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Event Coverage: Gator Drag 2008 Event Coverage: Gator Drag 2008
Gators in the Lone Star state? In southeast Texas there are. May 2-4, 2008, marked the fifth annual Gator Drag car and truck show. more
2008 National Truck Event Listing 2008 National Truck Event Listing
Auto Fest - Truck, 4x4, diesel show & 8th annual Expedite Expo just added! Looking for an adventure on the trails or check out the latest... more
First Annual Spring Off Road Expo Presented by Toyota First Annual Spring Off Road Expo Presented by Toyota
Anything and everything that eats dirt was masterfully positioned to demonstrate this year's hottest off-road products and gear. Trucks,... more
2008 SAE Show: Engineer aPalooza returns to Detroit's Cobo Hall. We've got highlights. 2008 SAE Show: Engineer aPalooza returns to Detroit's Cobo Hall. We've got highlights.
In a desperate attempt to find yet another unique show theme evoking engineeringdom's war on global warming, SAE's organizers arrived at "A... more
Event Coverage: The Texas Lone Star Round Up 2008 Event Coverage: The Texas Lone Star Round Up 2008
It's been said that April showers bring May flowers, but for Austin, Texas, April means only one thing: the return of the well-loved Lone... more
2008 Autorama: Detroit's second biggest car show is annual display of automotive artistry 2008 Autorama: Detroit's second biggest car show is annual display of automotive artistry
Autorama is the second biggest car show held each year in Detroit's Cobo Hall is one of the premier events at which to display customized... more
Event Coverage: The 2008 Canadian Truck King Challenge Event Coverage: The 2008 Canadian Truck King Challenge
Now in its second year the Canadian Truck King Challenge is a non-partisan pickup truck testing event that is put on and judged by Canadian... more
Event Coverage: The 32nd Annual Resolutions 2008 Event Coverage: The 32nd Annual Resolutions 2008
This year marked the biggest and craziest custom-truck show to date. Too bad it was also the farewell party that brings this nationally... more
2007 Motor4Toys -- the Fourth Annual Charity Exotic, European, and Classic Car Show 2007 Motor4Toys -- the Fourth Annual Charity Exotic, European, and Classic Car Show
The holidays sneak up on us every year. Before we know it, the turkey has been served and the department stores are having the craziest... more
Challenge X: Universities Flex Engineering and Creative Muscles in Search of the Next Viable Hybrid Challenge X: Universities Flex Engineering and Creative Muscles in Search of the Next Viable Hybrid
It's one thing to hear about the automotive advances being made on university campuses; it's quite another to drive them. more
Fast Trucks: Peak Performance Fast Trucks: Peak Performance
Christine Reinertson cinched the racing harness holding her in the passenger seat one last time. more
18th Annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous 18th Annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous
Every year thousands of classics, musclecars, hot rods, and pickups gather to bring a little history to life. Nearly 1900 vehicles... more
Event Coverage: 2008 Ford Harley-Davidson F-Series Super Duty Heads to Sturgis Event Coverage: 2008 Ford Harley-Davidson F-Series Super Duty Heads to Sturgis
The adventure begins in Motor City! My driving partner, Charmaine Masters, and I arrive in Detroit, Michigan, the home of Ford Motor... more
Event Coverage: International Truck Engine Team Building and Customer Appreciation Event Event Coverage: International Truck Engine Team Building and Customer Appreciation Event
International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company (Other OTC: NAVZ), recently hosted a group of International representatives,... more
The Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise The Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise
I appreciate Matt Stone's comments about Pebble Beach, yet I have a bias toward the Woodward Dream Cruise, held the same weekend nearly... more
Event Coverage: The Trucks and SUVs of the 2007 Big SocalEuro Gathering Event Coverage: The Trucks and SUVs of the 2007 Big SocalEuro Gathering
Six years ago, SocalEuro set out to create a European car based community to bring people together. more
Event Coverage: 2007 California Truck Jam Plus Event Coverage: 2007 California Truck Jam Plus
