Ford Turning Around F-150 Sales Problem?
When Ford's F-Series sales jumped 13% in July, it garnered a lot of attention. Sales were down 2.4% through June. Officials noted they'd just gotten to full production levels, but another problem may...
View ArticleFord Shifting Truck Production from Mexico to Ohio
With barely a month to go in its contract talks, Ford Motor Co. may have thrown a meaty bone to the United Auto Workers union: shifting a heavy-duty version of its F-Series from Mexico to Ohio securing...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Once upon a time, Toyota touted the Tacoma as an answer to the larger pickup trucks. While the strategy failed, the truck succeeded with a niche following. Now the 2016 version gives aficionados...
View ArticleTitan Takes ‘Truck of Texas’ Title
The Nissan Titan XD overcame some stiff competition to take home the prestigious "Truck of Texas" award. The truck, which has been the also-ran of the also rans, took the title for the first time ever....
View ArticleHonda to Reveal Concept Version of New Ridgeline at SEMA
Honda's Ridgeline concept coming to SEMA may be the best look yet at what the 2017 production model will look like when it hits dealer showrooms. To get a look at the concept, please go to...
View ArticleFiat Ready to Ground and Pound with New Fullback
Does the name of Fiat's new midsize truck, the Fullback, portend a new entry in segment for the U.S.? Not now. It's going to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about its future at...
View ArticleGMC Pickups Going Upscale with Denali Package Next Year
GMC is looking to take advantage of the growing interest in luxury pickup trucks with Denali editions of Canyon and Sierra. For details, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleFord Invests $1.3 Bil at Kentucky Plant for New Super Duty
Ford is spending $1.3 billion to prepare the Kentucky Truck Plant for its next-gen, aluminum-bodied heavy-duty pickup truck. For details, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleFord Making Start-Stop Standard on F-150 EcoBoost Engines
It is no longer towing capacity or horsepower that is the measuring stick by which full-size trucks are gauged: it’s fuel economy and today Ford made the competition a little more difficult. Find out...
View ArticleGMC Says X Marks the Spot with New Sierra All Terrain X
GMC continues to lux-up the off-road truck market with the new Sierra All Terrain X, which builds on the All Terrain that came out last year, according to TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleGM’s Pickup Problem: No More Capacity
General Motors is experiencing a good problem to have: its trucks are so popular it cannot keep with demand, officials said in Chicago. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleRam Powers Up with Chicago Debut of 2017 Power Wagon
Ram is rolling its new Power Wagon onto the stage at Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center, but the beast is better-suited for the outdoors. Check it out at TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleToyota Tacoma Clambers Back into TRD Pro Series Family
Toyota expanded its off-road ready truck line-up with the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro, joining the Tundra and 4Runner models in the series. Get more details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleRam Boss Says Room for Two in Midsize Truck Line-Up
Ram Truck Boss Mike Manley hinted that Fiat Chrysler could offer more than one midsize truck, aside from the expected Jeep Wrangler-based pickup coming in the next two years. For more, go to...
View ArticleChevy Needles Ford About Lightweight Status
Though not quite "The Rumble in the Jungle," the escalating war of words between Chevy and Ford went another round with Chevy challenging the toughness of Ford’s aluminum truck bed. Find out more at...
View ArticleHonda Shows Up Silverado, F-150 with New Video
Anything Chevy and Ford can do, Honda can do better. That appears to be what the maker is saying in new video one-upping the Silverado and F-150. Go to TheDetroitBureau.com for details.
View ArticleMopar Back with Limited-Edition ’16 Ram Rebel
Mopar decided to head over to the truck side of the FCA garage for its latest project and when it was all said and done, the Mopar '16 Ram Rebel was born. Get a look at the hopped up rock hopper at...
View ArticleUS Truck Sales Battle Begins Heating Up
Sales of pickup trucks have boomed this year, but so too has the competition for sales, which is heating up across the board, along with the accusations of exaggeration. Find out more at...
View ArticleNissan Expands Titan, Titan XD Line-Up with New Single Cab Models
Aiming to do a better job competing with the established Detroit pickups, Nissan is adding different versions of its second-generation Titan truck, including a Single Cab model. Check it out at...
View ArticleProposed Federal Emissions Rules Make Trucks Greener
The push to make cars greener spilled over to heavy duty and semi trucks today as regulators proposed new emissions standards and goals for those vehicles today. Find out what's coming at...
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