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Monday, June 8 

A.R.E. Offers Deluxe Commercial Unit Truck Cap For 2009 Models
More in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Isuzu, New Products, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 16,105 Views

Leading truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. offers its Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) to outfit a wide selection of 2009 truck models, including the Chevrolet Colorado, Dodge Ram, Ford F150 and F250, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Isuzu, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra and more. The Deluxe Commercial Unit is an ideal solution for the construction, pest control and landscaping industries. A.R.E.'s DCU is made of fully welded aluminum frame construction and has more than 100 options to give professionals the power to create a customizable solution for their work trucks.

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Tuesday, May 26 

Nissan Recalling 2003 to 2007 Murano SUVs
More in: Recall, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 11,052 Views

Nissan issued a recall of over 362,000 2003 to 2007 Murano SUV's due to a condition where the intake air duct may separate from the resonator due to engine movement. The separation can lead to premature aging of the material used and increase the possibility of the engine stalling, leading to a higher risk of crashing. Owners are encouraged to contact Nissan immediately at 1-800-647-7261.

Thursday, May 14 

Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2010 QX56
More in: SUV | Comments | Permalink | 12,672 Views

Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The QX56 is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, both equipped with a standard 320-horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-appointed seating and a long list of luxury and technology features. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $56,050 and $59,150 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD.

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Monday, April 27 

Nissan Announces Pricing On 2010 Armada and 2009 Murano SUVs
More in: SUV | Comments | Permalink | 12,928 Views

New Titanium and Platinum Editions Offer Substantial Savings Over Previous Year Models; 2009 Nissan Murano Crossover SUV With New "360° Value Package" Also Goes On Sale Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the new 2010 Nissan Armada full-size SUV, which goes on sale in mid-May at Nissan retailers nationwide. The enhancements to the Armada for the new model year include a revised model lineup, which now features three well-equipped models: the Armada SE and two special editions, the Armada Titanium Edition and Armada Platinum Edition.

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Monday, April 13 

Nissan Commited To Titan Pickup Even Though Sales Suck
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Even though sales are in the tank, Nissan has remained committed to their Titan pickup truck regardless of Chrysler's partnership status and eligibility to build a combined Dodge Ram and Nissan Titan pickup. Nissan is preparing to extend production of the Titan at their Canton, Mississippi plant and still have plans for their Dodge Ram based pickup stating plans are "nearly complete".

Source: Autoblog


Monday, February 16 

Chrysler LLC and Nissan Halt Next Generation Titan Plans
More in: Chrysler | Comments | Permalink | 15,231 Views

Chrysler LLC and Nissan both announced they are halting all plans and concepts of the next generation Nissan Titan "indefinitely", which was to be built by Chrysler. Based off of the Dodge Ram 1500 model, both companies cited the bad economy as a factor of the decision, "Due to the current economic conditions, Nissan and Chrysler leadership directed their teams working on the two projects to work together in the first quarter of 2009 to improve the financial objectives for both companies before the projects move further forward".

Currently Nissan's plans for the Titan are to end production late next year but no word was said as to the future of the half ton pickup truck.

Sources: Auto News & Wall Street Journal


Friday, February 13 

Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and Nissan Titan Get Slammed by IIHS
More in: Chevrolet, Dodge, Safety | Comments | Permalink | 19,679 Views

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, and Nissan Titan are billed as workhorses, but the side crash protection these 2009 model large pickups provide is wimpy, at best. The trio earns either poor or marginal ratings in side tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Even with side airbags, occupant protection in these crew-cab pickups is no better than marginal.

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Wednesday, February 11 

Nissan Posts First Loss In 9 Years, Cuts 20,000 Jobs
More in: Layoffs | Comments | Permalink | 11,471 Views

The Detroit Big three are not the only automakers that are being hurt badly. Nissan have posted their first annual loss in nine years, at $2.9 billion dollars, and have also announced the cut of 20,000 jobs by March of 2010. Early retirement packages will be offered as well as dreaded layoffs and the cut of temporary worker positions.

Sources: Detroit News, Autonews


Thursday, January 8 

Nissan Recalling 242,720 2005-2009 Xterras, Pathfinders, and Frontiers
More in: Recall, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 15,888 Views

Nissan is recalling 242,720 2005 to 2009 Pathfinder, Fontier and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

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Wednesday, December 17 

2009 Hummer H3T Alpha vs 2009 Nissan GTR Road Race
More in: Hummer | Comments | Permalink | 14,443 Views

Ezra Dyer of Automobile Magazine came up with the idea of placing a 2009 Hummer H3T Alpha and 2009 Nissan GTR head to head in a race around (and through) the Colorado Rockies. The race took place from Telluride to Lake City, Colorado on a 166 mile course for the Nissan GTR and a 50 mile race for the Hummer H3T Alpha, where 14,000 foot mountain peaks tested the performance levels of each vehicle. Ezra wanted to see whether or not a performance car traveling an average of 50 miles per hour on a longer course could beat an off road truck traveling an average of 15 miles per hour on a shorter course. You'll have to head on over to their site to find the answer of who won...we'll just say the Nissan isn't as environmentally friendly.


Sources: Automobile Magazine via Digg, Autoblog


Monday, December 15 

Nissan Considers Eliminating Armada and QX45 SUVs, and Titan Pickup Truck
More in: Dodge, Infiniti, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 19,069 Views

Numerous news sources are claiming that Nissan USA are "strongly considering" on cutting their Armada SUV and Infiniti QX45 luxury SUV from their model line up entirely in the future, as well as replace the Titan pickup truck with their recently announced NV2500 commercial van. What that means for their relationship with Chrysler LLC and the future of the Dodge Ram pickup truck is uncertain, but with Chrysler also strapped for cash, the future for a Nissan pickup or Dodge Ram truck are looking grim.


Sources: Motor Trend via Autoblog


Friday, December 5 

Nissan Launches NV2500 Light Commercial Van Concept, Hints at Heavy Duty Trucks
More in: Concepts | Comments | Permalink | 27,169 Views

The Nissan NV2500 Concept is, as its dimensions suggest, a multi-tasker of large order. One of the largest concept vehicles Nissan has ever produced, the NV2500 Concept, offers fresh design and fresh thinking – including a 3-Zone interior and flexible utility and storage solutions. Not only does the NV2500 Concept provide an original take on Commercial Vehicle (CV) design, it also provides a preview of Nissan's entry into the CV market in North America. With Nissan CVs already sold in 73 percent of the world's markets, including Japan, China, Mexico, Europe, South America, Australia and the Middle East among others, Nissan will enter the CV business in North America in 2010.

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Tuesday, November 25 

Nissan Pulls Out Of Auto Shows, No Update On Titan Pickup Truck
More in: Infiniti, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 22,480 Views

Nissan Motor Company have pulled the plug on the North American International Auto Show and Chicago Auto Shows for 2009, siting the troubled economy as the reason and to save money. Nissan recently revealed three new models to its United States line up which now include the Nissan Cube compact, 370z sports car and Infiniti G37. Nissan spokesman, Alan Buddendeck noted "we felt this was probably right now, not the best way to invest marketing money". Buddendeck could not comment on the status of the next generation Titan pickup truck which is slated to be built by Chrysler LLC. Reported by Detroit News.

