The Green Hornet’s ‘Black Beauty’ Heading to SEMA
This year, it will be on display at the SEMA show, as part of Royal Purple’s display, along with Courtney Hansen, of Overhaulin’ fame.
RM Auctions to Sell-Off One of the World’s Largest Muscle Car Collections
Now, 55 cars in the collection are to be sold at auction, RM putting together a single vendor sale in Gainsville, GA on November 13.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Struggles to Woo Fans, Make Money
The museum has received glowing reviews both from the press and the fans who’ve attended, but the problem seems to be getting people through the door.
Ram 1500 and HD Models Recalled Over Faulty Warning Labels
If the information on these labels is adhered to it could potentially cause safety issues or even accidents.
Automakers Switching Oil to Improve Efficiency
That robust formulation is also designed to improve heat resistance and the reduce risk of thermal breakdown under high heat situations – i.e. turbocharged and supercharged engines.
2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Priced from $25,740
The 2011 F-150 equipped with the EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 will sticker at $25,740 before options and taxes.
Ford Denies Rumors it’s Selling-Off Remainder of Mazda Shares
If the planned sell-off goes ahead, then it is likely that many of the Ford shares will be offered to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, giving it the largest stake holder interest in the Japanese automaker.
Mongo Racing Adopts Ford EcoBoost V6 for New Best in The Desert Racing Truck
Until now, BITD race trucks were only allowed to run normally aspirated V-8s or diesels, but now the series has altered the rules to allow the EcoBoost to compete, in the stock 8000 and 8100 classes.
MBtech Reporter – The Future of Pickup Trucks?
What’s very interesting is that besides working together, each power source can also operate independently – the 70 kW electric motor driving the wheels, while the 1.2-liter natural gas unit powers the fronts.
2011 Nissan Murano, Equipment Shuffles, Price Increases
Four different trim levels are offered on the 2011 Murano – S, SV, SL and LE; in a choice of front and all-wheel drive configurations.
Mitsubishi Endeavor Soldiers on into 2011 With Minor Updates
The biggest news for the ’11 model year are the adoption of satellite navigation, back up camera and power sunroof as standard equipment on the up-level Endeavor SE; whereas before they were optional features.
James Bond’s Famous Aston DB5 to be Joined by ‘Die Another Day’ Jaguar XKR and More
This was one of three such cars prepared for filming that featured all-wheel drive and an onboard weapons system and until recently was the property of the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Priced from $41,550
And, after what’s seemed like an eternity for truck enthusiasts, the Blue Oval has also, finally announced pricing for the 2011 Raptor.
Lincoln Considering New Luxury Pickup
If Lincoln does decide to re-enter the pickup market, it will likely be based on the larger S-D pickup -possibly a F-250 3/4 ton truck with a stretched cab, similar to Ram’s current Mega Cab.
Toyota Issues Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for Tundra ‘Bed Bounce’
Although this characteristic is common among all pickup trucks, the Tundra seems to have received more complaints than most.
MKT to Teplace Town Car as Lincoln’s New Limo
A second variant will be built off a heavy duty chassis, capable of being lengthened up to an additional 120 inches and aimed straight at stretched limousine operators.
Opel Vivaro e-Concept Brings Chevy Volt Technology to Commercial Vehicle Segment
The Vivaro e-Concept is a plug-in, extended range vehicle that uses technology similar to the Chevy Volt.
GMC Acadia Denali Priced from $43,220
The Acadia Denali sports exclusive chrome mesh upper and lower grille assemblies, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, 20-inch two-tone chrome wheels, monochromatic paint and body extensions.
Last Mercury for Retail Sale to be Built This Sunday, October 10
But even as production winds down, there actually seems to be fewer deals to be had – including the loss of bonus cash offers – quite extraordinary, since sales of Mercury vehicles have spiked recently.
Regular Cab VW Amarok Pickup Revealed
For commercial buyers, in many respects the regular cab Amarok makes more sense than the crew cab does.
Toyota Tacoma RTR Set for SEMA Debut With Tundra V8 Power
n what perhaps respresents a modern take on the original muscle truck concept – stuffing a big engine in a smaller vehicle, the RTR (which stands for Ready To Race) features a iForce 5.7-liter V-8 dropped between the frame rails of a current Tacoma.
Demand for Pickup Trucks Spurs 39 Percent Sales Gain at GM
However, part of the increase in pickup sales, also reflects demand for GM’s substantially revised 2011 Heavy Duty pickups, which are proving particularly popular.
Mahindra Rejects Global Vehicles’ Pickup Order
Mahindra is also sticking fast to it’s claims that the contract between it and Global has expired and it is free to pursue it’s own channels of distribution for the trucks in the US.
Bidder Reneges on $700,000 Bugatti Veyron Purchase at Barrett-Jackson [video]
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“First, he said he didn’t bid, then he said he was ‘trying to help,’” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of B-J. “The bottom line is, he said he wouldn’t buy it and we booted him.”
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