Marking its 20th show, California Truck Jam Plus opened its doors to show off some of the hottest custom trucks, SUVs, classics, and bikes... more
Event Coverage: Dakar Rally 2007 Event Coverage: Dakar Rally 2007
The scene was surreal. Pitch dark and pouring rain, and we were trying to sleep in a Volkswagen Touareg. more
Jeep Engineers Love To Bring Toys To Moab Jeep Engineers Love To Bring Toys To Moab
Every year, Jeeps and assorted 4WDs of all flavors and hues descend on Moab for the Easter Jeep Safari. The trail rides create a rainbow of... more
Hundreds of Jeep Enthusiasts Gather in France for Euro Camp Jeep Hundreds of Jeep Enthusiasts Gather in France for Euro Camp Jeep
Enthusiasts from a record 28 countries to arrive in France for seventh annual Euro Camp Jeep event. more
Chevrolet Heats Up Houston On America's Birthday with Non-Stop Family Entertainment at "Chevy's Freedom Over Texas" Chevrolet Heats Up Houston On America's Birthday with Non-Stop Family Entertainment at "Chevy's Freedom Over Texas"
Sizzling Music from Montgomery Gentry, Scorching Displays of Chevrolet Concept Cars, Authentic NASCAR cars, And More Planned more
Event Coverage: Diesel Drag Racing in Las Vegas Event Coverage: Diesel Drag Racing in Las Vegas
You want to have some fun? Find out if the diesel drag races are coming to town and make sure you get there. We'll go ahead and predict it... more
Motor Sports: Rod's Hall of Fame Motor Sports: Rod's Hall of Fame
This November, Rod Hall, scion of the winningest family in off-road racing, will run his 40th consecutive Baja 1000. more
North America Debut Of The Volkswagen Race Touareg in Baja 500 North America Debut Of The Volkswagen Race Touareg in Baja 500
Debut of the Volkswagen Race Touareg in North America: Volkswagen will enter two vehicles with the driver/co-driver pairings of Mark... more
Event Coverage: Hot Phoenix Nights - The "Pavilions" Meet Event Coverage: Hot Phoenix Nights - The "Pavilions" Meet
What's known the weekly "Pavilions" meet is tradition around these parts and has been going on for a few years. more
Rancho Takes 'Rancho Interactive Garage' To Enthusiasts With Cross Country Event Rancho Takes 'Rancho Interactive Garage' To Enthusiasts With Cross Country Event
Enthusiasts at 2007 Truck and 4X4 Events Will Experience the 'Rancho Interactive Garage' Road Tour, Thousands Will Preview New Rancho... more
Tim McGraw to Perform at Camp Jeep 2007 Tim McGraw to Perform at Camp Jeep 2007
Tim McGraw, a Jeep owner himself, will perform at the brand's annual owner event on July 26 in Charlottesville, Va. more
Motorsports: Crawford Moves Up In Craftmans Truck Series Motorsports: Crawford Moves Up In Craftmans Truck Series
Rick Crawford, driver of the No. 14 F-150 was the top Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race by finishing in third place on... more
"Dribble for a Dodge" Contest Winner "Dribble for a Dodge" Contest Winner
Raymond Eisbrenner of Plymouth, Mich., scored an all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab with a HEMI engine and two tickets to college... more
2007 Forbidden Fantasy Truck and Car Show 2007 Forbidden Fantasy Truck and Car Show
Someone forgot to mention that we are skipping spring this year. Unlike last year's crazy weather with rain and hail, this year's Forbidden... more
Star Of 'Dirty Jobs' Joins 'Built Ford Tough' Dream Team Star Of 'Dirty Jobs' Joins 'Built Ford Tough' Dream Team
Ford F-150 features best-in-class towing and payload capability, and a new spokesperson ready to take on any tough job: Discovery Channel... more
Ferrari F1 at Puma Tractor Launch Ferrari F1 at Puma Tractor Launch
For the second time, agricultural equipment industry leader Case IH will share the spotlight with Ferrari at two Formula One racing events... more
Auto News: Four GM Vehicles to Star in the Movie 'Transformers' Auto News: Four GM Vehicles to Star in the Movie 'Transformers'
Four new movie stars - "Bumblebee," "Autobot Jazz," "Autobot Ratchet;" and "Ironhide;" - from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures,'... more
Event Coverage: Texas State Fair Event Coverage: Texas State Fair
Ground Zero: It makes perfect sense. The number-one pickup-truck market in the country ought to be where truck makers want to make a... more
Texas Truck Rodeo 2006 Texas Truck Rodeo 2006
The first Texas Truck Rodeo was held in 1993. Since then, like the growing truck market itself, it's gotten bigger and bigger. And Texas... more
