Pickup Trucks
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Hennessey Performance Engineering will gladly replace the Ford F-150 Raptor's twin-turbo V-6 with a V-8, and that appealed to professional wrestler and action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. HPE posted photos to its official Facebook page on Tuesday showing The Rock's latest ride. It's a baby blue VelociRaptor with the V-8 engine swap. Johnson hasn't weighed in on his new ride, but HPE told the "Fast & Furious" actor to "enjoy your new baller wagon." The swap ditches the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 in favor of a supercharged version of Ford's 5.0-liter Coyote V-8. Dyno tuning by HPE showed...
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado diesel one-ups Ford, Ram with best-in-class power figuresThe pickup truck wars wage on, and the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has fired a shot at Ford and Ram. The Silverado 1500, and its GMC Sierra 1500 cousin, feature best-in-class power figures for a light-duty pickup equipped with a diesel engine. General Motors announced at the 2019 Silverado's debut at...
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Mitsubishi explores a Ranger Raptor rival with Triton Absolute conceptMitsubishi has unveiled the new Triton Absolute concept at the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show to explore a potential rival to the Ford Ranger Raptor based on the Triton (L200) mid-size pickup truck.
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Bureko 6x6 pickup is a Chevy Silverado on steroidsThe three-axle, six-wheeled brute from Czech builder Bureko is based on a Chevrolet Silverado pickup with some extreme mods.
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Tesla pickup truck teased by Elon Musk on TwitterThe front of Tesla's pickup truck has been teased with Tron-like LED lighting.
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2001 Ford F-150 Lightning Rod concept has gone homeThe 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning Rod concept built for the 2001 Chicago Auto Show is returning home to Special Projects, Inc. after fonder and CEO Ken Yanez bought it.
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Ford has no plans to introduce the current Ranger Raptor in the United States, so Hennessey Performance Engineering will essentially do it for the automaker. On Monday, the Texas-based tuning company announced the Ford VelociRaptor Ranger. The VelociRaptor name should be familiar to anyone who follows HPE as it first graced the F-150 Raptor nearly 10 years ago. Like any HPE-tuned vehicle, the process starts with more power. HPE increases the turbo boost of the Ranger's 2.3-liter turbo-4, adds a high-flow air system, installs stainless steel cat-back exhaust system, and changes the ECU tuning...
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First drive review: 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon conquers nearly anythingIf it can’t climb up the hill, it’ll just pull itself over the hill. That’s life for the 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. For 2019, the Ram 2500 Power Wagon loses some weight, gains some useful technology, refines its edges, but loses zero capability. I flew out to Las Vegas to put the...
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Honda and IED students ready Tomo mini pickup concept for Geneva showHonda has teamed up with students from the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Turin, Italy, for a creative project to be showcased at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. The result of the partnership is the Honda Tomo concept, which looks to define cars of the year 2025. Think zero emissions...
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Haul out in a 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup from $35,090A new generation of Ram's 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks debuted in January at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and now we have the all-important pricing details ahead of the market launch this spring. The 2019 Heavy Duty range kicks off with the 2500 Tradesman...
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Review update: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro yearns to get lost, and foundTwenty minutes from my front door is nowhere. And that’s somewhere I want to be. That’s true for many of us who live in Denver. It’s probably true for the 30 people who will move to Denver today, the 30 people who will move here tomorrow, and the next day, too. The greatest lie...
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2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock arrives without oak sideboards of yoreThe Ram 1500 pickup may be redesigned for 2019, but the previous-generation Ram 1500 lives on as the 1500 Classic. On Thursday, the brand injected a bit of life into the older but still kicking pickup. The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock made its debut, and it aims to give truck buyers a...
