The long wait for the new Ford Ranger is over. The company has revealed the 2019 Ranger for North America. Production begins late this year at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant as customer demand is growing for midsize trucks. U.S. sales are up 83 percent since 2014 as a new generation of midsize truck buyers seek… Continue reading Ranger Back on the Job
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Ram 1500 Gets Lighter, Tows More
*See images of the new Ram 1500 in the photo gallery above Fiat-Chrysler has introduced the new 2019 Ram 1500 with a redesign that starts with the truck’s new frame. The company this week revealed the following facts about the new truck: Engineering Overall weight reductions totaling nearly 225 pounds net when compared to previous… Continue reading Ram 1500 Gets Lighter, Tows More
All the Facts for the All-New Chevrolet Silverado
Exactly 100 years after the Chevrolet delivered its first trucks to customers in January 1918, the company introduced the next-generation Silverado. The all-new 2019 Silverado sets the course for the next century of Chevy trucks. The truck features a longer wheelbase, more passenger and cargo volume, while weighing 450 fewer pounds than the current model.… Continue reading All the Facts for the All-New Chevrolet Silverado
PART THREE: Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles at the SEMA Show
Click to view parts one and two of this gallery featuring the top Jeep and off-road vehicles at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The Economical F-150 Diesel
For the first time, Ford will offer an F-150 Power Stroke diesel with a targeted EPA-estimated 30-mpg highway rating, 11,400 pounds of towing capacity and 2,020 pounds of payload capacity, plus 250 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque. “For every truck owner who wants strong fuel economy while they tow and haul, we offer a new… Continue reading The Economical F-150 Diesel
PART TWO: Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles at the SEMA Show
See the Jeeps, trucks and off-road vehicles at the 2017 SEMA Show in the below photo gallery. Click to see the part one of this gallery, originally published Jan. 9.
Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles at the SEMA Show
The new JL Wrangler will have to wait for its big SEMA debut later this year, but the 2017 SEMA Show still had plenty to offer in off-road vehicles and accessories. See the photo gallery below-”the first part of several galleries showcasing the best rough-and-tumble rides seen at the show.
Oddities and Rarities at the 2017 SEMA Show
With the 2017 SEMA Show falling on Halloween this year, things were bound to get…interesting. Some of the strangest or most rare rides were captured by THE SHOP magazine staff cameras, with photographic proof in the gallery above…
Three Ways Shops Are Countering DIY Steel Bumper Demand
With the increasing popularity of DIY steel bumper kits, many consumers are rejecting pre-made steel bumpers and buying DIY kits instead. Consumers are attracted to these DIY bumper kits for three main reasons: DIY bumper kits are sold at a lower price than pre-made steel bumpers DIY bumpers are more customizable than most pre-made steel… Continue reading Three Ways Shops Are Countering DIY Steel Bumper Demand
2019 Silverado: All New from the Ground up
As Chevrolet celebrates the 100th anniversary of producing its first truck, the company has released images of the 2019 Silverado…
PART TWO: Custom Classic Trucks at the 2017 SEMA Show
The second part of the classic trucks SEMA Show photo gallery can be accessed by clicking on a thumbnail above. Click to view the first installment. The SEMA Show was Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Custom Classic Trucks at the 2017 SEMA Show
The 2017 SEMA Show by now is long in the books as the industry closes in on 2018. The New Year brings new opportunities, a changing economic and political climate, and, of course, new vehicle models, *cough* Jeep JL *cough*. While there’s plenty for the industry to look forward to, THE SHOP magazine eNewsletter will take… Continue reading Custom Classic Trucks at the 2017 SEMA Show
Ford Super Duty Upgrades Include Redesigned Engine
Ford is aiming with best-in-class horsepower and torque from its newly upgraded 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine slated for the 2018 F-150 Super Duty. “Super Duty customers expect the best, and for 2018 we’re giving our customers even more power and torque from our 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel-delivering the most horsepower and torque available among all… Continue reading Ford Super Duty Upgrades Include Redesigned Engine
Custom Trucks Coming to the Big Stage
*See images of the trucks in the photo gallery above Barrett-Jackson is set to haul in a docket full of highly desirable, professionally-built custom trucks during its 47th Annual Scottsdale Auction, set for Jan. 13-21 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. “People constantly look for opportunities to expand their collections, and trucks are excellent additions for any… Continue reading Custom Trucks Coming to the Big Stage
Indicators Point to Customized Big Rig Growth
*See images in the photo gallery above Customized big rigs are really catching on all over the country. From accessorizing a Freightliner with bolt-on chrome bits to making a hot-rodded shortie version of a Peterbilt, shops that are equipped to work on and dress up semi tractors are cashing in profits from this growing trend.… Continue reading Indicators Point to Customized Big Rig Growth