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Chevy releases Custom Sport special edition Silverado for 2015 (PHOTOS)
Chevrolet has released a Custom Sport special edition Silverado for the 2015 model year, paying homage to one of its most iconic pickups. “The Custom Sport special edition was inspired by Chevy Custom Sport Trucks of the late 1960s,” says Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director. “Those CST models added a touch of elegance to […]
January 9, 2015
Business
Gas prices to remain below $3 for nation, saving $97 billion during 2015
Landscapers would have to be living under a rock to not notice the marquee at gas stations today. The word is out – gas is cheap, but for how long? GasBuddy has forecasted what they believe will happen based on inputs and different impacts and scenarios on production, supply and demand. What to expect from […]
January 7, 2015
Business
2015 Chevy Silverado finishes first in Light-Duty Challenge
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with 8-speed transmission outperforms the competition The 2015 Silverado 1500 with the available 6.2L Ecotec3 V-8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first in the 2015 PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge, the website announced. A team of five PickupTrucks.com truck experts put five new light-duty pickups through a full week of testing, including performance, payload […]
January 6, 2015
Business
Ford features construction industry for 2015 F-150 marketing campaign
In what Ford is calling its biggest truck marketing campaign ever, the automaker is prominently featuring construction work in three new ads for the 2015 F-150.
January 5, 2015
Business
2015 Ford F-150 VelociRaptor 5L V8 to produce 600+ horsepower
Ford’s F-150 Raptor 4×4 turned out to be such a success for the automaker that at one point it had to ramp up production by nearly 70 percent just to meet demand. Pretty impressive for a pickup with a base price of $44,000.
January 2, 2015
Business
How to better understand pickup truck weight ratings
If you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various numbers that you need to pay attention to and realize that no suspension upgrades to your vehicle will change these numbers.
December 29, 2014
Class 3-6
Vehicle body wraps can pay big dividends
While many landscaping company owners cringe at the thought of spending between $2,500 and $5,000 to have a vehicle wrapped with creative art advertising their business, it’s a good investment.
December 26, 2014
Business
How to buy the right battery for your pickup
It’s almost as cold in the shop as it is outside. A crew is waiting at the jobsite, and you have a million things to get done before quitting time.
December 26, 2014
Class 3-6
How to spec your next work truck
As a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control your operating costs.
December 22, 2014
Business
Review: Don’t judge a book by its cover; Ram’s 1500 Tradesman diesel proves true in driving test
Ram’s base-model Tradesman is a stripper for sure. Basic white body with steel wheels. Vinyl seat and floor mats. Crank widows and push-down door locks. Black steel bumpers.
December 19, 2014
Business
Husky Towing Products unveils weight distribution hitch system
Husky Towing Products launched the Center Line TS weight distribution hitch system. The Center TS combines weight distribution and sway control in a lightweight design.
December 18, 2014
Business
Pickup rolls over after flat tire causes skid steer to fall off trailer
Two vehicles were involved in a serious accident in Wyoming after a flat tire caused a skid steer to fall off a trailer. The two-vehicle accident resulted in a single vehicle rollover, according to Oil City.
December 17, 2014
Business
Tips & tricks for driving in adverse winter weather conditions
Winter can bring with it a variety of adverse weather conditions from snow and ice to rain and fog. All of these unpredictable elements can make driving in winter challenging for everyone.
December 16, 2014
Business
Ford turns attention to working on hybrid F-150
Ford has done some pretty impressive engineering with its EcoBoost V6 engines. Though many shook their heads at the automaker’s decision to turn its focus from the V8 toward creating a more powerful V6 in the name of fuel economy, the risk has largely paid off. Even the 2.7-liter EcoBoost packs some very V8-like power all the while propelling the 2015 F-150 to the title of most fuel efficient gas-powered full-size truck on the market. (With some help from that lighter aluminum body, of course.)
December 12, 2014
Class 3-6
Long-term financing on vehicles could cost landscapers thousands
Long-term financing your next truck may sound like a good way to keep monthly costs down. But in the long run it’s costing your company thousands of dollars just to get an extra year on a loan for a $30,000 truck.
December 12, 2014
Business
The latest on winches, hitches and couplers (PHOTOS)
Whether you need a new winch, hitch, or hitch accessories, there were plenty of new products to choose from at the2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year.
December 11, 2014
Business
Hot service bodies: 2015’s newest offerings (PHOTOS)
Landscapers and mechanics share a commonality when it comes to the work trucks they depend upon at a jobsite: they must have the tools and parts onboard to do the tasks at hand.
December 10, 2014
Business
Why fuel prices continue to drop
During the past couple months fuel prices across the country have been dropping at a significant rate, bringing smiles to business owners across the country.
December 9, 2014
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