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Why the Full-Size Truck's Manual Transmission Is Dead

Posted by PickupTrucks.com Staff | March 22, 2019
Why the Full-Size Truck's Manual Transmission Is DeadManual transmissions can no longer be had in full-size pickup trucks. Here's why.

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Engine Deep Dive: Toyota Tacoma's Atkinson-Cycle V-6

Posted by PickupTrucks.com Staff | February 25, 2019
Engine Deep Dive: Toyota Tacoma's Atkinson-Cycle V-6Does the Atkinson-Cycle V-6 improve fuel economy for the Toyota Tacoma? We take a closer look.

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Comments (62) in Fuel Economy, Light-Duty, Midsize, Powertrains, Toyota, Toyota Tacoma

Monster V-8 Showdown: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Vs. 2019 Ram HD

Posted by PickupTrucks.com Staff | February 21, 2019
Monster V-8 Showdown: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Vs. 2019 Ram HDWe break down and compare two gas V-8 engines: a big Hemi versus a new Chevy small block.

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Comments (147) in 2019 Chicago Auto Show, Auto Shows, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Full-Size, Heavy-Duty, New Trucks, Powertrains, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram Brand

Could Ford's Hybrid Mustang Engine Be Used in the F-150?

Posted by Mark Williams | January 30, 2019
Could Ford's Hybrid Mustang Engine Be Used in the F-150?A Ford patent for a hybrid V-8 has us wondering whether the powertrain can be used in a pickup truck.

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Comments (57) in Ford, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Full-Size, Half-Ton Pickups, Heavy-Duty, Hybrids, Light-Duty, Powertrains

Feds, FCA Reach Settlement in EcoDiesel Emissions Scandal

Posted by PickupTrucks.com Staff | January 26, 2019
Feds, FCA Reach Settlement in EcoDiesel Emissions ScandalFiat Chrysler Automobiles and the federal government share terms of diesel emissions settlement.

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Comments (44) in Diesels, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Full-Size, Half-Ton Pickups, Jeep, Light-Duty, Powertrains, Ram 1500, Ram Brand

2019 Ram 3500 Reaches New Torque Territory

Posted by Mark Williams | January 23, 2019
2019 Ram 3500 Reaches New Torque TerritoryThe new 2019 Ram 3500 gets a high-output turbo-diesel 6.7-liter Cummins that breaks new territory.

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Comments (42) in Diesels, Full-Size, Heavy-Duty, New Trucks, Powertrains, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram Brand

Big-Rig Technologies Provide Peek at Pickup Truck Future

Posted by Mark Williams | January 9, 2019
Big-Rig Technologies Provide Peek at Pickup Truck FutureWhat do big-rig technologies unveiled at the 2019 CES mean to the future of pickup trucks?

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Comments (28) in Current Affairs, New Trucks, Powertrains, Safety, Technology, Towing and Hauling

Chevrolet Lifts the Cover on the 2020 Silverado HDs

Posted by PickupTrucks.com Staff | December 4, 2018
Chevrolet Lifts the Cover on the 2020 Silverado HDsChevrolet reveals the brawnier 2020 Silverado HDs; they're set for a full debut in February 2019.

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Comments (215) in Chevrolet, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Full-Size, Heavy-Duty, New Trucks, Powertrains

Which Pickup Wears a Four-Cylinder Better? Mid-Size or Half-Ton Chevy?

Posted by Mark Williams | November 29, 2018
WhichWe recently drove two new Chevrolet pickups and did a quick specification comparison.

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Comments (68) in Chevrolet, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Full-Size, Half-Ton Pickups, Light-Duty, Midsize, New Trucks, Powertrains

Rivian Will Show Adventure Electric Pickup at L.A. Auto Show

Posted by Mark Williams | November 26, 2018
Rivian Will Show Adventure Electric Pickup at L.A. Auto ShowRivian Automotive is the latest manufacturer to enter the growing the electric pickup field.

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Comments (22) in 2018 LA Auto Show, Auto Shows, Concepts, Electric vehicles, New Trucks, Powertrains, Technology
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