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Spied! 2010 Dodge Ram HD Interior Has Been Improved Spied! 2010 Dodge Ram HD Interior Has Been Improved
The 2010 Dodge Ram 4500 Heavy Duty was spotted during testing, and its new interior revealed that it has been completely redone. more
Spied! The next-generation 2010 Hyundai Tucson Spied! The next-generation 2010 Hyundai Tucson
The next-generation 2010 Hyundai Tucson was recently spotted in camouflage near Hyundai's R&D center in South Korea. more
Spied! Lincoln MKT caught testing in Los Angeles Spied! Lincoln MKT caught testing in Los Angeles
Motor Trend's Eagle-eyed art director Andy Foster caught this prototype of the production Lincoln MKT on his way into the office earlier... more
Spied! 2010 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Spied! 2010 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty
Even with truck sales way down and fuel prices way up, General Motors will continue to invest in its heavy-duty pickups to keep up with... more
Saab's new 9-4X SUV in camouflage SPIED!! Saab's new 9-4X SUV in camouflage SPIED!!
Saab's new 9-4X SUV was recently spotted in full camouflage as it gets ready for its public debut according to Next Autos. more
Spied! 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab spotted Spied! 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab spotted
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab was recently spotted in camouflage during a testing session according to PickupTrucks.com. more
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class spotted 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class spotted
A slightly redesigned 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class was spotted in disguise according to Motor Authority. more
BMW X5 M spotted during testing BMW X5 M spotted during testing
The BMW X5 M test SUV was spotted during its test run at BMW's South Carolina track according to Motor Authority. more
2010 Acura Crossover spied 2010 Acura Crossover spied
Acura's new 2010 sport crossover was spotted in camouflage on the streets, according to SEMA eNews. more
Spycam: 2010 Cadillac SRX Spycam: 2010 Cadillac SRX
Cadillac's new 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover has been spotted wearing minimal checkerboard camouflage more
Carbon Motors Unveils the Prototype E7 Police Car Carbon Motors Unveils the Prototype E7 Police Car
After six years of work, Carbon Motors has unveiled its first E7 purpose-built police car. The car was debuted earlier this week at a... more
Soul World: 2010 Kia Soul to be joined at Paris by hybrid Soul and cee'd Soul World: 2010 Kia Soul to be joined at Paris by hybrid Soul and cee'd
Kia has released more photos of the production version of the 2010 Kia Soul that will be making its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor show next... more
Chevy Orlando photos spill on Web ahead of Paris show Chevy Orlando photos spill on Web ahead of Paris show
Photos of another concept headed for Paris have been leaked online, and this time the victim is General Motors and its Chevrolet Orlando... more
Concepts: VW unveils pickup truck concept ahead of IAA Commercial Vehicles Show Concepts: VW unveils pickup truck concept ahead of IAA Commercial Vehicles Show
Long absent from the pickup truck market, Volkswagen is back -- but not in the U.S. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles released details of its... 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
Mazda unveils new Kazamai CUV concept for Moscow Auto Show Mazda unveils new Kazamai CUV concept for Moscow Auto Show
Though on display in various concepts for a couple years now, the flowing lines of Mazda's Nagare design philosophy continue to look fresh... more
Finally, new Saabs, but have the customers grown tired of waiting? Finally, new Saabs, but have the customers grown tired of waiting?
Saab's new 9-4X crossover is big news, the first genuinely all-new Saab model in years more
Is Kia Ready for a Pickup? Is Kia Ready for a Pickup?
Rumors have again bubbled up that Kia is poised to begin selling a body-on-frame V-6 and V-8 pickup truck in the U.S. by the 2011 model... more
Quick Look: Ford Transit Connect Quick Look: Ford Transit Connect
At the New York auto show, Ford displayed a concept Transit Connect taxi, noting it brings architecture's trend of building upward where... more
Concept: GMC Denali XT -- Trend or Gimmick? Concept: GMC Denali XT -- Trend or Gimmick?
GMC Denali XT -- Is this the kind of little truck GM needs to compete with vehicles like Toyota's futuristic A-BAT, Honda's Ridgeline, and... more

Motor Trends 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year, Truck Trend-style

Posted September 9 2008 02:42 PM by Mark Williams
By now you've probably seen the list of what vehicles have qualified in Motor Trend's 2009 SUOTY , but just in case, here's the list: BMW X6 Chevrolet Traverse Dodge Journey Ford Flex Honda Pilot Infiniti EX Infiniti FX...  more

Highlights that you might have missed the past week

  If you're looking to tow something… then we have the right info for you. This past week we set out three great towing tip, tricks and gadget stories that you need to read. AND not to mention, we're starting to spill the...more  

2009 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Contender: Infiniti EX

  "Feels like a tallish sport coupe," says editor at large Arthur St. Antoine. Technical director Frank Markus agrees, at least that the EX seems little like an SUV, claiming, "It's a sport wagon in my book," while executive...more  

Reader's Letters: FAST COMPANY

  In the story " Fast Company " (Truck Trend, July/August 2008) about the 2 008 Harley-Davidson F-150 , you stated that the 2003 you tested was a regular cab. The 2003 Harley F-150 only came in SuperCrew trim. The first...more  

Video Find: OnStar Launches Stolen Vehicle Slowdown System

  Now, a new feature is about to transform GM's telematics system from part-time police informant into a fully-fledged crime fighting force -- starting in model year 2009, over 1 million OnStar equipped vehicles will...more  

 
Survey Shows RV Travel Will Rise This Spring/Summer
Well duh! most people travel when the weather gets better. and Spring and Summer around the US is... more
 
Why is there so much hate for the Toyota Tundra?
I want to know why so many people hate it? Is it just because its a Toyota? We've had our long-term... more
 
2008 Super Duty Fuel Tank / Range?
I have a new 2008 F-250 diesel with a 31 gallon fuel tank. My gauge reads empty and the computer... more
 
Think a Ford F-150 Truck Is The Most Attractive? (NWS?)
Apparently, this moose thinks so. A word of caution on clicking the image too. :shocked:... more
 

 

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