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Ford issues two recalls for late-model F-150 and Super Duty trucks
Ford announced two recalls today for certain late-model F-150, Explorer and Super Duty vehicles. The first recall affects roughly 2,500 2017 Ford F-150, Explorer and Super Duty vehicles which may have an inadequate weld between the driver seat back and the manually operated seat back recliner mechanism. In the affected vehicles, a driver seat back […]
May 24, 2017
Pickups
U.S. files lawsuit against FCA for alleged diesel emissions violations
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), today filed a civil complaint in federal court in Detroit against FCA alleging that the automaker used defeat devices to cheat emissions requirements for its 3.0-liter diesel engine. FCA, which on Friday had announced a software update that it said would address […]
May 23, 2017
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DOJ sues FCA over Ram, Jeep diesel emissions
The U.S. Department of Justice today filed a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles over alleged violations of federal diesel emissions regulations. FCA has faced these allegations since January when the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board accused the automaker of installing undisclosed engine management software that led to increased nitrogen oxide emissions […]
May 23, 2017
Pickups
FCA responds to U.S. lawsuit over alleged diesel emissions violations
FCA US today issued the following statement in response to a civil lawsuit filed against the company by the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ-ENRD): FCA has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for many months, including extensive testing […]
May 23, 2017
Pickups
Test Drive: Workhorse’s W-15 electric pickup a high-tech, exciting ride
Driving the Workhorse W-15 is exciting. The acceleration of this new range-extended plug-in electric pickup truck is immediate and so quiet. I took it for a spin in a large parking lot behind the Long Beach Convention Center, shortly after its unveiling. After turning the 460-horsepower truck on, a user-friendly display indicates speed, compass heading, miles (the […]
May 16, 2017
Pickups
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.2 million Ram pickups due to airbag, seatbelt control defect
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a wide-ranging recall of Ram pickup trucks spanning four model years due to an issue with computer modules that help control the trucks’ airbags and seatbelts in rollover situations. The recall includes certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups as well as 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups. FCA says these trucks may […]
May 15, 2017
Pickups
Ram recalls 1 million trucks for possible restraint system failure
FCA is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1 million trucks in the U.S. to reprogram computer modules that help control restraint-system deployment in rollover situations. FCA reports that certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2500 and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups may mistakenly report a sensor failure and activate an instrument-cluster warning light. As a result, the truck’s side […]
May 12, 2017
Pickups
Ford details F-150 redesign: 2018 refresh features Super Duty styling, customer feedback
First announced in January, Ford has provided a few more details from its engineering team on its coming refresh of the F-150 lineup. The automaker says the new design takes cues from its Super Duty lineup, giving the half-ton truck what the automaker calls a “tougher,” “more capable” look. Ford says customer feedback played a big role […]
May 12, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse strikes distribution deal with Ryder for W-15 electric pickup
Commercial fleet giant Ryder and Workhorse Group, makers of the recently unveiled W-15 electric pickup, have announced a 10-year strategic partnership agreement under which Ryder will become the primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light and medium duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America. In addition to the W-15, Workhorse manufactures and […]
May 12, 2017
Pickups
XL Hybrids talks Trump, plug-in hybrid F-150 and CARB compliance
XL Hybrids is feeling confident about its position in the alt fuel market no matter the impact that the Trump administration may have on incentives and subsidies earmarked for alt fuel technology. Hard Working Trucks recently caught up with Clay Siegert, XL Hybrids co-founder and chief operating officer, who spoke about incentives, their new plug-in […]
May 11, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse W-15 electric pickup Q&A: Battery warranty, towing, curb weight, tax credits and more
Workhorse recently unveiled the W-15, a plug-in electric range-extended pickup aimed at fleets. The 460-horsepower truck features a carbon fiber body, gets about 80 miles on average through battery power, and another 300 miles after switching to its three-cylinder BMW I3 gas engine. After getting most of the primary details out of the way in our original […]
May 11, 2017
Pickups
Ford customers help with redesign of 2018 F-150
Ford says that its new 2018 F-150 was made possible in part thanks to feedback from loyal customers of the iconic pickup. Ford’s latest flagship truck features a more powerful engine line-up, high strength materials, class-exclusive technologies and a new exterior design. (2018 F-150 redesign summary posted below.) According to Ford truck designers, creating the […]
May 10, 2017
Pickups
Electric F-150 delivers plenty of torque and low maintenance
Hmmm….a Ford F-150 with over 2,000 foot-pounds of torque?! Yes. Arizona start-up Torque Trends is offering an electric conversion for a 2011-2017 two-wheel-drive F-150 that offers plenty of power along with a 75 percent reduction in fuel costs, 60 percent reduction in maintenance, 50 percent increase in service life, increased safety and zero emissions. It’s […]
May 9, 2017
Dealers
Dealers offer financing options for today’s tricky used truck market
As sales numbers have flattened and Âvalues have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has Âbecome a tough task for dealers and customers alike. “For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country. […]
May 9, 2017
Pickups
Workhorse W-15 electric pickup unveiled: Gas engine backup, half ownership cost of conventional fleet pickups
It was tough trying to catch a glimpse inside the nation’s first OEM-produced plug-in range-extended electric pickup. Moments after Workhorse unveiled its 460-horsepower W-15 truck in Long Beach, onlookers flocked to take a closer look. And who can blame them? It’s not every day that you see a new electric pickup, let alone one featuring a […]
May 8, 2017
Pickups
Ford reveals details on F-150 Raptor drivetrain
Ford talked shop today about the drivetrain in its new F-150 Raptor and released a video that demos the truck’s Terrain Management System. The Raptor’s Terrain Management System is enabled by a new dual-mode transfer case that uses both all-wheel and four-wheel drive systems and electronic lockers to deliver an enhanced multi-terrain experience. “Raptor’s transfer […]
May 4, 2017
Pickups
Ram unveils one-of-a-kind Kentucky Derby Edition 2500 Limited
If you plan on watching the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, prepare yourself to see a lot of the Ram Truck brand. As the exclusive automotive sponsor for the iconic horse race, the company says it will “immerse” fans at Churchill Downs and watching on TV “in a total Ram Truck brand experience,” […]
May 4, 2017
Pickups
F-Series pickup prices more than double since 1950
In the 1960s, the trucks got Twin I-Beam axle and interior amenities to make the ride more comfortable but pricing increased little during this decade.
May 3, 2017
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