Chevrolet Pickup News

“I'm amazed and excited that the cars are still out! In SoCal, it clouds up and everyone scatters like cockroaches!!”

When commenter of the super-stars, Startlton_Heston , offered up some photos from the Lee Johnson Chevrolet 75th Anniversary Car Show we assumed there would be a dozen or so photos to throw into a gallery. via Jalopnik

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“People are taking care of their needs first and cutting back on other things like eating out”

Small cars were the big winners in April, as high gas prices accelerated U.S. consumers' rush away from trucks and SUVs and makers of fuel-efficient models scored gains despite the weak economy. via The Clarion-Ledger

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“But in the mid-$3.50 range, with $4 on the horizon, there's a lot of change in behavior.”

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all saw double-digit declines in U.S. sales compared with last April. via SFGate

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Ford Motor Co. said industrywide U.S. sales of minivans may fall to a 23-year low this year while large pickups decline to the fewest in a decade as more consumers turn to smaller cars. via Bloomberg

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GM Monday confirmed that it will restart pickup truck plants in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Oshawa, Ontario. via WNEM-TV Saginaw

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“Auto thieves are looking for 'the easy take.' So it is more important than ever that drivers practice common sense and utilize practical prevention methods such as locking doors, taking keys, and hiding all items that may be desirable to a thief.”

Pickups are not only popular among Texas drivers, they are also top targets for Texas vehicle thieves. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

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“We expect the profit contribution from a relaunch to be muted as the new vehicles face fresh competition from one-year-old GM and Toyota pickups, as well as a soft pickup market”

Pickup buyers will be the winners when the new Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram go on sale this fall, but automakers could wind up the losers if heated competition in the all-important segment forces them to keep ... via MLive.com

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With a herd of Texas longhorn ambling down a Detroit street as a backdrop, Chrysler LLC on Sunday unveiled an updated version of its best-selling full-size pickup truck, one the No. via BNET

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“The more I looked, the better I liked it...very few bolts or screws had been turned since it came from the factory.”

In a sea of candies, pearls, and chrome, it's tough to stand out from the crowd; however, at Goodguys' 2006 Northwest Nationals, one pickup really caught our attention. via Classic Trucks

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