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Ram Laramie Longhorn Named 2011 ‘Truck of Texas’

Ram Laramie Longhorn Named 2011 ‘Truck of Texas’
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And from looking at this truck, it probably isn’t difficult to see why. The The Laramie Longhorn is loaded with gingerbread, from the two tone paint on the outside and plenty of chrome, to a luxurious leather interior that harks back to the days of the old west. Continue Reading...

Ford to Debut Seven Custom F-Series Trucks at SEMA

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Ford to Debut Seven Custom F-Series Trucks at SEMA
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Ford’s current F-150 pickup is hot and not surprisingly seven customized versions of this and the bigger Super Duty will be taking center stage. Continue Reading...

Mongo Racing Adopts Ford EcoBoost V6 for New Best in The Desert Racing Truck

Mongo Racing Adopts Ford EcoBoost V6 for New Best in The Desert Racing Truck
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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. Continue Reading...

MBtech Reporter – The Future of Pickup Trucks?

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MBtech Reporter – The Future of Pickup Trucks?
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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. Continue Reading...

2011 Ford F-150 Claims Fuel Economy Crown Thanks To V6

2011 Ford F-150 Claims Fuel Economy Crown Thanks To V6
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Ford is claiming that the new 2011 F-150 will get best in class fuel economy despite no EPA verified mileage figures. Ford states that the 3.7L V6 model will return 16 mpg in town and 23 mpg on the highway. By comparison a 2011 Ram with a 3.7L V6 will get 14 mpg in the... Continue Reading...

Toyota Tacoma RTR Set for SEMA Debut With Tundra V8 Power

Toyota Tacoma RTR Set for SEMA Debut With Tundra V8 Power
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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. Continue Reading...

Global Vehicles Orders $35 Million Worth of Mahindra Trucks for U.S. Sale

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Global Vehicles Orders $35 Million Worth of Mahindra Trucks for U.S. Sale
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Now that they have, Mahindra still wants to rescind the contract between it and GV, but there’s evidence to suggest that the company’s argument won’t hold up in court. Continue Reading...

Ram Laramie Longhorn Edition Adds A New Level of Luxury to the Truck Segment

Ram Laramie Longhorn Edition Adds A New Level of Luxury to the Truck Segment
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Automakers are increasingly using targeted consumer events as the location from which to launch a new vehicle and for the past several years the Texas State Fair has (understandably) been one of the more popular venues for pickup truck manufacturers. This year’s event saw the introduction of the new top-trim Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn edition... Continue Reading...

Jeep Pickup Reportedly Gets the Green Light

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Jeep Pickup Reportedly Gets the Green Light
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Earlier this week Jeep hinted at expanding its product lineup by building a pickup truck and according to the latest reports, the new model has officially been given the green light. The vehicle in question is said to resemble the 2005 Jeep Gladiator concept, using the Wrangler Unlimited platform but with two-doors and a bed... Continue Reading...

Dodge Dakota Replacement Confirmed; RAM, Jeep Considering New Pickup Models

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Dodge Dakota Replacement Confirmed; RAM, Jeep Considering New Pickup Models
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Dominating the headlines following Chrysler‘s first dealer meeting in three years yesterday was news of a new Viper planned for 2012. But apart from headline-grabbing sports cars, Chrysler execs made plenty of comments regarding the company’s commitment to the truck and SUV segment. For the new RAM brand, CEO Fred Diaz commented that his team... Continue Reading...

2011 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra Pricing Announced

2011 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra Pricing Announced
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As for the Xterra, the price bump is even more significant. the 2011 model commands a roughly $1,100 steeper price tag in base trim – up to $23,850. Continue Reading...

Mahindra Deliberately Voided Contract for U.S. Distribution Says Importer

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Mahindra Deliberately Voided Contract for U.S. Distribution Says Importer
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Now, that clause has come to mean something slightly different: GV, having invested several million dollars up front to secure a distribution network for the trucks is now out in the cold and Mahindra is washing its hands clean. Continue Reading...

Heavy-Duty Truck Prices Could Jump $15,000 in Order to Meet CAFE Regulations

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Heavy-Duty Truck Prices Could Jump $15,000 in Order to Meet CAFE Regulations
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Either way, sticker prices could increase by as much as $15,000 per truck once the regulations are enforced. Continue Reading...

Suzuki Recalls SX4, Grand Vitara and Equator for Navigation Fire Risk

Suzuki Recalls SX4, Grand Vitara and Equator for Navigation Fire Risk
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Suzuki has said that it will begin notifying owners of the recall on September 13 and once the vehicle is brought in, a Garmin representative will replace the defective batteries and install a spacer on top of them to prevent overheating. Continue Reading...
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