Comparison Test: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado vs. Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500
This is what you can get right now to solve that pickup-shaped hole in your life. The choices have never been broader or more rewarding.
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News: Wards Names 2020’s 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines list, which was honed down from 26 nominees, includes four electrified powertrains, including Hyundai’s 150-kilowatt electric drive for the Kona EV and the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.
Analysis: Cleaning Up School Transportation
In the U.S., around 480,000 yellow buses drive nearly 3.5 billion miles each year transporting school students. These buses, along with students driving personal vehicles, emit tons of greenhouse gases into the environment, which contribute to global warming and impact health.
News: Cummins Sees Electrification in its Next 100 Years
Cummins held an open house to showcase its newest business unit—the Electrified Power Segment. Built on the foundation of last year’s acquisition of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a California start-up designing and building electrified powertrains,
News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves
While Ford and Tesla sparred over electric pickup specs, Chevrolet trotted out some EPA-certified paperwork for its 2020 model that will be on sale in a few months. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax, powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, will deliver 33 mpg on the highway.
Cars From The Past, Which Were Ahead Of Their Time
In 1983, Volvo was on a mission. The idea was to create a vehicle that weighed less than 1,500 pounds, could sit two people safely, and achieve at least 58 miles per gallon, fuel economy numbers that were unheard of. It was part of the automaker’s Lightweight Component Project. The resulting model was the LCP 2000.
Tech: Wards Names Top 10 Engines+
Wards 10 Best Engines awardees have morphed during the two and half decades, but going forward the award itself is changing to become the “10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems.”
5 Things To Know About the 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Pickup
The 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke is a yes if you plan on doing a lot of towing over long distances or you do a lot of highway driving.
Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax 4WD ZR2
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is a midsize off-road king. Drop in a turbodiesel, and it becomes a torque and fuel economy wizard.
Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Hatchback M/T
I am a fan of hatchbacks with their size and versatility over a sedan. In the case of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel manual hatch there is much to like, with sharp looks and a real world 50 mpg on the highway.