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Jeep’s new pickup resurrects Scrambler moniker & will come with diesel option, forum reports
Jeep’s long-anticipated pickup which is scheduled to roll out next year as a 2019 model will be called the JT Scrambler and will be available with a diesel engine, according to jeepscramblerforum.com. The forum reports that it learned about Jeep’s new truck through the FCA dealer system. “The JT Scrambler and the JL Wrangler […]
August 23, 2017
Pickups
Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors interested in buying Jeep
Jeep is not only making headlines this week for its new pickup set to debut next year, it’s also getting attention over news of a Chinese automaker’s interest in buying the 76-year-old company. While China’s prominent SUV manufacturer Great Wall Motors has not formally announced its interest in FCA’s off-road unit, it did confirm its […]
August 23, 2017
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Pickups
Hyundai launching pickup in the U.S. following steep decline in sedan sales
Hyundai will be launching a pickup in the U.S. to help make up for double-digit losses as consumers continue to lose interest in sedans. The automaker will be offering U.S. buyers a truck that’s similar to its Santa Cruz concept which was unveiled in 2015. No date has been given yet for the launch. […]
August 22, 2017
Pickups
Nissan featuring Titan and Titan XD trucks, accessories, customer incentives at 2017 Great American Trucking Show
For the first time in company history, Nissan will showcase a wide range of Titan and Titan XD pickups and accessories at the Great American Trucking Show this week in Dallas. In addition, those who visit Nissan Booth 12045 will receive a Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP) Claim ID flyer to use toward a future purchase of […]
August 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
CDOT deploys world’s first autonomous work zone impact protection truck
Not only was this department of transportation the first to use a driverless impact truck to make work zones safer, it also got the first Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle ever built. Watch the video on Equipment World.
August 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Brown Transportation turns to Kenworth T880 trucks for hauling
Kenworth reports that one of its customers, Wayne Brown of Brown Transportation, started driving an aggregate hauler for his family’s business 43 years ago. He bought his own rock/aggregate hauling operation from his uncle in 2010 and added to the 24-truck fleet by purchasing Kenworth T880s with the PACCAR MX-13 engine, bringing the total number […]
August 22, 2017
Pickups
Chevy Colorado ZR2 tests new high performance parts during Best in Desert race
GM reported today that its midsize Colorado ZR2 was the only stock truck to compete in and finish Best in the Desert’s General Tire Vegas to Reno race. More importantly, according to GM, the 539-mile race gave its engineers an opportunity to test high performance parts that are currently under development. Recognized by the Best […]
August 21, 2017
Pickups
Ford’s best F-150 engine lineup yet offers choice of top payload, towing, mileage
Ford has provided more details on its 2018 F-150 engine lineup and says the new power options not only increase the truck’s capability, but also its efficiency. Notably, the new engine lineup offers customers a great deal of choice. Whether your priority is towing, payload or mileage, you can find an engine tailored to deliver. […]
August 21, 2017
Pickups
Ford truck sales dominate around the globe
While the Ford’s F-Series trucks remain tops in sales in the U.S., they’re also dominating in markets around the world. Vehicle research company JATO, based in the U.K., recently posted numbers on Twitter for the top 20 selling vehicles in the world. Only three pickup manufacturers made the list: Ford, Ram and GM. Following the […]
August 20, 2017
Vocational
Test Drive: Kenworth’s natural gas T880S impresses even off-road
Kenworth knows that meeting government requirements can be a critical part of doing business. For mixer customers needing to comply with federal bridge formulas and cleaner emissions, the truck maker now offers the 2018 T880S natural gas mixer. The Cummins-Westport 8.9-liter ISL G Near Zero NOx engine offers quieter and cleaner performance with power that’s comparable […]
August 16, 2017
Pickups
Ram 3500 steals torque crown from Ford, claims best-in-class fifth-wheel towing
Ram announced today an uptick in power for its 2018 Ram 3500 which edges it past Ford for bragging rights to best-in-class torque. The ramped up Ram delivers 930 lb. ft. of torque, or five more foot pounds than the 2017 F-350. The truck can also tow up to 30,000 lbs. with its fifth-wheel hitch, […]
August 15, 2017
Pickups
Ranger prototype spied with possible diesel engine
Another Ford Ranger prototype was spotted—this time with what sounded like a diesel engine under the hood. Of course, this would make complete sense since Ford’s archrival, GM, has won over plenty of midsize truck fans with its diesel-equipped Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. Overseas, Ranger has been made available with either a 2.2- or […]
August 14, 2017
Class 7-8
SmartDrive 360 puts eyes in the back of truck drivers’ heads
Capturing video is a great tool for truckers who want to protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits, and for trucking companies that want to coach their drivers to improve safe driving skills. SmartDrive Systems has expanded on this idea, offering a video-based safety program that enables fleets to deploy up to four cameras on each truck […]
August 14, 2017
Pickups
GM recalling 2017 pickups missing child restraint system instructions
GM is recalling nearly 30,000 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks that may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage system. If the instructions are missing from the owner’s manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the […]
August 13, 2017
Pickups
GM recalls 700,000 pickups over power steering defect
GM is recalling nearly 700,000 pickups over concerns that the electric power steering assist (EPS) could malfunction and lead to a crash. Certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks are affected by the issue. A temporary loss of EPS assist is possible in these vehicles especially during low-speed turns which increases […]
August 11, 2017
Pickups
2018 Ram 3500 claims best-in-class torque, fifth wheel towing
Ram announced today an uptick in power for its 2018 Ram 3500 which edges it past Ford for bragging rights to best-in-class torque. The ramped up Ram delivers 930 lb. ft. of torque, or five more foot pounds than the 2017 F-350. The truck can also tow up to 30,000 lbs. with its fifth-wheel hitch, […]
August 10, 2017
Pickups
2018 Ford F-150 getting most advanced powertrain lineup yet
Ford announced today that its 2018 F-150 will debut with its most advanced powertrain lineup yet, including a much-anticipated diesel option, all of which the automaker says will help deliver best-in-class towing, payload and efficiency. The new F-150 has an EPA estimated rating of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined which […]
August 9, 2017
Vocational
Kenworth details driver-centric development of T880S
Kenworth’s latest addition to its popular T880 lineup, the T880S, offers another glimpse into why the company bills itself as ‘The Driver’s Truck.’ As you’ll see in the interview below, it doesn’t take long for Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart to point out the truck’s features and creature comforts that are tailored to the preferences […]
August 9, 2017
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