It seems that the only thing that Nissan enjoys more than ambiguously teasing vehicles is revealing them. So, it was with great relish that Nissan revealed the offhandedly-mentioned Cummins® Project TITAN XD at the SEMA show: Project Triple Nickel (the name is a reference to the stock truck’s 555 lb-ft of torque). Triple Nickel is…
It seems that the only thing that Nissan enjoys more than ambiguously teasing vehicles is revealing them. So, it was with great relish that Nissan revealed the offhandedly-mentioned Cummins® Project TITAN XD at the SEMA show: Project Triple Nickel (the name is a reference to the stock truck’s 555 lb-ft of torque). Triple Nickel is…
Titan Truckumentary Chapter 6 showcases partnership with Cummins The sixth chapter in Nissan’s clever Titan Truckumentary focuses on the relationship forged between Nissan and the engine manufacturer, Cummins. Cummins, of course, created the engine that motivates the 2016 Titan XD, so it was only fitting that Nissan’s documentary on the all-new pickup feature the manufacturer…
#cumminssoon…tehe When it comes to Nissan making a 5.0-liter Cummins turbo diesel, the automaker’s instance on hemming and hawing with utter disregard for its audience falls somewhere between Mulder and Scully and Jim and Pam on the pantheon of “will they or won’t they.” Based on this tweet from earlier today, we can effectively change…
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD puts the “Turbo” in “Turbo Diesel” Turbochargers are wonderful things. They work by taking the flow of exhaust out of the engine to spin a turbine, which drives a compressor wheel that forces more fresh air back into the engine. More air in the engine means more power. It’s wonderfully…
We know that it’s #cumminssoon, and now we know a bit about what the 2016 Titan Turbo-diesel engine does Nissan has not been terribly shy about letting us know that it’s going to be bringing diesel power to the next generation Titan pickup truck. While we’re going to end up having to wait until January…
So, the new 2016 Nissan Titan has a diesel engine. What’s the big deal? Diesel is more expensive than gas, it stinks when you burn it, and all those silly rednecks are always “rolling coal” in their bro-trucks when they pass an unsuspecting Prius on the street. 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo…
It seems that the only thing that Nissan enjoys more than ambiguously teasing vehicles is revealing them. So, it was with great relish that Nissan revealed the offhandedly-mentioned Cummins® Project TITAN XD at the SEMA show: Project Triple Nickel (the name is a reference to the stock truck’s 555 lb-ft of torque). Triple Nickel is…
The Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner The midsize pickup segment is suddenly gaining a lot of traction with the reveal of the new Colorado and Canyon, as well as consumers’ needs for more fuel efficient trucks that are capable of doing the same amount of work as a full-size truck. The need for more cost effective…
Special-edition Kentucky Derby 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Photo: FCA The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 are honoring the 145th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and the 10th year Ram has been the Derby’s Official Truck of Churchill Downs with a specialized edition. Debuting at the New York International Auto Show, the limited Kentucky…
The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so much time running from one conference to the next for social posting that I hardly had time to take any of it in. As I…
One lucky man has won Chrysler’s 2014 National Sweepstakes, which allows him to put $45,000 toward the purchase of a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, or Alfa Romeo vehicle here in the United States. That man is Michael Christman of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Christman was chosen at random out of 1,007,277…
The RAM 2500 is a heavy-duty truck that delivers big on towing power, modern conveniences, and advanced tech features. Here’s a look at what this capable pickup brings to the table. The 2024 RAM 2500 features a lineup of seven models: Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited, Tradesman, Big Horn, and Power Wagon. The RAM 2500…
General Motors has announced a new program called “Take 2,” a pilot internship for experienced female engineers that have been out of the workforce for two or more years but are now looking to make a return. Women who have technical backgrounds in the fields of vehicle engineering, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing operations are eligible…
Brock Lesnar and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin talk about the former’s pickup truck, among other things Photo: WWE Network This past Monday night, wrestling fans tuned into the WWE Network after another eventful (read: the complete opposite of eventful) episode of Raw to see “Stone Cold” Steve Austin sit down for a one-on-one interview with…
Last month, we announced that the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD was named the victor in the Ultimate Heavy Duty Challenge 1-ton diesel category. The 2015 Sierra 3500 HD was chosen carefully by Cars.com, PickupTrucks.com, and Mrtruck.com after two weeks of rigorous testing. The 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD ©GM The 2015 GMC Sierra 3500…
This article is sponsored by Dan Cummins. Buying a new car is an exciting time. There’s nothing quite like driving around in a new car after getting rid of your old one. But new cars are expensive, so you’re likely looking for some ways to save money. In this guide, we’ll discuss some tips you…
The 2017 Nissan Titan is a light-duty pickup truck that carries a starting MSRP of $34,780. There is only one engine that’s available with the 2017 Titan, but consumers do get to choose between standard rear-wheel drive and the available four-wheel driving system. In addition, the new Nissan Titan can tow up to 9,390 pounds…
2018 Ram Harvest Edition Photo: FCA US LLC Designed to serve farmers in America, Ram has launched the 2018 Harvest Edition, a first-ever truck specifically designed to handle the challenging demands of the agricultural industry. The new truck also boasts new and industry-significant color options—New Holland Blue and Case IH Red. “The Ram Harvest Edition…
