by Mike Levine | May 13, 2010
Hyundai has decided to cancel plans to bring a rebadged version of the Dodge Ram pickup to market and will instead focus on expanding its presence in the commercial vehicle market. Looking to further expand its growing presence in the U.S. market, the Korean maker had...
by Mike Levine | Dec 21, 2009
There are car guys, truck guys and, it seems, appliance guys. In a surprising move, the man credited with designing the last three generations of the Ford F-150 is leaving the automaker. Turnover in the automotive business has been intense, lately, so the departure...
by Mike Levine | Aug 27, 2009
It’s been more than two years since we first heard Mahindra was bringing small diesel pickups to the U.S. During that time we’ve covered a steady stream of news about the Indian company and its American distributor Global Vehicles U.S.A., but we’ve most wanted to...
by Mike Levine | Aug 14, 2009
If each new generation of computer processor is able to double the speed of the previous one, is it any surprise that GM’s next-generation gas-electric hybrid powertrain for its big pickups and SUVs will be four-mode instead of the current two-mode? We first...
by Mike Levine | Jun 23, 2009
Chrysler isn’t stopping with diesel-engine maker Cummins as the company leverages its time in bankruptcy court to modify its mountain of debt, including costs occurred while developing the current and future versions of its Ram pickup. Among others left holding...
by Mike Levine | Jun 2, 2009
General Motors has officially reached an agreement to sell its Hummer off-road brand to a yet-to-be named buyer. The term sheet signing was announced by GM in a press release early Tuesday. The move is expected to be a boon to workers at a GM plant in Shreveport,...
by Mike Levine | Apr 9, 2009
Regardless of whether or not Chrysler and Nissan restart shelved plans to swap a small car and a full-size truck with each other, Nissan says it will continue to produce and sell the Titan half-ton pickup. Last year, the two companies announced that the...
by Mike Levine | Mar 30, 2009
The White House and U.S. Treasury Department have announced a new program that guarantees the warranty of every new GM and Chrysler car and truck sold during the companies’ restructuring efforts, even if one or both of the companies becomes unable to honor...
by Mike Levine | Mar 19, 2009
It’s been said that heavy-duty pickup truck owners who haul and tow frequently have diesel running through their veins. They crave diesel’s high torque at low rpms and extended driving range between fill-ups. Soon, many will have to think about making pitstops for...
by Mike Levine | Mar 11, 2009
Light-duty truck buyers interested in purchasing a half-ton diesel are going to have to wait until after 2010 at the very earliest. GM is the latest manufacturer to confirm a diesel engine won’t be offered any time soon in its light-duty pickups. Employees at...
