July 28, 2010 by Rick
Three videos have been released to showcase some of the 2011 Ford Explorer’s features such as the terrain management system (TMS), blind-spot information system (BLIS), and trailer control. It is nice to see these released so soon after the unveiling for the new Explorer, it shows that Ford has spent their time well and is [...]
July 28, 2010 by Rick
The road for the Toyota Tundra has been rocky with first year sales almost making sales estimates and then having those numbers slide each year since. Toyota has obviously invested a lot of money in the Tundra and don’t want to give up quite yet. So in 2014 the new Tundra will apparently be introduced [...]
July 27, 2010 by Rick
In what seems like an eternity, Ford has finally pulled the wraps off their secret they’ve been taunting consumers with for the past few months. Teaser shots, vague information posts, contests – they’ve all been used in a social media campaign to drum up excitement for what could be Ford’s biggest premier under the watchful [...]
July 26, 2010 by Rick
Ford’s second quarter profit amounted to $2.6 billion which follows their $2.1 billion dollar profits from the first quarter. A far cry from 2009’s second quarter loss of $424 million the news of healthy profits two quarters in a row are a telltale sign that Ford has been making the right inroads to correct its [...]
July 25, 2010 by Rick
Finally, it has been a long road and many weeks of teaser photos that the fine folks have Ford put up online giving little glimpses of their latest 2011 Ford Explorer. I’ve got to say it is a sharp looking ride! These photos are hot off of the Ford Explorer FaceBook page just put up [...]
July 23, 2010 by Rick
Due to the incredible lack of truck news lately… The following video has some course language, so if you’re easily offended, have kids in the room, or are at work — turn the volume down, chase the kids away, or wait until you get home! You’ve been warned! Take note – DO NOT try to [...]
July 22, 2010 by Rick
Now you can hitch a color matched camper on the back of your Jeep Wrangler and take yourself camping. Jeep has announced the new Trail Edition Camper, which is a pop-up style camper that folds into a Jeep styled trailer. There will be two models of the camper available; the standard Trail Edition with 32” [...]
July 20, 2010 by Rick
While Toyota hasn’t made changes to their other trucks, like the Tacoma, the Tundra is slated for some upgrades and changes for the 2011 model. The interior will delete the ashtray and cigarette lighter and add new headrests. While under the hood, a 4.0L V6 engine with dual VVT-I system will add more performance and [...]
July 20, 2010 by Rick
It’s been awhile since we’ve visited the back and forth numbers war between Ford and GM and their one-upmanship, well – he numbers have reared their ugly heads once again. To recap – Back in February Ford announced the 6.7L Powerstroke would have 390hp and 735 ft-lbs of torque. Then in March GM announced the [...]
July 20, 2010 by Rick
Ford has been teasing consumers for over a month now with candid photos that show parts of the new Explorer, but not the entire thing. They’ve also been vague in producing details that might ruin any suspense. Well, Ford is starting to loosen their lips, with the launch of the Explorer only a week away, [...]
July 19, 2010 by Rick
From the makers of the popular ACCESS Original Roll-up Cover, Agri-Cover is proud to announce the ADARAC Truck Bed Rack System for Chevy, Dodge, Ford and Lincoln trucks. The ADARAC is compatible with ACCESS roll-up covers and other inside-the-rail tonneau covers, featuring a clean, streamlined look, fully adjustable and easily removable can carry up to [...]
July 19, 2010 by Rick
It seems like just last week Toyota and Tesla announced that two test mules existed that Toyota was evaluating for standards compliance. Well, now they’ve announced that indeed they do and they will be partnering on an electric RAV4. Tesla is apparently hard at work designing the electrical systems on this new RAV4. This is [...]