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Bluetooth Steering Wheel Speaker
 Fit to your truck steering wheel, this Bluetooth steering wheel speaker features an LCD display, SD port that plays MP3's, FM-out, microphone and a speaker phone. The device isn't completely wireless though as it does require a power source such as a cigarette lighter adapter but is rechargeable. The price for one of these bad boys will set you back $63 dollars.
Source: Gizmodo
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MOTORZ Episode #15: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Car Kit Installation
 Episode number 15 of MOTORZ is now available on TiVo as well as online at Apple iTunes in iTunes HD, the MOTORZ website, and here at Truckblog. In this video, we show you how to install a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Car Kit in a 2008 Ford Mustang GT (our first muscle car!). The radio kit is universal, meaning it can be installed in any vehicle.
Be sure to stick around and watch the out-takes at the end where Chris makes a complete fool of himself!
Click here to check it out!
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Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhoneMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedez-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 124,489 Views
 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.Full Story... 
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The California Truck Jamboree Plus And Moto-Palooza ShowMore in: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Classics, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Monster Trucks, Nissan, Off-Road, Racing, Sport Trucks, SUV, Toyota, Truck Jam | Comments | Permalink | 131,813 Views
 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.Full Story...
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2009 Ford F-150 Offers The Most OptionsMore in: Bed & Cargo, Diesel, Engine, Exterior, Ford, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Performance, Safety, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 80,670 Views
 To redesign the 2009 F-150, the Ford engineering team worked with its customer base to determine the needs and wants of today’s truck buyer. The 2009 F-150 gives Ford owners more choice and more options than before – with the ability to create 35 separate configurations – all delivered with Ford quality.Full Story...
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In Car Internet Coming This Year Via Chrysler, Check Out Truckblog
 Chrysler have announced they will be offering In-Car Internet, beginning this year. "The feature will be added to existing vehicles by dealers beginning this year and later be installed on the assembly line" stated Chrysler's Product Development Chief, Frank Klegon. Chrysler also hopes to make the radio itself a WiFi port. The technology will not be free though, and will utilize mobile phone towers for its signal, so you will need a wireless phone carrier for the system to work. The new Internet option can be added to existing models and will be worked into the future assembly line soon. Now you have an excuse to check out Truckblog even more, and become an even greater traffic hazard! What happened to safety?
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Diesel Swap Kit For Jeep To Be Released Soon
 Woo hoo Jeep lovers! Jeep Performance, which is a division of Mopar, are working on a 2.8 liter diesel engine swap kit for your Jeep. Everything needed will be included in the kits, "including a stand-alone wiring harness and non-EGR motor!". Apparently the Jeep Liberty diesel engines had problems with their exhaust gas recirculation systems, so Jeep has responded with a kit that will replace the Liberty diesel engine, as well as a drop in kit for all other Jeep platforms. Further details are to be released. As posted by 4Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine.
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Pickuptruck Also Posts Their Review Of The 2008 Dodge Dakota
 Pickuptruck.com have posted their review of the 2008 Dodge Dakota as well, although the results were not so satisfying. "Although the Dakota has an obvious edge with the V8 offering, fingers point to the Nissan Frontier for all-around small truck satisfaction in this comparison". The article highlights the newly redesigned truck features, such as the beefy 4.7-liter V8, exterior styling, and interior upgrades. Check out the review by clicking here.
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XtremeMac Releases InCharge FM Transmitter And Charger For Apple IpodsMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 106,110 Views
 XtremeMac today announced its InCharge FM™ transmitter and car charger for Apple’s iPod. InCharge FM will charge an iPod while simultaneously transmitting audio from the iPod wirelessly to any FM radio. InCharge FM incorporates PureFM™ technology by Quintic and proprietary audio enhancements by XtremeMac to deliver unmatched performance. This means a consistently clean signal and excellent dynamic range for wireless transmission of near CD quality sound.Full Story...
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Clean Breeze Truck Screen For Rear WindowsMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 116,159 Views
 The Clean Breeze Truck Screen is an innovative NEW product designed to improve the experience of driving your truck. If you have a sliding rear window, then you know what it's like to want the open air feeling, but don't enjoy the resulting debris that enters your cab. The Clean Breeze Truck Screen eliminates this problem, by providing a durable barrier between you and the elements, making the open rear slider a more enjoyable option. Full Story...
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3 Women Designed The Lincoln MKT Concept Interior
 Dubbed "Auto Chick Power", three young women took control of designing the Lincoln MKT Concepts interior, which is featured at the Detroit Auto Show this week. The designers were Joann Jung (31), Amy Kim (26) and Jennifer Hewlett (27) and they are calling themselves "Auto Chick Power". "It's overwhelming. It's very personal to me. It's like I'm opening my own room to the public. But I want to share it," designer Joann Jung said. Reported by The Detroit News.
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2008 Ford Explorer Perfect For Snow Weather
 AutoWeek, have posted their review of the 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 Edition, stating the new SUV "handled a snowy weekend in Detroit with ease". With all the furious competition in the SUV market, the Ford Explorer still proves to be a serious contender, and offers great features with supreme dependability.
