Posted by Mike Levine | June 23, 2009

Chrysler isn’t stopping with diesel-engine maker Cummins as the company leverages its time in bankruptcy court to modify its pickup truck powertrain obligations. GM is seeking clarification about Chrysler's intentions for Two-Mode Hybrid technology.
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Posted by Mike Levine | June 22, 2009

Wondering what changes GM has in store for the next heavy-duty Duramax diesel? We've got the details, inside and out.
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Posted by Mike Levine | May 12, 2009

Ford hasn’t said officially what, if anything, will replace the U.S.-built Ford Ranger when production ends in 2011 but recent spy photos captured half a world apart point to a brand new, globally produced small pickup.
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Posted by Mike Levine | May 11, 2009

If the legacy 383 horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 won't cut it for your gasoline engine hauling needs in the next-generation Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups, you may want to hang on a bit longer. An all-new 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 is said to be on its way by 2011.
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Posted by Mike Levine | April 6, 2009

A patent application filed by Ford for a "Push Rod Engine With Inboard Exhaust" has been published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our sources say it applies to the upcoming "Scorpion" diesel V-8.
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Posted by Mike Levine | March 5, 2009

Our sources and spies have scored a twofer. According to our friends in the know and a new spy photo, Ford's new 6.2-liter V-8 is expected to be available for high trim F-150 pickups by 2011.
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Posted by Mike Levine | January 24, 2009

We've received spy photos from Brenda Priddy & Company reportedly capturing Ford's new 5.0-liter V-8, code named "coyote", slated for the 2011 F-150.
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Posted by Mike Levine | January 23, 2009

Motor Trend says they know who killed the F-100 last year with a glimpse into the no-compromise truck culture that exists at Ford.
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Posted by Mike Levine | January 19, 2009

According to PickupTrucks.com sources, Ford is planning big changes to the F-150's powertrain lineup in 2010 for the 2011 model year, focused on giving buyers more power and efficiency.
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Posted by Mike Levine | November 3, 2008

Fifth-wheel trailer towers should be pleased with the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Mega Cab pickups. Our spies have snapped pics of a new 8-foot bed option, expected to debut on the 2500 and 3500 models at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
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