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Jeep Pickup Reportedly Gets the Green Light
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Earlier this week Jeep hinted at expanding its product lineup by building a pickup truck and according to the latest reports, the new model has officially been given the green light. The vehicle in question is said to resemble the 2005 Jeep Gladiator concept, using the Wrangler Unlimited platform but with two-doors and a bed…
MAN Concept S Adds Aerodynamics to Big Rig Cab; Looks Like Optimus Prime’s Head
Although details are sketchy, the design features a cab with a narrower cross section than most current European large trucks, with flat top fenders, designed to improve airflow around the sides of the vehicle.
Drive the 2011 Ford F-150 Before it Hits Dealers
As a result; Ford has rolled out it’s Drive F150 tour, which will be stopping off at various US cities between now and the end of the year.
Dodge Dakota Replacement Confirmed; RAM, Jeep Considering New Pickup Models
Dominating the headlines following Chrysler‘s first dealer meeting in three years yesterday was news of a new Viper planned for 2012. But apart from headline-grabbing sports cars, Chrysler execs made plenty of comments regarding the company’s commitment to the truck and SUV segment. For the new RAM brand, CEO Fred Diaz commented that his team…
WSJ Report: 2012 Dodge Viper Previewed At Chrysler Dealer Meeting, New Product Plans Revealed
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the 2012 Dodge Viper will be produced, and will move towards a more “upscale” position, abandoning its “racecar” heritage. The vehicle was previewed at Chrysler‘s dealer meeting in Orlando. Autoblog reported that the design is angular, and a departure from the previous car. No mechanical details were announced…
2011 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra Pricing Announced
As for the Xterra, the price bump is even more significant. the 2011 model commands a roughly $1,100 steeper price tag in base trim – up to $23,850.
Mahindra Deliberately Voided Contract for U.S. Distribution Says Importer
Now, that clause has come to mean something slightly different: GV, having invested several million dollars up front to secure a distribution network for the trucks is now out in the cold and Mahindra is washing its hands clean.
Ford Offers F-150 Raptor Matte-Black Hood Decal in Nod to Historic Bronco Racers
Now, 35 years later, with Ford back into Baja in a big way with the Raptor, the matte black hood makes a return.
Chyrsler Dealers Meet For First Time In 3 Years, Fiat Dealers To Launch By February
Chrysler‘s first dealer meeting in years will kick off today in Orlando as the company shows off 15 new or improved products slated to roll out within four years. The onslaught comes as Chrysler went through an unprecedented period of product development grinding to a halt, as the company’s lack of cash meant that resources…
Heavy-Duty Truck Prices Could Jump $15,000 in Order to Meet CAFE Regulations
Either way, sticker prices could increase by as much as $15,000 per truck once the regulations are enforced.
NHTSA Investigating Ford F-150 For Fuel Tank That Could Drop
The Ford F-150 is now a part of an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for fuel tank straps that may break due to corrosion, which could lead to a fire. In total 1.4 million F-150 models are affected, dating from 1996-2001. NHTSA has received 32 complains regarding this issue from owners…
2011 Ford F-150 To Feature Electric Power Steering
The result is around a four percent gain in fuel economy and with the ominous cloud of tighter Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards on the horizon for light trucks as well as cars, the automakers are currently looking at any way they can to improve fuel economy.
2011 Toyota Tundra Gets More Powerful Base Engine
Thanks to the adoption Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (as Toyota calls it), power on the 4.0-liter DOHC V-6 jumps from 236 to 270 horsepower and torque from 266 to 278 lb-ft.
Hennessey to Build Supercharged Ford Raptor-Based SUV With Optional Armor Package
We’re probably missing something here, but clearly there’s a higher demand for armored vehicles than we ever thought. First was the Jaguar XJ Sentinel, that we just had to poke a little bit of fun at, and now Hennessey has gotten their hands dirty by armor-plating their modified Raptor and even adding the APV designation…
Mahindra Import Agreement On the Rocks?
According to an official press release on Mahindra’s US website “the agreement dated 26th September 2006, between Mahindra and GV” has been “terminated.”
Nissan Hopes to Right Wrongs With Next Generation Titan
We’re going to do things the right way,” said Larry Dominuque, Nissan North America’s chief product planner, ” the right way of marketing, the right way of product quality.”
SVT Raptor SuperCrew Added to Ford F-150 Lineup; 6.2-Liter V8 Now Standard
For the 2011 model year Ford will now offer its highly-acclaimed F-150 SVT Raptor pickup as a SuperCrew model. With a wheelbase that’s 12-inches longer than the standard truck’s there’s now a fully functional rear seat area should you want to take your buddies along for some Baja joyriding. Also big news for 2011 is…
Callaway Developing High Performance Chevy Silverado
Vendetto anticipates that the company will have a running prototype by the end of the year, with series production possible sometime in 2011, provided there aren’t any serious issues to contend with.
Nissan Xterra Living on Borrowed Time
The Nissan Xterra may not have long to live hints Nissan product boss Larry Dominique. In a recent interview with Ward’s, Dominique commented that Xterra segment is, “falling apart.” According to Ward’s internal data, the mid-size SUV category in which the Xterra fits totaled just 211,042 vehicles last year, compared to an all-time high of…
Volkswagen Reconfirms Amarok Not Planned for North America
Despite reports to the contrary, Volkswagen continues to insist that the Amarok pickup truck will not see duty in the U.S. In a recent interview with Gilberto dos Santos, VW Brasil’s PR boss, InsideLine states that there is no plan to bring the German pickup to North America. “Volkswagen is not planning currently to market…
Nissan Debuts Four New Commercials, Gives Glimpse Of 2011 Quest
Nissan is debuting four new commercials designed to show off their new tag line “Innovation For All”. Showing off a raft of future ideas, like controlling your car’s climate system with an iPhone, and some more recent (like boasting about brake over-ride systems being installed since 2004), Nissan is pushing the new campaign hard, and…
Report: Volkswagen Mulling Touraeg R Hybrid
Volkswagen is apparently investigating the use of hybrid technology for the hottest version of the next-generation Touraeg, for a combined output of 500 horsepower. The proposed powertrain would mate a 500 horsepower V8 with a 47 horsepower electric motor. While this would bring a serious challenge to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and BMW X5M, the…
Volkswagen Race Touraeg 3 Revealed, Will Take Part In 2011 Dakar Rally
The Dakar rally doesn’t get a lot of love in North America, but some of the machinery used in it is extremely badass, and the Volkswagen Race Touraeg 3 is no exception. Looking like a Touraeg’s homicidal cousin, the Race Touraeg 3 is build for racing on sand dunes and features the appropriate jacked-up bodywork,…
Mahindra Acquires Bankrupt Automaker Ssangyong
India’s Mahindra has nearly completed a purchase of Korean carmaker circus freakshow Ssangyong, maker of the world’s ugliest vehicles. “We give the takeover candidate (Mahindra and Mahindra) an exclusive right for negotiation, and won’t be involved in any takeover-related activities with a third party,” Ssangyong said in a statement. Financial terms were not announced but…
