September 3, 2010 by Rick
Now this is just getting ridiculous! If you’ve been following along on the path of misguided ways over the past couple months between Mahindra, the EPA, and Global Vehicles you’ve seen some downright hilarity and bizarreness occur. Last week we posted about the EPA finally giving the Mahindra Pik-Up its certification and Global was ready [...]
September 1, 2010 by Rick
You’ve seen the Motorz crew install the Amp Research PowerStep and show just how easy it can be and now when you purchase a genuine PowerStep between September 1 and December 31, 2010 you can get an Amp Research Bed X-Tender or a BedStep for FREE. That’s right, a $200 value, absolutely FREE. So if [...]
September 1, 2010 by Rick
You’ve spent all summer waiting and wondering when Season 4 of, the hit do-it-yourself automotive TV show, Motorz TV was going to premiere. Well, wait no more. In just a few days on September 5th you’ll be able to catch up with the Motorz crew as they introduce some new projects, show off some set [...]
August 31, 2010 by Rick
Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC is pleased to announce the new Ride-Rite air helper spring kits for the 2011 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350. These kits are no-drill and come in both gas and diesel versions for whichever application suits your needs. The Ride-Rite air helper spring kits are designed to be placed between [...]
August 31, 2010 by Rick
On September 25, 2010 the National Hot Rod Diesel Association will be holding their World Finals at Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas where only 480 competitors will be invited to participate. Five categories including; Top Diesel, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street, and Sportsman ET will be contested and there will be over $40,000 in [...]
August 27, 2010 by Rick
So apparently this guy with a Mustang, in New Hampshire, decided to launch his sailboat off a trailer attached to the Mustang. But it doesn’t appear he did so at the boat launch, looking at the photos, and instead opted for a section of beach that had been compacted into a makeshift boat launch. Long [...]
August 27, 2010 by Rick
You may have heard the Callaway name before, but it is usually associated with Corvettes. Now the high performance vehicle maker has turned its sights to the Silverado full size truck. While they’re still in the development stages, they have said that it looks like the 6.2L V8 will be the power plant, even though [...]
August 26, 2010 by Rick
The National Hot Rod Diesel Association comes to Pueblo Motorsports Park in Pueblo, Colorado on August 28th for the 1st Annual Elite Diesel Nationals. This event will feature diesel drags, sled pulling, burnout contest and a show n shine competition. Gates open at 9 am, admission is $15 for adults, $8 for military, $5 for [...]
August 26, 2010 by Rick
Skyd Cable Systems of Westminster, Maryland has brought forth a new product to combat a common problem, people making off with your tools and belongings out of the back of your truck. Using a 20 foot long 3/8 inch steel cable that is stored neatly in a retractable housing made of durable 3/16” diamond plate. [...]
August 25, 2010 by Rick
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has its hands full lately with investigations and now they’re looking into whether the fuel tanks on over 3 million Jeep Grand Cherokees are a potential fire hazard. 1993 – 2004 Grand Cherokees are being looked at and the investigation was prompted by a petition filed by the Center [...]
August 23, 2010 by Rick
In adopting the standard J2807 from the Society of Automotive Engineers, which is a performance requirement rating for determining tow vehicle gross combination rating and trailer weight rating standard, Toyota has lowered tow weight ratings down on the Tundra. Previously, manufacturers were able to do their own testing and come up with their own standards [...]
August 23, 2010 by Rick
In a period that seems like forever, Mahindra has finally received the EPA certification for their Pik-Up which moves them that much closer to actually selling their vehicles in the US. Mahindra’s U.S Distributor, Global Vehicles, is overjoyed at the news but there is a lingering question as to what this will do to the [...]