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First Look: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid and XFE First Look: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid and XFE
Pickup trucks of the near future - What's the best way to give the moribund truck market a little pick-me-up? Diesel? Hybrid? V-6? How... more
First Test: 2009 Dodge Ram First Test: 2009 Dodge Ram
Game Over: 2009 Ram Eschews Bigger for Better - As far as Dodge is concerned, we've reached the point of diminishing returns in making... more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Toyota Tundra Long Term Update 3: 2008 Toyota Tundra
8 months and 14,650 miles - Photographer (and avid motorcyclist) Julia LaPalme previously filed a complaint about the Tundra: "I can't fit... more
4x4 SUV Comparison: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Land Rover LR2, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota FJ Cruiser 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
First Drive: 2009 Audi Q5 First Drive: 2009 Audi Q5
Pardon our math, but 5 can represent a greater value than 7. Proof? Audi's upcoming Q5. more
Long Term Update 4: 2007 Honda CR-V 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
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
Ultimate: This The Next Hummer? Ultimate: This The Next Hummer?
On February 8, the military issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to suppliers, soliciting concepts for a new Joint Light Tactical family of... more
Ultimate: Is this The Next Hummer? Ultimate: Is this The Next Hummer?
On February 8, the military issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to suppliers, soliciting concepts for a new Joint Light Tactical family of... more
First Look: JE Design makes the Porsche Cayenne stand out First Look: JE Design makes the Porsche Cayenne stand out
In Turbo form, the 2009 Porsche Cayenne is possibly one of the most extreme vehicles on the market today. check out Germany's JE Design --... more
First Look: JE Design spices up the 2008 Audi Q7 with Street Rocket tuning First Look: JE Design spices up the 2008 Audi Q7 with Street Rocket tuning
With Porsche's Cayenne Turbo getting most of the aftermarket attention in Europe, well-known VAG modifier JE Design has decided to work its... more
Performance Road Test: 2007 Roush Nitemare F 150 Performance Road Test: 2007 Roush Nitemare F 150
Its latest undertaking, a standard-cab 2007 F 150 4x2 dubbed Nitemare, taps into the proven performance formula of cubic inches, driveline... 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
Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Kia Rondo Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Kia Rondo
7 Months and 11,877 Miles - Worker bee with Mini-Me minivan looks more
Long Term Arrival: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Ltd. Long Term Arrival: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Ltd.
Does the minivan's architect still have its mojo? more
First Look: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon First Look: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Cadillac's renaissance takes another step forward with the CTS Sport Wagon more
First Look:  MTM builds 702 horsepower RS6R First Look: MTM builds 702 horsepower RS6R
"Sleepers" are somewhat of a rarity in today's aftermarket comprised mostly of huge spoilers and even bigger wheels. But from the small... more
First Look: 2009 Chevrolet HHR First Look: 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Whether you like its retro-themed style or not, the Chevrolet HHR is arguably better looking than the PT Cruiser. more
Crossover Comparison: 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue vs. 2008 Saturn VUE vs. 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4 Crossover Comparison: 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue vs. 2008 Saturn VUE vs. 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
Entry-level 'utes for the unwavering urbanite -- Art St. Antoine, Ed Loh, Scott Mortara, Julia LaPalme, and I are going to need some... more
2009 Dodge Journey Crossover Wins Ward's 'Clever Utility' Achievement Award 2009 Dodge Journey Crossover Wins Ward's 'Clever Utility' Achievement Award
Ward's judges presented the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover a special achievement award, "Clever Utility," for its well-thought-out... more
Long Term Update 4: 2007 Honda CR-V 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
Long Term Update 4: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Long Term Update 4: 2008 Mazda CX-9
10 months and 22,833 miles: People-hauler is no minivan more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Toyota Tundra Long Term Update 3: 2008 Toyota Tundra
8 months and 14,650 miles - Photographer (and avid motorcyclist) Julia LaPalme previously filed a complaint about the Tundra: "I can't fit... more
Preowned: 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Preowned: 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford had promised more Green vehicles and improved fuel economy throughout its line well before the first Escape was introduced for 2001. more
Preowned: 1997-2001 Honda Cr-V Preowned: 1997-2001 Honda Cr-V
Cute 'utes, once disdained by hard-core off-roaders and eschewed by status-conscious soft-roaders, are now in vogue--as is anything that... more
Preowned: 2002-2006 Chevy Avalanche Preowned: 2002-2006 Chevy Avalanche
We've heard the Chevy Avalanche defined in many ways: a Suburban with a rear-end problem, a Silverado crew cab that's been backed into a... more

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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