When it comes to trucks, bigger is definitely better. Why would you get a pickup truck that can only do half the work? Nissan has been working hard on improving its Titan and Titan XD trucks, and has revealed the fruits of its labor at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show today. On display in the…
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the high-performance off-road variant of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, has snagged the title of FOUR WHEELER’s Pickup Truck of the Year. The 29th annual entry in the publication’s year-end awards pitted the Colorado ZR2 against the Ram 1500 Harvest Edition and Ram 3500 Cummins turbodiesel in a weeklong test that…
The Nissan Titan XD is one of the redesigned models to hit the market for 2016, and its new style (and larger size) is a big change from the previous generation. Production of these trucks first began last month in Mississippi, and the first trucks are being delivered to Nissan dealers nationwide. On Tuesday, a…
It seems that Nissan’s new TITAN XD truck has been a big hit in Texas. Less than a month after the company showed off the TITAN XD’s capabilities at the State Fair of Texas, the TITAN is again making news in Texas, this time at the Texas Auto Writer Association’s 2015 Texas Truck Rodeo, where…
The 2020 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black Edition Photo: FCA Ram Truck is elevating the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty to new heights with the new Limited Black Edition. This edition gives the capable truck a monochromatic look and adds sophisticated design elements to the exterior. A Vehicle You Can Count On: U.S. News names the…
The 2018 Nissan Titan Midnight Edition has been deemed a winner by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Awarded the “Full-size Truck of Texas” for two years running, the Nissan Titan is available in five trims—S, SV, PRO-4X, SL, and Platinum Reserve. Check Out: 2017 Nissan Armada “For the third year in a row, TAWA…
2015 Ram Heavy Duty trucks The all-new 2015 Ram Heavy Duty trucks launch this week and carry a truck bed full of accolades and distinctions. The pickups not only boast best-in-class power but also best-in-class towing capacity and payload capacity. In particular, the 2015 Ram 3500 delivers 865 lb-ft of torque matched with a payload…
The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are both mid-size GM trucks that share powertrains and platforms. Despite their similarities, they boast unique personalities to suit different drivers. Here’s how they differ. Want Power and Capability? See why Chevy and GMC trucks dominate the list of the best diesel pickups Styling The Colorado and Canyon differ…
This modified GMC Fire Engine is really cool Photo: Nitro Snowboards Never underestimate the creativity of passionate truck owners. Or snowboarders, for that matter! Professional snowboarder Austin Smith set out on a multi-month, cross-country sporting adventure in a most unusual form of transportation: a vintage GMC Fire Engine converted into a snowboarder’s home away from…
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD is a heavy-duty pickup truck that carries a starting MSRP of $40,290. The Titan XD is available in either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Every model comes with a turbo V8 engine and keyless remote entry. The 2016 Nissan Titan XD competes in the same segment as the Ford F-Series…
The 2021 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Photo: FCA The Ram Heavy Duty has improved its capabilities and technology offerings for the 2021 model year. With its latest upgrades, the truck now has the highest available gooseneck towing capacity in the industry at 37,100 pounds. Compare the Models: Features of the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty…
It is probably fair to say that the Trump administration enjoys it some good old deregulation. It already was looking speculatively at a number of NHTSA regulations (which, if axed, would make your electric car a dangerously silent vehicle), removed an infrastructure rule that would make building projects flood-resistant, and rolled back the final OK…
Nissan kicked off the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with the big reveal of the 2016 Nissan Titan, the first complete redesign of the truck since its introduction in 2003. This Titan offers a new diesel engine with appropriately titanic amounts of torque: 555 lb-ft to be exact. The diesel option offers two…
Ford maintains its record streak by appearing on the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list for an eighth straight year—an unprecedented number for any automaker. Ford’s inclusion on the 2017 World’s Most Ethical Companies list also makes it one of only two automakers to receive recognition this year—Volvo being the other. In each of…
It is just about time for the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show to return once more to Las Vegas, and Nissan isn’t going to show up empty-handed. Instead, Nissan will be showing up with arms full of goodies for its booth, first among them being three new TITAN XD trucks. Of course, these won’t be…
A screencap from the teaser video for the 2016 Nissan Titan What can one say about the 35-second teaser video for the 2016 Nissan Titan? Well, not much. It’s definitely quick and to the point, which belies the road Nissan has taken to get to the point where the next-gen Titan is ready to roll,…
Packing for a road trip is complicated. No matter how much cargo space your vehicle boasts, the luggage, gear, and games necessary for your road adventure seem to fill every inch, which means leaving room for a cooler isn’t always possible. But you and your passengers have to eat, right? Isn’t snacking on the road…
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA The latest IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Awards honored FCA models across three segments — pickup truck, minivan, and SUV. In 2019, customers pledged their loyalty to the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, the Chrysler Pacifica, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, making FCA the most-honored automaker in the rankings….
