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Dale's Trucks Blog May 2008 Archive

By Dale Wickell, About.com Guide to Trucks since 2002

2008 GMC Canyon Pickup Trucks

Friday May 30, 2008
Like its big brother Sierra, the GMC Canyon didn't change much for 2008. In fact, the photo gallery from 2007 still applies -- GMC only released a couple of new ... Read More

HUMMER H3T

Thursday May 29, 2008
Larger than a mid-size truck but not as massive as a full-size, HUMMER's hoping the H3T Crew Cab pickup creates a niche of its own. Full-time four wheel drive, good ... Read More

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Trucks

Tuesday May 27, 2008
The GMC Sierra's 2007 redesign was a clue that we shouldn't expect to see too many changes for 2008. The most significant development was probably the resurrection of the upscale ... Read More

Ford to Offer Spray-In Bedliner in 2009

Monday May 26, 2008
Ford's new Tough Bed spray-in bedliner is a welcome addition to the options available on its 2009 F-Series Super Duty pickups. The liner meets military specs and Ford says it's ... Read More

Ford Cutting Production of Trucks & SUVs

Thursday May 22, 2008
Ford announced that it's scaling back production of large trucks and SUVs and ramping up the output of small cars and crossovers. We'll also see more compact vehicle introductions as ... Read More

2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition Truck

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Meet the 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition Truck. Ford only planned to build 500 of the trucks in a first run, so don't expect to see them at every stoplight. ... Read More

Chrysler's Let's Refuel America Program

Monday May 19, 2008
If you're thinking about buying a new Dodge truck, check them out before July 7th to be included in Chrysler's Let's Refuel America program, an incentive that gives you a ... Read More

Ford Recalling 650,000 Trucks for Brake Hose Problems

Thursday May 15, 2008
Ford is still calling in trucks for cruise control problems, and now the automaker has another recall issue to deal with. Over 650,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT truck ... Read More

2008 Nissan Frontier Highlights

Wednesday May 14, 2008
The 2008 Nissan Frontier looks pretty much the same as last year's model, but there are differences in the newer truck. Several of the changes involve new or upgraded feature ... Read More

Hyundai Truck Project Shot Down

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Hyundai has decided not to move forward with the pickup truck it planned to manufacture at the new Kia plant in Georgia, saying that rising oil prices and the declining ... Read More

Choose a Truck Toolbox

Monday May 12, 2008
I carry a toolbox in the back floorboard of my truck, but it doesn't hold everything I cart around. I think it's time for something bigger, because the stuff that ... Read More

Toyota's A-BAT Hybrid Concept Truck

Saturday May 10, 2008
So what do you think, is Toyota's A-BAT hybrid a cross between a Ridgeline and an Avalanche -- with some Prius body lines (and more importantly, technology) thrown in? The ... Read More

Truck Rack Comparisons

Thursday May 8, 2008
No matter what kind of truck rack you need, there are more than likely several versions out there that can help you out. You'll find racks for nearly every specialty, ... Read More

Test Drive: 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Ford introduced its first King Ranch branded truck in 2001, and it's remained popular ever since. King Ranch trucks are all SuperCrews and are based on the Lariat trim level ... Read More

2008 Toyota Truck Price Updates

Saturday May 3, 2008
Toyota just announced price changes for quite a few of its vehicles. The base price of the 2008 Tacoma remains the same, still at $14,280 for the 2WD four-cylinder with ... Read More

GM's Push to Provide More Ethanol

Thursday May 1, 2008
GM will offer fifteen E85 capable vehicles next year and even more by 2012, so it's no surprise that the automaker wants ethanol to be more widely available (and hopefully ... Read More

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