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Ridgeline Moving to Alabama Ridgeline Moving to Alabama
Honda will move production of the Ridgeline pickup to the Lincoln, Alabama, plant in 2009. more
Kuga To Be New Escape? Kuga To Be New Escape?
Shown in Paris 2006 as the isosisX concept, the Ford Kuga crossover rolled out across Europe this spring and summer. more
Performance Tech:  The Sum of All Parts Performance Tech: The Sum of All Parts
We recently bought a new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. We wanted to improve an already good powertrain without blowing our hard-earned cash. more
Rust Never Sleeps: Rhino Linings Rust Never Sleeps: Rhino Linings
It's a terrible scenario, one that happens all the time. Imagine lugging two large dog crates in the back of your brand-new pickup for a... more
Truck Trend Garage: Expert Advice July/August Edition Truck Trend Garage: Expert Advice July/August Edition
Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions from the experts at Truck Trend. more
Truck Trend Garage: Gas In A Silverado Diesel Truck Trend Garage: Gas In A Silverado Diesel
In my shop in Texas, we're currently working on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel. The truck's owner put... more
2008 Truck & SUV Gear 2008 Truck & SUV Gear
2008's standout products to enhance appearance, performance, and versatility. Truck & SUV gear from such manufactures as Transfer Flow,... more
Small Wonders: Little Motorhomes May Be the Perfect Fit Small Wonders: Little Motorhomes May Be the Perfect Fit
Not surprisingly, these motorhomes are a growing market segment in the RV industry. more
Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008 Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008
It's that time of year again. We've collected the vital information on every pickup, sport/utility vehicle, crossover, and minivan and put... more
2009 READERS' RIDES SHOWCASE : Show Us Your Truck 2009 READERS' RIDES SHOWCASE : Show Us Your Truck
Do you spend every weekend working on your truck, whether you're fixing it up or making the paint shine? Is your ride legendary around... more
Celebrity Drive: Food Network Celebrity Chef and car junkie Guy Fieri is a true Bow-Tie guy Celebrity Drive: Food Network Celebrity Chef and car junkie Guy Fieri is a true Bow-Tie guy
It seems every time you turn the TV on the Food Network Guy Fieri and his spikey blond hair, tattoos, and jewelry is everywhere. more
Green Meanies: New cable show Green Meanies: New cable show
Discovery Communications launches a new cable channel Planet Green today. more
Adventure: Land Rover Partners with World-Class Athletes for G4 Challenge Trials Adventure: Land Rover Partners with World-Class Athletes for G4 Challenge Trials
What happens when you take world-class athletes, pair them with the most capable four-wheel-drive vehicles on Earth, and drop them in the... more
Far From Everywhere: Land Rovering Through Mongolia Far From Everywhere: Land Rovering Through Mongolia
Feeling the crush of urban congestion? Tired of bumping into RVs when you're trying to camp in "the middle of nowhere"? Need your space?... more

2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: One of the most credible names in 4x4 gets tougher

Posted July 18 2008 10:31 AM by Mark Williams
If there's any name synonymous with four-wheel-drive capability, it's Jeep. And if there's any question about which Jeep is the most capable player on the team, there shouldn't be. The Wrangler has long been the ultimate...  more

You're Buying WOT? $42,875 Hard-core SUVs

  You think of the recent spike in gas prices not as a deterrent to buying a gas-hungry SUV, but as incentive to get the hard-core SUV of your dreams for a great price. The market is still full of choices to satiate your...more  

Must-See Truck Movies: When trucks turn into movie stars

  There are excellent movies that feature trucks prominently in the story line. Truck Trend ran John Pearly Huffman's " Top 10 Truck Movies " in the March/April 2007 issue. As with all lists, there's bound to be...more  

Life of a Salesman: Chery lawsuit latest turn for entrepreneur Bricklin

  I could see the train wreck coming when I interviewed Malcolm Bricklin a couple of years ago for the November 2005 issue of Motor Trend. His company, Visionary Vehicles, had signed a deal with Chery Automobile Company,...more  

Video Find: Hybrid Vehicles Compete in Cross-Country U.S. Race

  A group of motorists, who call themselves Hypermilers, are pushing their vehicles as they compete in a race across the U.S., known as the 2008 Hybridfest MPG Challenge. more  

 
 
50 Escape Hybrids to be added to NY Taxi services, GM and Nissan too!
This is a perfect example of where out hybrids need to be and should be at all times. Service... more
 
Lowrider Nationals August 3, 2008 - Kern County Bakersfield
I'm sure there will be some lowrider trucks and suvs at this show.. i've been to alot of LR shows... more
 
Mahindra Plans Second Production Plant for U.S. bound Trucks
[QUOTE] [bold]Mahindra Schedules Second Plant to Supply U.S. Market in 2009[/bold] NEW YORK –... more
 
New ford Flex = "La-Z-Boy"
In a recent article from wards, they say: [QUOTE] Timing is everything, and Ford Motor Co. has a... more