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Nissan unveils 2017 Titan, XD single cab models, a first for the pickup
Nissan has unveiled the first single cab models in the Titan’s 12 year history on the road. The 2017 Titan XD and Titan Single Cab models were designed to provide an affordable and rugged entry-point in the commercial fleet/work truck market, Nissan says. RELATED >> Nissan unveils redesigned 2017 Titan with gas V8 coming soon to big […]
July 29, 2016
This ’07 Tundra is 1 million miles strong. Now Toyota is trying to figure out how it built an unbreakable truck
Mike Sweers is a self-described truck guy. He has a ranch, drives a truck each and every day and has very clear ideas on what he wants personally in a pickup. He also happens to be the chief engineer of the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra, and as such he is in charge of the image, direction […]
July 27, 2016
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Spy photos of Jeep’s upcoming Wrangler pickup truck surface
News of a new Jeep Wrangler truck attracted a lot of attention earlier this year, but FCA remains tight-lipped about the details. To help fill in the gap, Road and Track published photos of a Jeep pickup prototype shot from a drone and offered their take on what to expect. And what we’re seeing over […]
July 26, 2016
Pickups
Tesla reveals plan for ‘new kind of pickup,’ heavy duty truck
Tesla’s highly anticipated and highly teased “Master Plan, Part Deux” was published Wednesday and confirms after much uncertainty that the automaker will be producing a pickup and a heavy-duty truck. In his blog at tesla.com Elon Musk writes that the company will be making “a future compact SUV and a new kind of pickup truck.” Musk has […]
July 21, 2016
Pickups
Ram says Ford Super Duty’s claim to towing throne isn’t fair
Ram is criticizing Ford’s new claim to the pickup towing capacity throne, saying that Ford’s comparison is unfair since it blurs the line between two different truck segments. Ford says the 2017 F-450 will tow up to 32,500 pounds, which the automaker says in a press release is “1,290 more pounds than its nearest competitor.” That nearest competitor […]
July 20, 2016
Pickups
Hennessey unveils 704-hp Ford F-150 VelociRaptor (PHOTOS)
Hennessey recently announced its limited edition 25th Anniversary VelociRaptor 700 Supercharged Ford F-150. The VelociRaptor cranks out 704 horsepower thanks to its 2.9-liter supercharger system which is bolted onto Ford’s 5.8-liter V8. The system includes: an air-to-water intercooler, high flow air induction, fuel injector upgrade and stainless steel cat-back exhaust. RELATED >> Shelby unveils its 700-HP […]
July 18, 2016
Pickups
Honda Ridgeline again bests Chevy and Ford with another truck bed drop test
This could very well be the summer of truck bed challenges. Following the success of its recent composite truck bed test, Honda has posted another video in which the automaker performs a tool box drop test in the back of its 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Using the same no-frills approach from its first video, an unidentified […]
July 13, 2016
Pickups
Ford was wrong about 2017 F-150 power ratings; new 3.5L EcoBoost actually more powerful than they thought
After announcing specs for the second generation 3.5-liter engine back in May, Ford has updated those specs, announcing that its EcoBoost V6 has even higher torque and horsepower figures than previously thought. Ford previously expected horsepower to remain the same from the first generation 3.5L EcoBoost while estimating a 30 lb.-ft. boost in torque, 365 hp […]
July 12, 2016
Pickups
Ford drops meaty 2017 Super Duty towing hint while detailing trucks’ new driver assist technology
Ford announced today that driver-assist technologies on its new 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickup will increase driver confidence and control, and in the process hinted that the pickup line itself could receive a boost in max towing capacity for the coming model year. The addition of adaptive cruise control for 2017 uses Super Duty’s 6.7-liter […]
July 11, 2016
Pickups
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor shreds smarter with 6 new terrain modes
Ford has released a new video highlighting the six new terrain modes that will be available on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. A variety of scenes reveal Raptor in its element taking on mud, rocks, sand and snow. Raptor’s terrain modes include normal, sport, weather, mud/sand, Baja and rock control. Normal, like its title suggests, applies […]
July 6, 2016
Pickups
Diesel Ford F-150 now seems extremely likely in light of new spy shots
If it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, then… More evidence has emerged suggesting that a diesel Ford F-150 is on the way. Autoblog recently published more photos of an F-150 test truck. These follow shots and a video of a prototype F-150 with a Venturi tip exhaust pipe sounding off in […]
July 5, 2016
Pickups
Ram eyeing unibody chassis for coming midsize pickup
Fiat Chrysler is again talking about the possibility of offering a midsize Ram pickup. Mike Manley, head of the Jeep and Ram brands, told Motor Trend that the company is considering a unibody chassis for a midsize pickup. Manley told Motor Trend that a midsize truck is “a big opportunity for the brand. We have a good history […]
July 4, 2016
Pickups
Ford says Chevy’s Silverado/F-150 weight comparison is bull
As the latest in the Ford v. Chevrolet saga resulting from Chevy’s literal stabs at the F-150’s aluminum truck bed, Ford has taken exception to Chevy’s recent comment that the 2016 F-150 is only slightly lighter than the 2016 Chevy Silverado. Following our recent interview with Chevrolet Senior Communications Manager Jim Cain, Ford Truck Communications Manager Mike […]
July 1, 2016
Pickups
Ford has sold more than 1 million fuel-friendly EcoBoost-equipped F-150s
Ford has sold more than 1 million F-150 pickups equipped with the company’s EcoBoost V6 engines in the U.S. It took more than 1,000 days for Ford to sell its first 400,000 EcoBoost engines, but only 2,000 days to sell 1 million. Adoption of the 2.7-liter EcoBoost is soaring, with more than 13,000 orders placed in the last […]
June 30, 2016
Pickups
Chevy Silverado, Nissan Frontier take top truck honors in J.D. Power’s 2016 Initial Quality Study
In its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS), J.D. Power gave the Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Frontier top marks among pickup trucks. The Silverado was the top truck in both the full-size and heavy duty categories, while the Frontier was named the top mid-size truck. Chevrolet led all manufacturers with the most IQS awards across all vehicle […]
June 29, 2016
Pickups
Ford rejects Bloomberg report that F-150 fails to meet U.S. emissions standards
Ford has rejected a recent Bloomberg report stating that 40 percent of its new F-150s fail to meet 2016 U.S. emissions and fuel standards. The article, titled “Ford’s crown jewel the F-150 has a big problem after overhaul,” is based on findings produced by automotive research group H-D Systems, which reports that the new 3.5-liter, […]
June 28, 2016
Pickups
Honda Ridgeline stands up to Chevy’s puncture test better than Silverado or F-150
Honda has stepped up to the truck bed challenge by dumping 800 pounds of concrete blocks into the pickup bed of its 2017 Ridgeline. Though only one load was dropped from a height of roughly four feet, the Ridgeline’s composite bed appears to have held up better than the steel or aluminum beds subjected to […]
June 22, 2016
Pickups
Inside the 2017 F-250 King Ranch: Ford’s Super Duty trucks get bigger and lighter
The integration of aluminum into Ford’s famed F-Series pickup line was a risky move. For a brand that bills itself as “Built Ford Tough,” the introduction of the lighter-weight alloy exposed the F-150, the best-selling pickup for a generation, to criticism. Competitors pounced, but the consumers who actually buy the trucks have barely flinched. Through […]
June 20, 2016
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