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May 22, 2016

Ford F-150 rated best in IIHS front crash tests

The 2016 Ford F-150 is the only full-size pickup truck to achieve the top score in the insurance industry’s new frontal crash tests.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the vehicle — the […]
April 27, 2016

Recalls bedevil GM, Ford, Lincoln, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler

This month has been tough for FCA (Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge), Ford (and Lincoln), and Chevy/GMC with large recalls including popular trucks and SUVs. If you own one of these vehicles and were the original purchaser […]
April 14, 2016

2016 RAM trucks receive Popular Mechanics award

RAM trucks — which have grown dramatically in popularity in recent years — has racked up another award. This time the truck recognition comes from Popular Mechanics magazine, which annually recognizes automotive excellence. The process for […]
March 17, 2016

NEW: Share a Ford lease with your outdoor buddies

The biggest complaint that I hear about new trucks is that they cost too much but, with a new pilot program from Ford, a new F-150 or SUV could still be within your reach. Ford Credit […]
March 5, 2016

Ford F-150: possible issue with brakes on some vehicles

The 2013 and 2014 Ford F-150 pickups with the 3.5L six-cylinder engine are being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with Ford’s full cooperation.  This is not a recall and may never rise to […]
March 2, 2016

2017 Honda Ridgeline is more trucklike

I have a close friend named Mike.  He is an avid fisherman, but doesn’t necessarily tow much.  He is owned by humongous mastiff named Bella who accompanies him much of the time.  In the eight years […]
January 11, 2016

Nissan shows Titan Warrior concept

A couple of years ago Nissan created a Titan vehicle that took two wounded warriors to Alaska for the trip of a lifetime.  Now it appears that others may have a chance to experience the DNA […]
January 11, 2016

Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew is new for 2017

If a beefed up version of Ford’s F-150 Raptor is on your radar — whether you win Powerball or not — you are going to be delighted with the 2017 version that Ford showed for the […]
January 10, 2016

Buick introduces Avista Concept

I don’t often write about concept vehicles. They are so amazing, but so often by the time they become production vehicles — if they ever do — the reality doesn’t resemble the concept. This time, I […]
January 1, 2016

RAM 1500 Rebel offers Power Wagon look

  The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is among the most popular trucks in the company’s line up so it’s no wonder that — when the opportunity arose — the truck team decided to bring that beefy, […]