Ford has issued a recall for their popular Transit Connect vehicle and has halted sales until fixes can be made. The problem in question stems for a bad headliner retention pushpin located above the B-pillar on the left and right sides of the vehicle. This issue was discovered during government testing of the vehicle and [...]
22,000 2010 Dodge Nitro’s, Ram 1500 pickups, Jeep Liberty and Wranglers have been recalled by Chrysler for potentially defective brake lines from the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit. This issue apparently stems from possibly bad flaring on the tube ends. Naturally, when dealing with the braking hydraulic system a crash is more likely [...]
A pilot project between GM and The Gas Company, Hawaii’s natural gas and propane utility, is working to create a hydrogen fueling infrastructure across the island of Oahu. The 20-25 fueling stations will be piped directly to TGC’s pipeline network. Hawaii is a great testing ground for alternative fuel technologies due to the cost of [...]
Since we all know that print is dead, Motor Trend have posted their comparison online of the 2009 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Lariat versus the 2009 Toyota Tundra SuperCrew Limited. The bottom line of their review placed the Ford F-150 in first place stating “There’s simply more design maturity here” and the Toyota Tundra in second. [...]
The Smart Trailer Wireless Lighting Monitor from Valley is designed to provide constant monitoring of all trailer signal lights, including tail lights, market lights, stop and turn lights, while driving. Valley’s Smart Trailer Wireless Lighting Monitor features secure wireless transmission that makes it easy to mount without complicated wiring between the trailer and tow vehicle. [...]
Originally created for diesel trains after the replacement of steam trains and for commercial level trucks, the train horn was developed to create a very loud noise for safety purposes when approaching railroads, crossings, and more. In today’s world, train horns are an extremely popular modification among heavy duty and large pickup truck owners. Some [...]
GMC’s all-new 2010 Terrain makes its world debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The Terrain is a five-passenger crossover SUV that blends bold styling with fuel efficiency and premium features. “The new Terrain brings GMC’s history of innovation and engineering excellence into a smaller, fuel-efficient package for today’s buyer,” said Susan Docherty, [...]
Chevrolet unveiled the all-new 2010 Equinox, a compact crossover that blends distinctive design with outstanding efficiency. A new, 2.4L direct injection engine helps the Equinox deliver expected best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (EPA certification pending) – a 25-percent improvement over the previous model. Chevrolet expects nearly two-thirds of customers will choose the [...]
Motor Trend may have claimed the 2009 Ford F-150 the “2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year” but the magazine also tested several other vehicles in the full size pickup truck category, including the Dodge Ram, Hummer H3T, and Suzuki Equator. Writing an 8 page feature which includes YouTube videos, Motor Trend took the trucks [...]
Valley, an industry leader in hitches and towing accessories for more than 60 years, introduces the all new Towing Information System to provide constant checking of trailer lights, including taillights, brake lights and turn signals. The Towing Information System is a 4-flat application that installs on a trailer between the vehicle and trailer connectors. Featuring [...]
The Detroit News is reporting that Chrysler LLC have announced a 5,000 employee buyout cut for its salaried and contracted workers, a 25 percent cut to their work force. Chrysler even made a deadline for the new cuts, giving current employees till next Wednesday to make a decision. A spokeswoman for Chrysler LLC said “Chrysler [...]
Ford Motor Company are bringing back employees for the holidays, adding new shifts at some factories for production of the 2009 F-150 pickup truck. One employee, Brian Pannebecker, commented “We’ve been going nowhere but downhill for a year and half…now we’re finally getting some positive news around here”. There is also a rumor that Ford [...]
