As we mentioned, there have been rumors of General Motors doing an extensive weight - loss program for their next -
generation trucks with aluminum being used for various body panels.
Not exact matches
The company is particularly jazzed about a new
generation of hydraulic hybrid package delivery
trucks unveiled in the fall of 2012 in partnership
with the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program.
The second -
generation Toyota Safety Sense system, launching in the middle of next year on certain models, adds a pre-collision system
with day / night pedestrian protection and day bicycle detection function, lane - departure alert
with steering assist, lane - tracing assist, road sign assist and full - range dynamic radar cruise control (except on manual transmission cars and
trucks)
with enhanced forward recognition and acceleration / deceleration.
When it finally replaced the first -
generation Titan, Nissan decided to re-launch the
truck with a two -
truck approach.
This formula is reportedly changing for the next
generation, as rumors have circulated regarding diesel, pickup
truck, and hybrid variants, along
with extensive use of different materials and technology.
With the next -
generation Chevrolet Silverado due to make its debut at the beginning of next year, the
truck keeps being spotted as it undergoes final testing.
Even the Ford Mustang's initial first
generation sales bonanza can't compete
with the power of the
truck.
With the discontinuation of the C - Max and the production of the next -
generation Focus moving to China, Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant will be able to build the upcoming Ranger
truck and Bronco SUV.
Designed under studio chief John Cafaro (
with the C5 Corvette and a couple
generations of
trucks to his credit), the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu features a distinct shape even while following the latest trends
with a steeply sloped backlight and interestingly carved sides.
Other new features include the latest, third -
generation Sync system
with an eight - inch touchscreen, in -
truck WiFi contracted through AT&T and extending 50 - feet past the perimeter for camping and other outdoor events, a new family entertainment system
with screens in the back of both front - row headrests, a 360 - degree camera, and connectivity for up to 10 devices consisting of four 12 - volt powerpoints, six USB ports, and a 110 - volt outlet.
Yet for those who place rationality above all else, Honda's approach
with the Ridgeline can start to make a lot of sense in the right context, and this all - new model addresses a number of weaknesses found in the first
generation truck while also improving upon its strengths.
General Motors traditionally had a seven to 10 - year model cycle on its previous -
generation trucks, but
with competition heating up in the space, that model cycle has been shortened to just five years.
Around since 1981, the
truck is now in its fourth
generation of production
with the 2018 model year.
After more than a year off the market, Honda has returned to the fold
with an all - new, second
generation Ridgeline that builds upon the strengths of the original
truck while addressing many of the issues that kept
truck buyers at arm's length the first time around.
Ford began delivering 2017 F - 150s in October, but the first
trucks with the new 10 - speed transmission and second -
generation 3.5 - liter EcoBoost engine began shipping a month later, Ford spokesman Mike Levine said.
Customers waiting for the 2017 Ford F - 150 pickup or Raptor performance
truck with a new 10 - speed transmission and second -
generation 3.5 - liter EcoBoost engine could get an early Christmas present.
This will fit the new
generation 2015 + F - 150 pickup
trucks as a direct factory replacement handle
with pre-mounted CMOS camera.
The second
generation three - quarter - ton Ram 2500 (1994 - 2002) is particularly sought after by classic pickup
truck buyers when equipped
with the highly durable 5.9 - liter inline - 6 Cummins engine.
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Truck BSIV —
with future
truck technologies, is a unique concept
truck that will offer a high payload in its category
with guaranteed bestin - class fuel efficiency, rugged aggregates and next
generation features such as tubeless tyres
with alloy wheels, reverse camera, also lock and drowsiness sensors.
For 2000, Nissan adds to its lineup
with the Xterra, a stripped down, truck - based SUV aimed at Generation X. With its $ 17,000 base price, the Xterra has gotten off to a flying st
with the Xterra, a stripped down,
truck - based SUV aimed at
Generation X.
With its $ 17,000 base price, the Xterra has gotten off to a flying st
With its $ 17,000 base price, the Xterra has gotten off to a flying start.
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with a 398ci hemi v8 hot rod → Specifications 1970 roadrunner engines history → 1968 dodge charger rt 426 hemi first drive motor trend → Engine swap modern v8 swaps made simple hot rod network → Ram pickup wikipedia → 4x4
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Driving a
truck is a lot different to a sedan, but
with a comfortable cabin it can feel better to drive and
with the new
generation EcoTec engines and their associated transmissions being smooth in operation things are comfortable.
The body sides are cut
with hard angles and flared wheel arches which mark a slight evolution from the last -
generation truck.
This will fit the new
generation 2017 + Super Duty pickup
trucks as a direct factory replacement handle
with pre-mounted CMOS camera.
The next -
generation of Ram
trucks debuted at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit
with technological advancements like a mild hybrid powertrain and a massive 12 - inch infotainment screen.
