Here come the heavies Detroit 3 all bring out heavy-duty pickups this year

摘要

As fuel-economy standards rise, there's one important corner of the industry where bigger is still better. Redesigned and re-engineered heavy-duty pickups from the Detroit 3 will hit the market this year with more power, increased towing capacity and improved fuel economy. Timing of the launches could be better, since commercial real estate continues to suffer from the recession. Orders from building contractors continue to lag during the housing slump.