Currently the role of site reconnaissance is predominantly carried out by light tankers or QAVs (Quick Attack Vehicles), typically these are modified single cabin commercial utility vehicles such as the Toyota Landcruiser. While the off road performance and maneuverability of such a vehicle is sufficient, its ability to actively suppress a fire threat is severely limited by the considerably small water supply (500lt) and distinct lack of survival engineering, fundamentally making it inadequate for its role.
Ever wonder what it's like to test drive a 2010 Hummer H3T in the snow, ice, and other crazy driving conditions? Well the crew at Pickuptrucks did just that last month, test driving the new pickup at GM's headquarters in Michigan. Judging by the photos in the article, it looks like they had fun. Click here to check out their test drive.
Now you can take your favorite automotive DIY TV show with you wherever you go with the new MOTORZ App for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch!
It not only features updates from the MOTORZ blog, Twitter, photos, videos, and forums, but it also includes automotive industry news which includes Truckblog!
Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear is one lucky man. In a recent episode that was uploaded to YouTube, the Top Gear crew places the BMW X5 M against an Audi Q7 TDI and the Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged in a head to head battle, including mud! I wish I could play around like this for a living.
TECHART Automobil design really set the sparks flying at this year`s trial of strength at the High Speed Event in Nardo/Italy. Test driver Sandro Reuter reached a top speed of 321,2 km/h, respectively 200 mph, with the TECHART refined Porsche Cayenne Turbo. TECHART thus secured a new speed record for Fullsize-SUVs. The circular 12.4 kilometer track is still considered to be the world´s fastest motor racing circuit, even ahead of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the United States.
The Duster project was born out of the simple premise that a real need existed in the world for an affordable, comfortable and rugged 4x4, a class which is currently not well served. Aware of this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicle aimed initially at emerging markets. The needs of European customers were also taken into account from the project outset.
Where do I even start with this? According to the listing the "Louis Vuitton Jeep" has "Dub Rims that matches the paint job, custom interior, TVs in both sun visors, 4 TVs in the headrests, talking alarm, flip-out TVs, and much more.
This truck is loaded with too many items to list them all. There is close to $100,000 worth of work put in the truck". Really?
Here in the states, enthusiasts have cut back on purchasing imported trucks which include the Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, and the sad Honda Ridgeline (which lacks a frame). Indian company, Mahindra still have plans to release their TR20 and TR40 pickup trucks this spring, but if I had to guess- I'd say sales for Mahindra will suck. What do you think?
Reports across the net are pointing at a possible dealbreaker for General Motors and Isuzu Motors for manufacturing their Duramax diesel engines for heavy duty pickups because GM is producing the engines themselves instead. Comments from Isuzu prsident, Susumu Hosoi are " talks with GM to review the companies' joint venture DMAX, Ltd. factory, where Duramax engines are produced in Morraine, Ohio, and that ending joint production 'may be an option'".
Hosoi was also concerned with the levels of production for diesel powered trucks, which have decreased in recent years. GM spokesman Tom Read also commented stating "The new Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel (LML) is being fully engineered within GM" and that"GM has an very capable diesel engineering team, with extensive resources and capability both in the U.S and globally, to handle the engineering task."
According to Pickuptrucks, although General Motors went into the shitter for 2009 and filed for bankruptcy along with Chrysler, it appears people are still buying their trucks as sales topped over 441,000 units sold through November. However, Ford was not far behind with 416,000 units sold. Chrysler stands at 3rd with 175,000 units sold and Toyota is behind with only 172,000 units sold.
iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD Radio technology are the latest features on Ford’s growing list of factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies that will be newly available in 2010.
HD Radio receivers pull in digital radio signals and play them with dramatically improved sound. FM stations, for example, have near-CD quality, making it convenient for customers to select songs they want to download and purchase.
DB Performance Exhausts by CORSA has expanded its popular line of high-performance truck exhausts to cover 2002-2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, all cab and box configurations.
The cat-back dB Performance Exhaust features 409L Stainless Steel construction and a straight-through design for maximum performance. All dB exhausts are single side exit systems with 12-inch polished, 304L stainless steel tips.
Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC introduces its Level-Rite(tm) air spring over damper suspension for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, both 2WD and 4WD (part #1004). The new Level-Rite system helps level the front end of vehicles that carry additional weight on the front such as a winches, snow plows, slide-in campers and Texas Style bumpers.
Featuring a fully protected air spring paired with a high-performance Bilstein(r)* monotube shock absorber, Firestone's Level-Rite kits are designed to improve vehicle control and stability, reduce bottoming and suspension fatigue, and allow for control of front ground clearance.
Save money by improving fuel economy and power to your diesel tractor or fleet of HD trucks, with TS Performance’s new MP-HD module. The MP-HD monitors the vehicle’s fuel actuators and optimizes the duration of fuel delivery at each injector across the entire RPM range of the engine. The result is improved fuel economy, up to ¾ of a mile-per-gallon in recent testing, and providing a 30 percent increase in power.
Duke Networks, LLC is proud to announce season 3 of its hit DIY automotive show MOTORZ TV(TM) (www.motorz.tv) will premiere on the MavTV cable and satellite network beginning Sunday, February 7th, 2010.
Hosted by Chris Duke, the popular show will air on MavTV Sunday mornings on a motorsports block of programming at 8:00AM EST in High-Definition to 33 Million homes nationwide.
Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels continues to enhance its product offering with the introduction of the new DC-2 Wheel to the Dick Cepek line in 2010.
DC-2 wheels carry a Lifetime Limited Guarantee against structural defects, and are available in 40 different fitments. This super strong, aluminum wheel is built especially for today's trucks, SUV's and 4X4's offering maximum caliper clearance for newer vehicle models, and it will not interfere with the vehicle’s OE tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Today, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox was named the Urban Truck of the Year by On Wheels Media. The Equinox was selected as the best new truck for urban and suburban drivers by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists.
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