5 trucks to look for in 2013
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Analysts predict truck sales are going to explode in 2013, thanks to an improving economy and a slew of hot new products that are on the way. Here are a few of the most anticipated models.
GM's big pickups are getting a full reboot this year with all-new chassis, more refined interiors and a fresh lineup of engines including the automaker's latest 6.2-liter small block V8 that it promises will be the most capable in class. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/12/13/2014-chevrolet-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-revealed/">Read more about the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra</a>
On the other end of the size spectrum, Chevrolet is rolling out a new midsize Colorado pickup truck even as its Detroit competitors abandon the segment. Already available overseas, details on U.S. models are still sketchy, but four-cylinder turbocharged and diesel engines are possible, along with the likely V6. (GM)
Ford's long-serving E-Series van is finally being put to pasture and replaced by the Euro-style Transit, which will come in three different lengths and with a choice of V6, twin-turbocharged V6 and five-cylinder turbodiesel engines under its stubby (but not little) hood. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/slideshow/2012/12/14/2014-ford-transit/#slide=1">Read more about the Ford Transit</a> (Ford)
The fuel efficient Transit Connect has been a surprise hit for Ford, so much so that a redesigned model is on the way this year with two wheelbases to chose from and both cargo and seven-passenger wagon versions. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/13/ford-brings-back-minivan-but-calls-it-something-else/">Read more about the Transit Connect</a> (Ford)
Chrysler's Ram truck brand is also getting into the mini cargo van game with a rebadged and yet to be named version of the funky Fiat Doblo, which is to be imported from Turkey, not Detroit. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/09/09/ram-bringing-funky-fiat-doblo-van-to-us/">Read more about the Ram "Doblo"</a> (Fiat)
Jeep has something cooking, but won't say what it is, other than a <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/12/10/jeep-future-may-be-rooted-in-its-past/">remark from a company executive</a> that "we’ll give our customers the opportunity to do something very special with their Wrangler that they’ve never been able to do before.” Could it be a Wrangler conversion kit along the lines of the totally awesome Mighty FC concept? Hopefully we'll find out before the end of the year. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/28/jeep-mighty-fc-is-forward-thinking-retro-concept/">Read more about the Jeep Mighty FC</a> (Jeep)