Tuesday, November 11 

Nissan NV2500 Multi Purpse Utility Concept Makes Debut
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Nissan North America, Inc. today announced its Nissan NV2500 Concept, which makes its public debut in early January at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. One of the largest concepts vehicle ever created by Nissan, the innovative NV2500 Concept previews the company’s entry into the North American Commercial Vehicle (CV) market in 2010 and is designed to highlight multi-purpose utility solutions in the real world.

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Monday, October 27 

Monday Morning Recap: SEMA Countdown Begins, Bio Diesel Fuel DIY, MOTORZ TV, and Auto Maker Updates
The official SEMA 2008 countdown has begun. Exactly one week from today it's going down, Truckblog.com, Las Vegas, right here, right now. A summary of Truckblog's Live Blogging can be found here.

Check out the list below of our top stories from last week:

Reminder: Truckblog Live Blogging SEMA Show 2008 Begins Nov. 2nd

Top Gear Season 10 Now on iTunes Along with MOTORZ TV

AMP Research Product Installation Videos Available on MOTORZ TV

2009 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Offroad Edition Tested

BioBot Lets You Make Your Own Bio Diesel Fuel

General Motors' New 4.5 Liter Details Revealed

SEMA 2008 Preview: Dodge Ram Mopar Street Package

Sirius XM Radio Inc Dual Radio Receivers To Come In 15 Years

Maintenance Still Important for Pickup Trucks Driven Less

2008 Jeep Patriot Gets Top Crash Test Rating from Auto Safety Group

Most Powerful Hybrid SUVs Now Offer Best-in-Class Fuel Economy

2011 Ford Explorer Spotted, No Longer an SUV


Friday, October 24 

2009 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Offroad Edition Tested
More in: Off-Road, Suspension | Comments | Permalink | 53,674 Views

Mike Levine of Pickuptrucks had the opportunity to test drive the new 2009 Nissan Frontier pickup truck equipped with Nissan's PRO-4X off-road package. Mike took the Frontier off the trail and tested the new suspension system to every detail. The new PRO-4X off-road package consists of BIlstein offroad shocks, oil pan and transfer case skid plates, electronic rear differential locker, two- or four-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip, and unique machine-finished 16-inch aluminum-alloy offroad wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich P265/75R16 Rugged Trail tires. Not bad for stock equipment! Click here to check out his review.

Thursday, October 23 

Nissan Issues Air Bag Recall, includes Murano SUV
More in: Recall, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 50,671 Views

The Detroit News is reporting that Nissan Motor Company have issued a recall of more than 200,000 vehicles which includes their 2007 to 2008 Murano sports utility vehicle, to fix a sensor system error that involves the passenger side air bag. The electronic component can interrupt a signal within the sensor, preventing the passenger air bag from deploying. A spokesman for Nissan stated there have "been no injuries or crashes" and that "most of the recalled vehicles are in the United States".

Monday, October 20 

Monday Morning Roundup: MOTORZ, SEMA, Fuel Prices, and more
Our pre-SEMA show coverage continues with four more project vehicles that were added last week including trucks from Chrysler & Dodge and Screet Scene Equipment. A new episode of MOTORZ was uploaded which covered the install of a AMP Research Bed X-Tender on a 2008 GMC pickup truck, a gas station charged only 35 cents causing a fueling frenzy, and General Motors announced more SUV factory closures.

Check out the list of stories below:


MOTORZ Episode #12 Bed X-Tender Online

Oil Prices Drop As Fast As Auto Sales, OPEC in 'Crisis Mode', Calls Urgent Meeting

Toyota Motor Corporation To Export U.S. Built Pickup Truck and SUVs

General Motors And Chrysler LLC Merger

Skyjacker Suspension Releases 2 Inch Leveling Kit For GM And Chevrolet Pickup Trucks

General Motors Closing SUV Factories in Wisconsin and Michigan

Chryslers Re-Designed 2011 Nissan Titan Revealed

Gas Station Accidently Charges 35 Cents Per Gallon, Happy Customers!

GMAC Financing Now Requires Minimum 700 Credit Score for Auto Loans


Wednesday, October 15 

Chryslers Re-Designed 2011 Nissan Titan Revealed
More in: Chrysler | Comments | Permalink | 35,320 Views

Jalopnik posted pictures of the re-designed 2011 Nissan Titan on behalf of Chrysler LLC. Click here if you missed that memo.

The new 2011 Titan will be based off of the re-designed 2009 Dodge Ram, gaining many attributes such as engine options, transmissions, two-mode hybrid system, bulky front end upgrade, interior seating, instrument panel and more. The 2011 Nissan Titan will find itself on dealer lots sometime in 2010.

Full Story... Click here to read the full story



Tuesday, September 30 

Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2009 QX56 Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
More in: Infiniti, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 34,104 Views

Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2009 Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Following extensive revisions for the 2008 model year, the 2009 QX56 features a new exterior color, Deep Garnet, and the addition of an automatic locking door function. The 2009 QX56 offers an array of standard technology and luxury equipment, including an Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic information (XM radio and XM NavTraffic subscription required). A 3-year XM subscription is provided free of charge with purchase through March 31, 2009.*

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Monday, September 29 

Monday Morning Roundup: SEMA in the Air, Auto Manufacturers Prep New Models
The 2008 SEMA Show is right around the corner and we at Truckblog are anxiously awaiting it. Last week Performance West Group announced their Ford F-350 Striker pickup truck, which is one wicked ride that takes inspiration from the Shelby GT500KR muscle car. The automotive industry began to pickup again last week with updates coming from Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Jeep, and Chrysler.

Here's the run down from last week:

SEMA 2008 Preview: Performance West Group Ford F-350 Striker

Ford F-Series Super Duty Adds New Harley-Davidson and Cabela Editions

Chrysler Introduces All New 2009 Lone Star Edition Dodge Ram

2010 Nissan Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Gets ZF PowerLine Transmission

Chrysler Launches Jeep Wrangler ''EV'' Electric Vehicle

2009 Dodge Ram Tested Against Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, and Toyota Pickup Trucks

Chevrolet Silverado Grabs Top Selling Pickup Truck Spot, Despite Economy

2009 Ford F-150 is the Most Pickup Truck For The Money

General Motors Deletes Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Option

Three Craftsman Truck Series Ford Engines Stolen, Valued $50k Each


Thursday, September 25 

2010 Nissan Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Gets ZF PowerLine Transmission
More in: Diesel, Engine, Performance, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 43,329 Views

At the IAA 2008 for Commercial Vehicles, ZF will present the new automatic transmission for light commercial vehicles up to 15 tons for the very first time: ZF-PowerLine, the 6-speed powershift transmission covers the torque range between 600 and 1,000 Nm (approximately 442 to 737 foot pounds) and is equally suitable for use with diesel and gasoline engines. Thus, ZF closes the gap in the product portfolio between passenger car powershift transmissions and powershift transmissions for medium/heavy commercial vehicles. Furthermore, the ZF-PowerLine aims at light commercial vehicles and small buses as well as pickups. The start of volume production for the transmission will presumably be in 2010, in the USA. Nissan will be the first customer.

