Released in 1999, this was the first redesign of Chevrolet's full-size pickup line since 1988. The truck was now called the Silverado, which was a trim line of the Chevrolet C/K previously. It is available in many different versions, including 4x4, crew cab, and dualie. Engine options include the Vortec 4300 V6, Vortec 4800 V8, and Vortec 5300 V8. Two versions of the 6.0 L Vortec 6000 were added, a 300 hp (224 kW) version in 2001, and a 345 hp (257 kW) "VortecMAX" version for 2003. The Silverado will get a new grille design for 2006 and will be replaced by ...

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Ford took the aero styling to its conclusion for 1997 with an extremely round nose on the new F-series. The "Super Duty" F series did not yet exist, so an F-250 was offered which was an F-150 with heavier duty axles and suspension, along with odd 7 lug wheels. With the arrival of the Super Duty, this F-250 "light duty" was offered as the "7700" package for the F-150 (noted on the tailgate emblem). A wide variety of body options were available: regular cab and SuperCab, standard or flareside boxes, and short and long beds. A new Lightning was introduced in 1999, and Harley-Davidson and King Ranch versions were also created. In ...

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Ford F-Series, Ford F-Series - 1948, Ford F-Series - 1953, Ford F-Series - 1957, Ford F-Series - 1961, Ford F-Series - 1967, Ford F-Series - 1973, Ford F-Series - 1980, Ford F-Series - 1987, Ford F-Series - 1992, Ford F-Series - 1997, Ford F-Series - 2004, Ford F-Series - 2005

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2006 Honda Civic (winner) Ford Fusion Pontiac Solstice Honda Ridgeline (winner) Ford Explorer Nissan Xterra 2005 Chrysler 300C (winner) Chevrolet Corvette Ford Mustang Toyota Tacoma (winner) Ford Freestyle Land Rover LR3 2004 Toyota Prius (winner) Mazda RX-8 Cadillac XLR Ford F-150 (winner) Nissan Titan Cadillac SRX 2003 MINI Cooper (winner) Infiniti G35 Nissan 350Z Volvo XC90 (winner) Hummer ...

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North American Car of the Year, North American Car of the Year - 2000-2006, North American Car of the Year - 1994-1999, North American Car of the Year - Pre-1994

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Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. It is built like a mini version of a two-axle heavy truck, with a frame providing structure, a conventional cab, a leaf spring suspension on the rear wheels and a small I4, I6 or V6 engine, generally using gasoline. Compact trucks sold in the North American Market include: Toyota Tacoma Ford Ranger Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon Nissan Frontier < ...

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Pickup truck, Pickup truck - Types of pickups, Pickup truck - Compact pickups, Pickup truck - North American full-size pickups, Pickup truck - Other pickups, Pickup truck - Pickup cab styles, Pickup truck - Standard cab, Pickup truck - Extended cab, Pickup truck - Crew cab, Pickup truck - Pickup bed styles, Pickup truck - Short bed, Pickup truck - Long bed, Pickup truck - Step-Side, Pickup truck - Very short bed, Pickup truck - No bed, Pickup truck - The cultural significance of the pickup, Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture, Pickup truck - The Australian ute, Pickup truck - Pickups in Thailand, Pickup truck - Pickups in Europe, Pickup truck - Military use, Pickup truck - Other uses, Pickup truck - Fire chief’s vehicle, Pickup truck - Law enforcement, Pickup truck - Miscellaneous, Pickup truck - External link

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The first generation of the Dakota was produced from 1987 through 1996. Straight-4 and V6 engines were offered along with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Four wheel drive was available only with the V6. Both 6.5 ft (2 m) and 8 ft (2.4 m) beds were offered. Fuel injection was added to the 3.9 L V6 for 1988 but the output remained the same. 1989 saw the unusual Dakota convertible. The first convertible pickup since the Ford Model T, it featured a fixed roll bar and complicated manual t ...

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Dodge Dakota, Dodge Dakota - 1987, Dodge Dakota - 1997, Dodge Dakota - 2005

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General Motors replaced the Tahoe and Yukon on the new GMT900 platform in late 2005 as a 2007 model. A hybrid version of the Tahoe, which uses the shared GM/DaimlerChrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2, is expected to follow shortly. For 2007 the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe received different front facias and hood. The GMC Yukon features a monolithic grille and headlights, while the Chevrolet Tahoe's grille is divided by a body colored bar similar to the chrome bar found on most of today's Tahoe's. While the Tahoe's hood now feat ...

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Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Tahoe - 1992, Chevrolet Tahoe - 2000, Chevrolet Tahoe - 2007, Chevrolet Tahoe - GMC Yukon Denali, Chevrolet Tahoe - 1998, Chevrolet Tahoe - 2002, Chevrolet Tahoe - 2007

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A new, more modern look came in 1967, along with more available creature comforts such as air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. It was with this revision of the C/K truck that General Motors began to market trucks towards people other than those who would simply use them as work vehicles and nothing else. One 1968 Chevrolet magazine ad ran with the line "A Chevy pickup is built to be womanhandled." This was evident throughout its construction; the majority of half-ton 1967-1972 trucks were shipped with a coil spring trailing ar ...

