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Pickup Trucks (Page 81)

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One of the auto industry's favorite pastimes lately has been speculating about next year's Ford Bronco. Here's a little more speculation that combines a tidbit or two of knowledge, as well.
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Is it better to purchase a new 2019 Tacoma truck or should you consider a pre-owned one? Here are some things to consider when making your decision.
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If you own a Ford F150 pickup, it is likely that at some point you will want to upgrade it. We have found that one of first items they think of is lighting. The number of options available is mind-boggling. And, rather than leave you mind-boggled, here are some interesting suggestions.
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Toyota Tacoma trucks are extremely popular all across the globe. Sales have been at record levels throughout the past several years. But why? We give our thoughts below.
By Armen Hareyan on
Recently a popular car youtuber Scotty Kilmer made a video discussing different types of Toyota Tacoma truck engines and comparing 4-cylinder Toyota Tacoma trucks vs 6-cylinder ones.

By Marc Stern on
For the second time in two weeks, the car spies of The Ford Authority have paid a visit to a test mule of the 2021 Ford F150. The visit filled out a bit more information about the next-gen F150.
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With the 2020 model year about to dawn on the auto industry, it makes sense to be talking about the 2021 models and later. This time car sleuths have found out more information about the 2021 Ford F150.
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Have you ever wondered, while you were filling Ford F150s gas tank, whether it is better to use 93 octane (premium) or 87 octane (regular)? The guys at Car & Driver wondered, too, and the results may amaze you.
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For any Ford F150 driver who is serious about towing then this one's a no-brainer. Instead of hoping you will have a level ride and great handling, you can virtually guarantee it with an Air Life Air Suspension system.
By Mary Conway on
You'll hear words like behemoth, gigantic and massive describing Ford's new 7.3-Liter V8. Ford describes it as best-in-class for horsepower and torque.
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If you are looking to purchase a Ford F150 Electric Truck and don't want to wait another couple of years until it rolls off the assembly line, you may want to try an electric conversion from Ecotuned of Montreal.
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge Charger and Challenger are sales leaders in their respective segments, but they are also favorites among car thieves.
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Maybe it is marketing or maybe it is wishful thinking, but Elon Musk of Tesla has promised to challenge Ford in on of its strongest markets, the F150 pickup arena. He has made somewhat of a challenge that Ford may have already won.
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For a couple of years, various authorities have urged drivers to dashcams because they are great protection. They are also great at helping authorities find hit-and-run drivers.
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The auto world was shaken up a little last week when it heard that the planned Ford F150 EV (electric) would tow more than 1.25 million pounds. It did exactly that but it turns out that, after some checking with a computer, that it wasn't as hard as everyone thought.
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J.D. Power and Associates have taken the pulse of the auto industry as to car and truck quality and related issues for more than 30 years. Powers' surveys are important bellwethers by the industry, its quality and more. For 2019, Ford has had impressive wins in major Power surveys.
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is discontinuing most of its sedans and is now projecting that the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado turbo-diesel will get better fuel economy than most family sedans. How times have changed for pickups!
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There are many people out there who wonder just how fast a Ford F150 Raptor can travel. Well, a Florida group put together a test run and found that for all-out running, the Ford F150 Raptor can hit 134 mph over two miles.
By Mary Conway on
Ford released pictures and video of the amazing feat to prove it is developing a real electric work truck. Truck owners are skeptical of an electric truck's capability.
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So, you would like a Ford Ranger Raptor (or even just a Raptor), well you can have one right now if you contact Long McArthur Ford in Salinas, KS.
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As the weeks move on, there's more information coming out of the Blue Oval regarding the next-gen F150. One of the most current rumors is that there will be a new center display size.
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If and when Ford introduces a Tremor option package for the F150 pickup lineup, it is likely that the Tremor will take advantage of the planned big wheel option.
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While Hennessey (and quite possibly Chevy) touts its 6X6 Goliath, there's another 6X6 quietly competing and, some say, winning. It's also produced by Hennessey Performance engineering and it is called the VelociRaptor. It is based on the Ford F150 Raptor.
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Nissan electric pickup truck with 250-mile range is here and this story is about how Nissan and Dongfent beat Tesla and Rivian in the electric truck segment. AJ McGinnis explains why Nissan needed Dongfeng to reveal the electric truck.
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In May 2019 Tesla completed the acquisition of Maxwell and took over the battery technology development. The question is will Tesla Semi and the pickup truck, which will need stronger batteries will have to weight until Tesla develops Maxwell batteries?
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Return with us now to the thrilling years of the 1980s and 1990s when you could order and receive a very nice two-tone Ford F150. If you were to try that now, at least from the factory, you won't receive it. At least one dealer, though, has a very nice Retro program loaded and ready to go.
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The Bronco pickup isn’t scheduled to arrive until 2024, but a new report claims that development has been underway since before the Jeep Gladiator came to market.
By Mary Conway on
Up until now, almost all of the stories about the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD have centered on the impressive new towing numbers for the Duramax diesel. However, there are several other new features that may be even more tempting when you are shopping for new wheels.
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There's a weird-looking mashup of a Ford Ranger and a Chevy Colorado running around the Ford Proving Ground in Michigan, the question of the moment is what is it doing there and the second question is why?
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Ford has recalled 8,000 Ranger SuperCab pickups to repair a front passenger seatbelt issue. According to Ford, the Rangers were recalled to repair a front passenger seatbelt assembly that may have been incorrectly installed.