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Tuesday, February 9  Ram Truck Brand Renews Monster Truck Racing Partnership With Hall Brothers Racing More in: Chrysler, Dodge | Comments | Permalink | 1,245 Views The Ram Truck Brand today announced that it would renew its monster truck racing partnership with Hall Brothers Racing. Today's news brings back a partnership that began in 2002 with the debut of the Ram-based "Raminator" monster truck. "More than a million people attend monster truck events each year, and audience demographics match the consumers who buy pickup trucks," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ram Truck Brand. "We're launching a brand new Ram Heavy Duty truck and having a monster truck modeled after the 2011 Ram Heavy Duty gets our dealers and customers very excited." Full Story...

Monday, February 8  Ford F-150 To Get Ecoboost V6 Sometime This Year More in: Engine, Ford | Comments | Permalink | 3,537 Views A tipster over at PUT has reported that the F-150 will get Ford's V6 3.5 liter Ecoboost V6 in the near future. The twin turbo gasoline direct injection engine delivers "the performance of a V8 with the fuel efficiency of a V6" and is said to be the same engine found in the Mustang, which achieves a 30 mile per gallon fuel efficiency rating. We'll see what Ford does as the F-150 is their bread and butter vehicle.

Friday, February 5  Friday Beerblog: Chrysler Goes Full Retard With Ram Display More in: Beerblog, Chrysler, Dodge, NAIAS | Comments | Permalink | 8,056 Views Last month at the North American International Auto Show, Chrysler tried gaining attention in a different way by hanging a Dodge Ram 2500 HD truck upside down on the ceiling of their display. Something tells me if Chrysler spent more time actually building quality vehicles and less time coming up with creative crap at NAIAS, the company would actually increase sales and not have to file for bankruptcy... just a thought. [Image: PUT]

Thursday, February 4  Honda Recalls Ridgeline For Connector Issue More in: Honda, Recall | Comments | Permalink | 6,599 Views Toyota is not the only manufacturer with recalls going on, this time Honda has issued a recall for the 2006 to 2007 Ridgeline pickup truck. The problem affects 76,000 vehicles and is in regard to a wire harness connector issue where the air conditioning unit can overheat and increase the risk of fire. Owners are urged to contact Honda asap at 1-800-999-1009.

Wednesday, February 3  Toyota Temporarily Suspends Production of Tundra and Sequoia More in: Recall, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 7,635 Views Toyota Motor Sales today announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on January 21, 2010. “Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our company,” said Group Vice President and Toyota Division General Manager Bob Carter. “This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized. We’re making every effort to address this situation for our customers as quickly as possible.” Full Story...

Tuesday, February 2  Ford To Produce 2011 Explorer In Chicago, Lands 1,200 Jobs More in: Ford, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 8,309 Views Ford Motor Company today announced it will produce the next-generation Ford Explorer SUV at the company’s Chicago Assembly Plant beginning in the fourth quarter of this year. Ford is investing nearly $400 million in its Chicago manufacturing facilities to launch production of the new, fuel-efficient Ford Explorer. The company also will add 1,200 new jobs to staff a second production shift at Chicago Assembly Plant and increase production at the nearby Chicago Stamping Plant. Full Story...

Monday, February 1  Ford Engineers Using Virtual Reality To Build Next Pickups More in: Ford | Comments | Permalink | 9,043 Views Engineers at United Space Alliance (USA) and Ford Motor Company are sharing their animation software experiences to create virtual reality simulations that benefit both astronauts and drivers. Ford is applying virtual reality animation software that is used by movie animators and video game creators to improve real-life driving situations before the first prototype is even built. In an immersive Virtual Evaluation lab (iVE), Ford engineers create virtual vehicles complete with exterior views. Full Story...

Friday, January 29  Joe Bacal Survives First-Corner Hit to Win Laughlin Desert Challenge More in: Off-Road, Racing, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 17,668 Views In a heart-stopping beginning to his second year in off-road racing, Joe Bacal put his Lexus LX 570 ahead of his closest class rival as they raced flat out to the first corner at the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge 2010 season opener on Saturday, only to feel the full force of competition slam into him as he headed for the apex. Rival competitor Justin Matney left a major wound in Bacal’s Lexus as he pushed his way through, but the adrenaline-fired Bacal re-passed Matney shortly after and was never headed again en route to another Stock Full-class victory this past weekend. Full Story...

