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2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6.7L Platinum – Road Test Review w/ Videos

February 19, 2019, 3 pmJuly 31, 2017, 3 pm by Tom Burkart

Where to start? Super Duty is stronger than before, yes. But you are not prepared for how much stronger it is. Ford quotes the strength of the (high-strength steel) boxed ladder frame as being 20X more rigid than before. 2000 percent! Ford added hundreds of pounds to this frame to blow away its rivals in max towing. All bodywork and the bed of the truck make the swap to aluminum for 2017 at the same time. So if the new frame added 300 pounds, the alloy bodywork subtracts 700 from the total. All in all, the new F-250 is a full …

2017 Nissan ARMADA Platinum – Road Test Review – By Tim Esterdahl

February 19, 2019, 3 pmMarch 21, 2017, 7 am by Tim Esterdahl

In a segment long dominated by the Chevy Tahoe and the GMC Yukon, the 2017 Nissan Armada arrives to take them both head on. With a huge interior and plenty of horsepower under the hood along with a very unique style, it is bold challenger, yet does it truly measure up? Yes and it might just surprise many large SUV buyers. Fresh off a one-year hiatus, the 2017 Armada is back with new looks, improved V8 and loads of safety and security tech. It continues Nissan’s push to be more than a low-budget volume seller and instead be a major …

2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4 at Amelia Island Concours [45 Photos]

February 19, 2019, 3 pmMarch 14, 2017, 12 pm by Tom Burkart

Ever wanted a truck that was so outrageous it might stop traffic dead on sight? Welcome to the G-Class 4×4-squared. This G550 4×4 even upstages the G65 parked right beside it. This “normal” twin-turbo V12 G-wagen looks like a child’s toy parked next to the 4×4! The G65 and this G550 are actually priced pretty similarly. The 4×4 comes in G550 and G63 variants, with this G550 coming in at about $220k. The G65 is just a few thousand more and will be MUCH quicker. But not nearly as outlandish. 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4 You May Also Like:1938 …

Der neue Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: Streng limitiert: Open-Air-Luxus on- und offroad

2017 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet – Ragtop V12TT G-Wagen!?

February 19, 2019, 4 pmFebruary 12, 2017, 8 pm by Tom Burkart

HOLY ****! You are not going to believe the latest G-Class mutant from Mercedes-Maybach. It is dubbed the G650 Landauletand incorporates the hardcore suspension and chassis mods from the 4×4-squared, a monster V12TT powerplant… and an open-roofed limo cockpit! So much to take in. Soak up the official details and 25 photos of this incredibly fun new way to spend $750 large. Love it! 2017 Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet The new Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: Strictly limited: open-air luxury both on- and off-road 13. February 2017 Stuttgart *Fuel consumption combined: 17.0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 397 g/km Stuttgart. A …

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Four Things to Consider When Choosing a Lift Kit for a Truck

February 19, 2019, 4 pmDecember 30, 2016, 12 pm by Auto Industry Insider

A lifted truck never fails to get a second glance from other drivers on the highway. Many car drivers look at a driver of a lifted truck and envy them their view of the road. Lifted trucks are both sturdy and powerful as well as a heck of a lot of fun to drive! If you’re thinking about getting a lift for your truck, there are some things to think about before making the plunge. Checkout five things to consider when selecting a lift kit that will transform your truck into an awesome driving machine. The Type of Truck You …

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2016 Nissan TITAN XD Platinum Reserve 5.6L V8 – HD Road Test Review

February 13, 2019, 4 pmSeptember 11, 2016, 1 pm by Tom Burkart

The Titan XD is making trouble in the full-size truck business! Like many disruptive troublemakers, though, they are doing a great service to the rest of the class. Think of the rigid 1500 vs 2500 hierarchy of Fords and Chevys as the annoyed teacher, and buyers as the giggling classmates – in this broad metaphor. The established players in the segment are deeply invested in the half-ton, full-ton distinctions. Beefier springs and a heavy-gauge chassis equals massive profits for the established truckmakers. Nissan has shaken things up with its all-new, ground-up redesign of the 2016 Titan XD – or Every …

Drive Review – 2016 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn 4×4 – By Carl Malek

February 13, 2019, 4 pmMay 17, 2016, 9 pm by Carl Malek

A Tale Of Two Trucks – Part 2 2016 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Serving as our second test vehicle, the 2016 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn takes a different approach to luxury and in the process becomes a completely different truck. Like the 3500 Limited, the Longhorn package comes equipped with an impressive resume of standard and optional equipment, and it also came equipped with the same 6.7 liter Cummins diesel engine. But unlike the black on black color scheme that defined the dually, the interior of the Longhorn embodies the spirit of the American west, and as a result …

Drive Review – 2016 RAM 3500 LIMITED Cummins Dually – By Carl Malek

February 13, 2019, 4 pmMay 17, 2016, 9 pm by Carl Malek

A Tale Of Two Trucks – Part 1 The 2016 RAM 3500 Limited & 2016 RAM 2500 Longhorn With pickup trucks seeing a resurgence in both popularity and sales these days due to low fuel prices, many automakers are revamping their long term sales strategies to try and meet this newfound demand. FCA and their Ram brand are no exception, and are doubling down on their efforts to steal the sales crown away from both Ford and General Motors thanks to offerings such as the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel as well as recent shifts in production capacity. I wanted to find out for …

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Want to Become a Commercial Truck Driver? Learn How Here

February 13, 2019, 4 pmMay 2, 2016, 6 pm by Auto Industry Insider

So, you are thinking about becoming a truck driver? Maybe you know some people who drive trucks and like the way they live their lives. Maybe you think the idea of seeing the country while being paid a good wage is a great idea. Whatever your motivation, there are steps you have to take to become a truck driver. Hot shot carriers are not born, they are made. The first step to becoming a truck driver is to be trained. Yes, there is such a thing as truck driving school. In school you will learn how to drive a truck. …