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2010 PickupTrucks.com Heavy-Duty Shootout: And the winners are...

- posted: 22.08.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/pickuptrucks-com-2010-heavy-duty-shootout-and-the-winners-are/ Filed under: Truck, Work, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford 2010 PickupTrucks.com Heavy-Duty Shootout - Click above for high-res image gallery When it comes to all things pickup truck-related, our pal Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com has his finger on the pulse of what's happening. Every year, Levine gathers all of the currently available contenders in a particular segment of the truck market for a shootout. With General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all having launched heavily reworked heavy-duty trucks in the last six months, that was the segment of choice for this year's 2010 Heavy-Duty Shootout. Levine collected three examples each of the 3/4-ton gas, 3/4-ton diesel and one-ton diesel duallie pickups for a battle royale at Milan Dragway in Michigan and the General Motors Milford proving ground. The trucks were put through their paces in acceleration and braking tests, both unloaded and hauling trailers of up to 12,000 pounds. The trucks ran on the level Milan drag strip and up seven- and 16-percent grades at Milford. Levine also evaluated ride and handling and the trucks were put through a fuel economy drive loop. The bottom line results for each category are available after the jump and you can - and should - read Levine's definitive report over at PickupTrucks.com. Gallery: PickupTrucks.com Heavy-Duty shootout 2010 [Source: PickupTrucks]Continue reading 2010 PickupTrucks.com Heavy-Duty Shootout: And the winners are...2010 PickupTrucks.com Heavy-Duty Shootout: And the winners are... originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Review: 2010 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab

- posted: 22.08.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/2010-ram-3500-laramie-mega-cab-review-road-test/ Filed under: Truck, Work, Dodge, Reviews, DieselA Work Horse You Can Live With 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Mega Cab - Click above for high-res image gallery Big Red. Take one look at the massive red monster above and you'll understand why it picked up that nickname moments after arriving at our door. Cliched name aside, we wanted to find out exactly what one can or can't do with a truck like the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Mega Cab. After all, a four-wheel-drive, diesel-powered behemoth doesn't come cheap, and there has to be ample justification for its existence if you're going to try and make room for one in your jumbo-sized garage. To that end, we used the beast as our daily driver for a week, and while we never once came close to reaching anything near its prodigious capabilities, we did find out what it's like to live with. Oh, and when we sat down to put our thoughts into words, we also decided to see how many ways we could describe how large this truck really is. Read on to see how we fared. Gallery: Review: 2010 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab Photos copyright (C)2010 Jeremy Korzeniewski / AOLContinue reading Review: 2010 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega CabReview: 2010 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

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- posted: 15.08.10

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- posted: 15.08.10

Ram Trucks debuts new 2011 Outdoorsman, RamBox Holster

- posted: 15.08.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/ram-trucks-debuts-new-2011-outdoorsman-rambox-holster/ Filed under: Truck, Work, Dodge, Off-Road 2011 Ram Outdoorsman - Click above for high-res image gallery "We asked Ram Truck customers - boaters, campers, fishing enthusiasts and hunters - what features would they like to see in a truck. They answered 'more capability, more room for my gear and ready to hit the trail. And make it affordable.'" So says Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Chrysler's Ram Truck Brand. And apparently, he's not just blowing smoke. Chrysler's internal research suggests that 62 percent of fullsize pickup truck owners hunt, fish or camp. The automaker's response to these apparent needs is the new 2011 Ram Outdoorsman. Functional upgrades include standard trailer towing accommodations, limited-slip differential, 17-inch wheels with off-highway-ready tread pattern tires, underbody protection, tow hooks, halogen head lamps and fog lights. In order to set the truck apart from its siblings, the Outdoorsman will get a two-tone paint scheme with Mineral Gray on the lower portion, wheel lip moldings and, of course, appropriate compass-themed badges. No matter what configuration you order - 1500, 2500 or 3500; Regular Cab, Quad Cab, Crew Cab or Mega Cab; four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive etc. - Ram promises that the Outdoorsman will be available towards the end of the year, and it will be a replacement for the old TRX4 trim level. Pricing will begin at $28,350 including destination. In related outdoorsy news, Ram has also announced a new Holster option (right) for 1500 trucks equipped with the RamBox. For just $205, it will "gently, yet securely cradles two rifles or shotguns, or can be rotated 90 degrees to hold up to six fishing rods." Really, how could you possibly pass that up? See all the details of both new products in the press release after the break. Gallery: 2011 Ram Outdoorsman Gallery: RamBox Holster [Source: Ram Trucks]Continue reading Ram Trucks debuts new 2011 Outdoorsman, RamBox HolsterRam Trucks debuts new 2011 Outdoorsman, RamBox Holster originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Official: Ford 6.7-liter PowerStroke gets 800 lb-ft as of next week, upgrades available

