What's New on PickupTrucks.com: 6/15/17

By Jen Burklow
June 14, 2017
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CARS.COM — New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: a traction system primer, an analysis of May’s pickup truck sales numbers and details on the upcoming 2018 Ford F-150’s safety technology.

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Pickup Trucks 101: Traction Systems

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There are lots of traction systems out there; we explain the types you’ll find on pickups and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

May 2017 Pickup Sales Breakdown

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As the year progresses, an analysis of sales numbers indicates a battle for the No. 2 sales position is shaping up between Ram and Chevrolet’s Silverado.

Ford Reveals More 2018 F-150 Details

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Available this fall, the updated 2018 Ford F-150 will offer a slew of optional safety technology.

 
Jen Burklow

Former Assistant Managing Editor-Production Jen Burklow is a dog lover; she carts her pack of four to canine events in her 2017 Ford Expedition EL.

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