
EDITOR’S NOTE: “The birth of a concept truck” is a multi-part series that will publish throughout the month of July that looks in detail at the thought and design processes that go into the development of a concept vehicle. Practically every third grade boy has had a doodled piece of scratch paper snatched away by […]
July 23, 2014
Pickups
Chevy, GMC confirm plans for 8-speed transmission
Chevrolet and GMC confirmed this week a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8. The GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed is approximately the same size and weight as the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic, but the company says […]
July 22, 2014
Pickups
How-To: Get Your Work Truck Decked
New Product How-To/Review Decked Cargo Storage System Install Special to HWT by Steve Temple (Photos by Austin Price and the author) As the late, great comedian George Carlin once quipped: “That’s all you need in life, a little place for your stuff.” While he was alluding to houses and suitcases at the time, the […]
July 21, 2014
Pickups
GM 2014-2015 4×4 Recall
GM 4×4 1500 Pickups and SUVs With Automatic Transfer Case Get Recall Notice General Motors has issued yet another recall, this time to update software in 2014-2015 1500 4x4s with the automatic transfer case (RPO NQH). According to a notice sent to GM dealers, 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and 2015 GMC Yukon […]
July 21, 2014
Pickups
First Drive: 2015 Ford Super Duty
Ford Steps Up The 2015 Pickup Towing War With More Muscle Than Ram Or GM Heavy Duties Rolling hard into the throttle driving 2015 Ford F-350, Ram 3500, and Chevy 3500HD Silverado duallies towing 33-foot 5th wheel travel trailers tells a lot about a diesel pickup’s power, ride and handling. Put those same trucks/trailers on […]
July 18, 2014
Pickups
Fun Trucks Friday: GM to chase Ford’s Raptor with a mid-size model?
Is GM finally going to take on the Ford Raptor in the U.S. market? We don’t play brand favorites, but it would be fun to kick the tires on another factory upgraded truck with the performance potential of the very successful Raptor.
July 18, 2014
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