Super Duty for sure, but they'll prolly give it to one of the asians.

It will be funny to see Honda win it. Mucho grande whining will occur.

Honda will win...

Not surprised Ford is there, and will win......funny though, people should really look closely at this....its called the "North AMERICAN" car, truck, utility of the year, yet hardly American it is, wonder the reason, maybe American companies cant compete?

F-150 won last year. Ford should win again this year with the Super Duty. But they could give it to Honda or Nissan if they feel sorry for them.

It's true truck trend said the new duramax 2017 engine ,,445hp and 910fp ,,,,

It's true truck trend said the new duramax 2017 engine ,,445hp and 910fp ,,,,

Posted by: Miath | Sep 28, 2016 10:54:17 AM

Those power numbers should really get that truck moving. I would like to know what they did to the Allison to hold up to that power. I hope they don't restrict power till 4th gear like fiat. It is clear fiat did that to keep the power train in tact but still try to claim best in class.

Nissan Titan, developped in America, designed in America, build in America by Americans! How much more American does it have to be? How many Ford's are build outside America?

F-150 won last year. Ford should win again this year with the Super Duty. But they could give it to Honda or Nissan if they feel sorry for them.

Posted by: Dave Z. | Sep 28, 2016 10:34:02 AM

I feel sorry for F-150 owners too. When these owners attempt to load or tow anywhere near the ratings that Ford advertise, the trucks squat and wander all over the road. I have two colleagues who have to deal with these issues of their F- 150s. Sadly, like all Ford sheep, they think that's normal. LMAO !

See below an excerpt from the light duty tow challenge:

Trailer and payload issues: Smith didn't like the F-150's "soft rear suspension when towing," and Sundling noted that it "squatted bad with a trailer, which changed the headlight angle." "It doesn't track nicely when loaded on the track," Bruzek said. "It was darting around at highway speeds with the nose pointed high and the rear of the truck squatting."

Bout time GM caught up.

I hope they don't restrict power till 4th gear like fiat. It is clear fiat did that to keep the power train in tact but still try to claim best in class.

Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 11:07:33 AM

It's called "torque management" and Ford uses this as well, otherwise the truck would break on a test drive. Not that, that hasn't happened to a Ford before. LOL !

Gm did not catch up, they fell short again of claiming any titles from Ford, this time its the same for GM, hey we have increased our output on the dirtymax to levels below Ford as we could not do as good as they do, great marketing tool....

Great job GM, topping all auto makers with the most vehicles in this annual 2017 North American Car & Truck/Utility of the Year Awards.

"I hope they don't restrict power till 4th gear like fiat"Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 11:07:33 AM

Yup Ford is doing the same thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGkkVw5-yWg

Gm did not catch up, they fell short again of claiming any titles from Ford, this time its the same for GM, hey we have increased our output on the dirtymax to levels below Ford as we could not do as good as they do, great marketing tool....

Posted by: Nitro | Sep 28, 2016 11:31:39 AM

Nitro, the Duramax is the most powerful in the segment with 445 HP.

"Gm did not catch up"
Posted by: Nitro | Sep 28, 2016 11:31:39 AM

Your right GM didn't catch up their staying in the lead. Took Ford what 35 reflashes on to get close to the little ole 397,765 Duramax lol!!

Gm did not catch up, they fell short again of claiming any titles from Ford, .....
Posted by: Nitro | Sep 28, 2016 11:31:39 AM

Ford makes all sorts of claims, they just have troubles backing it up when their products are compared to the competition. LOL

http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2014/08/ultimate-one-ton-hd-challenge-and-the-winner-is.html

"I hope they don't restrict power till 4th gear like fiat"Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 11:07:33 AM

Yup Ford is doing the same thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGkkVw5-yWg

I just watched the video and I don't think that those two know what they are talking about on this subject. They said that torque reduction was to prevent the tires from spinning but the traction control function takes care of that. I suspect that torque reduction in lower gears is to protect the drivetrain and frame from excessive torque. Keep in mind that these components all see engine torque times gear ratio. That gets to be some big numbers with 900lbs of torque and a 5:1 first gear.

I bought a Ram 3500 because my EcoBoost F150 couldn't cut it.

