Engineers Warn Huge Infrastructure Spending Gap Hurts Economy
A $2.25 trillion infrastructure spending gap is developing from now through 2025, and the fallout could seriously hurt our economy.
Pickup Truck, Commercial Van Sales Fuel Ford’s Giant Q1 Profit
Pickup truck sales helped Ford Motor Co. nearly double its first quarter profit. The automaker earned $2.5 billion in the quarter compared to $1.3 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Ford Trucks Plans to Export F-150 Raptor Pickup to China
For the first time, Ford Motor Co. will export its F-150 pickup truck to China, starting with the 2017 Raptor off-road model.
Review: Mercedes Metris Passenger Van Better for Cargo Than People
Mercedes-Benz wants its Metris passenger van to capture a slice of the shuttle market, but it works better in its cargo configuration.
State Gas Taxes Average 26.5 Cents Per Gallon, Diesel, 27.4 cents
Energy Information Administration report finds wide range in state and local gasoline and diesel fuel taxes.
Ford F-150 Only Pickup Truck to Earn Top IIHS Safety Rating
Ford’s F-150 pickup truck models earn top IIHS safety rating. Chevrolet, Ram and Toyota trucks get poorer grades in latest crash test results.
Trucking ‘Uber’ Start-up Cargomatic Slashes Staff
Cargomatic, an on-demand shipping platform for local truckers, laid off about 50 workers in its operations and sales teams.
Pickup Trucks Drive U.S. Auto Sales Past 4 Million Mark
An aging pickup truck fleet and healthy economy are pushing pickup truck sales to new heights this year.
Trucking Industry Groups Jump Into Trade Show Battle
The American Trucking Associations and Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association want to hold a biennial truck and transportation show and conference in North America.
Insurance Group Says Headlights Need Improvement
Testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that many car headlights do a poor job of illuminating the road. The insurance group will test pickup trucks later this year.
Spartan Motors Will Build New Four-Cylinder Isuzu Truck
Isuzu has contracted with Spartan Motors to build its new FTR truck. The Japanese company also promoted Shaun Skinner to president of its U.S. operations.
Resurgent Ram Trucks Seeks to Build on Market Gains
The FCA Group’s brand has won market share and boosted profitability by listening more closely to customers and breaking the mold of what a pickup can be. But its president says Ram is not resting, given the hyper-competitiveness of the segment.
