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MOTORZ TV now on Zune
 Microsoft Zune fans will be happy to know that they can load up their Zune portable media players with the latest episodes of MOTORZ TV!
Just search the podcasts in the marketplace for “MOTORZ” and you’ll find us! Or you can browse Lifestyles > Hobbies and look for our show there too!
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| Next Generation Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Truck Spotted
 Although Lincoln have discontinued the Mark LT pickup truck for 2009, the company is still developing the next generation version based off of the 2009 Ford F-150. In the spyshot seen here, the new Mark LT is built off of the 2009 Ford F-150 Platinum edition and doesn't feature anything unique other than a large (and quite ugly) grille spliced between the F-150's new head lights and some different badges. Anyone interested in the next generation Lincoln Mark LT can pick one up outside the states in Mexico, where demand is quite high for the luxury pickup truck.
Source: Pickuptrucks
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MIT Develops Regenerative Shock Absorbers
 A group of undergraduate students from MIT have produced a prototype shock absorber that has the ability to generate electricity back into a vehicle. The team claims the shock "increases a vehicle's fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent using a hydraulic system that forces fluid through a turbine attached to a generator". The students are trying to commercialize their product and have found interest from the United States' military and several manufacturers of commercial truck lines. Good luck guys!
Source: Engadget
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| Massachusetts Police Officers Using Unmarked Ford F-150's
 According to sources across the intarweb, police officers in Massachusetts are pulling over motorists in unmarked Ford F-150 pickup trucks. A uniformed officer was spotted ticketing a motorist from his F-150 without any police markings except for the blue and red lights mounted on the interior dash. Very sly!
Sources: Pansy Patrol via Jalopnik
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| Toyota Planning Next Generation 4Runner
 Toyota cut the 4Runner from production nearly seven years ago but the old SUV "still has life left in it", according to a Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc executive. Bob Carter, Toyota's Divisional Group Vice President and General Manager (that's a hell of a title), says "there are plans (for a new 4Runner)" but declined on details of when a new one will be announced. WardsAuto believes the 4Runner will debut in the 2010 year, but no details have been announced from Toyota at this time. “(The 4Runner) is an important nameplate that’s been with us since ‘84" and “We’re fortunate that just like Prius, it carries a lot of brand equity. (The) 4Runner is right there with it; it’s an important part of the franchise".
Source: Wards Auto via Google News
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Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2L ''Boss'' Motor Available Winter 2010
 Earlier this morning we announced Ford's new mini site for the F-150 SVT Raptor. On that mini site, Ford states the new "Boss" 6.2 liter SOHC V8 engine which pumps out 400 horsepower and 400 foot pounds of torque, will be available as an option in the winter of 2010. Until then, the Raptor will come standard with Ford's 5.4 liter SOHC V8 engine that produces 320 horsepower and 390 foot pounds of torque. Will it be worth the wait? We hope so.
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| | | | | | 2007 to 2009 Mazda CX9 CUVs Recalled
 Mazda have issued a recall of 30,600 2007 to 2009 CX9 crossover utility vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats that feature the position memory function. The harness routed underneath the seat may interfere with the seat itself causing it to short circuit and become uncontrollable "which will cause serious difficulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash". Owners are encouraged to contact their local Mazda dealer as soon as possible at 1-800-222-5500.
Source: Safecar.gov
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| Ford On Edge For Paying Off Debt, May Reach Target
 Ford Motor Company are on the edge when it comes to paying off their debts. The company is looking at paying off their long term $10.4 billion debt by paying an $80 dollar premium per $1,000 of debt to holders who are willing to invest in common stock from senior convertible notes. If the company is able to achieve this target, they will reduce their total debt from $25.8 billion to $15.4 billion and pay less interest in the process. Earlier this week Ford was able to reach an agreement with the United Auto Workers to cover half of $13 billion in health insurance.
Sources: Google News, Yahoo News
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| | | Consumer Reports Picks Chevrolet Avalanche As Top Truck
 Consumer Reports have selected the Chevrolet Avalanche as their top full size sport utility truck for 2009. According to Consumer Reports, "The Chevrolet Avalanche full-sized crew cab ($36,000 to $47,000) is one of the most versatile and comfortable pickups that Consumer Reports has tested" and "Its unified bed and cab helps give it a solid feel and a comfortable, quiet ride. Its innovative partition, between the cab and the bed, can be folded to allow longer cargo to extend into the back of the cab". The Chevrolet Avalanche stole the top truck title from last year's winner, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab.
Source: Consumer Reports
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