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The author discusses an accident he had driving on a patch of black ice. He mentions the winter drive up to Vermont with his daughter, the skid in his F-150 truck, and discusses the formation of ice, the traffic safety program in Vermont for monitoring black ice, and near death experiences.

This section offers news briefs related to the automobile industry of the U.S. as of January 2015. Topics covered include the re-entry of vehicle maker General Motors into the midsize truck market as well as the deadline for placing special orders for the 2015 Ford F150 truck of vehicle maker Ford. Also mentioned is the decision of vehicle maker Chrysler to stick with steel for its Ram trucks.

The article looks at the F-150 pickup from automobile company Ford Motor Co., focusing on the shift to a lighter weight model which replaces steel in the vehicle's body with aluminum manufactured by aluminum recycling company Novelis. Topics include the aluminum recycling process, Novelis chief executive Phil Martens, and U.S. fuel-economy standards.

This section offers news briefs on the pickup truck industry in the U.S. as of October 2017. The Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington, D.C., has released its 17 Made in America Auto Index. Ford Motor has made some changes to its 2018 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty pickup trucks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobile on alleged diesel-emissions software tampering.

The article offers news briefs related to the automotive industry in the U.S. as of March 1, 2014. Topics include the popularity of the Jeep Grand Cherokee sports utility vehicle and the Ford F-Series pickup trucks among wealthy Americans, the J.D. Power 2013 North American Rental Car Satisfaction Study ranking of National Car Rental Inc. and the warranty program of Ford Motor Co. for Ford Genuine and Motorcraft service parts.

The article presents a buyer's guide to various models of used diesel trucks in the U.S. It describes the engine, transmission, price range and power range of the diesel trucks which include the 1983 to 1994 models of the Ford F-250 and F-350, the 1982 to 2000 Chevy and GMC pick-up, Suburban, Blazer, Jimmy, and Hummer H1, and the 1989 to 1993 models of the Dodge D250, D350, W250 and W350. It also discusses the pros and cons of buying each used diesel truck.

The article features cosmetologist Barbara Younkin and her modified 1963 Ford F-100 truck. The truck was restored by Jerry Seiber, his son Tracey Seiber, and Bill Petty. The truck, which was used in a pig farm, was restored to its original Rangoon Red color. Replacement parts for the car were fabricated by Dennis Carpenter and Dan Carpenter, while the interior's upholstery was done by Greg Jones at J&J Upholstery.

The article offers information on the 2009 Top Truck Challenge finalists. The 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty of Christopher Smith from San Martin, California is constructed by Lavender and Associates. Scott Sidwell of Glencoe, Minnesota is the owner of the 1983 Ford Ranger which he fabricated from aftermarket supplies. The 1970 Dodge Power Wagon was bought by Doug Kalhstrom from a junk shop in Lampasas, Texas.

The article describes the modifications made on a 2004 Ford F-150, owned by Daniel Stewart. To raise the suspension height of the truck, HOT Motorsports used a Bulletproof Suspension lift kit, together with Eibach coil springs and bypass shocks from Fox Shox. Power output modification included the installation of an Edge programmer, RBP exhaust and K&N intake system. The paint job was executed by Cory St. Clair, with the help of Jason Russel of Corona, California-based Airhead Kustoms. Information on the audio/video system setup is offered.

The article offers information on the modification of the '48 Ford F-1 by Butch Sprague in the U.S. Sprague started the modification by fixing all the rust of the truck and had taken the body back to new before chopping the top. The truck's frame had been fully boxed and the out back had been added a Ford 9-inch from a '67 Fairlane. A '65 Ford 427 FE motor also had been added, grunting out over 500 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque.

The article discusses the Leer/Ford 2009 F-150 FX4 project which aimed to promote the use of E-85 ethanol. A Flex Fuel U.S. converter kit was installed on the F-150 together with a programmer from Edge Products Evolution and a boost cooler from Snow Performance. According to the article, the machine known as the "Lean, Green Machine" include parts such as the Street Scene front bumper and the Leer 700 series tonneau cover that help reduce the drag and consequently increase the mileage.

The article presents pictures of examples of Truckin' Reader's Rides.It includes custom trucks from readers Brandon Serio, Jared Halbert and Chris Kilmury. The truck models are Dodge Dakota, '97 Chevy and Ford F- 150. Instructions on how to get your vehicle in Truckin' Magazine are featured along with the web site.

The article discusses automotive art collaboration between Ford Motor Company, Kyle Gann and Pat Gerber. It includes pictures of the step by step transformation of an F- 450 created by K- Daddyz Kustoms and Shocker Motorsports of Bakersfield, California . The finished product is presented at the prestigious 2010 SEMA show.

