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Bollinger Motors stretches out with all-electric pickup truck

C.C. Weiss October 11, 2018

Last year, Bollinger flashed a glimpse at an all-electric truck prototype, a shape-shifting 4x4 "sport utility truck." Since then, it must have felt demand for a bigger bed because, before it's even started production running on the B1, it's previewing the B2, a proper all-electric pickup.

Stack 'em high - Bollinger says the B2 pickup will be able to carry up to ...

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Ford unloads details of 2019 Ranger pickup truck

Aaron Turpen October 8, 2018

The 2019 Ford Ranger is set to enter production soon, with the all-new midsize pickup truck marking a return of the Ranger name to the North American market. Ford has now released specifications for the truck and they're impressive, given the truck's size and its small engine.

The Ranger will be powered by a small 2.3-liter turbocharged engine that Ford claims will offer ...

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Ford unveils electric autonomous F-Vision semi concept

Aaron Turpen September 26, 2018

Ford has unveiled a new concept truck at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 show in Hannover, Germany. The F-Vision concept is a large commercial truck that combines future propulsion and clean energy with autonomous driving. The F-Vision was designed and prototyped by Ford’s Turkish design center.

The design inspiration for the F-Vision truck, Ford’s designers say, comes from comic book characters

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Hennessey bosses the trails with 808-hp Chevy Goliath 6x6

Aaron Turpen September 26, 2018

Hennessey Performane has introduced a new boss of the trails, the Hennessey Goliath 6x6. Based on an all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boxx Z71 pickup truck, the Goliath adds another axle and a lot more power. Plus a six-figure price tag.

Six wheels, up to 808 horsepower, and the exclusivity of being only one of 24 – ...

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Volvo's self-driving Vera concept keeps on truckin' without a cabin

Nick Lavars September 12, 2018

Volvo has just announced a new electric vehicle concept built to tow loads around ports and factories all on its lonesome, so much so they it hasn't even bothered with a cabin.

Volvo has just announced a new electric vehicle concept built to tow loads around ports all ...

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Chevrolet introduces hot-stamped Colorado ZR2 Bison

Aaron Turpen September 7, 2018

The Bison is a collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles to create a truly overland-ready pickup truck based on the Colorado diesel model. Fitted with a snorkel and plenty of hot-stamped steel references, the Colorado ZR2 Bison will enter showrooms early next year.

The Colorado Bison was named, obviously, for the buffalo which roam the plains that make up ...

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils semi-automated Actros

Aaron Turpen September 6, 2018

One of the more active players in the self-driving trucks game is Daimler, which owns Mercedes-Benz and other heavy truck brands globally. The company has made no secret of its plans to have automated trucking become the norm and took its first major step towards that goal with the new Actros.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros brings automated trucking a step closer

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Ford Ranger Raptor confirmed for Europe ... and Xbox

Loz Blain August 22, 2018

Ford has confirmed that its most badass high-speed off-roader is coming to Europe, in an announcement at the Gamescon video game conference in Germany. The Ranger Raptor will hit Euro showrooms in 2019, but you'll be able to get a feel for it as early as October in the upcoming Forza Horizon 4 game.

The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Europe in 2019, and Xbox later this year

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EarthCruiser makes ultra-capable off-grid motorhomes out of Mercedes' most rugged

C.C. Weiss August 15, 2018

EarthCruiser has been pushing some all-new Mercedes 4x4 motorhomes, building its most capable exploration machine on a Unimog U430 and a smaller escapee on a G-Wagen. Both have the capability to get you out into the wildest of wilds and plenty of comforts to keep you out there awhile.

Two flavors of Mercedes EarthCruiser: The Unimog-built Explorer XPR440 in front of the G-Class-based G-Pro Escape

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Review: 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel is big, beefy, off-road goodness

Aaron Turpen August 14, 2018

The 2019 Ram 1500 has been completely revamped as a new generation of the pickup truck. Core expectations from the Ram line continue forward, but a new mild hybrid system and better efficiency and capability have been added. We spent a week in the Rebel off-road model and learned a few things.

The new Ram has a drag coefficient similar to most sedans, it has a lighter weight, ...