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Class 7-8
Volkswagen to acquire International Truck parent Navistar for $3.7 billion
After nearly 10 months on the table, and with mutual interest surviving a global pandemic that saw truck orders slump to record lows for two consecutive months, Volkwagen’s commercial truck business, Traton, is set to acquire Navistar for nearly $3.7 billion.
October 21, 2020
Pickups
2022 GMC HUMMER EV delivers 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb.-ft. torque
GMC unveiled its all-electric 2022 HUMMER EV pickup this week with an estimated 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb.-ft. of tire-shredding torque. Let’s just stop there for a second. Hmmm…yes, electric HUMMER drivers will be able to easily smoke most drivers at the light or off the beaten path. From high performance tiger to an ultra-quiet […]
October 21, 2020
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Pickups
2021 Chevy HD gets more towing, more trailer tech and four special editions
Chevy announced changes today for its 2021 Silverado HD including an increase in max towing, more trailering technology and four special edition packages. For 2021, Chevrolet engineers increased Silverado HD’s max towing capacity 500 pounds which provides up to 36,000 pounds of towing on Silverado 3500 HD Work Truck, Regular Cab, dual-rear-wheel, two-wheel-drive models equipped […]
October 19, 2020
Pickups
Jeep Gladiator gets new trailer brake controller
Mopar announced the release of a new trailer brake controller that’s designed to provide better stopping power for the Jeep Gladiator while towing. The new Mopar trailer brake controller will give Jeep Gladiator owners the ability to activate the electronic brakes on properly equipped trailers. Independent from the truck’s brakes, the additional trailer brake control […]
October 19, 2020
Class 3-6
Nissan to discontinue NV work vans
Nissan says it will end production of its NV commercial van lineup next summer as the company re-tools its commercial offerings. Sales of vans in the U.S., through established Business Certified Dealers (for NV Cargo and Passenger), will continue through calendar year 2021, or until supply is exhausted. Nissan is in the middle of an […]
October 15, 2020
Pickups
Diesel engine nearing 3,000 hp explodes on dyno
While diesel remains the undisputed king of hard work, it does have its breaking point. In a now viral, failed attempt to hit 3,000 horsepower in a Ram heavy-duty pickup, a completely stressed-out 6.7-liter Cummins exploded on video and thankfully caused only minor injuries. The Industrial Injection Master Shredder truck was close to reaching its […]
October 14, 2020
Class 7-8
Western Star Unveils the 49X: “We Beat This Truck to Hell”
Western Star is rolling out its next-generation vocational truck, the 49X – a modern and tech-rich takeoff of its 4900. A clean sheet design built from the ground up, the 49X is engineered to be easier to upfit, and also features a lighter-weight chassis and cab.
October 9, 2020
Class 7-8
CM Truck Beds intros turnkey Hotshot truck body
CM Truck Beds recently unveiled its specialized Hotshot model which is rated to tow up to 30,000 pounds. This single-piece steel truck body is designed for ultimate strength and durability, with the industry’s best hauling capacity and an array of standard features that deliver convenience, safety and ease for hotshot truck drivers. “For hotshotters looking […]
October 9, 2020
Pickups
Chevy and Ford debate over best-in-class towing
Chevy’s claim to best-in-class towing for its 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD has stirred up an interesting debate with the automaker’s chief rival which may be settled by brand loyalty and price. Ford came out swinging shortly after Chevy claimed top towing capability this week among Class 3 pickups. “The Ford F-450 pickup and Silverado 3500HD pickup […]
October 9, 2020
Pickups
2021 Honda Ridgeline undergoes body redesign
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is set to launch early next year with a bold redesign that makes it look more like a truck and less of a crossover. The biggest changes are in the front where a more upright grille, more pronounced hood and new front fenders give the midsize truck more of a squared-off look—a welcomed […]
October 8, 2020
Pickups
CM Truck Beds unveils Hotshot model
CM Truck Beds recently unveiled its specialized Hotshot model which is rated to tow up to 30,000 pounds. This single-piece steel truck body is designed for ultimate strength and durability, with the industry’s best hauling capacity and an array of standard features that deliver convenience, safety and ease for hotshot truck drivers. “For hotshotters looking […]
October 7, 2020
Pickups
Ford releases video of 2021 Ford hybrid F-150 torture test
Ford released a video this week showing torture testing of its new 2021 hybrid F-150 which includes a memorable battery test. The all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid powertrain with 430 horsepower and 570 lb.-ft. torque (the most ever in an F-150) is available in the all-new F-150 and is the only full-hybrid powertrain available in […]
October 7, 2020
Pickups
Chevy Silverado 1500 Gets Better Towing, 6-Way Tailgate For 2021
For the 2021 model year, Chevrolet doesn’t have a new design or a new hybrid powertrain in store for the Silverado 1500 like rival Ford has for the upcoming 2021 F-150. But that doesn’t mean there’s no reason to give the 2021 Silverado a look. Two of Chevy’s smaller engines are getting some pretty nice […]
October 5, 2020
Pickups
1,000-hp Jeep Gladiator plays in the dirt
Take a break and watch a 1000-hp Hennessey Jeep Gladiator play in the dirt in Sealy, Texas. After getting a suspension overhaul and a Dodge Hellcat V8 tuned to 1,000 hp, the Maximus 1000 is given a test run near Hennessey’s shop just a stone’s throw from Interstate 10. Following that ride, the truck will […]
October 1, 2020
Pickups
Nikola rolls out its zero emissions business plan
Nikola Corporation on Wednesday unveiled its strategy and vision to becoming a global leader in zero-emissions transportation–one that calls for the company to play the role of both “innovator and an integrator.” Nine days ago, company founder Trevor Milton stepped down as executive chairman of his Phoenix, Arizona-based hydrogen-electric upstart amid a firestorm of criticism sparked by […]
September 30, 2020
Pickups
President Trump helps launch an electric truck at The White House
It’s not every day that you see an electric pickup—and certainly not one parked in front of The White House. But that was the case this week as President Donald Trump lauded Lordstown Motors for their upcoming electric Endurance pickup. While standing in front of the crew-cab truck during a brief outdoor press conference, Trump […]
September 30, 2020
Pickups
2021 Ford F-150 gets best-in-class towing and payload
Ford claimed tops in towing and hauling today with its 2021 Ford F-150. The nation’s top selling ½-ton truck now has a best-in-class max tow rating of 14,000 pounds and a best-in-class max payload capacity of 3,325 pounds. Those record numbers come with Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and Max Trailer Tow Package which delivers an […]
September 29, 2020
Vocational
Mack Begins Production of New MD Series Trucks
Following a delay due to the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, Mack Trucks’ all-new MD Series line of medium-duty trucks entered production this month at the company’s new Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Virginia. Mack—celebrating its 120th anniversary this year—announced its re-entry into the medium-duty market in January but was forced […]
September 28, 2020
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