Pickup Trucks (Page 65)

The Chrysler Group has once again expanded the list of vehicles recalled for the Takata inflator failures, with every pre-2013 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger that has been registered in select areas with high humidity – with the total scope of this new recall announcement adding almost 1 million cars, trucks, SUVs and van to the already massive recall.

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for select 2013-2014 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the premium 3.5L EcoBoost V6 over a concern that the master cylinder could be leaking – leading to a possible loss of braking forces and an increased risk of an accident.

The San Antonio Plant is closed and Toyota Tacoma Production Halted.

Ford Motor Company hasn’t outlined the pricing for the new 2017 Ford F250 with the aluminum body, but the folks at Car & Driver have the vast majority of the numbers – outlining a series of price increases that range from $150 on the base model to more than $5,000 on the top of the line models.

Nissan Frontier sales skyrocket: What will happen when the 2018 Frontier gets a remodel?

Toyota’s HQ wanted this 2007 Tundra back bad enough that they valued it at $35K.

If the Roush Phase 1 package for the new Ford F150 that we talked about earlier this year isn’t powerful enough for you, there is good news – Roush is working on a Phase 2 kit for the new V8-powered F150 that will lift the output to 650 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque.

Last month, the Chrysler Group introduced the Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas Edition which is – not surprisingly – only available in the Lone Star State, but after receiving a great deal of interest from other markets, the automaker has introduced the new Stinger Edition Ram 1500 for buyers in the other 49 states.

We compare the two top-selling mid-size trucks on the market today to see what we can buy with $40K and not a penny more.

While many comparisons have been made between the reinvented Honda Pilot SUV and Honda’s latest and only pickup truck offering, there’s much more to 2017 Ridgeline than meets the eye. Ridgeline proves to be truck tough, off road capable and car-interior comfortable.

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will stop production of the new F150 pickups at their Kansas City Assembly Plant in order to improve the facilities production capacity – presumably preparing for what could be a big 2017 model year for the F150.

Here are the details of this important Toyota Tacoma and Pre-Runer recall still under way including when you can expect help.

The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this weekend and whether you watch the race on TV or attend in person, the Ram Truck brand will be prominently featured as the exclusive automotive partner of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs.

Ford has announced that the 2017 F150 is getting a new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and the new 10-speed automatic transmission which was first introduced for the new Raptor high performance pickup – but the new 10-speed is only available with the new EcoBoost V6.

Although the GM trucks did very well, Toyota’s new capacity puts Tacoma way ahead.

April 2016 marked the 73rd consecutive month of year over year sales growth for the Chrysler Group brands and while the 4th best month ever for the Dodge Challenger may have been a highlight – the success of the company in April was due largely to the trucks, SUVs and minivans.

We still don’t know a great many things about the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor, including the engine output, the price or when it will actually reach dealerships, but the Motor Company has launched the first of six videos showing off different features of the new high performance pickup truck.

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited, which offers the basic “luxury amenities” that you would expect from a new truck while staying away from the $50k price platform – making this the best budget truck for those who want some comforts and V8 power.

What can I tell you, the first new vehicle I ever purchased was a Chevy C20 Pickup. Why does this lifetime truck enthusiasts look forward to driving 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published the results of their newest truck testing process and the new Ford F150 was the only truck to receive a “good” rating in every category – resulting in the F150 being the only truck to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick in multiple cab configurations.

The 2016 Toyota Tundra cannot earn top safety scores – Here’s why.

It is expected that the Ford F150 will feature a new fuel-friendly diesel in the next few years and according to the crew at Autoblog, this new diesel engine could be accompanied by a front end refresh – including a new grille and a change in the headlight design.

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will offer a limited edition Ford F150 to celebrate the Kansas City Royals World Series win and all 300 examples of the F150 MVP Edition will be built at the Ford plant in Kansas City.

Although everyone expected Nissan to unveil the latest Titan gasoline models, no one expected a Titan XD with a gasoline option. But that's what they showed.

Ironic that the Chevy Colorado didn’t win?

General Motors has announced that the 2014 through 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and HD can now be equipped with a new trailering camera system that adds three cameras to the standard backup camera system – allowing drivers to see in their blind spots and behind their trailer.

Ford Motor Company has announced the newest innovation on the 2017 Super Duty pickup with the introduction of the Trailer Reverse Guidance system, which uses 6 exterior cameras to make backing up with even a huge 5th wheel trailer much easier and much safer.

The Chrysler Group has just announced a new limited edition package for the 2016 Ram 1500 with an unusual name and an eye-catching color – with the Yellow Rose of Texas Edition Ram arriving at dealerships around the Lone Star State beginning in April.

Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2017 F150 Raptor to be very popular when it arrives later this year so to build the new high performance EcoBoost V6, the automaker is investing $145 million in the Cleveland Engine Plant that builds many of the current EcoBoost engines in the company portfolio.

Here are three common MPG boosters it did not use. The real question is, would you have wanted them?