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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Gets All-New Power
Suzuki's given its 2009 Grand Vitara a minor update in style and a major update under the hood. more |
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Spied: 2010 Dodge Ram HD Gets Closer to Reality
The cover hides a 2010 Ram Heavy-Duty in what should be production bodywork; door handles, stand-off mirrors and the fat rear end suggest... more |
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From Russia With Love: Porsche will offer the Cayenne S Transsyberia in 2009
To celebrate its victory in the Transsyberia Rallye, in early 2009 Porsche will offer the Cayenne S Transsyberia. more |
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UAW to Suspend Jobs Bank Program, Modify Contracts
The UAW understands this, and today announced that it would suspend its Jobs Bank program and revisit 2007 contracts in effort to aid the... more |
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Robust or Taro II? Volkswagen's Rabbit Pickup Concept still not coming to the U.S.
At the European commercial vehicle show, Volkswagen revealed a concept pickup that looks like it was drawn at its Southern California... more |
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Chrysler Unveils Long-Term Viability Plan to Congress
Today Chrysler unveils its Long-Term Viability Plan for survival, rounding out the proposals that Congress will see and hear from the... more |
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Swapping Engines: Detroit Diesel's latest DD13 will replace the Mercedes-Benz MBE4000
Detroit Diesel's latest DD13 will replace the Mercedes-Benz MBE4000. more |
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Ford Outlines Business Plan to Congress, Estimates Profitability by 2011
Ford Motor Company has released its corporate business plan presented to Congress this week. In the dossier, officials outline their intent... more |
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Ford introduces New Cabela's FX4 package for F-250 and F-350 and F-450 Super Duty Harley-Davidson
Ford's F-450 Super Duty Harley-Davidson edition was formally introduced in black with blue-flame trim inside and out. Ford also introduced... more |
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Hiding (screaming) in plain sight; camouflage BMW X1
Clearly designed to prevent the curious onlooker from realizing exactly which or what kind of vehicle it really is, the "camouflage" design... more |
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End of the Jet Age: GM Shutting Down Corporate Jet Fleet
General Motors Air Transportation Services, which leases, maintains and flies GM's corporate jets, will cease operations at Detroit Metro... more |
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Mr. Mulally Going to Washington in a Ford Escape Hybrid
Given the fierce negative reaction the Detroit Three CEOs were treated to after their last private jet trip to Washington, it was a given... more |
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Ford Ranger Max Concept Hits Thailand Motor Expo
The Ford Ranger Max Concept made its debut at the Thailand Motor Expo, home to the world's second largest pickup truck market. more |
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2009 Volkswagen Touareg North Sails Edition Now for Sale in Europe
The North Sails edition of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg luxury SUV is now available in Europe for $73,000. more |
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Ford Ends Operations at Michigan Truck Plant to Retool for 2011 Small Cars
Ford's Michigan Truck Plant will no longer produce trucks and will be retooled to produce Ford's small cars by 2010. more |
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BMW X6 Reported to Get First Turbo M Powerplant, Future Boosted Models On Way
Rumors of BMW's M division moving away from its high-revving, naturally aspirated powerplants and towards turbocharged motors have been... more |
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Toyota Tundra Price Increases Kept to a Minimum for 2009, Will Start at $22,490
Toyota is keeping price increases to a minimum on its Tundra lineup for the 2009 model year. Overall, the 2009 Tundra prices range from a... more |
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Race Prepped 2010 Ford F150 Raptor R Finishes Baja 1000, Takes Third in Class
The 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor R built by SVT impressively finished third in the 2008 Baja 1000's Class 8 segment, home to some of the Baja... more |
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IIHS Releases Top Safety Pick Winners
The IIHS has released their Top Safety Pick winners, which has affirmed that today's vehicles are safer than ever. more |
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Honda Ridgeline Gets First Place for Stock Mini Class in 2008 Tecate Baja 1000
The Honda Ridgeline Baja race truck scored first in the Stock Mini class in the 2008 Baja 1000 offroad race. more |
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Nissan Drops Out of Detroit Show, Absentee List Grows to Six
Nissan has dropped out of the upcoming 2009 Detroit Auto Show. more |
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Detroit Execs Plan DC Caravan in Wake of Corporate Jet Flap