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Wednesday, September 24 

2009 Dodge Ram Tested Against Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, and Toyota Pickup Trucks
More in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 53,883 Views

To establish the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 as a game-changing vehicle, the Dodge brand turned to the independent vehicle testing and evaluation company Automotive Marketing Consultants Inc. (AMCI) to test the new pickup truck in head-to-head comparisons against its major competitors. In a series of challenges, AMCI, among the industry’s foremost automotive testing and evaluation companies, tested the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 in the areas of acceleration, towing, fuel economy and ride quality over a period of eight months and proved 12 compelling claims.

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Monday, September 15 

Are You A Straight Shooter With Upper Management Written All Over Yourself?
Success in the work place can sometimes be hard to achieve, especially if you are not a straight shooter with your boss. Bob Slydell of "Office Space" tells us how you can become part of the "upper management" if you are like Peter Gibbons, "I'd like to move us right along to a Peter Gibbons. Now we had a chance to meet this young man, and boy that's just a straight shooter with upper management written all over him". So the question of the morning is, "are you a straight shooter with upper management written all over yourself"?

One thing is for sure, success in the work place can definitely be achieved by checking out our blogs from last week- I guarantee it. Oh by the way, did you get the memo that Truckblog.TV is now called MOTORZ?

Truckblog.TV is Now Called MOTORZ

Preview Of Ford's Sync 2.0 System with Sirius Travel Link

MotorTrend Tests 2009 Nissan Frontier Pickup Truck

SEMA 2008 Preview: Mopar's Dodge Ram R/T Concept

Jeep J8 for the World Except USA

Jeep Liberty Or Dodge Nitro Sport Utility Vehicles To Get Axe By 2012

Toyota Adds Flex Fuel and TRD Models to Tundra Pickup Truck Lineup for 2009

K&N High-Flow Intake System Available For Chevy & GMC 2500HD/3500 Duramax LMM

Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Pickup Trucks for Professional Athletes


Wednesday, September 10 

2011 Nissan Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Renderings Posted Online
More in: Concepts, Diesel | Comments | Permalink | 31,338 Views

Our friend Mike Levine of Pickuptrucks had the opportunity to speak with Nissan Motor Company representatives and artwork designer Mark Stehrenberger about the 2011 Nissan Heavy Duty pickup truck slated off of the Titan model platform. These new heavy duty pickups will receive Cummins diesel engines and ZF transmissions equipped for Class 3 to Class 5 gross vehicle weight ratios (10,000 to 19,500 pounds).

Full Story... Click here to read the full story



Tuesday, September 9 

MotorTrend Tests 2009 Nissan Frontier Pickup Truck
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MotorTrend put together a nice review of the 2009 Nissan Frontier pickup truck discussing its features and how it offers an alternative choice to those who do not necessarily need a full size pickup truck or big eight cylinder motor. "It's picked up a few new tricks thanks to modern automotive technology, but the Frontier is still the same workhorse it's always been". Click here to read the review of the 2009 Nissan Frontier pickup truck.

Monday, September 8 

Monday Morning Roundup Recaps What You Missed
If you were too concentrated on the
Republican National Convention last week and did not check out Truckblog at all (which is a depressing thing), this is your chance to get a recap on our top stories.

Also for our jubilee of "Office Space" remembrance this week I ask, how many pieces of flare did you wear to work today or over the weekend?

Truckblog.TV Episode 9 Is Now Streaming

Conquer the World with the EarthRoamer XV-LT Ford F-550

Truckblog.TV and Website Updates Including HD Podcast, iPhone Support, and more!

Pickup Truck Wars, like Star Wars but Without the Clones

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Gets Road Tested

General Motors Issues Recall for Over 850,000 Pickup Truck and SUVs

Nissan Replaces Endurance V8 with Chrysler Hemi V8 on Next Titan Pickup

NHTSA Closes Investigation Of Toyota Tacoma Acceleration Problems


Wednesday, September 3 

Nissan Replaces Endurance V8 with Chrysler Hemi V8 on Next Titan Pickup
More in: Chrysler, Engine, Fuel | Comments | Permalink | 24,660 Views

Pickuptrucks.com have been able to confirm after speaking with Chrysler LLC chairman Jim Press that the next generation Nissan Titan pickup truck, slated to be built by Chrysler and based off of the Dodge Ram 1500, will receive Chrysler's 380 horse power 5.7 liter Hemi eight cylinder motor and dropping the current Nissan 5.6 liter Endurance eight cylinder motor. Production of the new "Dodge Titan" will begin in 2011 as production of the Nissan Titan ends sometime in 2010.

Monday, September 1 

Monday Morning Roundup: Truckblog.TV Makes You Show Your OH Face
Just like the scene from "Office Space" where Drew talks about a particular person showing their "OH" face, Truckblog.TV HD is guaranteed to make you show your "OH" face. Check it out at hd.truckblog.tv on Apple iTunes. Here's our wrath from last week, just in case you missed it.

Interview With Stacey David

Chevrolet Employee Discounts Are Good, Real Good

Fabtech Releases 6 Inch Dodge Ram 2500 And 3500 4 Wheel Drive Coilover Conversion

Production Of 2009 Dodge Durango And Chrysler Aspen Hybrid SUVs Begin

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Gets Road Tested

Conquer The Trails With The EarthRoamer XV-JP

Nissan To Jump Into Commercial Truck Segment In 2010

Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck To Get Hybrid Engine


Friday, August 29 

Nissan To Jump Into Commercial Truck Segment In 2010
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Nissan have decided to start producing medium duty and light duty commercial trucks in 2010, a segment of the market that is primarily owened by Ford Motor Company and General Motors. Nissan's Vice President of Product Planning, Larry Dominique, stated in an interview "a handful of new products will be needed to satisfy the new commercial truck dealers". Official commercial truck plans will be revealed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show next January but may include dump trucks, tow trucks, big rigs, school buses, flat beds, and more. Reported by AutoNews.

Monday, August 25 

Does Work Suck For You? Then Read This
Do you share the same tag line "Work Sucks" as the 1999 movie "Office Space" does? We're sorry if you feel this way about your job, but one thing that definitely does not suck is our Truckblog.TV podcast on iTunes. Be sure to check out our latest episode as it will make work suck less and allow you to use the free bandwidth at the office. Here's the re-cap from last week.