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General Motors C/K Trucks, General Motors C/K Trucks - 1962-1966, General Motors C/K Trucks - 1967-1972, General Motors C/K Trucks - 1973-1987, General Motors C/K Trucks - 1988-1998

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NASCAR - Early History. Many early racing drivers were involved in bootlegging. The runners would modify their cars in order to create a faster, more maneuverable car. The next logical step for the owners of these cars was to race them. These races were popular entertainment in the rural South, and they are most closely associated with the Wilkes County region of North Carolina. Most races in those days were of modified cars, street vehicles which were lightened and reinforced. NASCAR was co-founded by Wil ...

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NASCAR, NASCAR - History, NASCAR - Early History, NASCAR - Growth of the sport, NASCAR - Beginning of the modern era, NASCAR - Races and racetracks, NASCAR - Present racecars, NASCAR - North Carolina race shops, NASCAR - Other NASCAR racing series, NASCAR - NASCAR and popular culture, NASCAR - Broadcast coverage, NASCAR - Audio coverage, NASCAR - International coverage, NASCAR - Video games, NASCAR - Related television shows, NASCAR - Perceptions of NASCAR, NASCAR - Notes

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Further breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 23 years. Note that this number is skewed by the multiple products picked over the years. For example, the Chrysler minivans were picked three times, totalling 8 "points" for DaimlerChrysler from three wins. The Diamond-Star cars were a similar problem, double-dipping "points" for both Mitsubishi, Plymouth, and Eagle. These situations were ...

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Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. It is built like a mini version of a two-axle heavy truck, with a frame providing structure, a conventional cab, a leaf spring suspension on the rear wheels and a small I4, I6 or V6 engine, generally using gasoline. Compact trucks sold in the North American Market include: Toyota Tacoma Ford Ranger Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon Nissan Frontier < ...

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Pickup truck, Pickup truck - Types of pickups, Pickup truck - Compact pickups, Pickup truck - North American full-size pickups, Pickup truck - Other pickups, Pickup truck - Pickup cab styles, Pickup truck - Standard cab, Pickup truck - Extended cab, Pickup truck - Crew cab, Pickup truck - Pickup bed styles, Pickup truck - Short bed, Pickup truck - Long bed, Pickup truck - Step-Side, Pickup truck - Very short bed, Pickup truck - No bed, Pickup truck - The cultural significance of the pickup, Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture, Pickup truck - The Australian ute, Pickup truck - Pickups in Thailand, Pickup truck - Pickups in Europe, Pickup truck - Military use, Pickup truck - Miscellaneous, Pickup truck - External link

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When GM and DaimlerChrysler engineers realized how similar their hybrid work was, they decided to join forces and share technology. This parallels the work of Ford Motor Company and Toyota, who also independently developed similar hybrid systems and shared patents. The GM/DaimlerChrysler partnership was announced on December 13, 2004 with Dieter Zetsche of DaimlerChrysler joining Rick Wagoner of GM on stage with a prototype. The agr ...

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Advanced Hybrid System 2, Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Joint venture, Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Technology, Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Applications, Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Busses, Advanced Hybrid System 2 - RWD truck, Advanced Hybrid System 2 - FWD car

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Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. It is built like a mini version of a two-axle heavy truck, with a frame providing structure, a conventional cab, a leaf spring suspension on the rear wheels and a small I4, I6 or V6 engine, generally using gasoline. Examples include the Toyota Tacoma, ...

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Pickup truck, Pickup truck - Types of pickups, Pickup truck - Compact pickups, Pickup truck - North American full-size pickups, Pickup truck - Other pickups, Pickup truck - Pickup cab styles, Pickup truck - Standard cab, Pickup truck - Extended cab, Pickup truck - Crew cab, Pickup truck - Pickup bed styles, Pickup truck - Short bed, Pickup truck - Long bed, Pickup truck - Step-Side, Pickup truck - Very short bed, Pickup truck - No bed, Pickup truck - The cultural significance of the pickup, Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture, Pickup truck - The Australian ute, Pickup truck - Pickups in Thailand, Pickup truck - Pickups in Europe, Pickup truck - Military use, Pickup truck - Miscellaneous, Pickup truck - External link

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Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. It is built like a mini version of a two-axle heavy truck, with a frame providing structure, a conventional cab, a leaf spring suspension on the rear wheels and a small I4, I6 or V6 engine, generally using gasoline. Compact trucks sold in the North American Market include: Toyota Tacoma Ford Ranger Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon Nissan Frontier < ...

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The truck was restyled again in 1957 with the hood now merging with the fenders. In the back, the traditional separate-fender body was now called flareside, while a new smooth-sided look was styleside. Four wheel drive, now a common feature, was a new addition to the truck in 1959. Engines: 1958-1960 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) straight-6, 137 hp(102 kW) 1958 - 272 in³ (4.5 L) Y-block V8, 173 hp (129 kW) 1959-1960 - 292 in³ (4.8 L) Y-blo ...

