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The Truck Trend future vehicle section features the latest concept vehicles, spy photos, and other news with an eye toward trucks, SUVS and other vehicles. Use our unofficial guide to track what’s coming, what we’ve caught on the road and what the automakers are dreaming up in their design studios.
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Spycam: 2010 Cadillac SRX Spycam: 2010 Cadillac SRX
Cadillac's new 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover has been spotted wearing minimal checkerboard camouflage more
Spied: 2010 Kia Sorento Spied: 2010 Kia Sorento
The camouflage-covered SUV seen here is the redesigned next-generation Kia Sorento, which was captured during testing in Death Valley. more
Ford Moves Forward with new Scorpion diesel engine Ford Moves Forward with new Scorpion diesel engine
Ford continues working on their in-house diesel, dubbed the Scorpion, set to replace the Navistar diesels by 2011, according to SEMA news. more
Blink and you'll miss it: New 2009 Honda Ridgeline spied Blink and you'll miss it: New 2009 Honda Ridgeline spied
In 2005 the Honda Ridgeline was presented as an alternative to regular midsize pickups, with a spacious cabin and confident on-road... more
Spycam: 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Spycam: 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon
American enthusiasts may be anticipating this car, but the fact is it's planned mostly for Cadillac's assault on Mercedes, BMW, and Audi in... more
Honey, I Shrunk the Pickup: More on Ford's future plans for two sub-F-150 models Honey, I Shrunk the Pickup: More on Ford's future plans for two sub-F-150 models
Ford is working on two new, smaller-than-F-150 pickup trucks, one based on the F-Series and the other a replacement for the aged Ranger... more
Spied: The Raptor is Unofficially Official Spied: The Raptor is Unofficially Official
At Ford's recent Dealer Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, dealer sources attending the event revealed what they've seen and heard about the... more
Spied: VW's Pickup (MULE) Spied: VW's Pickup (MULE)
There have been plenty of rumors that VW has been working on a small pickup truck for the U.S. market. more
Future: The rules of building a truck have been thrown out the window Future: The rules of building a truck have been thrown out the window
The traditional pickup is moving rapidly beyond its leaf-sprung, boxy boundaries, and what were once SUVs have been replaced with... more
Future Shock: The Truck Market Is Evolving at a Blistering Pace Future Shock: The Truck Market Is Evolving at a Blistering Pace
The rules of building a truck, sport/utility vehicle, or crossover have been thrown out the window, and the future of this category is... 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
Land Rover Black and Silver LRX Concept Photo Gallery Land Rover Black and Silver LRX Concept Photo Gallery
Click here to see more photos of the Land Rover Black and Silver LRX Concept! more
Future: The rules of building a truck have been thrown out the window Future: The rules of building a truck have been thrown out the window
The traditional pickup is moving rapidly beyond its leaf-sprung, boxy boundaries, and what were once SUVs have been replaced with... more
Bull MKT: Lincoln gets its own Enclave. Sort of Bull MKT: Lincoln gets its own Enclave. Sort of
The cheapening--ahem, popularization--of Lincoln is working. Migrating to mostly Volvo-based front-drive platforms and targeting Buick... more
Future Shock: The Truck Market Is Evolving at a Blistering Pace Future Shock: The Truck Market Is Evolving at a Blistering Pace
The rules of building a truck, sport/utility vehicle, or crossover have been thrown out the window, and the future of this category is... 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  

 
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Why is there so much hate for the Toyota Tundra?
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4.6 engine problem
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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