Truckblog.TV Episode 8 Is Now Streaming

Edmunds Test Drives The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

Bully Dog Updates Power Pup For 2008 To 2009 Nissan Titan And Armada SUV

Ford EcoBoost Engine For F-150 To Produce Significant Power Gains Over Current Model

GM Adds 12 Month/12,000 Mile Bumper To Bumper Warranty On GM Certified Used Vehicles

Toyota Holds Off On Tundra Pickup Truck Production

IIHS Crash Tests 8 Small SUVs, Jeep Wrangler Is The Suck

General Motors Drops Navistar And Medium Duty Trucks

Chrysler To Invest $1.8 Billion Into Car Based SUV With Jeep Grand Cherokee Attributes


Thursday, August 21 

IIHS Crash Tests 8 Small SUVs, Jeep Wrangler Is The Suck
More in: Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Safety, SUV, Suzuki, Volkswagen | Comments | Permalink | 38,812 Views

Automakers are improving the crashworthiness of their vehicles and quickly installing side airbags and electronic stability control, an important crash avoidance feature, on more models. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear crash test evaluations of 8 small SUV models. For the first time, every model the Institute tested comes equipped with electronic stability control as standard equipment. Check out the graded chart inside.

Full Story... Click here to read the full story



Tuesday, August 19 

Bully Dog Updates Power Pup For 2008 To 2009 Nissan Titan And Armada SUV
More in: New Products, Performance, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 22,857 Views

The Nissan Power Pup was designed for Nissan Titan owners looking for more power and better fuel economy. The Nissan Power Pup offers the user two different engine tunes above Stock to accommodate various driving conditions: Regular Tune (use with regular fuel) and Premium Tune (use with high-octane fuel). It also gives the user the capabilities to adjust rev and speed limiters, as well as read and erase diagnostic trouble codes.

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Wednesday, August 6 

Nissan Announces Pricing On 2009 Truck And SUV Models
More in: SUV | Comments | Permalink | 17,124 Views

Nissan today announced pricing on a number of select 2009 models, including the Nissan Altima Sedan, Altima Coupe, Altima Hybrid, Frontier pickup, Xterra SUV, Pathfinder SUV, Rogue crossover and interim price increases on the Titan and Armada. The Nissan Frontier receives numerous improvements for the 2009 model year, with a new front fascia, headlights and instrument panel. Another enhancement to the 2009 Frontier line-up is the addition of the PRO-4X model trim. The PRO-4X incorporates off-road amenities of the former NISMO model trim, and adds extra features, including white-faced gauges, unique off-road grade seats with red accent stitching and new 16-inch machined finished wheels. PRO-4X models also feature distinctive color-coated front and rear bumpers, outside mirrors, door handles and front grille.

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Tuesday, August 5 

Eco Pedal System Being Added To Nissan Vehicles
More in: Engine, Fuel, Safety | Comments | Permalink | 25,796 Views

According to the Detroit News, Nissan Motor Company will soon be selling vehicles featuring their "ECO Pedal" system, which forces the gas pedal upward when it senses the vehicle speeding up too quickly, helping improve fuel efficiency by 5 to 10 percent. The system "calculates the most efficient rate of acceleration in a vehicle based on how fast fuel is being burned and other factors and causes the gas pedal to push back to alert overzealous drivers".

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Monday, August 4 

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Combines Utility, Reliability, And Performance For Adventure Families
More in: Performance, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 19,239 Views

The popular Nissan Pathfinder, which expanded its lineup in 2008 with the addition of an available 5.6-liter V8 engine, continues in the 2009 model year with revised packaging and equipment availability, including the addition of standard 18-inch machined aluminum alloy wheels on Pathfinder LE V6 models (previously standard on LE V8 models only). Other changes include the addition of standard side and curtain supplemental air bags on all models and a new auto door lock function. Two new exterior colors are also available for 2009.

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Thursday, July 31 

Nissan Manufacturing Employees Offered Buyouts At Tennessee Plants
More in: Layoffs | Comments | Permalink | 14,848 Views

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is offering a Voluntary Transition Program (VTP) to its technicians and salaried employees at its assembly plants in Smyrna and Decherd, Tenn. The plan offers employees an opportunity to receive a lump sum of $100,000 or $125,000, depending on tenure, plus medical and car purchase benefits. “We feel this program is a good opportunity for employees wanting to transition to another phase in life,” said Bill Krueger, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management and Total Customer Satisfaction, The Americas.

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Friday, July 25 

IIHS Tests Small Pickups For First Time: Toyota, Good And Others Rated ''Dismal''
More in: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Safety, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 42,927 Views

Small pickups aren't providing as much protection in side crashes as many new cars and SUVs. The Toyota Tacoma was the only one of five small pickup trucks, all 2008 models, to earn the highest rating of good for occupant protection in recent side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier are rated marginal, and the Chevrolet Colorado is rated poor in the side test, which simulates a side impact from an SUV or another pickup.

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Thursday, July 10 

Nissan Sales Are Down But Company Still Raises Delivery Charges Including Pickup Trucks
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Nissan North America, Inc. announced increased Destination & Handling (D&H) charges on all 2008 and 2009 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, effective today. D&H charges go up $35 on all Nissan vehicles (except the Nissan GT-R, which went on sale July 7th) and $50 on all Infiniti vehicles. New D&H charges for Nissan vehicles are $695 for Versa, Sentra, Altima, Maxima and 350Z; $780 for Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Murano, Quest, Rogue, Armada and Titan; and $1,000 for the Nissan GT-R.

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Wednesday, June 25 

Fuel Saving Tips Revisited, Save Dollars And Cents Using These Techniques
With gas prices about to hit a national average of $5 dollars per gallon, achieving better fuel economy numbers on your truck or SUV has never been more important to consumers in history than right now. Over the past couple of months here at Truckblog, I have posted a handful of articles relating to fuel saving information, aftermarket products, and tips to help increase your fuel economy. The following is a list of those blogs so you can check them out and start saving today.

Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them Here

GasBuddy.com Shows You Cheapest Gas Spots

New Traffic Signals Help Increase Your Gas Milage

How-To Install An OilGuard Filtration System

Jiffy-Tite Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings Make Checking Fluids Easier

New Fuel Saving Tires Hit Market

How-To Get Better Gas Mileage Explained


Tuesday, June 17 

DaMar Truck Deck Introduces Workman Series
Since 1925, the pickup truck bed has been a catch-all for all you care to haul. With the DAMAR Truck Deck there is - at long last - new thinking in bed storage and organization. The new DAMAR Truck Deck Workman Series features up to six lockable storage compartments, depending on bed length, and is constructed of durable aluminum diamond plate in varying thicknesses from light-duty .080" to super-duty .1875". Designed to fit the exact size and shape of the bed it is installed in, each of the Truck Deck's weather-resistant compartments is secured with rotary T-handle latches and sealed with a neoprene rubber gasket.

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Monday, June 16 

How Many Minutes Of Actual Work Do You Do?
The question this morning is the same that was asked of Peter Gibbons by the Bob twins in "Office Space". "We're trying to get a feel for how people spend their day at work...so, if you would, would you walk us through a typical day, for you?". Peter then responds "Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work". Given you are reading this blog right now and happen to not be working at the moment, go ahead and check out our blogs from last week. Then during that hour after lunch ask yourself, how many minutes of actual work do I do?


Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhone

Torch Technologies Self-Driving Ford Hybrid SUV Now For Sale At $89K

OBD-Codes.com Makes Troubleshooting Vehicle Errors A Breeze

General Motors Offers Even More Rebates On Trucks And SUV's

Corsa Performance Announces New Toyota Tundra Exhaust System

How-To Install An OilGuard Filtration System

Nissan Cuts Production Of Titan And Armada SUVs

Pickup Truck And SUV Sales May Be In The Tank, But Aftermarket Accessories Are Not

ScanGauge II Helps Save Gas While Hauling Ass

Dodge Ram Pickup Truck Production Stands Still

Friday Beerblog: Pre-Runner Race Truck Makes You Scream For An "Oh Shit" Handle


Friday, June 13 

ScanGauge II Helps Save Gas While Hauling Ass
Linear Logic of Mesa, Arizona are making it easier for you to increase your fuel economy with the ScanGauge II, a gas-saving gadget that connects directly to your Diagnostics System (OBDII port), and gives you instant feedback from your engine. Working on nearly all post-1996 vehicles, the ScanGauge II features a LCD read out that can display up to four engine and vehicle parameters at one time, leaving you with dozens of parameter combination's.

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Tuesday, June 10 

Nissan Cuts Production Of Titan And Armada SUVs
More in: SUV | Comments | Permalink | 23,096 Views

Just like the Detroit "Big Three", Nissan North America Inc, have announced they too will be cutting back shifts of their large trucks and replacing them with an increased production of cars, specifically the Nissan Altima. The plant affected is at Canton, Mississippi, where two shifts of the Titan pickup truck and Armada SUV production will be cut by the end of the month.

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Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhone
Griffin Technology, maker of all things iPod, announced WindowSeat, Griffin's windshield mount for iPhone. With Apple's recent announcement of mapping service to iPhone, WindowSeat puts your device at eye level on your car's windshield with street maps, directions and more, safely in view and within reach. WindowSeat's mounting bracket holds your iPhone securely, while its corner-release tab lets you easily remove your device when you arrive at your destination, leaving WindowSeat locked in position for the next time you use it.

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Monday, June 9 

Has Your Desk Been Relocated Four Times Already This Year? If So, Read This
Have you threatened to quit your job because your desk has been relocated four times already this year? Just like Milton had experienced in "Office Space"? "I'm going to quit. And, and I told Don too, because they've moved my desk four times already this year, and I used to be over by the window, and I could see the squirrels, and they were merry..." If that is the case, we at Truckblog are truly sorry and to cheer you up, here is a list of last weeks "hot mess".


How-To Install a K&N Performance Intake Kit

Nissan Updates Frontier And Xterra For 2009

Ford F-100 And Ranger Pickup Trucks Confirmed, No V8 Options

Double Friday Beerblog: Trailcart Hauls Ass Like Fred Flintstone

Bully Dog Unveils Power Pup For The Nissan Titan And Armada

Hummer Brand Name Up For Sale

General Motors Closes Four Plants, Shifts Production To Cars

Ford Now Offering Employee Pricing On All F-Series Trucks


Wednesday, June 4 

Nissan Updates Frontier And Xterra For 2009
More in: Concepts, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 36,739 Views

The Nissan Xterra, created as tough, essential gear designed to inspire and facilitate outdoor enthusiasts' activities wherever they go, receives a number of enhancements for the 2009 model year – including a redesigned front end appearance, new Roof-Mounted Off-Road Lights (Off-Road only), new wheel designs, new seat materials and colors (with leather-appointed seats standard on SE models), new trim level content and standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.

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Tuesday, June 3 

Bully Dog Unveils Power Pup For The Nissan Titan And Armada
In recent years Bully Dog Technologies, a company well known for their high performance diesel products has embraced the gas powered truck market. Their newest release, the Power Pup downloader for the popular Nissan 5.6L Titan and Armada offers increased horsepower and fuel economy.

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Monday, June 2 

The California Truck Jamboree Plus And Moto-Palooza Show
The California Truck Jamboree Plus & Moto-Palooza show will be arriving at the end of the month. Combining two shows into one, the one day event will be held on June 29th, 2008 at Hidden Valley Park in Irvine, California. The Truck Jamboree Plus will feature hotrods, custom and classic cars, pickup trucks, heavy duty trucks, motorcycles and more. There will also be "Shocker" the monster truck, live music and more. The show runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and adult spectator tickets are just $15 and children under 12 are FREE with a paid admission. Also, there is free parking. For more information, check out the Truck Jam website at www.TruckJamPlus.com.

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Tuesday, May 20 

GPS Snitch Tracks Your Every Move, Could Be Good Parenting Device
By combining high-sensitivity GPS technology with the wireless data capabilities of the cellular telephone system, GPS Snitch provides real-time location tracking over the internet. GPS Snitch is completely self-contained, requires no installation, and is small enough to be hidden within any car, truck, motorcycle, ATV or snowmobile.

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Friday, May 16 

A.R.E. Offers Total Pickup Truck Bed Solutions

Leading truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. delivers total in-bed organizational solutions that can help fleet owners lower operating costs while remaining productive. "In today's environment of rising fuel prices and a slowing economy, many fleet managers are undoubtedly searching for ways to curb their operating costs, including switching from large, gas-guzzling vehicles to smaller pickup trucks," said Jim Blayne, sales manager for A.R.E.'s commercial and fleet division.

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Thursday, May 15 

Nissan And Infiniti Day Coming May 17 Hosted By Stillen
More in: Polls, Infiniti, SUV, Website | Comments | Permalink | 26,479 Views

It is that time again! STILLEN is excited to invite all Nissan and Infiniti owners to attend our annual Customer Appreciation day. We have been holding these events for over 10 years and each year it gets bigger and bigger. Last year we had nearly 800 customized cars and trucks in attendance. In the past we have shut down 250 yards of Airway Avenue in front of our headquarters. This year, we have gone to the city of Costa Mesa and extended that an additional 100 yards, over 3 football fields long, plus our parking lot full of Nissan and Infiniti Trucks, SUVs and cars. Make sure you get here early, we are opening the outside lot first and once space is gone, you'll have to search for parking outside of the event.

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Wednesday, May 14 

Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them Here
With gas prices exceeding $3.65 per gallon on average, filling up could cost upwards of $50, $60, $70 or more. Goodwrench offers consumers helpful tips to improve vehicle fuel economy and help drivers get every possible mile out each drop of gasoline. One of the simplest ways of doing this is with proper vehicle maintenance and sensible driving techniques.

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Thursday, May 8 

Haul Toys With Trailers From Let's Go Aero
Transporting your toys from A to B is as easy as LGA. Let's Go Aero, manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, offers a variety of compact trailers ideal for your next sand dune, lakeside, mountain camp or winter resort excursion. LGA trailers - including the GearWagon 125, GearLodge Camper, Little Giant Sport Utility Trailer and LittleGiant Trailer Xpand - are perfectly suited for dirt bike, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and personal watercraft owners who don't want the hassle - or expense - of a large, dedicated toy hauler trailer.