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Build a high-performance model, especially for a pickup, and the buyers will come. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison is already sold out for 2019. Chevrolet trucks marketing director, Sandor Piszar, told GM Authority in a Sunday report that all 2,000 units for the 2019 model year are spoken for. Chevrolet spokesman Monte Doran confirmed the report to Motor Authority, and said production for the ZR2 Bison is expected to remain at around 2,000 units for 2020. Customer demand will be monitored and production can be adjusted as necessary. The Colorado ZR2 Bison builds upon the standard ZR2's...
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Michigan firm develops Ford F-150 bed caps that add a Mustang fastback lookMichigan Vehicle Solutions saw an opening and figured it was time to shake up the truck bed cap segment. Enter the fastback bed cap. Yes, it's inspired by a Ford Mustang Fastback of yore, and it's available for purchase. The Drive spoke with the company's CEO Rich Oliver in a Friday report, who...
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Entrepreneurial Ford dealer will sell you a 725-hp F-150 for $39,995Lebanon Ford in Ohio strikes again. For years, the dealership has offered rather affordable high-horsepower Mustangs. Now, it'll sell anyone a 725-horsepower F-150 for $39,995. The truck deal is pretty much identical to the one for the Mustang: Any buyer can choose the F-150 they want, configure...
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Mopar-modified 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty rolls into Chicago Auto ShowAspiring owners of the redesigned 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty already have a bevy of customization options to choose from thanks to the folks at Mopar. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' parts and accessories division has prepared more than 170 items for the new pickup truck and previewed some of them on...
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2020 Toyota Tacoma updated to maintain edge in mid-size segmentThe Toyota Tacoma has been the best seller in the mid-size pickup truck segment for over a decade but new entrants have the potential to upset things. Toyota isn't resting on its laurels, however, which is why the automaker is bringing a round of updates for the 2020 model year. Set to debut on...
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Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson takes cues from America's hogAhead of the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, Harley Trucks debuted the Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson. Unlike the past, this is not an official Ford package, but instead, a third-party doing the upgrades. The latest F-150 Harley-Davidson takes a very different approach from the official Ford models from the...
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The Roush F-150 SC and F-150 Nitemare return for another model year with a few minor upgrades, the company revealed on Monday. Namely, both trucks receive an optional Roush Active Exhaust System, which unlocks the ability to select between four pre-determined modes. Drivers can use a console-mounted selector in both the F-150 SC and F-150 Nitemare to choose between touring mode, wide-open mode, sport mode, and a custom mode. Valves control how much noise escapes from the exhaust system, and Roush said the changes are seamless as the driver flips through the choices. What's even cooler is the...
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2019 Ram 1500's new split tailgate has the angle for youThe redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 is already one of the most versatile trucks on the market, but its functionality has been dialed up a notch thanks to the addition of the new Multifunction Tailgate. The split tailgate can be opened at multiple angles, offering users greater cargo-access flexibility...
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is ready to work: Heavy-duty king tows up to 35,500 poundsThe new heavy-duty king of Chevrolet trucks now wears the crown of towing champ among crosstown rivals. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups reported for duty Tuesday in Flint, Michigan. The big Chevy's reveal followed Ram and GMC's unveiling of their new heavy-duty trucks earlier...
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2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty revealed: More power, more gears, more techThe truck wars are on for 2019. On Monday the 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty reported for duty with a tweaked design, new and updated powertrain options, and more tech to make towing easier. Gas or diesel 2020 Super Duty buyers will have three engines to choose from: two gas- and one diesel-powered...
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GMC hints at future electric pickup truck, SUVGeneral Motors' premium truck and SUV brand could have an electric pickup in its future. The GMC brand's vice president, Duncan Aldred, said an electric pickup truck is something the brand is considering and GMC is looking at how to offer an electric SUV. He made the comments to CNBC in a Thursday...
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2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty revealed: Tech-focused towing machineTrucks are designed to work and the 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty lineup has a laser focus on towing. Unveiled Tuesday, the 2020 GMC Sierra HD family of pickup trucks is larger with more chrome, more lights, and more tech than before. Built to haul Hauling—whether it's a trailer, boat, or load...
Joel Feder