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A closer look at pickup truck weight ratings
If you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various OEM ratings that you need to know which no suspension upgrades will change. It’s also important to note that exceeding these ratings set by the vehicle manufacturer exposes the vehicle driver and […]
December 27, 2017
Pickups
Nine-year-old boy chases off truck thief with pellet gun
A nine-year-old boy in Indiana used his pellet gun on Christmas to scare off a man who was trying to steal his dad’s pickup. Kevin Cooksey had parked his 2009 Ram truck at a One Stop Express around 1 a.m. Christmas to get some ibuprofen for his wife. His 9-year-old son, Larry Larimore, was sitting […]
December 27, 2017
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Pickups
Ram recalling 1.48 million pickups and chassis cabs over shifter concern
FCA is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.48 million trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently moving the vehicles’ gear-shifters out of the ‘park’ position. The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with shifters mounted on their steering columns. Those with rotary-dial shifters or floor-mounted shifters are unaffected. An FCA US review of […]
December 26, 2017
Pickups
Tesla boss ‘dying’ to build pickup
Just more than a month after rolling out a semi truck prototype – and with those orders stacking up – Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday he is ‘dying’ to build a pickup. Musk says development of a pickup is on deck behind the debut of Tesla’s Model Y, a small crossover built on the […]
December 26, 2017
Pickups
Ram unveils 2018 Hydro Blue Sport, a highly noticeable truck
Ram says its latest special edition 1500 package is designed to get its owners “noticed…with great visual appeal.” And the new shade of ‘Hydro Blue’ covering the 2018 1500 Sport this package is named for is certainly attention grabbing. The Hydro Blue Sport is the third brightly-colored special edition 1500 Ram has released in the […]
December 26, 2017
Pickups
Nissan releases pricing for Titan pickup lineup
New for the 2018 model year is the addition of the new Midnight Edition Package.
December 21, 2017
Pickups
Ford readies post-Christmas fix for Ranger airbag recall
Ford Motor Company is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair of an airbag defect. Upon deployment of the driver and passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, Ford says. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver’s […]
December 21, 2017
Pickups
Exclusive driver assist system on Ford F-Series trucks up for PACE award
Magna announced today that its electronic driver assistance system available on Ford F-Series pickups has been named as a finalist for the 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards. Magna’s trailer angle detection technology provides the foundation and enables the Trailer Reverse Guidance and Pro-Trailer Backup Assist systems jointly developed by Magna and Ford. Image-processing software determines the angle between truck […]
December 19, 2017
Pickups
Pickups part of Toyota’s electrification plans
Toyota announced today that around 2025 all Toyota and Lexus models will be available with electrified powertrain options. Though no models were specifically named, Hard Working Trucks confirmed with the automaker that its plans for electrification include its pickup trucks. Toyota writes in its press release that “the number of models developed without an electrified […]
December 18, 2017
Pickups
Chevy unveils 2019 Silverado with a jaw-dropping redesign
“No it’s not.” “Holy crud.” That was just a couple of the exclamations coming from the stands as Chevy introduced its 2019 Silverado by helicopter at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend. The only thing missing was Wagner’s Flight of the Valkyries. Even without Wagner, it was still an impressive and unforgettable debut as […]
December 18, 2017
Pickups
2019 Chevy Silverado revealed by helicopter during brand’s centennial celebration
“No it’s not.” “Holy crud.” Those were just a couple of the exclamations coming from the stands as Chevy introduced its 2019 Silverado by way of helicopter at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend.
December 18, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse applying for $250M DOE loan to build its W-15 electric pickup
Workhorse announced today that it has applied for a loan of $250 million from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for the production of its W-15 electric plug-in pickup. Workhorse reports that its application is complete enough for the DOE to begin its preliminary evaluation, which includes examining technical, financial […]
December 11, 2017
Pickups
Ford recalling 2016 F-150 over seat bolt concerns
Ford is recalling 2016 F-150 trucks for possible loose power seat bolts that may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash. The recall also affects 2016 Explorers. Ford reports that 177,264 vehicles are potentially affected. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect […]
December 11, 2017
Pickups
GM carbon fiber pickup beds reportedly coming in the next two years
Did anyone see this coming? In an attention-getting move that’s one of the more memorable moments in the ongoing battle for pickup supremacy, GM sources revealed to the Wall Street Journal that the automaker will be offering carbon fiber pickup beds for its premium trucks within two years. The new bed option is sure to […]
December 6, 2017
Vocational
GM recalls 2011-15 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra 3500 models due to fuel tank issue
GM is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level […]
December 6, 2017
Pickups
Chevy Colorado ZR2 chosen as finalist for 2018 North American Truck of the Year
The Chevy Colorado ZR2 has been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 North American Truck of the Year. Chevy’s popular midsize pickup shares the nomination with two other entrants that, while not pickups, share a lot of the same attributes: the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator. “The 2018 finalists reflect the incredible variety […]
December 5, 2017
Pickups
Ford unveils 2018 Super Duty with improved 6.7L Power Stroke, dually F-450
For the 2018 model year, Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine will get a class-leading power boost. Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager, says redesigned cylinder heads that offer added strength under higher loads and optimized fuel and turbo boost calibrations that take advantage of the increased cylinder head capacity add 10 horsepower and 10 […]
December 5, 2017
Pickups
Ford gives 6.7-liter Power Stroke a power boost for 2018, adds dual rear wheel F-450
For the 2018 model year, Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine will get a class-leading power boost. Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager, says redesigned cylinder heads that offer added strength under higher loads and optimized fuel and turbo boost calibrations that take advantage of the increased cylinder head capacity add 10 horsepower and 10 […]
December 4, 2017
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