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Navistar to offer purchase assistance to commercial truckers; options include hybrid battery lease Navistar to offer purchase assistance to commercial truckers; options include hybrid battery lease
Navistar is launching three purchase assistance programs to get their hybrid medium-duty trucks out onto the road according to Business... more
BMW X3 recalled for airbag defect, X5 under investigation BMW X3 recalled for airbag defect, X5 under investigation
The BMW X3 has been recalled for an airbag defect, and the X5 is being investigated as well according to AOL Autos. 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
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
LINE X Collaborates With DiamondBack Truck Covers to Introduce DiamondBack X LINE X Collaborates With DiamondBack Truck Covers to Introduce DiamondBack X
One of the industries leading names for truck bed protection, LINE-X, announced today that they are partnering with DiamondBack Truck... 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: Comic and host of "101 Cars You Must Drive" Alonzo Bodden owns a Mini -- and a Hummer Celebrity Drive: Comic and host of "101 Cars You Must Drive" Alonzo Bodden owns a Mini -- and a Hummer
It may sound like an odd choice for a comedian to host "101 Cars You Must Drive," but for Alonzo Bodden, it was in the stars. Or just chalk... more
Celebrity Drive, Olympic Edition: Mountain biker extraordinaire Adam Craig also competes on four wheels Celebrity Drive, Olympic Edition: Mountain biker extraordinaire Adam Craig also competes on four wheels
National mountain-bike champion Adam Craig is headed to Beijing to compete in the Olympics for the first time, as one of only two men on... more
Roaming the World: Mercedes Unimog based GXV adventure vehicle Roaming the World: Mercedes Unimog based GXV adventure vehicle
Where Does the World's Most Capable Adventure Vehicle Come From? This GXV is based on a 2004 Mercedes Unimog U500 chassis and is powered by... 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

Breaking Hummer from the Mothership will take a huge hammer

Posted August 18 2008 02:15 PM by Mark Williams
There's no shortage of speculation about Hummer. In that regard, nothing's changed. From Day One of the “gentleman's agreement” between companies, there were journalists and car guys screaming that GM should get rid of...  more

Sounds kinda dirty, the Ford Flex Woody

  DETROIT - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) won't like this, but I've never been a big fan of aftermarket accessories. At least, not on my own cars. I find them highly amusing on other people's rides,...more  

MT Thread of the Day: "I use my truck for its purpose, how about you?"

  We're sure it's quite different here than in many other parts of the U.S., but have you ever run across a truck that from the looks of it has never seen a dirt road, let alone carried a decent payload in its bed? Just...more  

Gilles announces end to 'Edge' look at Chrysler, in favor of "organic" design

  "It's definitely time for a new aesthetic at Chrysler," said newly promoted Chrysler vice president of design Ralph Gilles. "We're done with the 'Edge' look." more  

Four Small SUVs Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick; Volkswagen Tiguan scored top honors

  This year's Top Safety Picks for compact sport utility vehicles from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are in, and the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has scored top honors. more  

 
Who really has the longest lasting truck?
Mustangfan2003 asked: "ok chevy has comercials that say they have the longest lasting trucks, ford... 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
 
4.6 engine problem
first time here. first time ford truck owner. have an 05 e250 extended with the 4.6. 234K miles.... more
 
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" for August list
[bold] Class Brand Model[/bold] Subcompact Car Toyota Yaris Hatchback Compact Car over... more
 
No one wants to buy Hummer?
What do you think is going to happen? India doesn't want them... will Tata be the next big name in... more