- posted: 08.08.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/official-ford-6-7-liter-powerstroke-gets-800-lb-ft-as-of-next-w/ Filed under: Truck, Work, Ford, GM, Diesel 2011 Ford Super Duty pickup - Click above for high-res image gallery Ford has made it official: beginning with next week's production, the 6.7-liter PowerStroke turbo diesel in the 2011 Ford Super Duty pickup will be upgraded to 400 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque. That's a bump of 10 hp and a jump of 65 lb-ft, enough to leapfrog General Motors' 6.6-liter Duramax by 3 hp and 35 lb-ft. Or, to put more bluntly, enough to run over the Duramax on its way to the top of the heavy duty engine heap. Further, at the end of August, the Super Duty's frame will be strengthened, upping its payload rating by 550 pounds (to 7,070), which will also increase its fifth-wheel tow rating by 1,000 pounds to 22,600. Although not much can be done for your tow rating if you bought a Super Duty as soon as it hit the showroom, you can get the power upgrade from your suddenly feeble 635 torques. For one year starting on August 31, 2010, will be able to take their pickups into Ford dealers and get their engines tweaked to the new standard. Since there's no hardware involved, Ford says it should take just 20 minutes to get the reflash job done - learn more with the official press release after the jump. Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Photos by Rex Roy / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc. [Sources: Ford, Detroit News]Continue reading Official: Ford 6.7-liter PowerStroke gets 800 lb-ft as of next week, upgrades availableOfficial: Ford 6.7-liter PowerStroke gets 800 lb-ft as of next week, upgrades available originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway [w/video]

- posted: 01.08.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/29/man-spends-nearly-200-000-to-win-right-to-park-truck-in-his-own/ Filed under: Truck, Etc., Government/Legal, Videos, Work, Ford Man pays nearly $200,000 to park truck in his own drive - click above to watch the video Beware of the home owner's association. Considered this country's most basic, ruthless unit of government, HOAs are typically organized and manned by retirees with little better to do than tell you what to do with your property - something A.J. Vizzi recently learned the hard way. When Vizzi purchased his home in Odessa, Florida, he was told he would be allowed to park his Ford F-350 Super Duty in his home's driveway, even though the neighborhood's rules forbade keeping vehicles anywhere other than the garage. The truck didn't fit in the home's garage. The local HOA soon changed its mind, and before long a lawsuit ensued. In 2008, a judge ruled in Vizzi's favor, but the association quickly appealed the decision. In March, a second judge sided with Vizzi, and the courts awarded him $187,000 in legal fees to be paid by the HOA. In total, the association claims that the ordeal has cost over $300,000, including the cash it now has to pay to Vizzi. Take a look after the jump to watch a local news report on the legal battle. Thanks for the tip, Sea Urchin! [Source: My Fox Tampa Bay]Continue reading Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway [w/video]Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Surprise! New York cabbies prefer Crown Vics to hybrids

- posted: 01.08.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/30/surprise-new-york-cabbies-prefer-crown-vics-to-hybrids/ Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Work, Ford If it weren't for the somewhat obsessive and frankly narrow-minded love by taxi drivers and police officers for the body-on-frame Ford Crown Victoria, we'd imagine the old Panther platform would have been put out to pasture a very long time ago. As it stands, though, New York cabbies especially seem hell-bent on keeping it around on life support as long as possible. Interestingly, though, a report from USA Today suggests that cab drivers make more money when operating a Crown Vic than any other automobile, and that supposedly includes hybrids. According to John Shaban, a 27-year-old cab driver, "I don't like the hybrids... Mechanics charge an arm and a leg for them." Could it be that customers inherently prefer the Crown Vic? Shaban believes so, saying, "People wait for the Crown Vic because it's roomier. They're more likely to get in." Regardless, that's all set to change soon as Ford finally discontinues its long-running rear-wheel-drive people mover. It's expected to be replaced with - you guessed it - a hybrid or some other fuel efficient alternative. [Source: USA Today | Image: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty]Surprise! New York cabbies prefer Crown Vics to hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Volkswagen releases initial pics, details on all-new Caddy

- posted: 29.07.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/volkswagen-releases-initial-pics-details-on-all-new-caddy/ Filed under: Budget, Minivan/Van, Europe, Work, Volkswagen 2011 Volkswagen Caddy - Click above for high-res image gallery It's been nearly six years since Volkswagen took the knife to its workhorse Caddy, but starting next year, buyers can expect a host of changes. The company has just dished the details on its next-generation van before the vehicle gets its official unveiling at the IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle Show this November. Don't expect anything too wild to crop up design-wise. The Caddy will swipe a few cues from the rest of the VW family up front, and new taillights will pop up as well. VW says that it will also offer roof rails for the first time on the new generation. Take a peek under the hood, and you're likely to see one of four turbo-diesel engines, all of which are 13 percent more efficient than their predecessors. The range starts with two 1.6-liter mills producing either 75 or 102 horsepower depending on which model you choose, both of which come with start/stop technology. If you click off a little higher up the option sheet, you'll wind up with one of two 2.0-liter engines. Those produce either 110 or 140 horsepower depending on your needs and your budget. Hit the jump for the full press release. Gallery: 2011 Volkswagen Caddy [Source: Volkswagen]Continue reading Volkswagen releases initial pics, details on all-new CaddyVolkswagen releases initial pics, details on all-new Caddy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Video: Mulally unwittingly confirms next-gen Ford Ranger for U.S. market? [*UPDATED]

