2003 Detroit Auto Show
Big news in Detroit was Nissan's first foray into the high-stakes full-size pickup market, the Titan. The King Cab version unveiled features rear access doors that swing open nearly 180 degrees; A proper four-door Crew Cab model will also be offered. A new 5.6-liter "Endurance" V-8 produces more than 300 horsepower and greater than 375 lb-ft of torque, routed through a five-speed automatic transmission. This combination boasts a 9400-pound tow capacity. The American-made Titan will be available as a 4x4, featuring shift-on-the-fly electronic controls. A special off-road package will bundled low-ratio Dana 44 axle, locking rear differential, off-road Rancho shocks, large all-terrain tires, fog lights, and skid plates. Clever touches will help distinguish the Nissan truck, such as a car-like interior and exterior bed-mounted storage compartment. Perhaps the biggest news is that the Titan looks to be a serious new threat to the Big 3's entrenched pickups. 
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Posted June 27 2008 04:49 PM by Mark Williams
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
DETROIT - Chrysler held its annual full-line launch for the 2009 models Thursday, a program planned months in advance, of course. It gave the automotive press a chance to drive updated models, like the '09 Jeep Patriot and... more
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Posted May 30 2008 02:17 PM by Allyson Harwood
I was 30 minutes late to work today, and it was all Toyota's fault. (Okay, it was actually all my fault, but my boss might not be as upset about it if I blame Toyota…) I went on a wild goose chase through the hills of... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
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Posted June 19 2008 01:53 PM by thomas_voehringer
How stupid is stupid? When does expediency cross the line into idiocy?
Many things are asked of trucks and truck owners. Even your best friends sometimes see us solely as a means to an end if a task is too overwhelming... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
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Posted June 17 2008 12:33 PM by Melissa
When the Ford Flex made its debut at the 2007 New York Auto Show it caused a great deal of buzz. But do you think the buzz on this crossover is all the rave or do you think this will be just a thing of the past in a couple... more
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We're not sure how we found this one , but find it we did. While you have likely heard of the late American daredevil Evel Knievel, who once tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho on his motorcycle, you... more
DETROIT - Who's the best swimmer on the Titanic? Turns out to be General Motors, which held on to first place in U.S. sales last month (Toyota slid past it in total global sales last year) with just an 18.5-percent drop... more
It's almost an epidemic. In the last two weeks, we've listened to three big automakers make thoughtful and detailed presentations about their current and future engine lineups. Clearly, they want us to know they're... more
Bad news seams to be plaguing the automotive industry from all directions. As if raising gas prices weren't bad enough, auto makers are raising prices on their vehicles, producing less, and denying any rumors of potential... more
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