The article examines the impact of the trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump on the automobile industry. Topics discussed include effect of the U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminium on the Ford F-150 pickup truck, actions taken by China against the tariffs levied by the U.S. on Chinese goods, and information on the University of Michigan survey which found that the metals tariffs are hurting the state's car-parts firms.

In this article, the author shares information on the rides of the readers of the periodical. Topics discussed include the vehicle 1999 Ford F-350 owned by Brent Barding of Manito, Illinois featuring eight-inch superlift system; the 2007 Nissan Armada owned by Ben Girod featuring bilstein adjustable coilovers; and the 2000 Jeep Cherokee owned by Jason Xochimitl featuring AW4 transmission.

The article provides information on the Project DS-150 truck in the U.S. It states that the project will focus on giving a complete makeover of a well-seasoned and rather Plain Jane 2006 Ford F-150 Super Crew. It mentions that the makeover would replace the body with high-quality fiberglass from Fiberwerx and to install 2009-or-newer headlights, taillights and a grill.

The article discusses challenges with regards to aluminum repair in automobiles in the U.S. Topics discussed include the training of technicians to repair Ford Motor's F-150 truck, factors to be considered by auto repair shops when buying equipment for aluminum repair, and the implications of the U.S. government's Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards on the repair industry.

The author discusses the impact of the decrease in gas prices on product planners at original equipment manufacturers in the U.S. He reports on a decline in the sales performance of automobile manufacturers including the Ford F-Series trucks and the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The author also discusses the effect of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle manufacturers assuming gas prices are going to continue at a low level.

Information about several topics discussed at America Metal Market Steel Success Strategies conference held in June 2015 in New York City. Topics discussed include prediction of decline in market conditions of steel producers outside China in 2015 and 2016, decline in global steel production in 2015, market conditions of China including loss of access to loans by unprofitable companies and drop in iron ore production and move by Ford Motor Co. to convert its F-150 truck to aluminum body.

The article presents the author's experience of a road trip from Decatur, Texas to Santa Ana, California and back in his Ford F-150 Platinum truck with his dog named Runkie. Topics discussed include arranging the interior of the vehicle for the comfort of the dog, getting stranded on the highway due to a truck fire in the Arizona, and Runkie's cooperative behavior during the trip.

Honda Motor Co. extended a bleak stretch for a car widely regarded as one of the best in U.S. showrooms, as American demand for sedans may have reached a record-low share of the auto market. Honda has company: Every major automaker is struggling mightily to move sedans during an era of booming demand for SUVs and pickups. The worsening sedan slump is undermining what was a stronger-than-expected start to the year for the U.S. auto market. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the changes in the snowplow-mounting guidelines in the U.S. Ken Joye of General Motors Corp. (GM) stresses that the 2014 C/K Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty 1500 series pickup trucks have been reengineered. Ken Tyburski, supervisor of product information for special vehicle engineering at Ford Motor Co., highlights the changes in the plow capacity for the F-Series chassis cab.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the best and most beautiful driving roads in the U.S., Ford F-150 Raptor's terrain modes, and roadtrip driving a four-seat Ferrari.

The article reports that automaker Ford Motor Co.'s F-series is the best-selling truck in the U.S. for 40 years, starting in 1977.

Most US automakers outperformed expectations in December, with vehicle sales again on a record pace despite one fewer selling day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Several letters to the editor are presented including those about the weak automobile industry in the U.S., the heavy half-ton version of the Ford F-150 and an Alpine Green F-350 4x4 dumper.

The article reports that U. S. Navy first class aircrewman Mike McCastle pulled a Ford F-150 22 truck miles across Death Valley, California on May 22, 2016 to raise funds for charitable causes and awareness about veteran suicide. It states that McCastle finished the challenge in 19 hours, breaking a Guinness World Record for pullups in 24 hours. Topics discussed include McCastle's training routine before the challenge and his plan to continue his studies after his retirement in June.

February proved to be a prosperous month for US automakers, with Ford Motor predicting that total domestic sales will exceed 18 million units in 2016. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to the Advanced Energy Now 2019 Market Report, advanced transportation was the largest advanced energy segment worldwide in 2018 for the second year in a row, with an estimated US$494.8 billion in revenue, up 2% from 2017 and 8% the year before. In the United States, PEV sales are surging as well, with overall advanced transportation revenue growing 34% year over year. In the United States, PEV sales increased 32% between 2016 and 2017, and then leapt by 75% between 2017 and 2018, reaching US$18 billion in revenue. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the rise in vehicle sales in the U.S. in February 2015 as reported by the nation's automakers in March 2015. Topics include the 2% decline in sales of Ford, F-Series retail sales results for February driven by strong customer demand for F-150, and 6% increase in sales of Fiat Chrysler.

