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Four Wheeler names Chevy Colorado ZR2 truck of the year
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has been named Pickup Truck of the Year by Four Wheeler magazine. This award was determined by a weeklong, invitation-only competition open to all-new or significantly revised pickup trucks for the upcoming model year. The testing encompassed more than 1,000 miles and a variety of terrain, including a racetrack, paved roads, […]
January 11, 2018
Pickups
Ford calls for immediate fix on deadly Takata air bag devices in 2006 Ranger
Ford announced today that it wants to immediately repair approximately 3,000 2006 Ranger pickups following two fatalities linked to defective Takata air bag devices found in those trucks. “We take this matter very seriously and are advising owners of these specific 2006 Ford Rangers to stop driving their vehicles so dealers can make repairs immediately,” […]
January 11, 2018
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Pickups
Ram and Jeep reveals will be webcast live next week
Though you might not be going to the North American International Auto Show, you can still catch the latest reveals from Ram and Jeep live next week. Ram announced today that media and consumers are invited to watch live webcasts of the Ram Truck and Jeep brand press conferences from the show in Detroit. The […]
January 11, 2018
Pickups
Ford fires back against class action suit alleging emissions tampering on Super Duty diesel pickups
Ford pushed back today against a class action lawsuit alleging that the automaker knowingly installed emissions cheat devices in 2011-2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel pickups. In its 273-page complaint filed today in U.S. district court in Michigan, the Hagens Berman lawfirm of Volkswagen ‘Dieselgate’ infamy also names Ford supplier Bosch as being […]
January 10, 2018
Pickups
Illegal off-roading ends badly for new pickup owner
Getting stuck stinks. Even worse is having that embarrassing moment turned into a viral news story. Such is life for the owner of a new Chevy Silverado who let his friend drive his truck onto a frozen lake bed recently near St. Louis. Not only did the truck get stuck, but so did the backhoe […]
January 10, 2018
Pickups
Workhorse W-15 hybrid pickup reservations now open to the public
Workhorse announced this week that pre-orders for its W-15 range-extended electric pickup have now been open to the public. The double-cab truck, which stickers for around $52,500 before incentives, was originally made available to fleets and racked up around 5,300 pre-orders. Now anyone can plunk down $1,000 for the first plug-in hybrid pickup built by […]
January 9, 2018
Vocational
Sweeping changes overtake heavy-duty truck market
Emissions, technology and metallurgy have changed nearly every aspect of trucks used in the construction market. Amid such wide-ranging changes, buyers need to become educated about the new features so when spec’ing trucks they take full advantage of the value those features can reap. Emissions regulations increase demand for gliders, other work-arounds Each tightening […]
January 9, 2018
Pickups
Toyota to offer electric powertrain on pickups by 2025
Toyota says that by 2025 it hopes to make available electrified powertrain options on all Toyota and Lexus models. Though no models were specifically named, I 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 version […]
January 9, 2018
Pickups
All-new Chevy Silverado 4500 & 5500 chassis cabs will be revealed at The Work Truck Show
Chevrolet confirmed today that it will reveal its all-new Silverado Class 4 and 5 chassis cab trucks at The Work Truck Show 2018, which takes place March 6-9 in Indianapolis. The Work Truck Show is North America’s largest work truck event and this year it is expected to draw more than 11,000 public and private […]
January 8, 2018
Pickups
Ford unveils 3L Power Stroke diesel, giving 2018 F-150 segment-best towing, torque, fuel economy
Ford’s first-ever F-150 Power Stroke diesel will hit the market this spring with segment best torque, towing and fuel economy the company announced today. Ford’s Vice President of Global Powertrain Engineering Dave Filipe – calling the 3-liter Power Stroke “[the] V6 engine that dreams are made of” – says the sixth engine option for the flagship F-Series pickup […]
January 8, 2018
Pickups
Diesel F-150 gets best-in-class torque, towing and MPGs
Ford dealers started taking orders for the 2018 F-150 equipped with the new diesel this month.
January 7, 2018
Pickups
Ford’s Project SD126 is one extreme off-road Super Duty build
We’re suckers for off-road tuned Super Duty trucks and that’s probably why “Project SD126” is one of the more exciting trucks we’ve seen Ford trot out in recent memory. First introduced at the SEMA show back in November, this concept truck is built upon a standard cab 2017 F-250 XLT. The truck has been transformed […]
January 5, 2018
Pickups
Is F-450 owner too picky in his review video?
A Ford truck owner has gotten plenty of attention after posting a review of his 2017 F-450 King Ranch. J.D. is an engineer who started his YouTube channel, Big Truck Big RV, to offer candid feedback on trucks and RVs. And J.D. doesn’t hold much back. “One thing I don’t like about the 450 is […]
January 4, 2018
Pickups
NHTSA investigating Ford’s 2016 transmission recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into whether a Ford recall issued in 2016 should be expanded to include over a million more vehicles. Ford recalled roughly 153,000 2011-2012 F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Mustang vehicles in 2016 over concerns that the automatic transmission in these models could suddenly shift into first […]
January 2, 2018
Class 7-8
Paccar 12-speed transmission now standard on Kenworth T680
The 12-speed Paccar Automated Transmission and its right-hand column-mounted shifter are now standard on linehaul and regional haul applications of Kenworth’s T680. The column-mounted shifter places gear selection and engine brake controls at the driver’s fingertips for better ergonomics, comfort and overall performance. This placement also frees up dash space by eliminating engine brake control […]
January 2, 2018
Pickups
Toyota is tops with automatic emergency braking
Toyota has more 2017 model year vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) than any other OEM in the U.S. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Toyota equipped 56 percent of its 2017 fleet — 1.4 of 2.5 million vehicles — with AEB. The automaker also made news by becoming the first […]
January 1, 2018
Vocational
Ram recalls 1.48 million trucks over shifter defect
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 29, 2017
Pickups
GM reportedly chooses carbon fiber over aluminum in the lightweight pickup wars
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 attract plenty of attention and […]
December 28, 2017
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