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FCA Announces Plan to Invest More Than $1 Billion in Michigan Plant, Adds 2,500 Jobs
The next-generation Ram Heavy Duty truck will relocate from its current production location in Saltillo, Mexico, in 2020.
January 11, 2018
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ford Releases Details on F-150 Diesel
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F-150 3.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel V6 promises best-in-class torque, towing and targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg.
January 8, 2018
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
GM to Explore Carbon Fiber
Pickup beds could be light and stronger, but at what cost?
January 4, 2018
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Almost 1.8 Million Ram Trucks
Issue centers on vehicles with a shifter on the steering column, which can leave “park” without the usual safety steps.
January 4, 2018
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
XL Hybrids to Offer Hybrid Ford F-250 Pickup
Hybrid-electric drive from Ford-qualified eQVM supplier offers 25% increase in miles per gallon, and the system does not change towing capacity or Ford’s warranty
September 26, 2017
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Lane-Departure, Blind-Spot Detection Technology Slashes Crashes
Study of accident reports provides first measure of how much new lane-departure warnings and blind-spot detection technologies can reduce collisions
August 24, 2017
A new study indicates that the lane-departure warning and blindspot detection technology in new vehicles lowers rates of crashes of all severities by 11%, and rates of injury crashes by 21%.
Pickup Trucks & Vans
Mazda to Build First Compression-Ignited Gasoline Engine
Mazda sustainability vision includes a gasoline engine ignited by compression like a diesel with fuel economy and performance that beats today's gasoline and diesel engines
August 9, 2017
Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ford Issues Safety Recall for F-150, E-Series, Escape and Lincoln MKC Vehicles
Safety recall of 117,000 vehicles in North America related to replace improperly tempered seat, seatback, seatbelt and/or seatbelt buckle attaching bolts
July 31, 2017
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Pickup Truck Transmissions: Are Ten Speeds Too Many?
Transmission evolution accelerated in 2017 with the release of pickup trucks and other vehicles bearing the product of Ford/GM collaboration to develop ten- and nine-speeds
July 25, 2017
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Lawsuit Accuses GM of Cheating on 3/4-Ton and 1-Ton Diesel Emissions Since 2011
With six automakers linked to diesel cheating since 2015, class-action suit against GM may just be fishing for a settlement, unless Feds get involved
May 30, 2017
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ford Issues Safety Compliance Recall
Ford issues safety compliance recall for certain 2017 Ford F-150, Explorer and Super Duty vehicles for inadequate welds in driver seat back frames.
May 25, 2017
Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ford Shakes Up Management
Jim Hackett named as Ford Motor Company president and CEO, succeeding Mark Fields, who is retiring. Hackett, who will report to Executive Chairman Bill Ford, is recognized as a transformational business leader .
May 25, 2017
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ram Recalls One Million Pickups
A computer issue on certain 2013 to 2016 Ram pickups could potentially affect side air bags and seat belts.
May 24, 2017
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ram Challenging Chevy’s Pickup-Truck Market Rank
Consecutive months of outselling Chevrolet Silverado lift Ram Trucks to within 4% of GM’s position as the second-most-sold pickup in the US
May 2, 2017
Outselling Chevrolet for two consecutive months, third-place Ram could move ahead of Chevrolet in U.S. market-share rankings by summer if the current sales-growth trajectory continues.
Trucks & Transportation
Which 2017 Premium Diesel 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck is Best?
Compare gross vehicle weights, gross combined weights, loaded handling, managing loads up and down hills, and subjective ratings on all four premium work trucks
May 1, 2017
PickupTrucks.com's test of premium, diesel 3/4-ton trucks compared the results of 21 empirical performance tests (many of which were conducted empty, loaded or towing a gooseneck trailer) and subjective judgement in ten categories to arrive at a winner.
Trucks & Transportation
Coming Jeep Pickup Truck to Offer Two Contractor-Favorite Features
PickupTrucks.com says there are five things known about the 2019 Jeep pickup truck, and two of them will appeal to lots of contractors
April 17, 2017
Specifics on the Jeep’s 2019 return to the pickup truck business are slim, but what we know now suggests that the new truck could be similar to this Brute Double Cab custom from American Expedition Vehicles. Jeep plans a stout towing package and diesel power option.
Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ford Wins 2017 Brand Image Award
Ford is taking home best overall truck brand for the fourth straight year for giving truck buyers what they want in its F-150, including best-in-class towing and payload capacity, a cab filled with functionality, technology, and luxury amenities, and more
April 13, 2017
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Top 10 Hot Machines to Look For at CONEXPO
This new equipment has drawn the most attention on ForConstructionPros.com since January 1
April 7, 2017
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