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Top 2015 Truck Story Lines to Watch

In the next day or so, the first sales results of 2015 are due. While, we don’t expect many surprises, we do wonder how the year will play out. There are many new competitors coming to the market, shifts in production and new truck unveils on the horizon. Here are the story lines we will be following.

A big surprise for Toyota is the sales rate of their 1794 pickup. We expect it continue to sell well in 2015.

A big surprise for Toyota is the sales rate of their 1794 pickup. We expect it continue to sell well in 2015.

Ford Pipes In Fake Engine Noise for 2015 Luxury, EcoBoost Powered F-150s

Ever since Ford released their EcoBoost engines, their has been criticism over how the trucks sound. Now with a smaller engine on the horizon, Ford has addressed this critic by piping in engine noise into the cabin. Yep, the EcoBoost will now have fake engine noise.

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The new 2015 Ford F-150 EcoBoost will have fake engine noise piped in to mimic a V8 engine’s sound.

Ford F-150 Order Bank Opening Soon – Poor Timing?

Sources tell us, Ford is planning on opening its order banks on the new 2015 F-150 in the coming weeks. This move creates some interesting product timing issues for the new truck. As one of the most scrutinized truck launches in recent memory moves forward, is Ford making the right decisions?

Ford F-150 Order Bank Opening Soon - Poor Timing?

Ford will open the order banks for the new 2015 F-150 in the coming weeks. This could lead to a truck launch in the middle of winter.

Ford Goes All in On Aluminum – Gamble Grows

Prior to the first aluminum F-150 hitting the dealer lots, Ford is planning on using the new metal alloy in the rest of the their truck lineup. Ford is going all in on the new alloy. Will consumers follow?

Ford Goes All in On Aluminum - Gamble Grows

Ford is planning on using aluminum not just in their F-150. They will use it throughout their F-series lineup including their large SUV.

2015 Ford F-150 Unveiled – What You Need to Know

With blaring music and all the pizzazz of a Hollywood movie premier, Ford unveiled it’s much anticipated Ford F-150. Here is what you need to know and a very interested observer’s take on it.

2015 Ford F-150 Unveiled - What You Need to Know

The all new F-150 front profile.