Posted by: Allll1 | Sep 26, 2014 10:09:27 PM

@Big Roy - ouch, great comment. I'm impressed with Dodge. If I were buying a new truck I'd be hard pressed to find a reason not to buy a Ram. (especially with the 6.4 box).
Funny how the hardcore Chevy faithful, ALL TWO OF THEM, are trulling this thread.
There is no joy in GMville for the mighty bowtie has struck out.
Posted by: Lou | Apr 13, 2012 2:22:26 PM

I'd have to agree with "the tone". Ram has brought their A game.
Posted by: Lou | Apr 13, 2012 2:03:35 PM

I think that the 2013 Ram is the new benchmark and compass pointing the direction all of the automakers will head towards.
Ram will take tons of wind out of Chevy sails (sales too) with this mid-cycle upgrade. That is the part that impresses me - the 2013 is not supposed to be a "new" model.
Posted by: Lou | Apr 13, 2012 3:14:19 PM

I think that Ram is the new benchmark and compass pointing the direction all of the automakers will head towards.

Posted by: Lou | Apr 13, 2012 3:14:19 PM

I think that Ram is the new benchmark and compass pointing the direction all of the automakers will head towards.

Posted by: Lou | Apr 13, 2012 3:14:19 PM

Posted by: RAM TRUCKS | Sep 28, 2016 12:44:19 PM

I know a lot of Mopar guys who continually live in the past. RAM needs to take their head out of their........uh, past and begin to innovate.

Yup Ford is doing the same thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGkkVw5-yWg

Posted by: johnny doe | Sep 28, 2016 11:42:49 AM

Not on the dually. Management is 1st gear only. Fiat dually is 4th gear.

Nitro, the Duramax is the most powerful in the segment with 445 HP.

Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Sep 28, 2016 11:43:20 AM

Is it on the streets yet or is it still in the hype stage?

I just watched the video and I don't think that those two know what they are talking about on this subject. They said that torque reduction was to prevent the tires from spinning but the traction control function takes care of that. I suspect that torque reduction in lower gears is to protect the drivetrain and frame from excessive torque. Keep in mind that these components all see engine torque times gear ratio. That gets to be some big numbers with 900lbs of torque and a 5:1 first gear.

Posted by: Walt | Sep 28, 2016 12:25:25 PM

I agree. It is not from tire spin at least on a dually. A standard axle I can see it to some some degree. It is more for keeping the driveline together and still have bragging rights.

Is it on the streets yet or is it still in the hype stage?

Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 2:07:20 PM

You'll find how in the next next 1 TON challenge.

http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2014/08/ultimate-one-ton-hd-challenge-and-the-winner-is.html

@LMAO, its not street, its a rumor, not to mention they have been so far behind for so long, not sure the hype, then again Chevy/GMC always bringing up the rear

I would have thought the Colorado/Canyon Duramax would be included?????
The Ford Super Duty is not even out on the lots yet

I would have thought the Colorado/Canyon Duramax would be included?????
The Ford Super Duty is not even out on the lots yet

Posted by: Dave | Sep 28, 2016 3:46:56 PM

Actually they have been on the lots for about a month now. Just seen one today on the road with customers license plates. These list are for just released vehicles for the 2017 model year. The canyon diesel has been out for some time.

These list are for just released vehicles for the 2017 model year. The canyon diesel has been out for some time.
Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 4:11:10 PM

The Titan should win it. Rmember only Titan has a real warranty and towing grunt.

Not on the dually. Management is 1st gear only. Fiat dually is 4th gear.

Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 2:06:15 PM

So it's the same thing Ram does. F250s are limited 1st-4th gears, F350s 1st-4th gear unless its DRW then just 1st gear. Funny you forgot to mention Ford doing it, guess you just hoped it would fly under the radar.

Wow….does Ford even build cars anymore?

Let’s see GM gets 7 vehicles nominated (Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Cruze, Buick Envision, Cadillac XT5, and GMC Acadia) and Ford gets some old man Continental as the only nomination….lol What’s next the model T will be making a comeback?

Maybe they should look at reinstating that POS dual clutch transmission in their cars (seemed like a great idea at the time…..heeeeheeee)!

Hey but it’s not all bad news for Ford after investing billions of dollars in beer can cargo beds, at least they get to lose to a wannabe Honda Pilot pick-up or a Nissan pickup with an identity crisis.

