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Class 3-6
Test drive: Ford’s new diesel F-150 delivers great power, quick response
Ford’s announces the release of their first diesel-powered version of their F-150 truck. This version offers a smooth, cost-efficient driver experience.
May 14, 2018
Landscaping equipment
2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel officially ranked by EPA with class-leading fuel economy
Fuel mileage ratings for the 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4Ă—4 are 19 mpg city, 27 highway and 22 combined. More details here on Total Landscape Care!
September 4, 2017
Class 3-6
2018 Ford F-150 getting most advanced powertrain lineup yet
Ford announced Wednesday that its 2018 F-150 will debut with its most advanced powertrain lineup yet, including a much-anticipated diesel option.
August 11, 2017
Business
EPA reveals best/worst MPG trucks, vans for 2017
Among pickups the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado with its 2.8-liter diesel engine got the highest fuel efficiency rating at 25 MPG combined. Read all the details here!
April 14, 2017
Business
EPA reports record mpg for pickups, better GHG performance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported this month that 2014 model year light trucks reached a record average for fuel efficiency.
December 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
Pickup truck showdown: We compare the 2015 V-6 1/2-tons
Hood-to-hood: How the 2015 Ford, GM and Ram 1500 V6s compare Bench racers are always talking numbers and comparing which of the various nameplate’s newest models is the “best.” So we teamed up with Cars.com/Pickuptrucks.com to see how six 2015 1/2-ton V-6 pickups compare when subjected to track testing. The acceleration and braking tests were conducted […]
April 9, 2015
Business
Should you use alternative fuels for your fleet?
Alternative fuels. How do you figure out if making the change from gas or diesel pickups is the right move for your business? Todd Mouw, the vice president of sales and marketing at Roush Clean Tech, which focuses on propane “autogas” vehicles, tells potential customers to focus on these five factors: 1. Total cost of ownership. […]
February 23, 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
Business
Study shows pickup owners want better fuel economy, MPG ratings
Pickup buyers’ desire for better fuel economy significantly increased over the past five years. Even though the price of gas and diesel has dropped considerably over the past year, buyers looking at new pickups still use MPG as a major selling point. A study by TrueCar found that today’s full-sized pickup truck buyer has grown […]
January 27, 2015
Business
How To Maximize Fuel Economy
Chasing the MPG rainbow: Getting to that pot of gold of improved fuel economy takes more than wishful thinking if you want to cash in at the end of the year.
August 8, 2014
Class 3-6
Are 1/2-Ton Diesels Worth the Price?
When Ram announced this past February they will be the first manufacturer to offer a diesel in post-2000 ½-ton pickups, I smiled with anticipation. The 2014 Ram 1500 Fiat V-6 diesel finally opens the door that all of the Big Three had planned on opening back in 2010. At that time, as we all know, the economy tanked and vehicle sales, as well as plans for 1/2-ton diesels, took the hit.
May 1, 2013
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