Category: HD Pickup & Van

Jim Hackett to replace Mark Fields at Ford

Executive suite change-up is part of OEM’s effort to “transform” automaker for the future.

Ford Motor Co. is tapping Jim Hackett as its new president and CEO to replace Mark Fields, who is retiring. The move comes as the automaker struggled to adopt a new strategic vision regarding mobility and technology in the face of declining stock value.

The OEM has lost nearly 40% of its stock value over the last three years, according to analysts.

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Travels with Mister Metris

Recently, Fleet Owner got a chance to take a Mercedes Benz 2017 model Metris passenger van on an extended week-long test drive, covering a total of 945.8 miles on a long, looping journey across seven states: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, …

Travels with Mister Metris

Recently, Fleet Owner got a chance to take a Mercedes Benz 2017 model Metris passenger van on an extended week-long test drive, covering a total of 945.8 miles on a long, looping journey across seven states: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, …

A record-setting 2,000-hp SUV

It’s not every day one encounters a sport utility vehicle (SUV) equipped with a 2,000-hp powertrain. But that’s what powers the one-of-a-kind Land Speed Cruiser; a custom creation introduced by Toyota last year at the Specialty Equipment Ma…

A record-setting 2,000-hp SUV

It’s not every day one encounters a sport utility vehicle (SUV) equipped with a 2,000-hp powertrain. But that’s what powers the one-of-a-kind Land Speed Cruiser; a custom creation introduced by Toyota last year at the Specialty Equipment Ma…

Workhorse’s W-15 electric pickup offers power, targets fleet efficiency

Workhorse Group has officially unveiled its new W-15 electric pickup aimed directly at fleet efficiency and utility. While still pre-production, preliminary specs look impressive: 460 hp, all-wheel-drive, 80-mi. all-electric powered range with unlimited additional mileage possible via Workhorse’s Range Extender, which uses a small gasoline engine to generate more electric power as needed.

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Workhorse’s W-15 electric pickup offers power, targets fleet efficiency

Workhorse Group has officially unveiled its new W-15 electric pickup aimed directly at fleet efficiency and utility. While still pre-production, preliminary specs look impressive: 460 hp, all-wheel-drive, 80-mi. all-electric powered range with unlimited additional mileage possible via Workhorse’s Range Extender, which uses a small gasoline engine to generate more electric power as needed.

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