Feds Pushed to Introduce Heavy Duty Pickup MPG Ratings
Automakers may have to publish MPG figures for heavy duty pickup trucks.
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Which Heavy Duty Pickup Really is Best-in-Class?
Ram and Ford are once again fighting over a best-in-class title in Heavy Duty pickup trucks
GMC Sierra Wins ‘Hurt Locker’ Comparison Test [Video]
And when the dust finally settled, the GMC Sierra HD 3500 was judged the overall winner. “The GMC Sierra led with best-in-class performance, with wins in almost every test we put the trucks through,” declared Pickup Trucks.com’s editor Mike Levine.
Retired Ford F-350 Owner Reaches Mileage Landmark
People started telling Mueller that once his truck reached the 300,000 mile mark he should consider replacing it, but more than 70,000 miles later, it’s still running strong.
Ram Long Hauler Delivers 1600 Miles Between Fill-ups
As it’s been conceived for long-distance hauling, this rig is not surprisingly loaded to the gunwhales with creature comforts; adjustable rear foot rests, tray tables, built-in refrigerator and Wi-Fi are just some of the features.
Ford Super Duty Reclaims Best-in-Class Tow Ratings
However, when it comes to pulling conventional trailers, Ford’s weight carrying hitches are still limited to 8000 lbs, beyond that , they will require a weight distribution hitch which places a tongue weight on the ball to more evenly distribute the load between the truck’s frame and the trailer.
Ram Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks Recalled for Faulty Brake Lights
Residual pressure in the steering system, caused by inadequate ventilation from the power steering cap,results in a slower return travel of the brake pedal, causing the brake lights to stay on longer, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Chevy Silverado HD Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Introduced last summer the 2011 Silverado HD is highlighted by a new, improved chassis, better suspension and steering, plus a new Duramax diesel and Allison transmission.
Ford F-Series Super Duty Represents Half of Heavy Duty Truck Sales
And a lot of that growth has apparently been due to the S-D’s 6.7-liter PowerStroke diesel engine. The first to be designed and engineered completely in-house by Ford; the PowerStroke churns out 400 horsepower and a stomping 800 lb-ft of torque, making this rig one of the most capable in its class.
Heavy-Duty Truck Prices Could Jump $15,000 in Order to Meet CAFE Regulations
Either way, sticker prices could increase by as much as $15,000 per truck once the regulations are enforced.
GM Recalls 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Trucks for Hill Start Fix
Not beating around the bush, GM quickly discovered that the problem lay with inproper software calibration on the hill-start start system and is now issuing a recall.
Ford F-Series Super Duty to Get 800 Ft-Lbs of Torque
Ford is set to up the ante once again, this time by tuning it’s 6.7-liter PowerStroke turbo diesel to deliver 400 horsepower and a whopping 800 lb-ft of torque.
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