DynoMax VT Muffler Systems
Ken Freund
May 16, 2012
Aftermarket exhaust systems are popular among towing enthusiasts, as they can boost power and fuel economy. Their altered backpressure chacteristics may also allow your engine to run better, which is especially important for vehicles towing heavy trailers. But many aftermarket exhausts also produce an... Read more »
2013 Ram 1500 Pickup
Ken Freund
May 13, 2012
Starting with a 20-percent gain in gas mileage, a new V-6, eight-speed automatic transmissions, air suspensions, and a more carlike interior, the 2013 Ram 1500 trucks have received some notable upgrades. The former 3.7-liter base V-6 was replaced by a Pentastar V-6 rated 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft... Read more »
2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum
Ken Freund
April 13, 2012
Ford has just announced a new range-topping model in the new 2013 Super Duty Platinum. Platinum Super Duty trucks will be available as crew cabs in the F-250, F-250, and F-450 models. Platinum pickups get a unique satin-chrome grille with mesh inserts and several “Platinum” designations on the body.... Read more »
2012 Nissan Armada
Ken Freund
March 14, 2012
In this time of downsizing, many large sport-utility vehicles are being eliminated and replaced with smaller, lighter crossover vehicles that have little towing capacity. Nissan’s Armada is still a large, truck-based SUV made in Mississippi with serious towing capability. Power comes from a 317-horsepower,... Read more »
2012 Volkswagen Touareg SUV
February 2, 2012
Volkswagen’s Toureg is a five-passenger SUV offered with four trim levels: Sport, Lux, Executive and Hybrid. All except the hybrids are available with a choice of either a gasoline V6 or turbodiesel TDI V6 engine. The 3.6-liter gasoline V6 is rated 280 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The 3.0-liter... Read more »
2012 Ford Expedition SUV
Ken Freund
January 12, 2012
Ford’s Expedition is one of the few full-size SUVs available which are suitable to carry a large family and tow a heavy trailer. Expedition’s standard 5.4L V8 delivers enough power to tow up to 9,200 pounds when properly equipped. When the road goes from dry to snowy, icy or gravel covered, the available... Read more »
2012 Ram 1500 Pickup
November 1, 2011
The 2012 the Ram 1500 comes with a choice of standard cab, Quad Cab and Crew Cab. Available engines include the 390-hp, 5.7-liter V-8, 310-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 and 215-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 base engine. The Ram 1500 gets the previously offered 545RFE five-speed automatic transmission, upgraded to utilize the... Read more »
GM Investing $275M in Full-Size Pickup Facility
October 28, 2011
General Motors Corp. will invest approximately $275 million to prepare its plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., to build the next generation of Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickup trucks, creating or retaining 150 jobs. The plant, which currently has 3,400 employees on three shifts, builds the Chevrolet Silverado... Read more »
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup
Ken Freund
October 3, 2011
For 2012 the Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup is offered in three body styles; regular, extended and crew cab, plus three different trim levels. Crew cabs come equipped with 5-foot boxes, other models get a 6-foot box. Three engines are available to match your needs. A 2.9-liter four rated 185 horsepower... Read more »
First Drive: Ford F-150 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost
September 13, 2011
Offering no less than four engine choices for a wide variety of fuel economy and performance options, the lineup of 2011 Ford F-150 pickups is impressive. There’s the 302-hp 3.7-liter four-valve Ti-VCT V-6, the 360-hp 5.0-liter four-valve dual-overhead-cam Ti-VCT V-8 and the 411-hp 6.2-liter two-valve... Read more »
