GM Planning Four-Mode Hybrid
If each new generation of computer processor is able to double the speed of the previous one, is it any surprise that GM's next-generation gas-electric hybrid powertrain for its big pickups and SUVs...
View ArticleFord Readies All-New Super-Duty Diesel
Ford expects to deliver significant improvements in horsepower, torque and mileage to its Super Duty trucks with Scorpion, its first in-house diesel, to be launched as the 2011 Power Stroke. Could a...
View ArticleFord Reclaims Leadership in Heavy-Duty Towing
It's become as big a battle as the war over horsepower and fuel economy, and Ford has reclaimed leadership when it comes to towing capacity. TheDetroitBureau.com has more on the upgraded Ford F-Series...
View ArticleRam Partners with Walmart to Promote Pickups
Ram hopes there's synergies in a new partnership with Walmart tapping into the "hunting/fishing lifestyle." TheDetroitBureau.com has more.
View ArticleAs Truck Wars Heat Up Ram Ramps Up Production
Chrysler is increasing production of its profit-making Ram 1500 pickup trucks just as pent-up demand for full-size pickup trucks is expected to explode.
View ArticleGM Offers Health Insurance to Same-Sex Married Couples
When General Motors began extending health care insurance to same-sex married couples, ita brought the automaker on par with many of its competitors. U.S. auto companies score well on their efforts to...
View ArticleFord Blows Past Last Year’s Truck Sales
New vehicle sales have been humming along this year, in large part due to the renewed popularity of full-size pickups. Nowhere has it been more evident than at Ford, which announced today that it has...
View ArticleOur 2014 North American International Auto Show Round-Up
The world's automakers have set up shop in Detroit for the 2014 North American International Auto Show. With dozens of new vehicle introductions as well as concept vehicles featuring the latest in...
View ArticleFord Ready to Prove Aluminum is Built Ford Tough
Ford has a lot riding on the introduction of the 2015 Ford F-150. The best-selling truck for the last 37 years is moving to an all-aluminum body, which runs counter to the rest of the industry....
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty
The top two selling vehicles in the United States are full-size pickups, and while Ford and General Motors are fighting tooth and nail for each sale, the big money profits in the segment lie with the...
View ArticleGM Ready to Wrestle for Mid-Size Truck Supremacy
If the prices of its new mid-sized trucks are any indication General Motors is ready to stake its claim in the segment. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon carry price tags comparable to rivals...
View ArticleColorado Concept Lures Sport-Minded to Midsize Trucks
With the State Fair of Texas as the backdrop, GM introduced the Chevrolet Colorado Sport concept. Loaded with two mountain bikes on a specially designed rack in the bed of the truck, the...
View ArticleGM Enjoying Strong October Sales
With sales of truck and utility vehicles going strong, early returns indicate October will be another good month for General Motors, executives said this week. This months' sales results are tracking...
View ArticleFord Seeking Fifth Truck Crown at SEMA
Ford is attempting to stake its claim for the “Hottest Truck” award at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas next month with two entries. If Ford takes the honor, it’ll be the fifth year in a row. The two...
View ArticleRam Truck Sales Bolstering Chrysler Group Profits
The battle for pickup truck supremacy is getting more intense and Ram is enjoying a run that is not only gaining it a larger marketshare, but also a major contribution to Chrysler Group’s bottom line....
View ArticleRam 1500 EcoDiesel Drives Off with Green Truck of the Year
The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel walked off with another big award, this time the 2015 Green Truck of the Year. The Ram beat out four other trucks, including another Ram – the 1500 HFE – to win the honor. The...
View ArticleFord Launches Production of New Aluminum F-150
As the full-size F-150 pickups roll down the line at a steady pace, it may seem like a normal day but a closer look reveals that these aren’t any ordinary trucks; they’re the new aluminum-bodied models...
View ArticleFord Aims to Retain F-150’s Sales Lead
The long-awaited launch of the 2015 Ford F-150 should send a message that Ford will retain its highly profitable leadership in the full-size pickup market, CEO Mark Fields said as new, aluminum-bodied...
View ArticleFord F-150 Is Highest-Mileage Gas-Powered Full-Size Truck
The battle for what truck is best on gas saw another salvo fired today! With newly released EPA test numbers in hand, Ford Motor Co. has declared its 2015 F-150 the nation’s most fuel-efficient...
View ArticleGM Forced to Deal with Airbag, Ignition Problems on Trucks
The run of good news for General Motors’ trucks just hit a speed bump as the company must deal with problems with its full-size and newly introduced midsize pickups. The maker is recalling nearly 2,300...
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