Let’s make America great again, buy a Toyota….lol

So please try and keep up with the adults here.

Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 4:34:22 PM

I agree with papa jim. The Nissan Titan half ton gets my vote. It is time for a change!

How am I wrong? Ford limits power just like Ram does. I don't get how you can not understand this. Please take the blue glasses off.

Wonder why \Ford has no cars on the list....

"Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 74,000 Focus hatchback cars with manual transmissions in the U.S. and Canada because the hatches can be unlatched too easily while the cars are moving.

The recall covers certain Focus hatchback and RS vehicles from the 2013 through 2017 model years. The company said the hatch can be unlocked and unlatched by pushing a single button when the cars are traveling under 4 miles per hour. Federal safety standards require two actions to unlock doors and operate the latch release..."

Oh I see!

@Dave, F-150 won for 2015, not last year (2016). Some Volvo won last year.

The groaning or grunting Nissan XD was already in it last time and lost to the Volovo.

It would be hard to vote for the Nissan "half ton" if the XD lost. Maybe Papa Jim thinks the Nissan half ton also grunts?

For the Honda to win it would have to beat the Raptor. I don't see that happening.

The winner will be either of the Fords: Super Duty or Raptor.

How am I wrong? Ford limits power just like Ram.

How do you not get they are still limiting power just like Ram does with Their 900 TQ engine. Doesn't matter if its only 1st gear on DRW or 3rd on SRW, they are still limiting power like Ram. Point is Ford limits power like Ram does on their 900 TQ diesel engines like you kept pointing out Ram does. They both limit power on their 900 TQ engines end of story, end of debate that was my point. Both manufacturers limit power on their 900 plus TQ engines. You made fun of Ram for doing while Ford is doing the same thing, limiting power. If you do not understand what I'm saying then no hope for yah. Both limit power and one manufacturer you made fun of for doing it while you're beloved is doing the same thing, limiting power.

No, Ford does not limit power like fiat. If Ford limited power "like fiat" then Ford would have their DRW limited max torque till 4th gear "like" fiat. If you want to say both have some form of torque management, reduced torque, limit power then that would be accurate. But they are not similar to each other. Fiat till 4th gear, Ford till 2nd gear.

Yes Ford limits power, so does Ram, They both limit power which was my point. "Like" as it yes they limit power. Both limit power, which you made fun of Ram for end of story. Thank you come again.

You made fun of Ram for doing while Ford is doing the same thing, limiting power. If you do not understand what I'm saying then no hope for yah. Both limit power and one manufacturer you made fun of for doing it while you're beloved is doing the same thing, limiting power.

Posted by: johnny doe | Sep 28, 2016 5:45:39 PM

And yes, I find it absolutely ridiculous that a max tow truck would have limited torque till 4th gear like fiat. If Ford limited max torque till 4th gear on their max tow F350 and F450 superduty I would dislike that also. Fiat does it because the powertrain is limited and they wanted a "best in class" slogan. FYI even medium duty trucks limit torque in first gear. At least with the automatic transmission trucks I am familiar with. So to me that is normal.

When you say "like" it would be identical or similar
Posted by: LMAO | Sep 28, 2016 5:57:37 PM

Yes they both limit power. Limiting power is limiting power.

Wonder why Ford has no cars on the list....

Ford Motor Company is recalling the Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object -- such as a body part -- and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Oh I see!

COTY: Bolt

UOTY: Acadia

TOTY: Ridgeline

Chevy Bolt to cost $30000 after tax break
CNNMoney-Sep 19, 2016
General Motors announced that its new all-electric car will cost $37,495. There's a $7,500 federal credit for purchasing an electric vehicle, ...

Energized Bunny: Look ma, no range extender!

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-chevrolet-bolt-ev-first-drive-review/

COTY: Bolt

UOTY: Acadia

TOTY: Ridgeline

Posted by: Sierra | Sep 28, 2016 7:39:23 PM

I was thinking the very same earlier today because they are the most significant in each category.

pickuptrucks.com is so far behind.. take a peak at TFLTruck this morning.. they got a limited test drive and all the new info on the 2017 Duramax (apart from towing/payload) that will probably be released at the Texas state fair...

Can't wait for the next HD challenge, Ford will get crushed.

Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Sep 29, 2016 9:14:59 AM

GM needs to release the truck first. Yup, still not for sale.