Full-size pickup trucks

Ford F-Series, America’s best-selling full-size pickup for 29 years, is the culmination of more than 55 years of Built Ford Tough reliability, power and presence. Ford F-150 sets the industry standard for toughness, strength, safety, interior spaciousness, refinement, driving dynamics, stability, functionality, cargo capacity, comfort and style.

2007 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Super Crew

Move to bring production in line with market demand and company to explore options to expand car production

DETROIT, 2008-04-28 – General Motors (GM) announced today that it is eliminating one shift of production at its full-size pickup truck assembly plants in Pontiac, Mich.; Flint, Mich.; and Oshawa, Ontario; and its full-size SUV assembly plant in Janesville, Wis. The decisions were made to bring production capacity more in line with market demand.

Under this plan, approximately 88,000 units of full-size pickup and 50,000 units of full-size SUV production will be removed from GM’s North American production capacity for the remainder of the 2008 calendar year.

Based on current plans, the shift reductions will be effective on the following dates:

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Increase in New Business Backlog

DETROIT, Jan. 17, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it will continue its role as driveline supplier for the next generation of GM's full-size trucks.

AAM's sales of driveline components relating to GM's full-size pick-ups and SUVs represent more than half of AAM's annual sales.

While GM has not yet finalized product definitions and other pertinent engineering details, AAM expects the scope and magnitude of AAM's role on the successor program to be substantially the same as on the existing program.

First-in-segment coil-spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck

Detroit, Jan 13, 2008 - Emerging from a herd of 120 long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit today, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

2009 Dodge Ram Sport

January 10, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota has created greater value to its 2008 Tundra full-size pickup truck lineup by adding 13 new models and enhancing standard equipment levels. The 2008 Tundra now offers a choice of 44 models in three cab styles.

Since its introduction in February 2007, Tundra's share of the half-ton full-size pickup truck segment has more than doubled.

2008 Toyota Tundra with Sport Appearance Package

"Last year, Toyota designed the new-generation Tundra to exceed truck buyers' expectations for what a full-size pickup can be," said Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor Sales executive vice president. "The 2008 Tundra truly sets new standards for performance, safety, comfort and functionality."

The 2008 Nissan Frontier pickup continues to offer the rugged, practical utility of a full-size pickup with the fuel-efficiency and manageability benefits of a mid-size truck. For 2008, Frontier continues to share a number of features with the larger Titan, including innovative industry-first utility bed solutions, while boasting the highest standard horsepower rating in its class – 261 horsepower.

2008 Nissan Frontier King Cab

At the Texas State Fair in September, Dodge introduced the new Resistol Edition 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab, the most distinctive model in the 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab lineup. The new truck arrives early next year and will come standard with a Resistol Black Gold 20X felt cowboy hat – Resistol’s number-one selling felt hat for more than 25 years.

Resistol Edition 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab

Heavy Duty Hailed as Cleanest Diesel-engine Pickup on the Market

Auburn Hills, Mich. - For 2008, the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups benefit twice from an available 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine. One benefit is its power: 350 horsepower (261 kW) and 650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) of low-end torque. Another benefit is its low emissions: 2008 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups equipped with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel already meet federal emissions standards for 2010 – the only heavy duty pickups on the market to do so.

2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab

GMC Sierra introduced all-new heavy-duty pickups during the ’07 model year. They were highlighted by all-new and differentiated exterior designs, two unique interiors and class-leading power and efficiency. They roll into 2008 ready for work or leisure, with minor refinements and enhancements, while still loaded with segment-leading and segment-exclusive features.

2008 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLT Crew Cab

The ‘08 Sierra lineup is built on a platform that was introduced last year. It supports the strongest, most capable Sierra lineup in history, with segment-leading fuel economy, capability and power – as well as agile ride and handling and an exceptionally quiet interior.

2008 GMC Sierra Z71 Extended Cab

Sierra 1500 is available in several trim packages, including Work Truck, SL (crew cab only), SLE (SLE1 and SLE2 models) and SLT, along with 2WD and 4WD configurations. Three cab styles – regular, extended and crew cab – and three cargo box lengths – 5 foot 8 inches, 6 foot 6 inches and 8 foot – are offered.

Redesigned for 2007, the Chevy Silverado soldiers on into the ’08 model year with revisions that enhance its value. The Silverado is not only the strongest ever offered by Chevrolet, but delivers segment-topping fuel economy – a combination that is winning over more and more customers and critics.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Extended Cab

October 2, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS), Inc. expanded the Tundra full-size pickup truck lineup for 2008, adding 13 new model variations and enhancing standard equipment levels to create a greater value. The 2008 Tundra now offers a choice of 44 model variations in three cab styles. Since its introduction in February 2007, Tundra's share of the half-ton full-size pickup truck segment has more than doubled, going from eight to 17 percent.

2008 Toyota Tundra with Sport Appearance Package

2007-09-26, DETROIT, Mich. -- The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Series pickup trucks have received the federal government's highest side-impact crash rating - five stars - making Silverado and Sierra the industry's only full-size pickups to earn this top rating.

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Series Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab models all received the highest possible side-impact rating for models tested with and without available head curtain side-impact air bags. The Silverado and Sierra previously received the federal government's highest frontal crash test rating of five stars. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).

Long Wheelbase Option, PRO-4X Off-Road Grade Bring A Strong "Any Job, Any Place" Dimension to Titan Lineup

For 2008, the Nissan Titan full-size pickup builds on its already extensive résumé with the addition of a new Long Wheelbase (LWB) version and a new Titan PRO-4X model, designed to enhance Titan’s already strong reputation as the truck of choice for work or adventure. The 2008 Titan, which will be available in spring 2007, is now offered in four models – XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE; two cab styles – King Cab and Crew Cab; four bed lengths – 5’6” and 7’ for Crew Cab, 6’6” and 8’ for King Cab; 4x2 and 4x4 drive configurations; and continued from last year, Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) capability (E85 Ethanol) as a no-cost option.