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Jalopnik's 2009 Pickup Truck Comparison Head-To-Head Jubilee Event Challenge Spectacular!
We've had an abnormally high number of pickup truck first drives recently — the 2009 Ford F-150, the 2008 Toyota Tundra, the 2009 Chevy Silverado and the 2009 Dodge Ram. Why? Because we've been working in conjunction with PickupTrucks.com to bring you a full blown comparison on the 2009 models of every half-ton truck currently for sale in the 'merican market and here it is. It's got all the numbers on towing, handling, braking and acceleration — everything a serious truck buyer could ever need. Frankly, that's the easy part. The subjective determination of which one's the best? That's harder to nail down, but it's what we're here for.
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2:35 PM on Fri Nov 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
12,579 views, 73 commentsMost discussed smalleyxb122: It's not that we don't want a new truck. We just don't need a new truck. Trucks last a loooong more »
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jalopnik reviews
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: First Ride
Ford took us into the desert dirt outside of Las Vegas today to show us a new stock truck package for the 2010 F-150 that looks like it may set the off-road world ablaze. It's called the F-150 SVT Raptor. Thanks to upgrades like internal bypass FOX Racing Shox, a seven-inch wider track and an upgraded front suspension, the Raptor package appears to make this the world's first stock pickup that's fully off-road capable and most importantly, built for speed.
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12:00 AM on Tue Nov 4 2008
By Ray Wert
23,723 views, 115 commentsMost discussed elwood: So, it's an F150 with some stick-on fender flares, Fox shocks, and new tires? Not exactly a desert race more »
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2009 dodge ram r/t
PUTC Gets First-Ever Speeding Ticket In 2009 Dodge Ram R/T
The guys over at PickupTrucks.com may have to keep their 2009 Dodge Ram R/T truck review under wraps until August 31, but they can give you one drive impression: That of the California Highway Patrol. Apparently, during testing on public streets, PUTC happened to exceed the speed limit — allegedly, of course — and was nabbed by the boys in blue. So how fast were they going? Taking a page from the White House playbook, Mike Levine of PUTC says he's not going to comment on an ongoing investigation. [PickupTrucks.com; Photo Credit: SeriousWheels] -
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Diesel-Powered Tiger Champ Pickup Gets 37 MPG, Only Road-Legal In Oklahoma
Mike Ward, CEO of Tiger Truck LLC, thinks his Chinese-designed, Oklahoma-built Tiger Champ truck is just what Oklahoma farmers need — particularly with 37 MPG from its Caterpillar-sourced three-cylinder diesel engine. With a retail price of about $13,000, the price point is certainly right. So why isn't the nation signing up for the Tiger Champ and its sister truck, the Tiger Star? Both trucks are slow. Neither pickup is legal, outside of Oklahoma, to drive on public roads. Oh, and neither meets federal safety standards. Good thing Ward's got friends in high places. More » -
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concept cars
Five Ugliest Concept Trucks
The suddenly plural folks at PickupTrucks.com have singled out five concept trucks that made great strides in awfulness and, thankfully, never saw the light of day as production vehicles. Given how enthusiastic they are for concept trucks over there, you can be assured that these haulers, mainly from the 2000-01 "cheap gas, secure borders" period, are gleefully hideous. Though we actually like the Nissan XIX concept truck, which is basically a stretched, Camino'ed Sentra. What's your favorite "ugly" conceptual mother-trucker? [PickupTrucks.com] -
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industry news
GM Follows Ford, Plans Similar Cuts
Looks like yesterday's Ford cuts are inspiring the General to make similar edits to their own restructuring plan. The AP is reporting this morning GM's top managers are working on additional restructuring measures to deal with the declining U.S. auto market and an accelerated shift from trucks to more fuel efficient vehicles, a person familiar with the plan told the AP late Wednesday. The person, who requested anonymity because the plan is still being devised, would not give details of what is under discussion by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner and his top managers. In addition, everyone's favorite Murdoch-owned tabloidrespected elder statesman of the business community tells us the new restructuring plan is to be announced at the company's annual meeting in Wilmington, Del., on June 3. More » -
2011 ford f-100
Ford F-100 Coming In 2011?
The Ford Ranger's just about ready to kick the bucket, gas prices are higher than the dress neckline of a Texas polygamist cult and CAFE standards — well, let's just say they don't leave much room for error on the high side of the gas guzzle range. Sounds like high time Ford announced a new pickup truck, doesn't it? Perhaps. But only if said pickup truck is the purported return of a badge not seen from Dearborn since 1983 — F-100. That's right, we're hearing rumors this morning of a mini-pickup based on the current F-150. Well, it'll be based on the F-150 in look, feel and most importantly not in size. If it's coming, we're told to expect a Ford F-100 at 9/10ths the size of the 2009 Ford F-150 to hit dealer lots in the 2011 model year.
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8:15 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Ray Wert
21,000 views, 55 commentsLatest by 96XJ: @RobertRyan1:Which US pickups have lower GVWR and/or towing capacity than a diesel Toyota Hilux? more »
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2010 ford f-150
2010.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Mule
Remember how we told you about those leaks from the Ford dealer conference earlier this month indicated the 2010 Ford F-150 would get that shiny new 4.4L V8 diesel engine? Well, spy photog to the car and truck stars, Brenda Priddy, claims she's got this photo of a 2010.5 (that half means it's either half the truck Ford thinks it is or it means it'll be a mid-model year refresh) Ford F-150 mule with that big, new diesel under the hood. Why does she think it's the diesel engine mule? Well, it's those tell-tale dual exhausts, that's how. Full report from Priddy after the jump. (UPDATE: Those truck-loving folks at PickupTruck.com have more diesel F-150 pics that include a 2009 F-150 front on a last-gen body and the seven-lug wheels that indicate the Heavy Duty Payload Package may be an optiion in 2010.) More »
11:45 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Matt Hardigree
14,165 views, 17 commentsLatest by MrEvil: Too bad thanks to all the extra crap that the feds require on the exauhst this engine won't break 15mpg. more »
