In the truck business, 2007 was a lifetime ago; and that’s when we saw the last really meaningful changes to the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra half-tons. GM loyalists had been patient and have kept the models at number 2 and number 4 in this highly competitive market segment. (Ford’s … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
New Chevy Colorado may be in your future
I feel guilty. So many of you are committed GM truck people and it has been tough squeezing anything out of the company as far as new product is concerned. As a result, I haven’t written much lately about the #2 truck maker in the US. Nothing is out there … Continue reading
2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman could be economical sports choice
I often lament that the truck manufacturers try to dazzle journalists with the most luxurious vehicles with the most extensive options, but two weeks ago I got what I had been asking for: a moderate-priced truck with many of the features that sport truck buyers demand, but without a hefty price tag. Granted, it is … Continue reading
Ford unveiled 2013 F-150 in Waco
Since Texas is such a huge truck market, manufacturers sometimes introduce their newest vehicles here. The State Fair of Texas has been the site of a few unveilings, but last week’s introduction of the 2013 F-150 was in Waco and featured a very small guest list and special host. Center stage was … Continue reading


