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June 8, 2016 08:43 pm GMT

Chevy literally punches holes in the Ford F-150's aluminum bed

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Ford fans might want to look away for this.

Chevrolet released a strength comparison test Wednesday morning of its Silverado pickup versus its chief competitor, the Ford F-150. Specifically, the tests scrutinized the durability of the trucks' beds.

While the Chevy's bed is constructed from roll-formed, high-strength-steel, the F-150's bed is made from stamped aluminum. Though aluminum is lightweight, which aides in the Ford's fuel efficiency, it's also less resilient than steel.

In spite of this, Ford has claimed its military-grade aluminum bed met or exceeded durability testing. Chevy begged to differ. Read more...

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