2013 Light-Duty Challenge: Overview Posted by Mark Williams | June 17, 2013 By Mark Williams, Photography by Evan Sears It had to be done. The half-ton pickup truck segment is going through too much growth to make you wait, even for a second. With so many pickups overhauled, we knew we had to bring all…
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The Fullsize Pickup, Refined Story Form www.autoblog.com By Zach Bowman RSS feed Google+ Posted May 9th 2013 11:57AM Vital Stats Engine: 5.3L V8 Power: 355 HP / 383 LB-FT Transmission: 6-Speed Auto Drivetrain: Four-Wheel Drive Curb Weight: 5,345 LBS Towing: 9,600 LBS (as tested) Seating: 2+3 MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY As-Tested Price: $50,910…
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Posted by Mark Williams | May 23, 2013 Story from www.pickuptrucks.com With the recent introduction of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and new-truck sales figures on the upswing, you’d think General Motors has several solid reasons to be optimistic. But cautious optimism may be a better position given the choice GM made long ago about…
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Posted by Mark Williams | May 20, 2013 Story from www.pickuptrucks.com By Larry Edsall At least one aspect of Ford’s EcoBoost engine is a bust, according to a lawsuit filed by three vehicle owners, Automotive News reports. The suit, filed by three vehicle owners in U.S. District Court in Columbus, Ohio, contends the EcoBoost…
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Posted by Mark Williams | May 16, 2013 from www.pickuptrucks.com By Mark Williams Bringing a new truck to the heavy-duty segment (three-quarter and one-ton trucks) is not what it used to be. Not long ago, it was simply about making small, incremental changes that nudged you ahead of your two competitors. As long as you…
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Posted by Mark Williams | May 8, 2013 www.pickuptrucks.com Photos supplied by General Motors Our first chance to drive the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 occurred just a few days ago in Texas, and the experience is likely to stick with us for a while. We can start by saying this is not the…
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In a move that took many in the industry by surprise, Ram Truck and Chrysler of Mexico President and CEO Fred Diaz has accepted the newly created role of divisional vice president, Nissan Sales and Marketing for Nissan North America, effective immediately. Many will remember that Diaz moved into his leadership role at Ram Truck…
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Posted by Mark Williams | April 3, 2013 Fresh on the heels of revealing more performance and fuel economy numbers on the heart-of-the-market 2014 5.3-liter V-8 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer for Silverado and Sierra, answered a few questions about the new details. The call-in conference shed more light on…
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Posted by Mark Williams | March 18, 2013 There are plenty of prototype Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 heavy duty pickups doing durability testing in and around General Motors Milford Proving Grounds outside Detroit. From what our spy shooters tell us — which we suspected — much of the design language from the 2014 Silverado will…
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By Michael Febbo | Photos By Andrew Yeadon, Motor Trend Staff | February, 2013 | | For several years, it seemed all we ever talked about with trucks was torque and tow ratings. Things have changed, with truck buyers’ expectations reaching a long way off the farm or job site. There’s no single magic bullet that…
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