Event Coverage: Canadian Truck King Challenge 2006 Event Coverage: Canadian Truck King Challenge 2006
In Northern Ontario, earlier this fall, six Canadian automotive journalists gathered to test a group of trucks - in a way never attempted... more
Event Coverage: The 2006 Dakar Rally Event Coverage: The 2006 Dakar Rally
In 2005 NASCAR bad boy Robby Gordon was a hero when he sacrificed the chance to win stages on the grueling Dakar race to aid Jutta... more
Event Coverage: 7th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure Event Coverage: 7th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure
The world's largest car show dedicated to helping find a cure for Prostate Cancer. more
Event Coverage: Diesel Trucks on the Quarter-Mile Strip Event Coverage: Diesel Trucks on the Quarter-Mile Strip
Diesels drag racing? A diesel truck is a work vehicle, designed to haul cargo or pull trailers, right? more
Craftsman Truck Racing with Dennis Setzer Craftsman Truck Racing with Dennis Setzer
To travel to Caraway Speedway, a half-mile track near Asheboro, North Carolina, to take an inside look at a NASCAR truck race team. more
Event Coverage: 2006 California Truck Jamboree Event Coverage: 2006 California Truck Jamboree
California's largest truck show returned to the Verizon Ampitheatre's Hidden Valley Park August 6th 2006 for another round of EXTREME... more
Travel: Rally in the Moab Valley Travel: Rally in the Moab Valley
The NBA Playoffs, Super Bowl, World Series--all tough tickets, but nothing compared with an invite to the Seventh Annual Sportsmobile Rally. more
A Weekend on the Edge: Rocky Mountain Raceway Salt Lake City, Utah A Weekend on the Edge: Rocky Mountain Raceway Salt Lake City, Utah
As the twin-turbo 1100-horsepower engine pushed its 2500 pound-feet of torque through the modified Lenco transmission, tires spun and... more
Event Coverage: Power Fest Rally 2004 Event Coverage: Power Fest Rally 2004
What kind of party do you throw for a 10-year-old? If your baby gurgles with the ferocity of a grizzly bear and emits the rich aroma of... more
Event Coverage: Carlisle All-Truck Nationals Event Coverage: Carlisle All-Truck Nationals
The first full weekend of the summer was kicked off with the 2003 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals, an event that's been held annually since... more
Super Truck Racing: As Big as Racing Gets Super Truck Racing: As Big as Racing Gets
Super Truck Racing takes hold in North America as racers test their skills driving 1000-horsepower, 10,000-pound big-rig tractor trucks. more
2000 SEMA Show 2000 SEMA Show
Each year, we in the automotive industry anticipate the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with a combination of extreme... more
SEMA 2003 - Theres no such thing as stock SEMA 2003 - Theres no such thing as stock
If there's any doubt the automotive aftermarket is alive and well, just take a look at this year's SEMA Show and SEMA International Auto... more

Moab Madness: Jeep and Hummer doing it right

Posted May 5 2008 08:24 AM by Mark Williams
Much of our time is spent traveling places to drive a given manufacturer's latest and greatest. Usually that means flying to some familiar place, staying is some familiar hotel, and more times than not driving on some...  more

Crossing the U.S. and finding old Route 66

  Some people consider traveling cross-country a bore, while others consider following the roads that keep our nation moving quite an adventure. I'm one of those adventurous types who see beyond the miles of flat asphalt...more  

Refreshing or Revolting -- 2009 Subaru Forester

  Subaru has redesigned its Forester crossover for 2009 and already the SUV has placed first in our tough test of compact crossovers. The Forester may have improved functionally, but are you digging the new look or do you...more  

Driving an SUV? Trade it in now, while you still can

  Has the ever-growing pain at the pump finally gotten you thinking about giving up your V-8, seven-passenger SUV for something a little more frugal? Well you might want to get to a dealership soon, because the trade-in...more  

GM Full-Size Hybrid SUVs: Too Many Stinking Badges

  I congratulate General Motors for being first in the pool with hybrid-powered, full-size sport/utilities. These SUVs employ a true hybrid powertrain (not like the Malibu, Aura, and previous-gen GM trucks, which use what...more