Thursday, January 28  Banks Releases iQ Tuner for Diesel Trucks More in: Diesel, Mobile Electronics, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 12,970 Views Unveiled to the public only two short months ago at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the new Banks iQ has already become the single fastest-selling product ever in the 50-plus year history of Banks Power. This revolutionary personal device has swept the industry with its broad range of functions and applications which literally make it the world's first true "Dashboard PC." Full Story...

Wednesday, January 27  Firestone Industrial Products Work-Rite Available for Ram, Ford, Titan More in: Dodge, Ford, New Products, Nissan, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 14,441 Views Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC's Work-Rite suspension solution is now available for a comprehensive list of Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ford and Nissan pickup trucks, commercial vehicles and vans, including the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F-Series and Nissan Titan. Full Story...

Tuesday, January 26  Chevrolet Revealing 2011 Silverado HD Trucks Next Month More in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Engine | Comments | Permalink | 16,098 Views Chevrolet has announced they will reveal the new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks next month at the Chicago Auto Show. Fans can expect a new 6.6 liter Duramax V8 diesel motor, chassis upgrades, exterior changes, and more. [PUT]

Monday, January 25  Chrysler Brake Booster Recall For Dodge Ram, Jeep Brand and Others More in: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Recall | Comments | Permalink | 17,666 Views The NHTSA has issued a recall for nearly 25,000 Chrysler vehicles including the 2010 Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram (light and heavy duty), Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Liberty. Apparently there is a problem with the vehicle brake booster input rod where it could fail without warning, resulting in a crash. Owners are urged to contact Chrysler directly at 800-853-1403.

Friday, January 22  Ram Truck Brand Continues to Refine the Boldest, Most Powerful and Capable Lineup on the Planet More in: Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Fuel, NAIAS | Comments | Permalink | 22,430 Views With a work-hard, play-hard attitude, Ram Truck offers the boldest, most powerful and capable pickup truck lineup in the business. “Ram Trucks continue to break the rules with big-rig styling, improved quality, durability and capability,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer—Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. Full Story...

Thursday, January 21  Toyota Files Voluntary Safety Recall For Sticking Accelerator Pedal More in: Polls, Saturn, Truck Jam | Comments | Permalink | 19,999 Views Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. This action is separate from the on-going recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Approximately 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles are subject to both separate recall actions. Full Story...

Jeep Brand Broadens Vehicle Lineup with Three New Models More in: Jeep, NAIAS, New Products, Off-Road | Comments | Permalink | 20,835 Views The Jeep brand is broadening its vehicle lineup with the introduction of three new rugged, versatile and innovative vehicles that deliver classic Jeep design and capability. The new 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade boasts a new premium, rugged appearance with standard class-leading capability features, while the Jeep Wrangler lineup is expanded with unique limited-edition models – Jeep Wrangler Islander and Jeep Wrangler Mountain – that deliver high-impact visual appeal with outdoor fun-and-freedom themes. Full Story...

Wednesday, January 20  Ford Launching New Truck Engines and Transmissions For 2010 More in: Engine, Ford, Fuel, New Products, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 23,627 Views Ford Motor Company will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America in 2010 as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio. The push began in 2008 and continues through 2013 and includes 60 new or significantly upgraded engines, transmissions and transaxles globally over the five year period. Full Story...

Tuesday, January 19  Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program Expands More in: Engine, Fuel, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 24,707 Views Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced today that more than 100 Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) vehicles will be placed in a nationwide demonstration program over the next three years. TMS and Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Engineering North America, Inc. will place vehicles with universities, private companies and government agencies in both California and New York. Full Story...

Monday, January 18  Four Wheeler Magazine Editors Name Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade More in: Jeep, Off-Road | Comments | Permalink | 24,993 Views Four Wheeler magazine editors have named the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon the Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade, while calling out the four-door Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as the decade’s most significant 4x4 vehicle. Full Story...

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