In lieu of flying in corporate jets again, the Detroit 3 CEOs are looking to caravan to Washington in their most fuel-efficient vehicles... more |
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2009 Chevy Traverse Crossover SUV Named "2009 Family Car of the Year"
Thanks to its family-friendly design, the 2009 Chevy Traverse crossover SUV has been named the "2009 Family Car of the Year." more |
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Wins Residual Value Award for Luxury SUVs
The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is expected to have the highest residual value for all 2009 luxury SUVs following a five-year lease,... more |
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Tiger Woods and General Motors End Nine Year Sponsorship Relationship
Tiger Woods, the championship-winning professional golfer and Buick spokesman for the past nine years, has officially announced his mutual... more |
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Posted November 14 2008 11:20 AM by TT Editors
Truck Trend Editor Mark Williams heads out to the desert outside Las Vegas, NV to check out Ford's off-road rocket - the F-150 SVT Raptor. more
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News, rumors, trends, and stuff more
Don't tell--I snatch my son's Truck Trend and read it before he even knows it hit the mailbox. VW's proposed small truck featured in an earlier issue ( July/August 2008 ) caught my eye. While I wouldn't say Toyota "super... more
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers showed no interest in joining the 21st century until 2007. That's when the UAW made concessions to General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler LLC, including an agreement to take over... more
Who is going to spend $43,727 on a truck ? Not you: this week you've only got $19,864 to spend on a work truck. At that price, would you consider purchasing a mid-size truck instead of a full-size truck? more
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Posted November 17 2008 03:14 PM by Allyson Harwood
Nearly everyone who likes racing games takes the opportunity to explore the areas off of the track. We've all been there: You're playing Gran Turismo, piloting a gorgeous Ferrari on a nicely paved road twisting through the... more
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News, rumors, trends, and stuff more
Don't tell--I snatch my son's Truck Trend and read it before he even knows it hit the mailbox. VW's proposed small truck featured in an earlier issue ( July/August 2008 ) caught my eye. While I wouldn't say Toyota "super... more
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers showed no interest in joining the 21st century until 2007. That's when the UAW made concessions to General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler LLC, including an agreement to take over... more
Who is going to spend $43,727 on a truck ? Not you: this week you've only got $19,864 to spend on a work truck. At that price, would you consider purchasing a mid-size truck instead of a full-size truck? more
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Posted November 14 2008 04:21 PM by thomas_voehringer
My short story on the TRD-prepped Tundra regular cab shortbed has inspired some interesting reactions on the Internet. Some doubt the legitimacy of our 4.4-sec 0-to-60 time. Of course, they also admit they've never driven... more
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News, rumors, trends, and stuff more
Don't tell--I snatch my son's Truck Trend and read it before he even knows it hit the mailbox. VW's proposed small truck featured in an earlier issue ( July/August 2008 ) caught my eye. While I wouldn't say Toyota "super... more
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers showed no interest in joining the 21st century until 2007. That's when the UAW made concessions to General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler LLC, including an agreement to take over... more
Who is going to spend $43,727 on a truck ? Not you: this week you've only got $19,864 to spend on a work truck. At that price, would you consider purchasing a mid-size truck instead of a full-size truck? more
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Posted November 14 2008 12:09 PM by Melissa
A lot can be seen at SEMA, some good and some bad. But there are always a few vehicles that stand out the most on the miles of red carpet vendor rows that leave a refreshing and vivid impression even weeks after the... more
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News, rumors, trends, and stuff more
Don't tell--I snatch my son's Truck Trend and read it before he even knows it hit the mailbox. VW's proposed small truck featured in an earlier issue ( July/August 2008 ) caught my eye. While I wouldn't say Toyota "super... more
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers showed no interest in joining the 21st century until 2007. That's when the UAW made concessions to General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler LLC, including an agreement to take over... more
Who is going to spend $43,727 on a truck ? Not you: this week you've only got $19,864 to spend on a work truck. At that price, would you consider purchasing a mid-size truck instead of a full-size truck? more
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