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Ram 1500 Makes Ward's Best Interiors

2013 Ram 1500 Beats Audi, Range Rover, and Mercedes

Posted April 18 2013 07:52 PM by Maximus Matthewson

Ward's Auto released their top 10 list of 2013 Best Interiors. Surprisingly enough, a half-ton truck made the list. The 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn beat out luxury brands like Audi, Range Rover, and Porsche.

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Ford F-100 Western Nationals

Limited Pickups

Posted June 29 2011 04:48 PM by Bob Ryder

This past weekend Pickups Limited hosted the 29th Annual F-100 Western Nationals in the shade of Canyon Park in Yorba Linda, California.

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Calaway's Silverado "C19" SportTruck

Calaway Reveals It's Performance Silverado

Posted April 19 2011 04:09 PM by Bob Ryder

Callaway Cars has been known for producing high-performance Corvettes and Camaros. Callaway recently released it's first-ever high-performance full-size pickup, the Callaway Silverado "C19" SportTruck.

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Nostalgic Speed and Beauty

2011 March Meet

Posted March 23 2011 03:16 PM by Bob Ryder

The 53rd Annual March Meet was a time warp that took me back into the history of drag racing and a gathering of wild custom rides from he past.

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Classic Performanc Parts

CPP 1st Annual Cruise, Show and Open House

Posted March 15 2011 03:12 PM by Bob Ryder

Classic Performance Products (CPP) in Fullerton, California opened their doors for classic custom truck enthusiasts to enjoy their 1st Annual Truck cruise, show and open house.

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Truckin's Archives

Oh how times have changed

Posted March 1 2011 01:06 PM by Maximus Matthewson

So yesterday, I had to go through Truckin's archives and order the mess of magazine chronologically. It was very time consuming and tedious, but it was pretty cool getting to see how Truckin' has changed over...

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New Fitment for 2011 GM 2500HD

BMF Wheels New Release

Posted February 25 2011 10:59 AM by DanWard-Editor

BMF Wheels just released new fitments for 2011 GM 2500HD trucks with the new 8x180mm lug pattern.

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Last Call for THROWDOWN participants

THROWDOWN entry deadline

Posted February 24 2011 10:38 AM by DanWard-Editor

With the month of February coming to a close, your chance to participate in Truckin's 2011 THROWDOWN is also winding down.

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Who Will Be First to 1,000 lb./ft?

Diesel Pickup Torque Race Heats Up Again

Posted February 14 2011 05:22 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

The image above is a cover mock-up created in advance of the launch of Truckin's sister publication Diesel Power . At the time the magazine launched, 700 lb./ft. from the factory seemed like a unfathomable number....

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Hotchkis Performance Open House

C10s El Caminos and Others Invade Hotchkis Performance

Posted February 14 2011 12:44 PM by Bob Ryder

Hotchkis Performance celebrated it's new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California with an open house. Since John Hotchkis began his suspension business in 1993 it has grown to become one of the leading car and truck high...

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800 lb./ft., No Urea - Ram is Back

New Ram HD boasts 800 lb./ft. torque, no Exhaust Fluid

Posted February 9 2011 03:10 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

Ram Heavy Duty Upgrades Deliver Class-Leading Torque and Towing High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel now rated at 800 lb.-ft. of torque Ram is only heavy-duty diesel pickup that doesn’t require Diesel Exhaust Fluid...

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62nd Grand National Roadster Show

Goin' To The Show

Posted January 27 2011 06:25 PM by Bob Ryder

The 62nd Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) is the longest running and largest indoor custom car show on the Planet.

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Patina '48 Chevy Sells For $70,000!

Bidders go wild at Barrett Jackson

Posted January 21 2011 10:35 AM by DanWard-Editor

In line with our recent "What are your dream trucks?" post, someone really wanted a '48 Chevy 3100 and was willing to pay $70,000 for a truck with patina paint.

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Chevy and Ford

Early Model Custom Trucks

Posted January 20 2011 06:13 PM by Bob Ryder

We always hear, which of the "Big Three" manufactures has produced the most popular early pre 1973 model truck.

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Test Drive an F-150 EcoBoost

2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Drive Tour

Posted December 20 2010 01:52 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

Sign up today to be the first on your block to have a 2011 Ford F-150 delivered right to your front door or place of business for an exclusive personal test drive. The experience features a 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with...

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