- posted: 29.07.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/26/video-mulally-unwittingly-confirms-next-gen-ford-ranger-for-u-s/ Filed under: Truck, Videos, Work, Ford Alan Mulally on CNBC - Click above to watch the video after the jump Our trusty spy photographers have captured the next-generation Ford Ranger out testing several times now, but speculation continues to swirl over whether or not this trucklet will be available for U.S. consumption. After all, there's been talk of a more entry-level F-150 that would sort of fill the void of not having a dedicated Ranger replacement, but Ford has never ruled out the possibility of an all-new small pickup. While talking about the new 2011 Explorer on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, Ford's president and CEO, Alan Mulally, appears to have unintentionally confirmed a new Ranger for North America. While discussing the whole lineup of Stateside Ford products, Mulally specifically says "new Ranger," which leads us to believe that all of these test mules we've seen might not just be for our overseas friends (something that we've been wondering about anyhow, as we've seen more Stateside evaluations of this 'overseas' truck than any other foreign market vehicle in recent memory). No, Mulally doesn't come right out and say that an all-new Ranger is headed our way, but we've continued to hear scuttlebutt about just such a truck from our sources, and given that his remarks were otherwise confined to North American products, we're beginning to think that a new Ranger is all but confirmed. To see what we're on about, follow the jump to watch the CNBC interview, and pay close attention beginning around the five-minute mark for Mulally's Ranger remark. A big ol' tip of the cap to Dan! *UPDATE: Ford continues to tell Autoblog that the new global Ranger is not planned for North America. As we've previously reported, the new F-150 will receive an EcoBoost powertrain that should deliver similar economy figures to the Ranger while providing improved size and capability, thereby negating the need for bringing a smaller pickup in this market. Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Ford T6 Ranger [Source: CNBC]Continue reading Video: Mulally unwittingly confirms next-gen Ford Ranger for U.S. market? [*UPDATED]Video: Mulally unwittingly confirms next-gen Ford Ranger for U.S. market? [*UPDATED] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Report: Ford 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel to churn out 800 lb-ft of torque

- posted: 22.07.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/19/report-ford-6-7-liter-power-stroke-diesel-to-churn-out-800-lb-f/ Filed under: Truck, Work, Ford, GM In February, the specs on Ford's 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 were announced: 390 horsepower and 735 pound-feet of torque. A month later, General Motors laid out the specs on its 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel: 397 hp and 765 lb-ft. According to PickupTrucks.com, the Duramax could be shoved to the corner again later this year, when a high-output Super Duty blows out the footlights with 400 hp and 800 - or more - lb-ft of twisting gumption. According to the unknown source within the Blue Oval, Ford's new 6R140 TorqShift six-speed transmission has strong enough guts that Ford can open up the taps on that engine a bit. And give GM something to think about. If this absurdly powerful dream does come true, the behemoth motor will be seen in the second wave of 2011 Super Duty pickups that begin production in a few months. No word on whether early adopters of the 6.7-liter will get a free upgrade. [Source: PickupTrucks.com]Report: Ford 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel to churn out 800 lb-ft of torque originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

GM discovers flaw with HD pickup hill-hold assist, fast-tracks fix

- posted: 22.07.10
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/20/gm-discovers-flaw-with-hd-pickup-hill-hold-assist-fast-tracks-f/ Filed under: Truck, Safety, Technology, Work, Chevrolet, GM, GMC Last week, PickupTrucks.com held one of its periodic load lugger shootouts where it brings together the heavy haulers from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler to see which pickup truck is the top dog. After running acceleration tests at Milan dragway, editor Mike Levine and the crew moved the fleet of nine trucks to the GM Proving Ground in Milford, MI. During towing evaluations on the 7.2 percent hill, Levine discovered an issue on the Chevy Silverado 2500 while the gas-engined 3/4 ton truck was towing 10,000 pound trailers up the hill. The GM trucks incorporate a hill-hold feature into the stability control system. Hill-hold is supposed to detect when the vehicle is on an incline with the brakes applied. When the driver releases the brake pedal, the valves in the stability control unit retain the pressure in the brake lines for up to 1.5 seconds. Once the timer expires or the driver applies the accelerator, the valves release the brake pressure. During testing, Levine discovered that the system was not holding the pressure on the 7.2 percent hill for any of the GM trucks and notified the engineers on hand. Oddly, a later test found that the system was working properly on the steeper 16 percent grade. GM engineers investigated the issue with engineers from system supplier TRW and found an incorrect calibration value in the control software for the accelerometer used to detect inclines. This prevented the system from correctly detecting the smaller hill. The code was corrected and updated software began rolling out to the production line this past Monday, July 19. The same software update is also going out to dealers so that trucks in stock on lots and in for service can also be updated. GM is still considering whether to issue a recall or a technical service bulletin for trucks that have already been delivered to customers. [Source: PickupTrucks.com, TRW]GM discovers flaw with HD pickup hill-hold assist, fast-tracks fix originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

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