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Are you referring to yourself?
Spotted Raptor Has Freshened Face
These photos where recently snapped and make us think the 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will get some kind of face-lift. Although the vehicle is tagged to have the 6.2-liter V-8 under the hood, it seems that the front end might sit a little higher than normal. That could mean less weight, which h...
@-Greg
Hi bob
Recall Alert: 2012 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon
GM is recalling certain 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because the electrical connector terminals on the driver's seat belt buckle may not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing a bad connection, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The result ma...
@- Steve
Don't be confused, it was a little slippery ( that's why I was in fourwheel drive ) had my fourwheel drive system worked I would not have lost traction.
I had to have someone pull up the hill and it just happened to be a ford.
The ford pulled me up the hill just fine, talk about embarrassing, now I own a ford :)
First Look 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty lineup reclaims best-in-class towing and hauling numbers, plus it adds an all-new Z71 off-road appearance package. Like the recent 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 that won our Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison test, the latest Silverado HD receives the same hardwar...
@-Steve M
I'm saying that the SFA gives you equal power on both axles not more power up front.
The IFS doesn't have the same kind of torque up front, it feels like it's only giving you about 25 to 30% pull.
I actually slid backwards down a 8% grade in my 2011 HD chevy off road in fourwheel drive while pulling 12k.
I had to put the trailer into a tree to stop it from dragging me down the hill, needless to say the fourwheel drive system on the chevy sucks when pulling a heavy load.
First Look 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty lineup reclaims best-in-class towing and hauling numbers, plus it adds an all-new Z71 off-road appearance package. Like the recent 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 that won our Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison test, the latest Silverado HD receives the same hardwar...
I wish pickup trucks.com would dyno the front wheels, while in 4 wheel drive, on the big three just to see how much power to the ground these badboys have.
I bet the Ford and Ram would blow the GM away!
The solid front axle makes a difference, I know from experience.
First Look 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty lineup reclaims best-in-class towing and hauling numbers, plus it adds an all-new Z71 off-road appearance package. Like the recent 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 that won our Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison test, the latest Silverado HD receives the same hardwar...
Hopefully they don't put the Impala dashboard in their next design, it doesn't belong in a pickup.
They really need an up to date interior.
First Look 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty lineup reclaims best-in-class towing and hauling numbers, plus it adds an all-new Z71 off-road appearance package. Like the recent 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 that won our Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison test, the latest Silverado HD receives the same hardwar...
They must be taking advice from GM.
First Look: 2012 Nissan Titan
The 2012 Nissan Titan continues to soldier on for another model year with only minor updates, including a new Sport Appearance Package. The Sport Appearance Package (pictured above) bundles a variety of cosmetic and functional upgrades for middle-of-the-road Titan SV models. The option group i...
I'm interested to see how that 8 speed works.
Way to go Ram, bring some new technology!
Spied! Ram 1500 with Pentastar V-6
Photos by Brenda Priddy/Brenda Priddy & Company Our spies have delivered new photos of the updated Ram 1500 test trucks we caught earlier today, including our first-ever look at Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 under the half-ton Ram's hood. The latest pictures provide a clearer look at the ...
I hope it doesn't look like an overgrown Dakota!
Spied! Is this the 2013 Ram 1500?
Photos and words by KGP Photography It appears that Chrysler has begun working on a mid-cycle facelift for the Ram 1500 pickup. A group of prototypes were caught hot-weather testing in Death Valley, showing signs of a redesigned grille and front bumper, along with possible headlight revisions....
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It's a shame that most people can't enjoy this "Awesome" web site because of a few ----- cause it to get shutdown.
Nissan Truck Owners Upset Over Transmission Failures, Warranty
By Dave Lee Some Nissan truck owners are experiencing failures in their vehicles’ automatic transmissions because radiator coolant is leaking into the systems, and even though the automaker extended the warranty on the radiators, many affected owners are upset over the coverage terms, accordin...
Hurry up and build it , I want my Super Duty to be able to get 40 mpg.
Fuel and power costs must remain the same for it to do any good though
Ford and Toyota Partnering Up to Produce Hybrid Trucks
By Dave Thomas If there was any doubt that new fuel regulations would make an immediate and widespread impact on the automotive industry, it evaporated this morning. Today, Ford and Toyota announced an agreement to jointly develop — as equal partners — a new hybrid drivetrain specifically for ...
Go Ford , and while your hooked up with Toyota don't forget to check out their " Ground Clearance" on the Tacoma!
Ford and Toyota Partnering Up to Produce Hybrid Trucks
By Dave Thomas If there was any doubt that new fuel regulations would make an immediate and widespread impact on the automotive industry, it evaporated this morning. Today, Ford and Toyota announced an agreement to jointly develop — as equal partners — a new hybrid drivetrain specifically for ...
This sounds like the begining of the end to all the small pick-up trucks in America .
I hope not!
Report: Dodge Dakota Production Set to End This Month
Chrysler is set to end production of the Dodge Dakota midsize pickup truck as early as Tuesday, August 23, according to the Detroit News. The Dakota's days have been numbered since Chrysler announced its 2010-2014 business plan in November 2009, but the move seems to be coming earlier than exp...
I want to do that to mine :) !