Critical Knowledge: All - new, fifth -
generation 2010 Toyota 4Runner retains body - on - frame,
truck - based designShares platform
with the Toyota FJ CruiserTaller, wider and longer than the previous 4RunnerNew bumpers, grille, head and tail lampsLarge diameter wheels and tiresCompletely redesigned, larger interior featuring unique cargo areaAvailable in three grades: SR5, Limited and TrailNew Trail model is designed to maximize off - road performance, features high ground clearance, a hood scoop, unique 17 - inch wheels, black outer mirrors, front and rear bumper guards and dark smoke treatment on the head and tail
2016 chevrolet colorado — next
generation pickup
truck with strong.
The first
generation Ford Taurus SHO gained a cult following during its production run in the 1990s,
with a fair number of owners charmed by the strange combination of a snarling, Yamaha - engineered V6 and a
truck - like 5 - speed manual gearbox dropped into a demure Ford Taurus bodyshell.
The tenth
generation was only available in van form,
with the
trucks remaining the ninth
generation cabover model until September 2014, when the tenth
generation trucks came out.
The fifth
generation of the GM small block engine family launched
with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500
trucks, and features the same cam - in - block architecture and 4.400 - inch bore centers (the distance between the centers of each cylinder) that were born
with the original small block in 1955.
Oddly, Mercedes - Benz includes a 30 - pin connector for previous -
generation iOS devices hardwired to the
truck; its USB port only works
with USB drives.
Gone is the crosshair grille from the previous
generation, replaced
with the letters R A M in big capital letters across the
truck's forehead.
Adherents of old - school
truck design will favor the 2015 Suburban for its strong bones, and Chevrolet fits the cabin out
with modern electronics to keep the techie
generation satisfied, but the era of 6,000 - pound passenger vehicles seems over.
Advanced engineering in the 2016 Sierra is manifested in next -
generation technologies such as Lane Keep Assist, which helps keep the
truck in its lane
with subtle steering enhancements, and IntelliBeam headlamp control, which automatically adjusts the high beams for oncoming traffic.
The Bottom Line Adherents of old - school
truck design will favor the 2015 Suburban for its strong bones, and Chevrolet fits the cabin out
with modern electronics to keep the techie
generation satisfied, but the era of 6,000 - pound passenger vehicles seems over.
The second
generation 2008 - 2013 Highlander is larger and although it looks more like a
truck, it's still a car - based SUV
with soft and very quiet ride.
The 2009 F - 150 took
truck luxury to new heights
with the Platinum model, and the first -
generation Limited was added
with the 2013 model year.
The H3 had been in production from 2005 through 2010, sharing a platform
with trucks like the previous -
generation Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon.
The new Isuzu MU - X is based on the new -
generation D - Max pickup
truck and comes
with some of the same styling bits.
This
truck was completely redesigned from the previous
generation with similar, but more efficient engine options and more aerodynamic body styling.
Active Brake Assist 4
with pedestrian detection is based on new -
generation radar technology that also features in the latest Mercedes - Benz cars and
trucks.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline uses a new
generation of
truck platform
with a ladder frame and a unibody for enhanced levels of safety
with class leading rigidity and performance.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is built on a new
generation of
truck platform
with a fully independent front and rear suspension - a first for the pickup
truck segment.
With the new Ford F - 150 selling and Nissan's next -
generation Titan just around the corner, the pickup
truck market is once again heating up.
Honda engineers concluded that a robust medium - duty off - road capability was most consistent
with the needs of the customer and the philosophy behind a next
generation of
truck that offers a smarter balance of capabilities
with a higher level of comfort, convenience and real - world versatility.
With dramatically improved design and packaging, as well as an industry first in - bed audio system, this second
generation Ridgeline will once again set new standards for
truck innovation.
May 8, 2016 — The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the second
generation of Honda's innovative midsize pickup
truck, redesigned from the ground up to offer both recreational and work users a higher degree of utility and versatility in a modern, rugged and sophisticated midsize pickup
with the largest and most flexible cabin in its class; a higher level of confident and refined dynamic performance; and robust cargo - hauling and towing capabilities, including a class - leading maximum 1,584 pound (718.5 kg) payload capacity (varies by trim) and up to 5,000 - pound (2,268 kg) towing (RT AWD).
Thanks to a new, second -
generation EcoBoost engine and the first - ever production 10 - speed automatic transmission, the 2017 Ford F - 150 pickup
with 3.5 - liter EcoBoost is quantifiably more fuel - efficient than the 2016 model - year
truck.
According to Mercedes — Benz officials statements, MP4 has a diesel fuel consumption 5 percent lower compared to an identical
truck with Euro 5 version, and if we relate to the previous engine
generation, the economy exceeds 10 percent.
Feb 1, 2005 — The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is built on a new
generation of
truck platform
with a fully independent front and rear suspension - a first for the pickup
truck segment.