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Hennessey’s 605-hp VelociRaptor can flat out embarrass the stock Raptor
John Hennessey didn’t mince words following his ¼-mile run in a stock 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. “This truck is bad ass,” Hennessey said in a video of acceleration testing for the truck. “We all kind of expected that anyway, but I was not expecting 0 to 60 in 5.3 seconds. I was not expecting horsepower […]
June 29, 2017
Diesel-powered Chevy Silverado 1500 spied in testing
ICYMI: The Silverado is going diesel! https://t.co/tPSeyOoCsc pic.twitter.com/F17fDNdRoz — Off-Road.com (@OffRoaddotcom) June 24, 2017 Looks like even Death Valley provides no escape from spy photographers. A heavily camouflaged, diesel-sipping Silverado was photographed at a fueling station there at Death Valley National Park. Looking at the pictures posted on autoguide.com, it’s plain to see that the truck […]
June 28, 2017
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Guys beg snake that just slithered from hood of moving pickup to please get off
If you’ve been driving long enough—especially in rural areas—you’re going to end up with some interesting critter stories. Two men driving to work in a pickup recently on a Texas highway got up close and personal with a bull snake that had taken refuge under the hood in the wiper bay right next to the […]
June 26, 2017
Pickups
Ford details 2018 F-150 engines: More power, better MPGs, short delay for diesel option
While Ford F-150 fans are excited to hear about the new diesel option coming to the 2018 model, they’ll have to wait until spring of next year to get it. The news came as Ford released more information on its upcoming half-ton pickup, including performance numbers on its all-new 3.3-liter V6, which the automaker reports […]
June 23, 2017
Pickups
Stolen pickup found impaled on a guardrail
‘Riding a rail’ was an 18th and 19th century practice in the U.S. where citizens would band together, place an offensive resident atop a fence rail and carry the scoundrel out of town. The phrase takes on all new meaning in light of a bizarre pickup crash in rural Idaho. About four hours after a […]
June 20, 2017
Pickups
Spy shots: Is Ford working on a Ranger Raptor?
CarAdvice in Australia has snapped spy photos of a Ford Ranger prototype that it’s calling the Ford Ranger Raptor. Keep in mind that Ford registered two trademark names in Australia: Ranger Raptor and Ranger FX4. The Ranger is expected to return to the U.S. next year as a 2019 model.
June 15, 2017
Pickups
Ford throws water on all-electric F-150 prospects
Until batteries shed some pounds, don’t expect to see Ford producing an electric F-150 anytime soon. While the automaker announced plans for a hybrid F-150 by 2020 and an all-electric crossover SUV (CUV), an all-electric F-150 is not a priority—and for good reason. “In a CUV, you aren’t too worried about payload or towing, but […]
June 13, 2017
Pickups
The Super/Mega Raptor is a custom Super Duty build of Ford’s popular off-road pickup
One of our favorite pickups from last year’s SEMA show was the Shockzilla, a custom off-road build with an 8-inch suspension system and 38-inch tires on display at the Ford booth. Beyond a striking design this truck stood out because it gives you a pretty good idea of what a Super Duty version of the […]
June 1, 2017
Pickups
Ford issues recalls on F-150, Super Duty pickups over two defects
Ford announced two recalls today for certain late-model F-150, Explorer and Super Duty vehicles due to seating and door handle cover defects. The first recall affects roughly 2,500 2017 F-150, Super Duty and Explorer vehicles which may have an inadequate weld between the driver seat back and the manually operated seat back recliner mechanism. In the affected […]
June 1, 2017
Pickups
Shelby unveils F-150 Super Snake: 750-hp muscle truck will run $100k
Shelby American has unveiled its latest F-150 project, and this time the resulting pickup carries the ‘Super Snake’ badge. Though Shelby introduced a more off-road focused F-150 at the 2015 SEMA show, this is the company’s first F-150 Super Snake since 2009. The F-150 Super Snake boasts more power than the previous pickups and with it Shelby engineers focused […]
May 25, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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