Sometimes all that you need is a pure pickup truck – nothing less, nothing more – and apart from a perfect pickup nothing will do. Full size pickup trucks are among the largest selling automobile in the world and approximately one is every five vehicles sold in US market is a full size truck, although they are a vehicle type which mainly is restricted to North American regions where the fuel prices are a little low. But, the buyers from the other part of the world will consider midsize or even compact pickup trucks. But, these full size trucks are a bit fuel thirsty. There only few full size trucks that gets their power from anything less than V8 engine. For the model year 2010 GM (Chevrolet or GMC), Ram (Dodge), Ford, Nissan and Toyota are some of the manufacturers that are offering full size engines with power plants smaller than V8  [...] 

We already have reported that Ford will be reclaiming the Power Diesel title by powering its 2011 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks with an all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. In the same sequence there are reports that Ford will be releasing free power upgrade this week for their 2011 F-Series Super Duty’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. The power upgrade will be coming through an update to the engine’s software. This update will raise the power level to a class topping 400 horsepower and 800 pounds-feet of torque. This boost will add a total enhancement of 10 hp and 65 pounds-feet and over the opening 390-hp (@ 2,800-rpm), 735 pounds-feet edition (@ 1,600-rpm) of the engine, which was proclaimed in February. According to the Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari, the 2011 F-Series Super Duty trucks having the  [...] 

Pickup trucks in the modern market are among the most productive vehicle, as far as making money is concerned. Anyone can make money from the Pickup truck, mentioned that you have a nice pickup truck. This is why we are providing you some of the top pickup trucks from the small and large truck segment in market. These trucks are being picked by our automobile experts after evaluating each and every parameter of these trucks and after testing their practicality and functionality in the real environment. Compact Pickup Trucks: Modern compact trucks offer capabilities on par with some of the full-size trucks in the market, but in a lot more maneuverable and efficient package. Among all the modern compact trucks in the market our editors have picked the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier as the top pick from the compact pickup truck segment. Both  [...] 

If you think that Horsepower are the main selling point of pickup trucks, which according to us definitely is, then Dodge definitely will be a flying high with its heavy-duty Ram 2500/3500 trucks by the year 2011. According an inside birdie, the Dodge is testing an all-new 6.4L Hemi V 8 engine, which is based on the current 6.1L Hemi V-8 engine. if thing goes well for this engine, which we are sure will go, then this will be the power plant choice for the future Ram HD pickups. The all new 6.4L Hemi V8 engine we mentioned here will be set to generate maximum power of 450 to 500 hp. The current 6.1L Hemi V-8 high-performance engine generates 425 hp of maximum power and generates maximum torque of 420 lb-ft. The same V8 engine powers the SRT-8 trims of the Chrysler 300C, Challenger, Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 hp) and Magnum. Reports  [...] 

You might have heard of Callaway Cars Inc.? Don’t you? Ok, if not then let us help you.  Callaway Cars Inc. basically is an automobile company that mainly deals with engine design, and is mainly distinguished for modification of Chevrolet cars, or to be very precise the Corvette sport cars. Some of the prominent developments from the company include their twin-turbo kit, which now is a dealer option and the Corvette Sledgehammer car which became record breaker in the market. Ok, now here we are not to give you the introduction of Callaway Cars Inc., we are here to tell you about the all new development by the company. So after getting immense success in the Chevrolet Corvette development, the company is targeting yet another Chevy vehicle, but this time its Chevy’s Silverado full size truck. Though, the pickup is still in the development  [...] 

Be it the American auto makers or the foreign manufacturers, they all have been launching full size pickup trucks in US markets and for quite a period of time there hasn’t been any small pickup truck having a diesel engine rolled in the US market. But now the scenarios seems to be changing and doing it will be an Indian car maker Mahindra & Mahindra, which finally has got the EPA approval for selling its small diesel pickup trucks in US. The Mahindra & Mahindra will be producing small pickups, which will be powered by a 2.2 liter common-rail turbo diesel engine, with the maximum power capacity of 140 horsepower and is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon. The engines for the Mahindra & Mahindra trucks will be mated with 6 speed automatic transmission and will have safety equipments like traction control, electronic  [...] 

Two of the biggest auto makers in the world Mazda Motor Corp. (7261.TO) and Ford Motor Co. (F) are planning to put about $350 million in Thailand Pickup plant. This immense funding from the auto makers will definitely enhance and upgrade the support facility and supplier tooling for the manufacturing of pickup trucks in the Thai Pickup plant. According to the two auto makers the facility in the Thai Pickup truck plant will start manufacturing the Ford and Mazda’s next generation compact pickup trucks by mid 2011. It should be noted that Mazda is Japan’s fifth biggest car manufacturing company and Ford owns around 11% stake in it. We earlier reported in June that Ford will be investing about $450 million outlay for building a whole new passenger car plant in Thailand. The company now has moved to invest millions in Africa and Asia, for  [...] 

Toyota is one of the prominent truck makers in the world and at the same time it is a hot favorite among the truck fanatics. This is why Toyota always makes sure that it satisfies its consumers and is always dedicated to deliver something best to them. So, this time Toyota has become the very first automaker to certify and test a truck against the SAE’s. (Society of Automotive Engineers) newly incorporated towing standard. Toyota has retested the sent towing capacity on their Tundra pickup truck powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine down from 400 pounds to 1100 pounds, depending upon the individuals trim level. This is just the first move from the truck maker and as soon as the other truck makers gets their trucks tested according to the all new Society of Automotive Engineers’ all new standard, comparing the towing capacity and ratings for  [...] 

Cummins has developed around more than 20,000 midrange heavy-duty engines having Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust after treatment, as per the manufacturer specifications and the company is expecting to raise that number to 26,000 by the end of August. Mr. Rich Freeland, the president of engine business of Cummins, said “Our vigorous testing and technology experience to meet the described EPA guidelines gave us immense confidence in our SCR solution, and we were pretty sure and confident that the SCR is the perfect technology for future and now.” He further adds, “We believe that the SCR is the right technology for the future and now gets proven in the current auto industry, with our most of the industry leading engines. As per our reliability data p to now, this engine has been our best ever launch for the year. The  [...] 

Amid plenty of ifs and buts, the Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra finally has received the authorized certification from the Environmental Protection Agency of USA for selling its compact diesel trucks in US. One of the EPA spokesperson reported that, “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just certified Mahindra. The certification is for their diesel pickup trucks for the model year 2011.” Getting the Emissions certification was one of the biggest obstacle in front of Mahindra and their American distributor, Global Vehicles USA. As a matter of fact the Emissions Certifications, at one point of time became a point of conflict between the two auto makers companies. After numerous delays in the launch of the diesel pickup in US, the GV USA and U.S. Mahindra are at this time in lawsuit over the delays. Mr. Max Butler,  [...]