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Truck Trend’s concept vehicle section features the latest in future designs from the manufacturers. Read each story to get a clearer picture of which concept vehicles, from drawings to full-scale vehicles, may someday become a reality.
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BMW Expands Sportvan Project BMW Expands Sportvan Project
BMW is reportedly planning vehicle based off its 3 Series-called F3-though the company's board hasn't given it the green light, yet. more
Concept Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz' Actros Space-Max Concept Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz' Actros Space-Max
For big-rig drivers anywhere in the world, there's no such thing as too much comfort or too much space in their cabs. more
Mazda Hakaze Concept at 2007 Geneva Motor Show Mazda Hakaze Concept at 2007 Geneva Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new Hakaze design concept at the ... more
Two Scions, New and Improved, Set For Chicago Show Two Scions, New and Improved, Set For Chicago Show
Scion recently announced that it will have two all-new models on hand at the Chicago Auto Show: t... more
EDAG Engineering To Debut SUT Concept In Geneva EDAG Engineering To Debut SUT Concept In Geneva
You can be forgiven for not having heard of EDAG before. Despite a reference list that reads like... more
Jeep Trailhawk Concepts For Detroit Are Production-based Jeep Trailhawk Concepts For Detroit Are Production-based
Chrysler Group design chief Trevor Creed previewed just two concept models for the North American... more
Consumer Feature: Crossing Over Consumer Feature: Crossing Over
Crossing Over: Can the Koreans Make a Pickup? Regardless of what doomsayers are writing about the U.S. truck market, it shouldn't take Kia... more
Volvo Pulls Wraps Off XC60 Concept At Detroit Volvo Pulls Wraps Off XC60 Concept At Detroit
Set to hit the auto show stage next month in Detroit, the XC60 Concept is a preview of the produc... more
Future: Ford F-350 Super Duty Concept Future: Ford F-350 Super Duty Concept
On the trail, this Ford F-350 Super Duty concept truck proved ready and able to keep up with shorter-wheelbase trail junkies that often... more
Future: Nissan Terranaut Concept Future: Nissan Terranaut Concept
The Nissan Terranaut concept has two seats up front and a single swivel seat in the rear, parked in front of a command console/scientific... more
First look: Dodge Rampage Concept First look: Dodge Rampage Concept
Each year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday is photo night. In 2005, while snapping the then-new Honda... more
First Look: Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept First Look: Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept
The ultimate expression of rugged optimism: There was a time in this country when exploration and expansion were intimately tied to the... more
First Look: Fiat Oltre Concept First Look: Fiat Oltre Concept
During the most recent auto show in Bologna, Italy, Italian manufacturer Fiat presented its Oltre four-wheel-drive concept. more
Future: Nissan Zaroot Concept Future: Nissan Zaroot Concept
The Nissan Zaroot Concept may be the best example of how well Nissan has forged a distinct, integrated global design. more
Future: 2007 Jeep Compass Future: 2007 Jeep Compass
Jeep has given the thumbs-up to the Compass more
Future: Jeep Hurricane Concept Future: Jeep Hurricane Concept
Manufacturers like to tease the media by unveiling thrilling concepts, some of which will never see the light of day. more
Future: 2007 Toyota FJ40 Future: 2007 Toyota FJ40
Looking like Toyota's 2003 FJ Cruiser concept with real-world wheels and tires, the production FJ Cruiser is set for early 2006 launch. more
2006 Future Vehicle Forecast 2006 Future Vehicle Forecast
Manufacturers love to keep us guessing. They try to keep secrets from us, and we fight tooth and nail to get the info out as soon as... more
Future Cars Wish List Future Cars Wish List
The Motor Trend staff dreams up five answers to the question, "Why don't they build that." more
First Look: 2006 Chevrolet HHR Crossover First Look: 2006 Chevrolet HHR Crossover
Chevrolet Motor Division has officially selected the name HHR for its all-new crossover vehicle. ... more
First Look: Hummer H3T Concept First Look: Hummer H3T Concept
A peek at rugged refinement for the midsize SUV market more
Future Concept: Jeep Varsity Future Concept: Jeep Varsity
Unveiled at the 2000 North American International Automobile Show in Detroit this January, the Jeep Varsity crossover concept competed for... more
Future Ride: Toyota FJ Cruiser Future Ride: Toyota FJ Cruiser
Future, go-anywhere SUV revealed at the Detroit auto show more
Sneak Preview: Dodge Durango Hemi R/T concept Sneak Preview: Dodge Durango Hemi R/T concept
Dodge puts "sport" back in sport/utility vehicle with the Dodge Durango Hemi Concept more
Beauty In The Eye of The Be-Holdens Beauty In The Eye of The Be-Holdens
By now, everyone knows that General Motors turned to its Australian brand--Holden--in search of a new Pontiac GTO. It found a good one in... more
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Jeep, Then and Now

Posted April 15 2008 04:34 PM by Mark Williams
A Sharp Turn Seems To Be Getting Back on Track -- I first met Jeff Bell at Camp Jeep in 2003. I was able to interview him at the hotel where we were staying. I remember barely getting a greeting out before he started...  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  

Kill the gas tax moratorium proposals

  DETROIT - This is an idea whose time has come, and quickly gone. Presidential candidates John McCain (I believe he proposed it first, so he's mentioned first) and Hillary Clinton have proposed a moratorium on the federal...more  

I know nothing about trucks... but I like them... and I want a good 1
Ok, as the title suggested, I know nothing about trucks, but if my dad were what I like to refer to... more
Nissan dropping the Titan
[QUOTE] Chrysler will manufacture a full-size pickup for Nissan. Based on a Nissan unique design,... more
CR-V back gate into picnic table
Hey folks. I found this amusing yet useful video on making your back gate into a picnic table and... more
Need help buying 4x4 truck & 5th wheel
Hi Truckers, Looking to buy a used truck and 5th wheel trailer. Not too sure what to buy that will... more