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star was revealed at the DFW Auto Show Photo: FCA The Ram Lone Star is a Texas truck through and through. Now, with the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star models recently revealed at the DFW Auto Show in Dallas, truck fans in Texas have even…
Nissan has a great presence here in the United States, but as a global brand it produces many diverse models in other markets as well. At the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai, Nissan revealed three new models for the market, and we are pretty jealous. The Nissan Kicks crossover, Nissan…
When you’re a special forces unit doing covert operations in a foreign country, a huge HMMWV isn’t the best vehicle you can have to keep a low profile. The Navistar SOTV-B aims to address that issue by looking like any old pickup truck while providing the reliable performance of a Cummins diesel engine and incredible…
The 2016 Ram Heavy Duty truck lineup Ram is entering the 2016 model year swinging. The American truckmaker recently announced the arrival of its newest Heavy Duty pickup truck lineup and it’s an introduction that can’t go unnoticed. Ranging from the Ram 2500 to the Ram 3500, this updated lineup of behemoths has more capabilities…
2015 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty earns The Fast Lane Truck’s Gold Hitch Award Yesterday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that The Fast Lane Truck (TFLtruck) named the 2015 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty the winner of the very first Gold Hitch Award in the heavy duty diesel segment. Specifically, the 2015 Ram 3500 HD with the…
Nissan teased a new pickup truck last week, and we all mused whether it was a Frontier or a Titan beneath the sheet. We thought, oh, it can’t be a Titan because they don’t sell those outside of North America and surely Nissan wouldn’t be teasing a truck that they won’t be marketing prominently in the United States….
The 2020 Ram 2500 Photo: FCA The Ram Heavy Duty is already equipped for towing and hauling heavy loads. For the 2020 model year, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 are receiving new design and safety features to better compliment the trucks’ power. Making the Tough Decision: Ram 1500 vs. Ram 2500 vs. Ram 3500…
There’s no heavy-duty truck quite like the 2016 Ram 2500. With a refined cabin space designed and engineered for relaxation and solitude, paired with a rugged exterior and top-of-the-line capabilities, the Ram 2500 is equipped to be both a powerful workhorse and a comfortable, enjoyable ride. Plus, the 2500’s eleven trims offer plenty of luxury and…
2014 Nissan Maxima The US auto industry as a whole had a great 2014, and Nissan was no different. Nissan sales in 2014 in the US were the best ever at 1,269,565 vehicles, and this was in impressive 11.1% increase over 2013. Sales were up so much thanks to record-setting sales of the Juke, Versa,…
When Ram Trucks was established as its own division of Chrysler Group back in 2009, its sole purpose was to create the all-around best pickups on American roadways. Arguably, the brand has achieved that goal, but truck buyers are loyal by nature and thus hard to win over. Even with a seemingly superior product lineup,…
Nissan teased a new pickup truck last week, and we all mused whether it was a Frontier or a Titan beneath the sheet. We thought, oh, it can’t be a Titan because they don’t sell those outside of North America and surely Nissan wouldn’t be teasing a truck that they won’t be marketing prominently in the United States….
If there was ever a truck built for heavy-duty hauling, it would be the 2016 Ram 3500. This beast of a pickup truck is the perfect combination of everyday practicality and workhorse heart. The Ram 3500 has received a huge bump in power with a staggering 900 lb-ft of torque and 365 horsepower, thanks to…
The 2016 Nissan TITAN XD full-size pickup is a huge machine. Just look at the thing: Hint: that toy-sized figure leaning against it is a full-grown man So, with such a huge truck to show off, Nissan decided that the best possible place to take it to show off, of course, was Texas. However, Nissan…
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