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Why MotorTrend Named the Ram 1500 Its Truck of the Year

Trucks are dominating American roads, and there are many makes and models of trucks to choose from. That said, MotorTrend declared that the Ram 1500 was the best truck of the year. Here’s why the Ram 1500 won that coveted award. Great at its job There are many reasons to buy a truck over an …
by J.L. Seto
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Hudson Made Incredible Trucks In the 1940s

Hudson Motor Company of Detroit manufactured some great cars in its day, but it also built some incredible pickup trucks. It was one of three independent auto manufacturers (the other two being Nash and Studebaker) that did. Any company that would name its ¾-ton pickup truck “Big Boy” had to have built some cool trucks, …
by Thom Taylor
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This Might Be the Ideal Way to Equip Your New Ram 1500

The Ram 1500 is one of the best pickup trucks in America, but it has many trims and options available. Choosing and customizing the truck to your needs may be appealing, but some drivers just want to keep it simple and drive the best truck possible. MotorTrend equipped a Ram 1500 with a mix of …
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2021 Ford F-150 Rendering
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2021 Ford F-150 Rendered From Spy Photos

2020 may be the Year of Bronco for Ford, but there’s another important Blue Oval icon coming next year, too. The Ford F-150’s continued strong sales are crucial for the company—and it’s being redesigned for the 2021 model year. Up until now, only a few heavily camouflaged testing mules have been spotted. However, designer TheSketchMonkey …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Why GMC’s Carbon Fiber Truck Bed Might Be the Best

As you consider your next new truck, you may notice additional varieties of truck bed liners available. Ford, for example, switched from the standard steel bed to the aluminum bed in 2015, in an effort to reduce weight. But this past summer, and with increasing options next year, you may have noticed the GMC CarbonPro …
by Desiree Homer
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel
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What MotorTrend Thought of the Silverado’s Diesel Engine

To go diesel or not to go diesel. That is the question that is currently plaguing the truck world. It’s also given the three big truck manufacturers (Ford, Dodge, and Chevy) a new battleground upon which they can establish their dominance. Chevy seems to be putting much of its focus on the 2020 Chevy Silverado …
by Savannah Keaton
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2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4
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A Simple Guide to Fancy New Truck Tailgates

Once upon a time, trucks were judged upon whether or not they had 4WD or AWD. Then came the battle between diesel and gasoline engines. Electric engine trucks are joining the race, but there aren’t enough trucks available at this point for consumers to decide if it’s as great as nonelectric rivals.  The new war …
by Savannah Keaton
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Don’t Buy the Chevrolet Silverado Without the 6.2-liter V8

Along with the Ram 1500 and the Ford F-150, the Silverado is one of the most popular trucks on the current market. In 2019, it got a revamped interior design and even better ratings on performance tests. It also got a new turbo four-cylinder and turbodiesel engine. With the two latest engines, Silverado customers can …
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2 Things MotorTrend Loved About the New Ram 1500

Now in its fifth generation, the Ram 1500 has traditionally lagged behind the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford’s F-Series trucks when it comes to sales. However, recent changes to the truck may cause more people to consider choosing it. MotorTrend recently drove the 2019 Ram 1500 and had some surprising things to say about it. Let’s …
by Cecilia Fields
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1972 Chevy El Camino Vs. Ford Ranchero

Muscle car madness reached its peak in about 1970 but the aftereffects were still burning bright in 1972. It was a pivotal year for the car/truck platform known as El Camino for Chevrolet, and Ranchero for Ford. It was the last year of arguably the best series of El Camino, and the first year of …
by Thom Taylor
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2020 Silverado 1500 Diesel vs. 2020 Ram 1500 Diesel
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Which Diesel is Fastest: Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500

Pickup truck customers are usually most interested in things like towing capacity and fuel efficiency. Pickups with diesel engines are very good at both. But being able to get through traffic is important, too. You don’t need to be the fastest, just quicker than the other person. Which is why TFLTruck.com got a diesel-equipped Chevrolet …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
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Is the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel as Good as the Gas Version?

Ram pickups have won some pretty impressive awards over the years, including Autobytel’s Pickup Truck of the Year Award in 2014 and North American Truck of the Year in 2013. The Ram 1500 was also the second-best-selling truck in the country in 2019. Has the EcoDiesel engine changed the truck’s performance, and what could you …
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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How the Chevrolet Silverado Performs as a Work Truck

What makes for a great work truck in the field? Usually, it’s not the engine horsepower or torque that makes for a great utility vehicle. Most contractors would probably tell you they’d rather have four-wheel traction to power through muddy terrains, along with a crew cab to carry a few workers from site to site. …
by Shawn Parham
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Incentives Good For Customers Bad For Ford

Slammin’ money on the hood is no way to sell cars, just ask Ford. Sure, incentives move the iron, but at what cost? They’re good for customers and bad for Ford. If you wonder, now you can look at Ford’s third-quarter earnings for 2019 and judge for yourself. Ford’s third-quarter 2019 earnings are down. It’s …
by Thom Taylor
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Why a 420-hp V8 Can’t Redeem the Chevrolet Silverado

A big pickup truck should warrant big displacement, or so goes a common line of thinking. And big displacement often means a powerful V8 engine. That’s what buyers can opt for with certain trim levels of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. Joe Lorio of Car and Driver took a closer look at what a massive V8 brings …
by Kristen McCoy
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel
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Why the Chevrolet Silverado Lost MotorTrend’s Comparison Test

In the past year or so, many consumers have latched onto the idea of “lifestyle” pickups often found in the midsize segment. Like cars in their driveability and comfort, they also provide the utility that buyers want. Examples that first come to mind are the Toyota Tacoma and the Honda Ridgeline. But what about buyers …
by Kristen McCoy
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Nissan Changes How It Sells 2020 Nissan Titan

Everyone wants a pickup truck these days, but fewer of them want a Nissan Titan pickup, so Nissan has a plan. Instead of appealing to the truck buyers like farmers, ranchers, and utility workers-those that need a truck, they’ll appeal to another group in 2020. The group that wants it as a lifestyle choice. Nissan …
by Thom Taylor
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2019 Ram 1500 North Edition driving through snow
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1 Reason You Should Skip the Ram 1500’s V6

This is a great time for truck lovers. There are a ton of really nice trucks out there that not only look nice but also perform just about any job you need it to. The wonderful thing about this surge of trucks hitting the market is that you can find and purchase exactly what you …
by Milla Henson
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss
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Chevrolet Silverado ZRX Off-Road Truck Spotted Testing

Chevrolet truck fans have had to look upon the Ford F-150 Raptor and despair. GM may be beating Ford in overall truck sales, but the company has no answer for the Blue Oval’s Trophy Truck-esque pickup. PaxPower’s Silverado Jackal is the closest thing until the Chevrolet Silverado ZRX officially debuts. Although, if recent spy shots …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2019 Ram 1500 Rebel driving on dirt road
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Why You Should Buy the Ram 1500 Rebel

Just when you thought that you’d test driven all of the amazing new trucks currently on the market, Dodge Ram decides to present you with yet another option. The newest choice is the Ram 1500 Rebel. Despite not hitting the market until late in 2018, the Ram 1500 Rebel is quickly gaining popularity. If you …
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