Ford F-250 Super Duty Sets Two Land Speed Records
By Dave Lee It's not the kind of hauling that comes to mind when you think of pickup trucks, but a Ford F-250 Super Duty has set two land speed records for diesel and biodiesel trucks, Ford says. At the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, Hajek Motorsports pushed a modified three-quarter-ton...
@Lou - GM could be in huge trouble waiting that long to come out with their new design.
I wonder how many trucks they sale in the next two years, they probably won't get another bailout.
GMC Claims Best-In-Class Heavy-Duty Towing and Payload Figures, Again
By Mark Williams for PickupTrucks.com The big boys are at it again. In the ever-changing world of maximum towing and hauling among the biggest and strongest personal-use vehicles sold in the U.S., GMC announced today it will own the best-in-class towing and hauling numbers among HD pickups; ho...
@-Zach. GM provided the best warranties to their customers?
That's why I traded my 2011 Chevy HD for a Ford.
Because in 8 months they wouldn't fix the DPF system on my truck and I was fed up with their BS.
Yes that's right GM fans I have like Chevy my whole life.
And after spending 54k on a truck that would regen every 300 miles instead of around every 700 like they claim, I was done, a few reasons why.
When my truck would go through a regen it would take an hour or more to complete every cycle, it was supposed to take 20 minutes.
I would average 12 miles per gallon when it was in a regen cycle, so if you do the math on that it's not a very good MPG average.
GM told me if I wasn't happy with my truck to fill out a lemon law form and good luck, they didn't feel like anything was wrong with it.
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Best Overall Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Best Overall Heavy-Duty Summary and Selection To determine the best overall truck in the Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison, we considered the data we gathered alon...
Isusu and Allison saved GMs HD pickup.
GMC Claims Best-In-Class Heavy-Duty Towing and Payload Figures, Again
By Mark Williams for PickupTrucks.com The big boys are at it again. In the ever-changing world of maximum towing and hauling among the biggest and strongest personal-use vehicles sold in the U.S., GMC announced today it will own the best-in-class towing and hauling numbers among HD pickups; ho...
@- bob What do you think GM is going to do when 2014 comes around and they don't have enough money to renew their contract with Allison. I think sales matter!
Ford will have enough money, I know kinda scary, to think of a Ford with an Allison.
GMC Claims Best-In-Class Heavy-Duty Towing and Payload Figures, Again
By Mark Williams for PickupTrucks.com The big boys are at it again. In the ever-changing world of maximum towing and hauling among the biggest and strongest personal-use vehicles sold in the U.S., GMC announced today it will own the best-in-class towing and hauling numbers among HD pickups; ho...
It's funny how people bring up that Ford may have been "rigged" but the GM could also have been rigged.
There was an engineer fom GM there for the test he could have easily gave the crew back at the office the vin# and they could do a quick update via "onstar" and there you go you now have a winner.
The Ford was first on the first Davis Dam run, then the GM got some more power all the sudden and beat it the second time. Hmmm kinda fishy.
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Eisenhower Pass Climb
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Eisenhower Pass Our second major climb was the eastbound ascent from Dillon, Colo., to the top of Eisenhower Pass on Interstate 70, the highest point in the U.S. in...
@jamesff. I think the fords brakes smoked because their exhaust brake doesn't work very well , I have one it's true.
IMO if ford fixes the exhaust brake it may also help them with their high elevation power loss, the exhaust brake works off the turbo and fords engine design is new with the turbo placed in the valley of the motor.
If they can improve this area it may do more than you think.
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Best Overall Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Best Overall Heavy-Duty Summary and Selection To determine the best overall truck in the Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison, we considered the data we gathered alon...
Um most of the Ford guys here have said congrats to GM, but the GM fans continue to whine that we still like the Ford.
GM fans grow up, it goes to show that you guys aren't half as good as the trucks you like.
We Like The Results, the Ford still needs to work the kinks out but overall it's a pretty nice TRUCK!
More than i'll ever need. And I'm glad I traded my 2011 chevy for the 2011 Super Duty
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Best Overall Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Best Overall Heavy-Duty Summary and Selection To determine the best overall truck in the Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison, we considered the data we gathered alon...
@- Mike I would like to see how these trucks perform in 4x4 , maybe in the snow :) . Also I'm curious on how the Fords 3.55 axle performs compared to the GM and Rams 3.73
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Eisenhower Pass Climb
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Eisenhower Pass Our second major climb was the eastbound ascent from Dillon, Colo., to the top of Eisenhower Pass on Interstate 70, the highest point in the U.S. in...
@- Junner or should I say bob nobody's crying the GM won by 53 points , the Ford lost 72 points in the exhaust brake test.
So Ford needs an exhaust brake.
I can live with that :)
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Best Overall Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Best Overall Heavy-Duty Summary and Selection To determine the best overall truck in the Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison, we considered the data we gathered alon...
I absolutely love my F-350 superduty and now I know it's capabilities without having to push it to the limit.
You guys are the best!
Congrats to GM for the win
The Ford is gaining ground and it's more truck than I need some I'm thrilled to own one!
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Best Overall Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Best Overall Heavy-Duty Summary and Selection To determine the best overall truck in the Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison, we considered the data we gathered alon...
Awesome job Mike and Team!
2011 Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker: Best Overall Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Words by Mike Levine, Mark Williams and Kent Sundling, Photos by Ian Merritt Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Index Best Overall Heavy-Duty Summary and Selection To determine the best overall truck in the Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison, we considered the data we gathered alon...
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