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EcoTec3 V-6 Is Best-in-Class

GM’s New Engine Delivers Best City MPG The all-new 4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 powering the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will be the most capable standard V-6 in any full-size pickup truck – leading the segment in city fuel economy and helping customers save money through a host of fuel-saving technologies. EcoTec3 engine technology matches Ram […]

June 19, 2013

N-FAB AdjustStep

Allows Easy Access to Cab or Cargo Box N-FAB takes innovation to a new level with AdjustSTEP adjustable height nerf-steps. Built around N-FAB’s patented mounting system and 3-inch wheel-to-wheel main tube assembly, AdjustSTEP allows for up to 5 ½ inches of vertical height adjustment. Each step is independently adjustable and provides a usable step area […]

June 7, 2013

GM Includes Maintenance For 2014

Certain Scheduled Maintenance Is Free Customers who purchase or lease an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet, Buick or GMC car, truck or crossover in the U.S. will be covered by a new maintenance program that includes certain scheduled services for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. “This new plan will kick off our customers’ […]

June 6, 2013

Ram Teams With Man of Steel

Ram Commercial Launches Movie Ram Truck and Warner Bros. launched a new co-branded commercial for the Ram 1500 as part of a partnership promoting Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “Man of Steel,” the highly anticipated summer action-adventure movie in theaters June 14. The 30-second “Action” spot intersperses scenes from the movie and footage of […]

June 5, 2013

Tundra That Towed Shuttle Shown

Toyota’s Pickup Part Of Science Exhibit The California Science Center, in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., unveiled the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up truck used to tow the Space Shuttle Endeavour over the 405 Freeway Manchester Boulevard Bridge during its journey through Los Angeles and Inglewood Streets. The Tundra is on display as part […]

June 3, 2013

Sierra Trailering Tech Aids Safety

2014 Sierra Has Many Trailering Features Six in 10 full-size pickup owners use their trucks for trailering, according to General Motors’ survey data. “Trailering is a fundamental capability that customers invest in and depend on when they purchase a truck,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of GMC Marketing. “The 2014 Sierra backs up its unmatched […]

May 31, 2013

NHTSA Probes F-150 Acceleration

Customers Complain That EcoBoost V-6 Stalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining reports that some 400,000 Ford F150s equipped with the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine are having acceleration problems. Lawsuits and customer complaints allege the trucks stall when drivers attempt to accelerate fast. The twin-turbocharged V-6 truck has been touted by Ford […]

May 30, 2013

Smittybilt M1 Bumpers

Fits 2007- 2013 GM 2500/3500 HD Pickups Made from 3/16- and 1/4-inch cold rolled steel, Smittybilt M1 Bumpers feature ultra bright driving and fog lights, a one-piece 16,500 lb. winch mounting system, solid mount D-rings, and a solid plate center section that wraps the frame horns and lower cross member for added protection. Finished in […]

May 30, 2013

Prolong Waterless Wash & Shine

Spray It On & Wipe It Off Prolong’s Waterless Wash & Shine is an innovative way to wash your vehicle — in under 15 minutes and without the need for water. The product comes in a 17 oz bottle with a $7.99 list price. Waterless Wash & Shine’s uses special lubricating agents to encapsulate dirt, […]

May 29, 2013

2014 Sierra Denali Most Powerful

Class Leading Trailering Ability When the all-new 2014 Sierra 1500 Denali full-size pickup arrives this fall it will be available with an optional 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 engine producing 420 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful light duty truck engine. Sierra’s 6.2L V-8 will also be available for Sierra SLT […]

May 29, 2013

3D Imaging Improves F-Series Trucks

Ford Can Better Analyze Rear Truck Axles For Problems Ford engineers are using 3D mapping in what is believed to be the technology’s first application in the auto industry to better analyze rear axle parts of F-Series pickups during assembly, leading to a smoother, quieter ride for drivers of Ford trucks. The automaker’s photogrammetric […]

May 28, 2013

Supplies Delivered To Moore, OK

Ram Truck Owners Help With Disaster Relief This past Memorial Day weekend, Ram truck owners from cities near Moore, OK converged on disaster-torn neighborhoods to deliver supplies and help area residents. Eighteen RAM truck owners met at the Norman Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram dealership (Norman, OK) where area volunteers loaded supplies into their pickup beds. Tad Agoglia, founder of […]

May 28, 2013

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