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Friday, May 2 

SUV Trade In Values Suck As Much As Gas Prices
In an article by US News, with gas prices climbing past the $4.00 dollar per gallon mark nation wide, SUV trade in values and sales have fallen over 14 percent in March alone, compared to the same time one year ago. The SUV used car sales have been so bad, that some dealers have been forced to sell them overseas, facing expensive transportation costs and little profit. Al Johnson of AutoNation's Maroone Nissan in Pembroke, Florida said "the dealership had been exporting about one car a month" in recent years, but this year they average roughly 10".

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Thursday, April 24 

Americans Are Not Guzzling As Much Gas
More in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Hybrid, Jeep, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 73,939 Views

In an article by BusinessWeek, Americans are now consuming less gasoline, resulting in less vehicles on the road due to high gasoline prices. In a study conducted in Palm Beach County, Florida, for the past 20 years, workers have been counting vehicles with special sensors to monitor their activity. Nearly every year since the study started, the number of vehicles on the road has risen at least 2 percent annually. However in 2007, traffic levels noticed a decline, and so far for 2008 are down 7.5 percent.

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Tuesday, April 22 

New Jersey Only Pays $3 Per Gallon For Gasoline And Diesel
Andrew Posner of TreeHugger.com says that the price for a gallon of gas is selling for around $3.00 per gallon in New Jersey, a price that is lower than the nations average of $3.51. Why, you ask? Here's your answer. "New Jersey has the nation’s third-lowest gasoline tax, at 14.5 cents a gallon, and it hasn’t gone up in almost two decades".

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Monday, April 21 

Pimp Your Honk With Horntones
“Go Ahead Punk… Make My Day!”… Imagine this familiar voice sounding out from under the hood of your ride; or you pull up in front of your girlfriend’s house and announce your arrival with “I Got You Babe”, or you are out on your boat and you press a button on your FX-550 and – all around you can hear the theme song from “Jaws”. With Horntones the possibilities are endless.

Check out the YouTube video inside! Install article and full review, coming soon.

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Corsa Introduces Exhaust Systems For 2004-2008 Nissan Titans Pickups
More in: Exhaust, Exterior, New Products, Performance | Comments | Permalink | 36,473 Views

Corsa Performance has designed new exhaust systems that complement the power and sound for both the 2004-2006 and 2007-2008 Nissan Titan V8 pickups. The new Nissan Titan exhaust systems feature full 3-inch mandrel bent pipes, 3-inch high-flow mufflers and a single side exit with handcrafted, twin 4.0-inch Pro-Series polished 304L stainless tips for enhanced appearance.

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Friday, April 18 

More Cars Using Premium Gas
The USA Today has published an article about automotive manufacturers producing more cars that run off premium gasoline, at a time when prices at the pump are breaking records every day. In an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, the number of new vehicles that need premium gasoline has risen from 166 vehicles in the 2002 model year to 282 vehicles this year, almost double the amount at a time when fuel efficiency is of great importance.

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Tuesday, April 15 

Nissan Drops Titan, Joins Chrysler In Partnership
More in: Chrysler, Dodge, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 29,250 Views

Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009.

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Monday, April 14 

Monday Morning Recap Redefines What You Do At Work
Have you ever found yourself sitting in front of the "consultants" at work, being asked to explain what you do at work every day? Just like Peter Gibbons had to do in the comedy movie, Office Space. "What would you say...Ya do here?". Well our Monday morning recap should solidify exactly what you're not doing for them, and instead, you are catching up on the hottest news from last week, just in case you missed it all.

TEN Magazines SOLD!

Friday Beerblog: Man Crashes Jeep Into Tree, Loses His Manhood

Nissan To Build 3 New Light Duty Commercial Pickup Trucks

Let's Go Aero Offers The GearCage Cargo Rack System

MBRP Offers Muffler Deletes For Duramax, Cummins, And Powerstroke Trucks

Jiffy-Tite Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings Make Checking Fluids Easier

Mopar Shows Off Customized Jeeps And Dodge Trucks At Moab Jeep Safari 2008

New 5.7-Liter V8 TRD Supercharger, Do We Really Need It?

First Official Photos Of The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Pickup

Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Production Cut


Friday, April 11 

Valley Introduces Integrated Trailer Wiring Hitches For Your Pickup Truck
A hitch with the towing electrical connection built INSIDE the receiver? It's an innovation that would have others asking, "Why didn't I think of that?!" Valley, a towing industry leader for more than 60 years, did. New Integrated Trailer Wiring(tm) hitches from Valley are inventive and stylish. Advancements in manufacturing technology have allowed the towing electrical connection to be moved INSIDE the cross tube of the receiver, eliminating the need for unsightly brackets or to drape the harness outside the vehicle where it can be damaged by weather and road debris.

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PX3 Xtreme Oil Booster Increases Horsepower, Torque, And Fuel Mileage
PX3 Xtreme Oil Booster, released by PX3 Lubricants, has dynamometer tests confirming an increase in Horsepower and Torque up to 5% or more; offers protection against heat and cold dry starts; and reduces friction and engine wear. Additionally, users have reported improved fuel efficiency resulting in significant increases in gas mileage. Dynamometer tests on the Powerblock television broadcasts confirmed PX3 Lubricant’s statements.

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Tuesday, April 8 

Let's Go Aero Offers The GearCage Cargo Rack System
Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions for the automotive, recreation and commercial trade industries, has introduced the GearCage Cargo Rack System - the ultimate cargo management system featuring LGA's GearCage with its GearBag and Bike Mount hardware accessories.

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Jiffy-Tite Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings Make Checking Fluids Easier
In racing, it is absolutely mandatory that the fuel pressure regulator provides stable and proper fuel pressure to the carburetor, especially under extreme conditions. Until recently, changing out a regulator, or testing the fuel supply with traditional fittings required dealing with leaky dripping fuel lines, and then making sure the fittings are properly torqued. The quicker, easier solution is to use Jiffy-tite Quick Connect Fluid Fittings. These Quick-Connects provide a safe leak-proof seal and unsurpassed performance even under the most extreme racing conditions; allowing changeovers or checks to the fuel to occur in seconds, not minutes.

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Nissan To Build 3 New Light Duty Commercial Pickup Trucks
More in: New Products | Comments | Permalink | 19,912 Views

Nissan North America, Inc. today announced it is entering the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business through a significant investment in North America. NNA, as part of a global commitment to the segment, has announced it will introduce to the North American market three light commercial vehicles in three years and forge partnerships with Cummins Inc. for the engines and ZF Friedrichshafen AG for the transmissions.

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Friday, April 4 

TEN Magazines SOLD!
More in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 66,283 Views

TEN Magazines, publisher of "Ford Truck World" magazine, "TEN Trucks" magazine (plus several others) and publisher of many automotive websites, has sold its operation to a private company in Arizona. Read on for the full statement published by the new owners of "TEN Media".

