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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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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EPA’s interpretation of Clean Air Act was ‘unambiguously correct,’ court says WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court has knocked down a challenge to the Obama administration’s 2012-2016 model-year fuel economy rules and has paved the way for new ones to be finalized this summer for the 2017-2025 model years. A three-judge panel for the U.S.…
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What Percentage of Your Truck Is Made in America? Posted by Mark Williams | March 7, 2012 For seven years, Cars.com has been collecting data from various sources to determine which vehicles are the “most American” — meaning which ones have the highest percentage of its parts content produced in the U.S. and Canada. Cars.com’s American-Made Index rates…
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Posted by Mark Williams pickuptrucks.com | March 1, 2012 The Messages from TV news, newspapers, and web feeds are about as mixed as you can imagine. Fuel prices look to hit record highs in the coming months while construction starts are finally beginning to move in the right direction. Ad to that four solid months…
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Truck Rankings: Full Size Pickup Trucks Ranking of full size pickup trucks, generally priced $15,000 to $35,000. Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives. MSRP: $22,990 – $51,995 Invoice: $21,643 – $46,850 Avg.…
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