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Buyer's Guide: 2012-2013 SUVs, Trucks, Vans Buyer's Guide: 2012-2013 SUVs, Trucks, Vans
We've reviewed and rated 121 current and future SUVs, Trucks, Vans. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class
Every Full-Size, Compact, Pickup, SUV, Van, and More 13 Winners in 12 Different Categories more
In Memoriam: Dan Knott, and His Trucks and SUVs In Memoriam: Dan Knott, and His Trucks and SUVs
Dan Knott of Chrysler died in late April after fighting a battle with cancer. He was 51. more
Carroll Shelby's Snake-Bitten Trucks Carroll Shelby's Snake-Bitten Trucks
Take a look at some of Shelby's truck creations, which although not quite as famous or prolific as his sports car creations, are a fitting... more
Megalith Movers: Moving a 340-ton Rock 100-plus MilesMegalith Movers Megalith Movers: Moving a 340-ton Rock 100-plus MilesMegalith Movers
Levitated Mass: Three trucks move a 240-ton rock 100-plus miles into the heart of Los Angels more
Pet Travel Safety Tips and Products Pet Travel Safety Tips and Products
Experts Speak Out on How to Travel Safely with Your Four-Legged Friends more
Celebrity Drive: Tyson Ritter, Lead Singer of The All-American Rejects Celebrity Drive: Tyson Ritter, Lead Singer of The All-American Rejects
There are people out there who still have their first car, either because it has sentimental value or because the thing just won't die. The... more
Editor's Desk: A Shock to the System Editor's Desk: A Shock to the System
I am a fan of the Dakar Rally and was lucky enough to ride in a chase vehicle for three stages of the event one year, back when it started... more
Ultralights: Smaller Trailers for Smaller Tow Vehicles Ultralights: Smaller Trailers for Smaller Tow Vehicles
Livin' Lite designs and builds affordable, lightweight, towable RVs and truck campers. In most cases, you don't need a large and powerful... more
Celebrity Drive: Cain Velasquez, UFC Fighter Celebrity Drive: Cain Velasquez, UFC Fighter
It was only a year ago that Velasquez bought his first car, a burly 2011 four-door Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, which he rates an 8.5. more
2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost Project Work Truck: Go Rhino! Side Step Install 2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost Project Work Truck: Go Rhino! Side Step Install
Stepping Up in Style. We headed to the Go Rhino! to get the 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost SuperCrew outfitted with Go Rhino!'s 5-inch O.E.... more
Whale Watching: They're Everywhere Whale Watching: They're Everywhere
Twenty-five years ago I was driving a rented Mk 2 Golf GTi up England's M23, speedo pointed far north, and my friend Paul's dad asked, "Why... more
Top 10 Most Noteworthy Land Rovers Sold in the U.S. Top 10 Most Noteworthy Land Rovers Sold in the U.S.
Brand's 25th U.S. Anniversary Shows Surprising Diversity -- It wasn't until 1987 that the brand officially made its way across the Atlantic... more
Interview: Mike Manley, Jeep president and CEO Interview: Mike Manley, Jeep president and CEO
Mike Manley, Jeep brand president and CEO and leader of Chrysler's international operations, is a great example of the diversity of Sergio... more
Celebrity Drive: Host of History Channel's American Restoration, Rick Dale Celebrity Drive: Host of History Channel's American Restoration, Rick Dale
Fans of the History Channel show "American Restoration" know that host Rick Dale is a master restorer of almost any memento, including cars... more
2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost Project Work Truck: Rhino Linings Sprayed-on Bedliner 2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost Project Work Truck: Rhino Linings Sprayed-on Bedliner
Part 2: Protect Your Truck's Biggest Asset with Rhino Linings Sprayed-on Bedliner more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Factory Power Runner Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Factory Power Runner
Granted, the factory power runner segment is a little silly, but who doesn't like excellent power delivery and phenomenal handling. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Passenger Van Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Passenger Van
We pick two winners -- full-size van and minivan. This was a tough decision to make. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Luxury SUV - Towing More Than 3500 Pounds Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Luxury SUV - Towing More Than 3500 Pounds
These Luxury SUVs have the functionality, premium features and are expensive. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Luxury SUV - Towing 3500 Pounds and Below Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Luxury SUV - Towing 3500 Pounds and Below
These Luxury SUVs have the least practical functionality and are expensive. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Mainstream SUV - Towing More Than 3500 Pounds Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Mainstream SUV - Towing More Than 3500 Pounds
SUVs that can tow more than 3500 pounds. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Mainstream SUV - Towing 3500 Pounds and Below Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Mainstream SUV - Towing 3500 Pounds and Below
These vehicles fall into that gray area between crossover and sport/utility. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Full-Size SUV Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Full-Size SUV
This is the place where body-on-frame full-size sport/utilities go head-to-head. more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Compact/Midsize Pickup Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Compact/Midsize Pickup
There are no new trucks in the Compact/Midsize Pickup category -- there's no Amarok or world-market Ranger, and the new Colorado won't be... more
Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Crew Cab Pickup Truck, 2WD Truck Trend's 2012 Best In Class: Crew Cab Pickup Truck, 2WD
The Crew Cab Pickup Truck, 2WD is biggest pickup-truck category in Best In Class. The two-wheel-drive crew-cab configuration is one every... more
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Our Cars: Part 4 – Hard-Working Mini Countryman S All4 Gets a Rest
Our Mini Countryman is well on its way back to Southern California. This post comes to you from... more
Video Find: British Nissan Juke Commercial Gets Extreme
Nissan has been known to take some artistic liberties in its commercials. One of the more recent... more
Road Trip Day Four: Amarillo to Williams - The Old Southwest In the Frontier
Waking up at a hotel where a giant bull on a trailer -- ready to be towed at a moment's notice... more
Our Cars: Part 3 – 2011 Mini Countryman S All4 Homeward Bound
After the trek up through the heart of the Golden State on I-5, through Oregon and on to Seattle,... more
Road Trip Day Three: Marathon Day -- Memphis to Amarillo In The Nissan Frontier
When I woke up this morning, the sun was still about two hours away from rising. It was 4:15, and... more
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Truck, SUV and Off-Road Trends An insider’s look at where the truck roads lead Good read!!... more
Used Car Sales Significantly Impact New Vehicle Residual Values
Used Car Sales Significantly Impact New Vehicle Residual Values, Pricing and Brand Strength Sales... more
2012 Tahoe, 4x4, LT, & Graystone Metallic
My ride is a '12 Chevy Tahoe,4x4, LT w/ the Luxury package. It is Graystone metallic. This is my... more
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Hello everyone, I am Lance Sandell. I have recently bought a Chevi Truck and am looking forward to... more
Protect your Pets in the car!
'Buckle Up in CARS and TRUCKS and THINGS THAT GO!' AAA and Cookie Jar Promote Child Passenger... more
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