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Tuesday, April 1 

Rostra RearSight Available for Nissan Titan, Ford F-150
More in: Ford, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 38,969 Views

Rostra Precision Controls Inc. has introduced a RearSight back-up camera system for the 2008 Nissan Titan and 2008 Ford F-150. The new RearSight system is designed to assist drivers in avoiding back-up accidents. Rostra's kit features 0.5 Lux shrouded CCD color camera that mounts in the license plate section of the truck. The camera has a 150-degree, anti-fog lens and a waterproof case.

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Friday, March 28 

Friday Beerblog: K&M Supercharger Spotted In The Wild
More in: Beerblog, Performance | Comments | Permalink | 91,890 Views

Earlier this year, YouTube's nottasrt4 spotted a Nissan 350Z with a "modified K&M Supercharger" in the wild. With camcorder in hand, he recorded a mini-documentary of what he saw. Upon catching up with the youthful driver of the 350Z a second time at a stop light, nottasrt4 rolled his window down and got an exclusive interview with the driver, revealing the true power of this sweet ride with 422 HP at the rear wheels. The driver claims his K&M blower runs at 14 PSI, his chipped 3.5L has stainless-steel twin cold air intakes, and rocks a stock exhaust which actually gets "better horsepower with the stock". The videos have to be seen to be believed. [via Muscle Car Blog]

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Monday, March 24 

Diesels Become New Market Standard, What About Fuel Prices?
More in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, Honda, Hybrid, Jeep, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 79,384 Views

In an article by The Detroit News, more and more automakers are jumping on the fuel economy bandwagon, and are beginning to convert over to diesel fueled engines as a new standard. "Although they are more costly to produce, diesel engines get about 25 percent better mileage than traditional gas-powered engines" stated Jim Hossack of AutoPacific Inc. However, "The rising cost of fuel will play a role in their growth in the U.S. market". So is converting to diesel technology really worth the money? Let us know your thoughts by using our comments system.

Thursday, March 20 

Nissan To Cut Two US Truck Plant Operation Hours
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Nissan has announced that they are cutting back on two of their U.S truck assembly plants, from a five day, eight hours per day work week to four days, nine hours per day. The plants effected by the changes are in Smyrna, Tennessee, and Clanton, Mississippi. Nissan initiated the change due to inventory levels on dealer lots, whose sales dropped 2.9 percent in February.

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Wednesday, March 19 

IntelliStick Monitors Your Motor
The IntelliStick is a compact dipstick replacement device which electronically monitors multiple conditions of engine oil and continuously scans for water/coolant and fuel intrusions.

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Friday, March 7 

Let's Go Aero LittleGiant Trailer Expandable Tonneau Cover
Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, now offers the LittleGiant Trailer Xpand (LGT Xpand) - a fully-enclosed trailer offering all the cargo space of a Chevrolet S-10 or Ford Ranger pickup bed.

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Thursday, March 6 

How-To Get Better Gas Mileage Explained
Improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles is a key topic in the minds of consumers and manufacturers. While auto companies make progress in technology, there are quite a number of tips that any driver can employ to achieve world-class fuel economy.

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Tuesday, February 26 

New List Of Midsize SUV Crash Test Ratings Are In
More in: Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, Mazda, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 75,662 Views

In an article by USA Today, the 2009 Nissan Murano performed the best out of 9 SUV's, in new crash tests of mid-size SUV's, released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Thursday, February 7 

Greg Weld Announces New Forged Truck Wheels
Greg Weld Inc. announced a line of all new Greg Weld Forged Wheels, featuring hot-forged, one-piece construction, sophisticated cutting-edge styling and unmatched durability.

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Thursday, January 31 

2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo King Cab Review
More in: Reviews, Engine, Exterior, Off-Road, Safety, Suspension, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 108,285 Views

Autoweek has published their review of the 2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo King Cab, stating "This is a nice piece to drive, solidly built, plenty of power, good steering feel and handling, given what it is, even a really nice ride for an off-roadable truck. The Nismo folks have gotten their sums right." Powered by a 260 horse power 4.0 liter V-6, this little pickup is guaranteed to handle the trails. Click Here to check out the review.

Monday, December 17 

Nissan To Build Suzuki Midsize Pickups
More in: Suzuki | Comments | Permalink | 40,878 Views

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that the midsize pickup truck it will produce for Suzuki Motor Corp. will be based on the Frontier midsize pickup and built at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn. Production of the pickup truck will begin in 2008.

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Nissan Struggles, No More Titan?
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In the December 24, 2007 issue of Newsweek, Nissan Motor Company CEO Carlos Ghosn stated in an interview, hints of a possible cancellation of the Titan pickup, "The name of the game is going to be more fuel-efficient cars..And when you make your product plans for the future, you can't say, 'I've always had a pickup truck, so I'll just keep improving it.' If you can't make it profitably, you have to get out".

Whether this hint will lead to the death of the slow-selling Titan (only 60,961 trucks to date) or not, we are not quite sure. However when your competitors, like the Dodge Ram, are selling 326,177 trucks and the 2007 Toyota Tundra at 177,336 trucks, not including Ford and Chevy, your full-size pickup market just got smaller.


Friday, November 9 

ACI Announces Release Of Its Soft-Roll Up Tonneau Covers For 2008 Trucks
More in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Isuzu, Mazda, New Products, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 109,303 Views

ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.) manufacturer of the ACCESS®, LORADO™, LITERIDER®, VANISH Roll-Up Covers and the all-new ACCESS® Roll-Up Cover & Rack are excited to announce their model-specific covers are available for 2008 Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Isuzu pickups. Click the "Full Story" link for more information.

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Monday, November 5 

ARB Rooftop Tents For Your Truck Or SUV
The ARB 4x4 Accessories had a cool set up at their booth for SEMA last week, showcasing their ARB Touring rooftop tent system above a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. These tents are mounted on the roof of a vehicle, unfolding in minutes and allows for protection from the elements.

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Friday, October 19 

Friday Beerblog: Give Your Truck Wings With TruckShade
Beware, this product is patented. It's called TruckShade and guess what it does?...You guessed it, provides shade for the side of your truck. I would like to see this thing survive one trip in the desert or any climate where there is any amount of wind, watching it break off and scratching the bed sides of your truck. The TruckShade weighs less than 5 pounds, "super compact" (like a tampon?), "quick and easy to set up", and retails at only $87.97 (someone took an economics class) for long bed trucks and $79.97 for 6 1/2 foot bed trucks. It's also been chosen as Dirt Rider Magazine's "Personal Picks" for "2006 Product of the Year". Well in my opinion, I vote the TruckShade as Truckblog's "2007 Crap Product of the Year". If you do like this product, you can visit their rad website at www.truckshade.com. They're almost in competition for the 2007 Webby Awards, watch out Truckblog.

Thursday, October 11 

How To Etch Your Own Windows
Etching windows is one modification that truely sets your vehicle apart from the rest. Brian Donahue explains in the following article, how to etch your own windows in a minimal amount of time and without breaking the bank. We would like to warn you that etching your windows will reduce your field of vision, and is not recommended for daily driven vehicles. Check out the install inside.

