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Nissan Titan to get Cummins turbodiesel V8 in 2015

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Dave



By: Richard Truett, Automotive News on 8/21/2013 Related Articles Chrysler Group may have to share with Nissan Motor Co. the stylish chrome capital C and black block letter Turbo Diesel logo that has adorned Ram heavy-duty pickups for nearly a … Continue reading →

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GM to release new line of smaller pickups; evaluating names

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Dave



DETROIT, MI – General Motors plans to roll out a line of completely revamped midsize pickup trucks, with gas mileage and features designed to take sales from Toyota’s market-leading Tacoma. The trucks will replace the aging Chevrolet Colorado and GMC … Continue reading →

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Is The Next-Generation Chevy Colorado Two Years Out For The U.S. Market?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Dave



Back in October we reported that Chevrolet will be building and selling the next-generation Colorado mid-size pickup truck in the U.S. At that time we had no timeline to go along with the announcement. Today, GM Inside News (GMI) is … Continue reading →

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Roll-X Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Dave



The Roll-X hard rolling tonneau cover is the newest category of tonneau covers to emerge from the minds that have brought you the most innovative and functional tonneau covers anywhere in the world to date. The Roll-X truck bed cover … Continue reading →

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Top Six Spokesmen for Full-size Trucks

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave



Setting brand loyalty completely aside, which of the famous voices and faces of full-size trucks appeal to real truck owners? Granted, they were all hired to sell a product, and their effectiveness as a marketing tool is a worthy debate … Continue reading →

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2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited Set for 2012 Chicago Auto Show Debut

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave



Just the Facts: The 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited, which is aimed at “affluent pickup truck buyers,” will make its debut in February at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Pricing for the Laramie Limited, which goes on sale in the … Continue reading →

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Big Money for Classic Pickups at Top Auctions

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave



A 1932 Ford pickup went under the hammer for $250,000 and set the pace for a record truck sale at last week’s 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Overall, buyers paid almost $5.4 million (including the auction commission) to take the keys … Continue reading →

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Ford Pursues Blast-Proof Vehicles Contracts

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave



Ford Motor Co. (F) is leading a push by commercial-truck makers to challenge defense contractors for a potential $54 billion in work replacing U.S. military Humvees with blast-proof all-terrain vehicles. The Army and Marine Corps plan to open competition Jan. … Continue reading →

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Tekonsha P3 Electric Brake Control Controller

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave



The Tekonsha P3 is a breakthrough among proportional trailer brake controls, offering a system that’s smooth and proportional with a multi-functioning LCD display featuring the most advanced easy-to-use diagnostics. Consumer preference drove the innovations that are incorporated into P3 including … Continue reading →

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Sportz 57 Series Truck Tent Press Release

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dave



THE NEWLY DESIGNED SPORTZ TRUCK TENT Napier Enterprises’ Sportz Truck Tent, the number one selling Truck Tent in the World, is now even better!   With new features such as an access panel to the cab and freestanding awning, it adds even … Continue reading →

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