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Game Over: 2009 Ram Eschews Bigger for Better - As far as Dodge is concerned, we've reached the point of diminishing returns in making half-ton pickups bigger and increasing load capacities at every redesign. more
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
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 Nevada desert for torture testing? more
Feeling the crush of urban congestion? Tired of bumping into RVs when you're trying to camp in "the middle of nowhere"? Need your space? Well then, sir or madam, you need to get thyself to Mongolia. more
If you don't know about Moab, Utah, and what it becomes around Easter every year, you're missing out. more
Those nice people at Land Rover tell white, puffy lies. They gave their exotic Argentina trip the jaunty and adventurous "Road to the Clouds" moniker, but from the moment we step out of the plane, there are few clouds to speak of. more
On August 1, the Bald Mountain OHV route in the Sierra National Forest near Fresno, California, was restored with the help of volunteers from HUMMER, local four-wheel-drive clubs, the nonprofit off-road ethics organization Tread Lightly!, and U.S. Forest Service employees. more
Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary Cross-Country Road Trip Tour & Diesel Additives Sled Pulling Series just added! Looking for an adventure on the trails or check out the latest in truck fashions, then check out our 2008 National Truck Event Listing! more
This year's "Big SocalEuro Meet" was bigger and better, as all kinds of Volkswagens, Audis, Minis, BMWs, Volvos, smarts, Fiats, Mercedes-Benzes, Classic VWs, and so much more filled the asphalt lot at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego with a featured pit-stop from the Gumball 3000 rally! more
Team Drives to Protruck Class Win on Three Tires and One Alcoa Wheel more
One of the industries leading names for truck bed protection, LINE-X, announced today that they are partnering with DiamondBack Truck Covers to introduce the new DiamondBack-X Truck Cover Reinforced with LINE-X available for Ford, Chevy/GMC, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda trucks. more
Clarion Corporation of America announced the introduction of ClarionMiND, Clarion's next generation Mobile Internet Navigation Device. The ClarionMiND represents a revolutionary new product that combines connected personal GPS navigation and real-time Points of Interest (POI) with Internet based entertainment and full web browsing. more
2008's standout products to enhance appearance, performance, and versatility. Truck & SUV gear from such manufactures as Transfer Flow, Agri-Cover, Leer, and more! more
Everything but the kitchen sink -- With 125 cubic feet of storage and a carrying capacity of 1000 pounds, Let's Go Aero's GearLodge trailer has a torsion-style axle and 13-inch wheels. more
Truck & SUV Road Tests
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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 |
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4x4 SUV Comparison: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Land Rover LR2, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota FJ Cruiser
Three Days in the Valley: Hunger, Death, and the Search for the Most Capable, Least Compromised Off-Roader more |
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First Drive: 2009 Audi Q5
Pardon our math, but 5 can represent a greater value than 7. Proof? Audi's upcoming Q5. more |
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Long Term Update 4: 2007 Honda CR-V
10 months and 15,918 miles: While the first maintenance of the 2007 Honda CR-V in the Motor Trend long term fleet was modest -- just $52.42... more |
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Newcomer: 2009 BMW X6
Find BMW's all-new X6 Sports Activity Coupe confusing? Think of it as a soft-road version of a two-door-looking SUV. American hot-rodders... more |
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Top Features
 Whale Watching To Buy or Not To BuyThat is the question (with apologies to the Bard). If you were looking to save money over three years of low-mileage driving, summer was a great time to buy a diesel Dodge Ram or Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not only was there $1500-$4500 in rebates (up to $7500 if you bought a 2007 Ram), but over the program's 36,000 miles at California late-May prices and the 15-mpg fuel-economy figure Dodge cites for the Ram, you'd save another $5000 using the $2.99/gallon promotion. more
 Commercial Interests Work Trucks in Today's MarketCommercial trucks aren't just for the job site anymore. In fact, as payloads and towing capacities go up, more people who need larger trucks to haul cargo and tow their fifth-wheels, horse trailers, etc., see commercial vehicles as a creative solution. more
 2009 READERS' RIDES SHOWCASE Show Us Your TruckShow us your Trucks/SUVs!!! Click here to learn how to get your truck or SUV in the magazine as part of our 2009 Readers' Ride Issue! more
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
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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
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
"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
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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Posted August 7 2008 10:30 AM by Allyson Harwood
Boise, Idaho, to Denver, Colorado Bleary-eyed yet ready for the day, we meet by the two Mercedes parked in back of the hotel. We run through the morning checklist on the 190D, measuring tire pressure and water and oil... more
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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
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
"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
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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Posted July 25 2008 05:36 PM by thomas_voehringer
I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle. more
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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
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
"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
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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Posted August 18 2008 10:59 AM by Melissa
In a time when unstable gas prices have most commuters pinching pennies just to fill their tanks, will the all-new Kia Borrego become a hit or miss for the average consumer? more
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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
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
"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
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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4.6 engine problem
first time here. first time ford truck owner.
have an 05 e250 extended with the 4.6. 234K miles....
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