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Monday, October 8 

Nissan Recalls 372,250 Pathfinders And Infiniti QX4 SUVs
More in: Infiniti, Recall, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 73,101 Views

Beginning on November 26, Nissan will be recalling 372,250 1997-2001 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUVs due to a coating problem on the fuel filler tube. The recall however, primarely affects vehicles in the North East where large amounts of road salt are found on the road during the winter months. Read on to find out how.

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Tuesday, September 11 

Nissan Announces 2008 Nissan Frontier Updates
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For 2008, Frontier again offers tough, bold styling, an available Utility Bed system that features the Utili-track C-channel tie-down system and an available factory-applied spray-in bedliner. In addition to the new King Cab SE I4 model, enhancements for 2008 include a new Technology Package offering an upgraded sound system with an auxiliary jack, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® satellite radio, Nissan Immobilizer and Vehicle Security System. Read on for more information and features.

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Monday, August 20 

Automakers Scramble To Offer Diesels In Light-Duty Trucks
More in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Performance, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 198,034 Views

Driven for diesels and rising fuel prices, US Automakers are scrambling to offer diesel engine combinations in their popular light-duty pickup trucks. Ford Motor Company has been reporting about their new diesel engine for the 2009 F-150, and may be the first manufacturer to offer the package, but Nissan & Toyota may be in the race as well. Nissan & Toyota plan to offer a diesel engines for their Titan & Tundra pickups, however no concrete dates have been announced. General Motors has been the last to announce any use of a diesel engine in their U.S. light trucks. AutoWeek reports.

Tuesday, August 14 

2008 Nissan Titan Gets Updates
More in: Suspension | Comments | Permalink | 86,493 Views

Nissan Motor Company have added a new model to their exsisting line of Titan pick-up trucks, called the PRO-4X package. Similar to the FX4 Package that Ford offers, the PRO-4X combines a longer vehicle wheel base with Rancho shock absorbers, skid plates, electronic locking differencial and more. Click "Full Story" for the full list of details.

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Monday, August 13 

Amp Research Power Step Popular With Big Tow Rigs
Amp Research Power Steps have proven to be one of the most popular modifications for light and heavy duty trucks & SUVs. With applications for Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Nissan, Hummer, Jeep, and more, the Power Step offers rugged durability required for towing rigs, on and off-road. Amp Research is now offering 2-inch extention kits for lifted trucks, as well as an LED Light Kit that illuminates the stepping surface for improved night-time saftey. Click "Full Story" for more information.

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Tuesday, August 7 

Nissan X-Trail Gets Diesel Engine In 2008
More in: Concepts, Diesel | Comments | Permalink | 102,738 Views

Number three automaker, Nissan Motor Company, is debuting a clean diesel engine for their X-Trail SUV model in Japan, for the fall of 2008. This clean diesel engine is being developed to lower exhaust gas emissions to levels comparable to those of new emission standards in Japan. Further details on performance and specifications will be revealed closer to introduction. Read on for more information.

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Monday, August 6 

Nissan Develops Self-Lifting Gas Pedal - Safe Or Not?
More in: Concepts, Infiniti, New Products, Safety | Comments | Permalink | 104,195 Views

Beginning in 2008 for the United States, Nissan Motor Company will be offering a gas pedal that lifts, decelerating the car to warn of possible collisions. The vehicle will automatically stop if the driver takes their foot off the gas pedal, in response to the vehicle sensors warning. However, if every vehicle on the road does not utilize this technology yet, will it really be safer? What about oncoming traffic from behind? Read on for more details.

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Monday, July 30 

ACI Soft Tonneau Released For 08 Titan King Cab Long Bed
More in: Bed & Cargo, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 68,819 Views

Agri-Cover has announced the release of the Access®, LiteRider®, Lorado™ and Vanish™ Roll-Up Covers for the 2008 Nissan Titan King Cab Long Bed (8’2”).

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Tuesday, July 24 

Stillen Introduces Exhaust for 2007 Nissan Titan
More in: Exhaust, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 67,063 Views

Enhance the sound and performance of your Titan with this dual side exit exhaust from Stillen. Stainless steel construction means a long life and this free flowing system uncovers a deep, powerful tone. Mandrel bends provide superior flow and CNC cut flanges provide a precise fit with no leaks.

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Tuesday, July 10 

ACI Soft-Roll Up Tonneau for 08 Nissan Titan
More in: Bed & Cargo, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 63,373 Views

ACI has released four of their new soft-roll up tonneau cover for the 2008 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Long Bed configuration. "ACI roll-up tonneau covers give you the adaptability you need and the sporty look you want for your truck.". Click "full story" for more details.

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Tuesday, July 3 

Crash Test Ratings Feeling Pain
More in: Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 126,628 Views

The Associated Press reported today, "The test results released Tuesday found several SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries but gave poor marks to vehicles made by several leading automakers, including BMW AG, DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp."



Monday, July 2 

EZ Fit Steering Shaft for Easier Steering
More in: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Off-Road, Suspension | Comments | Permalink | 258,452 Views

Flaming River has come out with an "EZ fit" steering shaft that aids in absorbing chassis flex of up to three inches of movement. The EZ Fit shaft is available for all popular trucks, as well as specific kits for Hummer H2's and GM Trucks. The EZ Fit kit also installs on any two u-join system. There's no cutting involved and it installs within minutes. You can check out Flaming Rivers website for more details.

Friday, June 15 

Nissan Titan Diesel for 2009
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We know Ford is planning to introduce a diesel version of the F-150 by 2009 and now Nissan has jumped on the bandwagon as well, according to AutoWeek. The 2009 Nissan Titan is scheduled to have a V8 diesel engine option from International Truck and Engine Corp.

Tuesday, June 5 

Add 40 Lb-ft of Torque To Your Nissan Titan
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The VK-PRO power module is a complete plug and play tuning solution for Nissan and Infiniti owners that want to take their Titan or Armada / QX56 with the VK56DE V8 engine to the top levels of NA tuning. By variably adjusting timing and fuel the STILLEN VK-Pro optimizes the power of the 5.6L V8 to extract an impressive 30 HP and 40 Lb-ft. of torque.

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Thursday, May 31 

Which Truck Gets the Best Mileage?
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Cars.com boldly asks the question, "which full-size pickup truck gets the best gas mileage?". Sadly, their answer does not include diesel trucks. "Across the board, we noticed the difference is minimal when comparing a six-cylinder Ford to a comparable Toyota or Dodge, etc., and the same stays true when looking at eight-cylinder trucks."

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Wednesday, May 30 

New Good Hood For Nissan’s Titan And Armada
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Keystone Restyling announces the arrival of several hot new Good Hoods for your project truck. In the lineup is an aggressive new twin scoop Good Hood for Nissan’s Titan pickup and the Armada SUV. An optional ram-air kit is available, giving you the option to leave the competition behind!

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