What's New on PickupTrucks.com: 10/5/17

By Brian Normile
October 5, 2017
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CARS.COM — New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: Ford shows us what a nearly $100,000 pickup truck looks like; Chevrolet confirms it will be building 4500 and 5500 medium-duty trucks; and the Ram Southfork Edition provides another touch of luxury in the pickup truck market.

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Ford Super Duty Limited

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Ford used the 2017 State Fair of Texas to unveil a new top trim level for its trucks, one that could come close to a six-figure price.

Chevrolet Silverado 4500 and 5500

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After earlier spy photos, Chevrolet finally confirmed that it will be building Silverado 4500 and 5500 medium-duty chassis trucks for the commercial market.

Ram Southfork Edition

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The Southfork Edition, a new luxury trim for Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, also debuted at the State Fair of Texas.
Road Test Editor
Brian Normile

Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his hands on — not literally, eventually — and now reviews and tests vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. Someday, Brian hopes to learn what to do with his hands when he’s reviewing a car on camera. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

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