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Pickup Trucks 101: Synthetic or Conventional Oil?

Posted by Mark Williams | November 9, 2017
Pickup Trucks 101: Synthetic or Conventional Oil?The latest installment of Pickup Trucks 101 takes a look at motor oils for your pickup.

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Pickup Trucks 101: How Engines Work

Posted by Mark Williams | October 12, 2017
Pickup Trucks 101: How Engines WorkOur latest installment goes under the hood to give you the details on how your gasoline or diesel engine works.

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GM Showcases Strategy to Make New Vehicles Lighter

Posted by Aaron Bragman | May 26, 2016
GM Showcases Strategy to Make New Vehicles LighterGeneral Motors lays our their plan to use many different materials and technology to save every pound possible.

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Diesel Oil Upgrades Are on the Way

Posted by Mark Williams | September 8, 2015
Diesel Oil Upgrades Are on the WayWe tour two research facilities to get the lowdown on a new diesel oil additive set to go into effect next year.

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2015 Ford F-150: Engineers Create a New Frame

Posted by Mark Williams | April 26, 2014
2015 Ford F-150: Engineers Create a New FrameFord engineers created a stronger, lighter and more durable frame to underpin the 2015 Ford F-150.

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Super-Turbo Powers Semi-Truck Racer

Posted by Mark Williams | September 1, 2013
Super-Turbo Powers Semi-Truck RacerRacer Mike Ryan and Gale Banks of Banks Engineering team up for a chance to conquer Pike's Peak.

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New Tundra to Max-Tow Space Shuttle Endeavour To Final Resting Place

Posted by Mark Williams | September 12, 2012
New Tundra to Max-Tow Space Shuttle Endeavour to Final Resting PlaceToyota pulls off what could be the biggest towing stunt in the Solar System--maybe the universe.

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Ford Raptor vs. NASA Rover Comparison

Posted by Mark Williams | August 1, 2012
Ford Raptor vs. NASA Rover ComparisonNot sure there's an award for it yet, but Ford looks like it wants to be the most capable 4x4 in the Solar System.

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High-Tech Exhaust Could Produce Water

Posted by Mark Williams | February 6, 2012
High-Tech Exhaust Could Produce WaterA new exhaust technology could pull seven gallons of usable water per day from your truck.

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Fuel Prices Climb as Subsidies Die

Posted by Mark Williams | January 17, 2012
Fuel Prices to Climb as Subsidies DieAs Ethanol subsidies go away due to budget cuts, we can expect overall fuel prices to climb.

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