The article previews the North American International Auto Show, scheduled to take place in January 2014 at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan. It looks at conditions in the U.S. automobile industry, focusing on Ford Motor Co. Topics include trends in Ford's market share, Ford chief executiver officer (CEO) Alan Mulally's statement that he plans to remain at the firm, and the company's decision to switch to using primarily aluminum for the bodies of its F-150 pickup trucks.

The article reports the rise in sales of Ford automobiles in U.S. focusing on the sales report of different divisions of the company including trucks, Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and cars. The article reports the surge in sales and the demand of Ford brand F-Series. Topics in the article include Ford brand SUV sales, Mustang sales and Lincoln Navigator sales.

The article reports on the emergence of mid-size cars in the U.S. and Western Europe. It was mentioned that mid-size Toyota is still the best-selling automobiles in the U.S. and third overall behind two trucks. The Ford F-Series leads overall sales with 584,917 shipped in 2011. It was noted that compact car versus mid-size car versus compact crossover versus fuel price competition will play a significant role in 2012.

The article reports that Ford's next-generation F-Series fullsize pickup will feature aluminum body panels. The move is aimed at accelerating the automobile maker's compliance with increasingly stringent fuel-economy standards. The next-generation of the company's best-selling vehicle in the U.S., dubbed P552 and due in 2014, will feature extensive use of weight-saving aluminum.

The article reports on the top-selling cars in the U.S. in 2011. It states that six out of the ten most popular automobiles in the country through October 2011 are made by American companies such as General Motors (GM), Chrysler, or Ford. The F-series pickup truck is designated as the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., followed by GM's Chevrolet Silverado. The Camry automobile from Japanese company Toyota is described as the best-selling passenger car.

The author outlines some of the highlights of the final sales results for 2010 for every make and model of light car and trucks in the U.S. automotive industry as reported by the trade paper "Automotive News" in the second week of January. He reports that the total sales in 2010 is up by 1.2 million compared to 2009, with almost all brands showing growth in numbers except for Toyota. He cites the Ford F-series pick-up as the most popular vehicle. He notes that both the BMW 3s (3-series) and Mazda 3s accounted for 46 percent of sales in their brands.

The article offers information on the evaluation mechanics and criteria of "Motor Trend's" comparison tests for its "Truck of the Year" program for 2011. Tests include acceleration, braking, and handling, performed at the vehicle-evaluation facility at Nissan Arizona Test Center and during the 350-mile drive from Los Angeles, California to Phoenix, Arizona. After the tests, discussion, debate and voting followed. It describes the three trucks that qualified, Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty, Ford F-Series Super Duty, and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty.

The article reports that the Ford F-series was the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. in 2010, with a total of 240,345 units sold in the first half of 2010.

The article reports that four trucks were included in the top ten vehicles sold under the clunkers bill in the U.S. According to a new set of figures released in the mid-fall by the U.S. government, Ford Escape ranked the highest at number 5. It is followed by the Honda CR-V, Chevy Silverado and the F-150.

The article discusses Greg Biffle's experience of driving the new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R truck at the Primm, Nevada off-road circuit. Biffle won the 2000 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) World Truck Series and was requested by Ford engineers to test drive the Raptor around the 3-mile desert route of the California-Nevada border. It mentions that desert driving involves a lot of skill and has similarities with stock car racing in terms of finesse. The Ford Raptor has already competed in the 2008 Baja 1000 off-road race.

The article focuses on the popularity and sales of the Cosy Coupe automobile from Little Tikes Co. It is stated that the Cosy Coupe will be the top selling vehicle in the U.S. in 2009 as the sales of the F-series pickup from Ford Motor Co. and the Silverado from Chevrolet have fallen. It has seen the production of more than 10 million units since 1979. It sold 457,000 units in 2008 and was recently inducted into the Crawford Auto-aviation museum in Cleveland, Ohio

The article reports on the sales performance of several automobile manufacturers in the U.S. in 2008 according to cnnmoney.com. Ford's F-series has been the top seller in the country for 27 years. Toyota was the best-selling brand while the Hummer is said to have the worst sales performance. Honda has the biggest market share gain while Chrysler experienced the biggest drop.

The article offers information on the best selling vehicles in the U.S. market. It mentions that cars like the Toyota Camry from Toyota Motor Corp. will soon outsell the Ford F-150 and other pickups. It states that the Camry is already the best-selling car in the U.S. and compares the sales figures of these vehicles. It discusses the reasons for, decline in the sales of large pickups as well as increase in sales of smaller, fuel-efficient cars.

The article offers information on several automobiles that are most expensive to insure in the U.S., based on the insurance rates of the Reuters Wire Service's 20 top selling vehicles. It states that among the automobiles with the highest automobile insurance are the Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cavalier, and Nissan Altima. Also included in the list of automobiles that are expensive to insure are the Ford F-Series Pickup, Dodge Ram, and Toyota Camry.