Tag: driving impression

Opinion

First CNG Pickup Experience: Chevy Silverado 2500 Bi-Fuel

First Impressions Driving A 2015 Bi-Fuel CNG 2500 Silverado HD There’s this big push to get us to embrace clean energy by opting for propane- and CNG-powered pickups over diesel and gas.  I’m all for helping the environment and am not afraid to give alternative fuels a look.  So I’ve been eager to test both […]

May 17, 2014

Pickups

First Drive: 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500

2014 Silverado puts Chevy at the top of many “best” lists in full-size pickups

May 10, 2013

Pickups

Shakedown run

Nothing like taking a project truck you’ve been working on for months and putting it to the test in some real-world conditions. Just hooked up with a couple local guys who know the local Alabama pipeline and powerline roads like the back of their hands.They offered to take me out on a “shakedown” run with the Super Crew…

December 14, 2011

Pickups

Feb. 28, 2011

Project Super Crew Logbook   Feb. 28, 2011 ODO 732.6. Borrowed the truck again. Trip to Birmingham and back. 160 miles give or take. Got up to 16.5mpg. Impressive for a diesel right out off the showroom floor. Still amazed with how quiet the ride is. the cloth/leather seats are excellent. Not what I was […]

February 28, 2011

Pickups

Road Test: 2008 Chevy 3500HD

Road Test: 2008 Chevrolet 3500HD; 4wd Dually Crew Cab a luxury tow vehicle with power to spare By Bruce W. Smith / Truck Test Digest When it comes to hard-core work/tow vehicles, there’re only three brands from which to choose: Dodge, Ford, and GM. Then you get into brand loyalty, and it’s hard to break […]

February 26, 2009