At a press conference today to kick off the North American International Auto Show, the Chevy Silverado was named the North American Truck of the Year. The award is presented annually by a jury of 49 prominent automotive journalists from throughout the United States and Canada.
"We’re very pleased to receive this great annual honor," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "We’ve been confident all along that we’ve had the best truck out there with our all-new Silverado. This recognition from the top industry journalists provides validation and reinforces our leadership position."
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The Ford F-150 – the flagship American pickup truck – will enter the 2007 model year with two new body styles, 600 pounds greater towing capability, the best warranty and roadside assistance package of any full-size pickup truck and suggested retail prices that will be up to $1,400 lower, including destination charges.
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“Built Ford Tough” is not just a slogan for Ford trucks—it’s a guiding principle. Most recently, Ford trucks proved this definitively in brutal off-road competition in both the Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) and the Best in the Desert (BITD) racing series.
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Ford Motor Company today begins production of a new F-Series Super Duty that will be the company’s most capable and refined pickup ever when it goes on sale early in the new year.
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Motor Trend magazine bestowed its prestigious "Truck of the Year" award on the all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado.
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At Detroit Auto Show, in January, General Motors will unveil a
Hummer H4 Concept vehicle. The model will be a smaller truck that will compete with the
Jeep Wrangle and will go on sale in 2010.
Also a H3 pickup will be available in 2009: "They want to broaden the product lineup for Hummer because they have had quite a degree of success with the H3 SUV," says Erich Merkle, director of forecasting at IRN Inc. in Grand Rapids, Mich. "The H2, in this environment, is too large. It’s (..
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AI design has customized a bio-diesel powered turbocharged 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. They have modified the engine to handle the increased corrosive properties of bio-diesel fuel. As bio-diesel fuel is a new teritory for Ai Design they had to partner with ATS Performance Diesel who provide them the parameters for engine’s modifications.
The car also received a a 4-wheel Brembo brake upgrade and a 12-inch lift, on-road/off-road suspension package, and increased fuel capacity.
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The first all-new 2007 Tundra full-size pickup will roll off the assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc., or TMMTX, on Friday, November 17. The line-off of the new Tundra will mark the official grand opening of the $1.28-billion San Antonio plant. The plant will start with a one-shift operation, and add a second shift in the spring of 2007.
"The full-size pickup truck market is, by far, the single-largest opportunity for Toyota’s future growth plans in the (...)
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The Hummer H1 Alpha is a civilian vehicle based on the M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), popularly known as the Humvee, which was created by AM General. The vehicle was produced from 1992 through 2006.
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Mitsubishi’s dramatically styled Raider mid-size pickup truck was introduced for 2006 and earned the Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) for compact pickups from the renowned AutoPacific, Inc. industry consulting group. The model line has been streamlined for 2007, now offering one extended-cab model and three Double Cab models at launch. A V-8 SE Double Cab model will have late availability. The emphasis on four-door Double Cab models reflects Raider’s appeal as a multi-capable SUV alternative.
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