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Class 3-6
GM unveils diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon
Nearly two years after unveiling the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon and announcing the midsize pickups would eventually gain a diesel option, General Motors has released all the details about the Duramax engine that will power the latest models. With these new 2016 models, Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon buyers will have the option of upgrading to […]
July 31, 2015
Business
Fuel economy: Real-world mpg vs. the EPA’s window sticker
AAA report shows 80 percent of new vehicle owners getting better MPG than expected; EPA making more testing changes About a third of the new trucks we’ve tested during the past couple years have delivered better real-world highway fuel numbers than the EPA window stickers showed. According to a fact sheet just released by AAA, we aren’t the […]
June 19, 2015
Class 3-6
Chevrolet Colorado Z71’s power, economy, comfort outweigh lack of burst
Not everyone who works in landscaping needs a one-ton dually, or even a 1/2-ton pickup. Many just need an efficient, reliable pickup as a mode of transportation that can be used once in a while to tow a trailer with enough payload to handle lighter duty work and recreational tasks. And there are also those who like to park […]
June 12, 2015
Business
GM recalls nearly 50,000 Chevrolet Colorados, GMC Canyon pickups due to seat defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a defect notification recall that affects 49,980 Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyons. The recalled trucks were manufactured between January 6, 2014, and April 1, 2015. Recall notice 15V267 says the hooks that secure the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body […]
May 21, 2015
Business
How-to: Prevent electronic vehicle break-ins
“Icing” your truck’s key fob can prevent electronic break-ins Thieves are always trying to stay one step ahead of honest folks. The latest wrinkle involves walking up to vehicles with keyless entry and unlocking them as if they had the owner’s key fob. These automotive break-in artists are using what is essentially a handheld amplifier that makes the vehicle’s […]
May 14, 2015
Design-Build
Making sense of pickup hitch towing capacities
It took less than 60 seconds to find a web forum with an error in omission regarding hitches, the forum part of a commercial website and not a clueless basement blogger. An owner of a 2001 F-350 had new, heavier equipment and a trailer, and wanted to upgrade his pickup’s receiver hardware to accommodate the […]
March 25, 2015
Business
How to pick the right axle ratio for your pickup
Axle ratio. It’s one of those techy optional items buyers of new pickups ask questions about a lot. Probably more so than tow ratings and engine options. That’s because manufacturers don’t think informing buyers about axle ratio options helps sell their trucks or plays into a buyer’s ultimate decision-making process. So there’s very little, if […]
February 4, 2015
Design-Build
Making the most of downtime during the winter
While some landscapers are busy plowing driveways and clearing paths from snow and ice, others might be sitting and praying for an early spring.
December 18, 2014
Business
Keep Valuables Safe in Trucks with Lockable Drawer System
A.R.E. has partnered with Truck Vault to provide landscapers a way to keep valuables safe while on jobsites.
February 13, 2014
Business
Track System for Trucks Helps Landscapers Battle Snow
For those struggling to battle the snow this season, a solution may have come in an unusual form.
February 4, 2014
Business
Want to Drive the 2015 F-150 Before Anyone Else?
Ford is looking for the public’s help. The company has launched the “You Test” campaign where actual Ford F-150 drivers and fans could win the opportunity to sit in a 2015 F-150 before anyone else, according to our sister site, Hard Working Trucks.
February 3, 2014
Business
How to run a successful snow-removal business
A successful snow removal business can help a landscaper’s year-round cash flow, but there’s more to it than just pushing the white stuff out of the way.
December 2, 2013
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