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Ford F-Series, Ford F-Series - 1948, Ford F-Series - 1953, Ford F-Series - 1957, Ford F-Series - 1961, Ford F-Series - 1967, Ford F-Series - 1973, Ford F-Series - 1980, Ford F-Series - 1987, Ford F-Series - 1992, Ford F-Series - 1997, Ford F-Series - 2004, Ford F-Series - 2005

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The truck was redesigned in 1973 with an automatic transmission option. Other changes included the introduction of the Twin I-Beam suspension, a name that is still used, and the 1974 introduction of the extended super cab version. A luxury Lariat trim was introduced for 1978. That same year, the F-series became the best-selling vehicle in America, a position it has continued to hold since. Engines: 1973-1977 - 240 in³ (3.9 L) straight-6 1973-1977 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6See also:

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The truck was completely redesigned for 1961 with a wider look, and styleside trucks got an integrated cab and box. Power was over 200 hp with the 1965 refresh of the powertrain. Engines: 1961-1964 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) straight-6, 137 hp (102 kW) 1961-1964 - 292 in³ (4.8 L) Y-block V8, 186 hp (139 kW) 1965-1966 - 240 in³ (3.9 L) straight-6, 150 hp (112 kW) 1965-1966 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6, 170 hp (127 kW) 1965-1966 - 352 in³ (5.8 L) ...

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Ford F-Series, Ford F-Series - 1948, Ford F-Series - 1953, Ford F-Series - 1957, Ford F-Series - 1961, Ford F-Series - 1967, Ford F-Series - 1973, Ford F-Series - 1980, Ford F-Series - 1987, Ford F-Series - 1992, Ford F-Series - 1997, Ford F-Series - 2004, Ford F-Series - 2005

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Another refresh came in 1967 along with a now-familiar name: the upscale Ranger trim line. The front leaf springs were replaced by coil springs in F-100s in 1968 along with a powertrain refresh. A 4-door crew cab version was introduced in 1969, still a popular option. The top trim for 1970 was named Ranger XLT. Engines: 1967-1972 - 240 in³ (3.9 L) straight-6 1967-1972 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6 1967 - 352 in³ (5.8 L) FE V8 1968-1972 - 360&# ...

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The F-series was redesigned for 1953 with a more integrated look. The pickups also acquired their familiar names: F-100, F-250, and the heavy-duty F-350. Interior amenities were new, including a dome light, lighter, arm rests, and sun visors. Engines: 1953 - 239 in³ (3.9 L) Flathead V8, 100 hp (74.6 kW) 1953 - 215 in³ (3.5 L) straight-six, 101 hp (75.3 kW) 1954-1955 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) "Mileage Maker" straight-6, 115 hp (86 kW)See also:

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The first F-series truck from Ford was introduced in 1948, replacing the company's previous car-based pickup line. It was a modern-looking truck with a one-piece windshield and integrated headlights. The F-series was available as three models: F-1 - half-ton F-2 - three-quarter-ton F-3 - Heavy Duty Engines: 1948-1950 - 226 in³ (3.7 L) straight-six, 95 hp (71 kW) 1948-1952 - 239 in³ (3.9 L) Flathead V8, 100 hp (74.6 kW) 1951-1952 - 215 in³ (3.5 L) stra ...

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Ford F-Series, Ford F-Series - 1948, Ford F-Series - 1953, Ford F-Series - 1957, Ford F-Series - 1961, Ford F-Series - 1967, Ford F-Series - 1973, Ford F-Series - 1980, Ford F-Series - 1987, Ford F-Series - 1992, Ford F-Series - 1997, Ford F-Series - 2004, Ford F-Series - 2005

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Since about 2001 hybrids of sport utility vehicles and pickups have appeared, which are similar to an SUV except that the 3rd row of seats (or enclosed cargo area) is replaced by a short open truck bed. The Chevrolet Avalanche is the most well-known example of this. Whilst pickups are commonly used by tradespeople the world over, they are popular as personal transport in Australia, the United States, and Canada, where they share some of the image of the SUV and are commonly criticised on similar grounds. Many pickup trucks have four wheel drive, aggressively-treaded tyres and high ground clearance, and thus ...

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Pickup truck, Pickup truck - Types of pickups, Pickup truck - Compact pickups, Pickup truck - North American full-size pickups, Pickup truck - Other pickups, Pickup truck - Pickup cab styles, Pickup truck - Standard cab, Pickup truck - Extended cab, Pickup truck - Crew cab, Pickup truck - Pickup bed styles, Pickup truck - Short bed, Pickup truck - Long bed, Pickup truck - Step-Side, Pickup truck - Very short bed, Pickup truck - No bed, Pickup truck - The cultural significance of the pickup, Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture, Pickup truck - The Australian ute, Pickup truck - Pickups in Thailand, Pickup truck - Pickups in Europe, Pickup truck - Military use, Pickup truck - Other uses, Pickup truck - Fire chief’s vehical, Pickup truck - Law enforcement, Pickup truck - Miscellaneous, Pickup truck - External link

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