I don’t often offer up this many words when I am reviewing a new vehicle, but it isn’t every year that new heavy-duty line of trucks are introduced, and even less often when it is already the nation’s best-selling lineup […]
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Summer is the time when truck manufacturers woo writers and photographers with sneak peeks — or actual drives — in the latest trucks that will be in dealerships for the new model year. Then they put a lid on it
2017 Ram Night: custom look straight from the factory Read More »
When more than a 100 outdoor writers — most in the hunting and firearms segments of the industry — get together for an annual conference, truck makers are always in attendance. At the Professional Outdoor Media Association conference earlier this
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Ford Truck has had a 22-year relationship with the Dallas Cowboys, and the most visible symbol of that yet is the limited edition Dallas Cowboys truck, unveiled yesterday at the brand new Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, TX.
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA It’s always been the conventional wisdom that you should buy a new car at the end of the month when dealers and salespeople are fighting to meet their sales quotas. I don’t know if it is actually
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When you are an outdoor writer that writes about trucks, summer is season of wish lists, and this will be no exception since Ram is introducing a new 2017 Power Wagon. I expect to be first in line to drive
2017 Ram Power Wagon stretches the envelope Read More »
GMC pickup trucks, particularly the Denali models, are well-loved by truck owners, but when it comes the spotlight they are often overshadowed by their Chevy stablemates. In this year’s Truck Trend Pickup Truck of the Year competition, the 2016 GMC
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An important recall has been issued for certain 2013 and 2014 F-150 pickup trucks with 3.5L EcoBoost engines. If you are the original owner, you should receive an official notice beginning the July 11th. About 271,000 North American vehicles are
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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 best selling in the
Ford F-150 rated best in IIHS front crash tests Read More »
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 you can expect to
Recalls bedevil GM, Ford, Lincoln, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler Read More »
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 selecting the award winners
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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 Link allows a group
NEW: Share a Ford lease with your outdoor buddies Read More »
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 that level, but since
Ford F-150: possible issue with brakes on some vehicles Read More »
I have a close friend named Mike. Â He is an avid fisherman, but doesn’t necessarily tow much. Â He is owned by humongous mastiff named Bella who accompanies him much of the time. Â In the eight years that I have known
2017 Honda Ridgeline is more trucklike Read More »
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 of that pickup truck.Â
Nissan shows Titan Warrior concept Read More »
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 first time today. The
Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew is new for 2017 Read More »
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 can only hope that
Buick introduces Avista Concept Read More »
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, sporty look to its
RAM 1500 Rebel offers Power Wagon look Read More »
When you’re the company that sells the most trucks and other vehicles that tow it only seems natural to lend your name to a line of trailers, campers and toy haulers. Produced by Indiana-based Livin Life, a subsidiary of Thor
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It’s been a good fall for the team at Ram, as the 1500 continues to rack up awards. Don’t disregard the first award because you don’t have a fleet of trucks at your disposal — the jury at Automotive Fleet
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