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Northwest Auto Writers Pick Vehicles of the Year During Mudfest 2015
24 automotive journalists test 27 AWD/4×4 vehicles in two days to determine which ones are the best in six categories, including “Extreme Capability” and “Pickup” designations.
April 24, 2015
Pickups
Truck specs that don’t work for your work truck
At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs. Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the best overall return for dollar spent. But three common mistakes can jeopardize your results and […]
April 24, 2015
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How to align aftermarket fog lights
Adjusting fog (and driving) lights improves performance and keeps on-coming drivers from having their night vision impaired.
April 24, 2015
Pickups
F-150 gets 5-star safety rating in all configurations
The all-new Ford F-150 has earned the government’s highest possible crash safety rating. The 2015 F-150 is the only full-size, light-duty truck to earn NHTSA’s highest rating, a 5-star crash test rating, for the driver and passenger for all crash test modes and cab configurations – SuperCrew, SuperCab and Regular Cab. Ford’s new F-150 features […]
April 23, 2015
Pickups
Chevy Colorado driving past competition in midsize segment
Chevrolet Colorado is leading pickups of all sizes in spending the least amount of time on dealer lots in the first quarter while winning customers from other brands. Customers purchased 19,126 Colorados from January to March, when General Motors’ Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant added a third shift to keep up with demand. Sales have been […]
April 22, 2015
Pickups
F-150 SuperCrew gets top safety award
Ford’s all-new F-150 SuperCrew has earned the government’s highest possible crash safety rating thanks to 31 new safety-related innovations. The truck has been awarded a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development, says Ford’s truck team worked together for […]
April 22, 2015
Pickups
Buckstop Winch Bumper Install Ford F250
Step-by-step installation of a Buckstop Truckware heavy duty winch bumper, Mile Marker 12,000-pound capacity hydraulic winch, and PIAA driving lights on a 2011 Ford F250
April 21, 2015
Pickups
Towing liability 2.0: Weight-distributing hitches still needed
2015’s pickups can tow more, but the requirements of using the proper hitch for the weight of the trailered load hasn’t changed. Use the wrong hitch setup and your company liability exposure grows exponentially.
April 17, 2015
Pickups
TRW intros new electric parking brake
TRW has introduced a new electric parking brake (EPB) to the light truck market, which it expects to bring to market by 2017. Ed Carpenter, vice president and general manager of TRW’s global braking business, says EPB can save more than 20 pounds per vehicle for larger trucks and SUVs when compared to conventional drum-in-hat […]
April 16, 2015
Pickups
Product Review: Lemur’s BlueDriver OBD-II Scan Tool
We test a new $100 plug-in device and app that turns smartphones and tablets into a diagnostic scan tool.
April 16, 2015
Pickups
JUMP2IT: How To Install Quick-Connect Jumper Cables
A fast way to make jumping batteries in the field or on a jobsite safe, easy and convenient.
April 15, 2015
Pickups
40-plus cool ways to use your tax refund on your truck
According to data recently released by the IRS, nearly 80 percent of U.S. citizens who file income taxes will get a federal tax refund. The average refund amount pushes near $3,000. If you’re one of the lucky 8-in-10, there’s absolutely no good reason to do anything with it other than buy something big, flashy, cool […]
April 14, 2015
Pickups
1/2-Ton Pickup Shootout: Track Testing V8 Four-Door 4x4s
By the numbers; we test five of the most popular 1/2-ton 4×4 crew cabs to see how they compare Bragging rights are always fun to establish, especially if your favorite brand holds the title as “best” in whatever category it is you’re debating. There’s a lot to debate, too. Competition in today’s 1/2-ton four-door 4×4 pickup […]
April 13, 2015
Pickups
GMC Canyon Wins Cars.Com Shootout
Comparison road test places GM’s midsize in front of Nissan and Toyota pickup rivals The all-new GMC Canyon was the top pick by the editors of Cars.com in a midsize pickup comparison test posted today. The editors praised the Canyon SLT – the segment’s only premium entry – for its road manners and performance with a full […]
April 13, 2015
Pickups
Giving a GM 1500 More Backbone
Custom headache rack install; show truck looks, work truck functionality Most headache racks are plain and boring. Functional, but with no form. Practical, yet nothing to energize the imagination. But if you like your truck to stand out from the typical work truck crowd, or be a statement for your company, then we have a […]
April 11, 2015
Pickups
How To Make A Custom “Shorty” Tonneau Cover
A few easy modifications to making tonneaus fit special pickup and other “shorter-bed” applications.
April 10, 2015
Pickups
Road Tested: 2015 F-350 SuperCrew 4Ă—4
Road Test: 2015 Ford F-350 SuperCrew LEATHER-CLAD HAULER: From the Kentucky’s Beckley Grade to Oregon’s Coast, loaded King Ranch-edition turbo-diesel a luxurious performer when put to the test A diesel pickup’s pulling power becomes glaringly evident when subjected to a long, steep uphill grade with 14,000-pounds in tow. Similarly, a truck’s livability and level of comfort […]
April 10, 2015
Pickups
Chevy rolls out Custom Sport edition HDs
Chevrolet has added a twist of sophistication with the release of the new Custom Sport editions of the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD The monochromatic Silverado Custom Sport HDs – available in either Summit White or Black – debuted Wednesday at the Denver Auto Show and feature body-colored front and rear bumpers, a body-colored grille […]
April 8, 2015
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