Mahindra terminates U.S. dealer agreement

Mahindra terminates U.S. dealer agreement

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Amp Research PowerStep Promotion

Amp Research PowerStep Promotion

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Motorz TV Season 4 Premiers September 5th

Motorz TV Season 4 Premiers September 5th

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

2011 Ride-Rite Kits from Firestone Industrial

2011 Ride-Rite Kits from Firestone Industrial

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

NHRDA Drag Race World Finals

NHRDA Drag Race World Finals

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Friday BeerBlog: Never send a car to do a trucks job

Friday BeerBlog: Never send a car to do a trucks job

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Callaway is developing a Silverado

Callaway is developing a Silverado

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

NHRDA Elite Diesel Nationals

NHRDA Elite Diesel Nationals

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Keep your gear locked up in your truck bed with Skyd Cable Systems

Keep your gear locked up in your truck bed with Skyd Cable Systems

[ 0 ] 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. [...]

NHTSA investigating 3 million Jeep Cherokees

NHTSA investigating 3 million Jeep Cherokees

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Toyota bumps tow rating down on Tundra

Toyota bumps tow rating down on Tundra

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

Mahindra gets their EPA certification.. finally

Mahindra gets their EPA certification.. finally

[ 0 ] 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 [...]

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