Tougher Trucks: ‘Solid performance’ from small trucks in updated IIHS side-impact test, institute says
Toronto, Ontario — Small pickups had their turn with the IIHS’s updated side-impact crash test recently, as the institute reported Thursday that five of the six trucks tested earned “good” or “acceptable” ratings after facing a larger, faster impact than in previous tests. The performance of this small pool of pickups shows a marked improvement […]
Hot Button Issue: GM to build certain models without start-stop feature due to microchip shortage
Detroit, Michigan — Due to the global microchip shortage, General Motors (GM) has decided to build some 2021 full size pickups and SUVs without the feature that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped at an intersection. The semiconductor chip shortage has greatly impacted the auto manufacturer, so instead of halting production altogether, […]
Amazon invests in electric pickup truck startup — Rivian
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – February 19, 2019 –- Rivian, a Michigan-based electric pickup truck manufacturer and a potential Tesla rival announced that Amazon will be leading an investment round of $700 million in its startup. The announcement was made on Friday and cleared the rumors, for now, that General Motors was also going […]
Chief’s aluminium structural holding package approved by Ford
By CRM Staff Madison, Indiana — December 12, 2017 — Chief Automotive’s new Ford Aluminum Truck and SUV Structural Holding Package has been approved for use by Ford when repairing collision damage to the all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. An expansion of Chief’s current F-150 Holding Kit, the package includes more than 50 […]
Pickup trucks most stolen vehicle in Quebec, 2017
Montreal, Quebec — December 5, 2017– Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently released its annual list of the top most stolen vehicles in Quebec. While SUVs topped the list of the 10 most stolen vehicles in recent years, car thieves appear to be expanding their market, with a growing number of pickup trucks being the choice […]
SEMA: Is the industry becoming confused over muddled terminologies?
By Barett Poley Las Vegas, Nevada – November 1, 2017 — Gavin Knapp of SEMA Market Research spoke to journalists and industry insiders on Tuesday (October 31), regarding the current trends in the off-road and truck sector. According to Knapp, the industry is becoming muddled by confusion around correct terminologies. “A lot of media uses […]
Report: Most pickup headlights not performing adequately
By Mike Davey Arlington, Virginia — October 26, 2016 — Late-model pickup trucks are falling short in the headlight department, according to the latest study conducted by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Honda Ridgeline was the only one large pickup tested by IIHS that is available with “Good” rated headlights. Even […]