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Volvo Recalls 125K Trucks In North America
 As reported by Yahoo Finance, truck maker Volvo AB announced they are recalling 125,000 trucks in North America, due to a potential fire hazard in the main switch with its lighting system. The models affected are the Volvo VN, VHD and VT's produced from 2003 to the present. "There's a problem in the main switch in the lighting system which can lead to an overheating in the component. The light can go off, or the component could short circuit and lead to a fire," said Tommy Kohle, a spokesman for the company. Volvo stated they will fix the problem free of charge.
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2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Edition Interior Pictures
 Our friend, Mike Levine of Pickuptruck.com, was able to get his hands on a set of spy shots of the 2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Edition Interior, which is replacing the Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck, after news that Ford dropped production of the luxurious pickup. Features include a Superduty designed dash, Superduty type tow mirrors, new gauge cluster, new shifter, different bolstered seats, and more. Click here to view the article.
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Legislation To Ban Radar Detectors
 "There is proposed legislation going through the Senate right now that will ban the use of radar detectors in the US. According to the legislation, it's supposed "to protect the public from drivers who think they can speed with impunity by using radar detection devices." The legislation, sponsored by Senator Steve Oelrich of Gainesville, Flroida, would make using a radar detector a secondary traffic infraction, which means you could be ticketed were pulled over for another offense and found to be using a radar detector," according to I Go Cars
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XM and Sirius Merging
 Ok, so maybe GM and Chrysler aren't merging, but XM and Sirius are. "The deal would consolidate the only two companies in the emerging business of subscription-only satellite radio, and is sure to face tough scrutiny from federal regulators. Investors and analysts have been speculating about a deal for months," MSNBC reports.
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 "Live TV could be in your car by 2007. According to an article from MediaPost Communications, Sirius Satellite Radio plans to offer live television service---but only for the back seat. I don't know why. Distraction is all around us. Talking on cell phones has already upped the accidents. Why not make it a real free-for-all? Better still, why not place a holographic see-through image on the windshield?" SEMA has reported.
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Chrysler Offers In-Dash Music Downloads
 AutoWeek reports, "Chrysler has launched the latest salvo in the in-car infotainment wars by offering its MyGIG system as a $1,700 option on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring sedan. The system goes a step beyond iPods and other entertainment devices by putting a 20-gigabyte hard drive in the dashboard."
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Billet Running Boards For Chevy's HHR
 Nothing beats a bright and shiny billet interior piece for adding a custom touch to your ride. Now you can personalize your Chevrolet HHR with Billetbadges' custom billet aluminum running boards cap. They can create a completely unique running board cap for you with your personalized text and graphics. Billetbadges are a must have modification for your HHR, whether it's for show or go. Check them out at Truck Hownd!
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Gadgets Driving Motorists to Distraction
 "When it comes to gadgets, cell phones are so last century. A new generation of technological devices — from BlackBerries to iPods to multi-channel satellite radios — are distracting today’s drivers. And they’re compounding the dangers of driver distraction," MSNBC reports.
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Truckblog Free Truck Parts Giveaway
 Many years ago we owned another enthusiast site that became very popular. One of the exciting things we did each month is we gave away free aftermarket products -- all you had to do is enter. Fast forward six years and we're at it again at Truckblog.com. Today we start with our first product, a cold air intake system from Outlaw Power (over $300 value!) More products are on the way for April, but you can enter anytime to qualify for any products we announce throughout the month!
Keep coming back every day to enter, and every month we'll have more products to hand out to the lucky winners. Please tell your friends about this... they don't have to be Truckblog members to enter. Just complete the form to enter!
Also, if you represent a truck aftermarket manufacturer and are interested in participating, please contact us for more information. Or heck, email your favorite manufacturers and tell them about what's going on here. It's a pretty cool way to get a lot of exposure for their products!
Enter to Win Today!
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GM Adds Navigation to OnStar
 The Detroit News reports, "General Motors Corp. plans a new version of its OnStar driver-support service that it hopes will give carbuyers another reason to put a GM car or truck on their shopping lists. OnStar will begin offering a new feature called Turn-by-Turn Navigation, which uses automated voice prompts to guide drivers to their destinations and builds on other safety and communication services already packaged with OnStar."
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It's All About Me
 According to the Detroit News, "Instead of a car that looks and drives like every other one on the road, consumers are increasingly searching for a vehicle that expresses their personality and does what they want it to do, said van Stolk and other members of a panel examining 21st century car buyers Wednesday at the North American International Auto Show. That means vehicles need to have the specific features they crave and be compatible with the products they buy in the aftermarket."
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Turn Left Here, Fool!
 MSNBC reports, "Centuries ago, navigators looked to the stars to work out their location on Earth and plot their courses. Today, stars are again set to guide lost travelers to their destinations, but they won’t be the celestial bodies seen in the heavens each night. Instead, think Mr. T, Burt Reynolds and Dennis Hopper — they’ve all signed up to deliver celebrity voice content for turn-by-turn driving directions in the Navtones car navigation system produced by Los Angeles-based Wanderlust Media and digital map and location content provider Tele Atlas."
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Nanotechnology: The Uses are Endless
 Nanotech USA has created a few product that surprisingly are reasonably priced and can protect your vehicle from the harsh elemets it's subjected to in everyday life. The sun, rain, driving on the freeway and everything else you do on a day to day basis, takes it's toll on your trucks finish.
Nanoprotect Auto Glass, which retails under $100 is a spray on solution that treats your vehicles glass making dirt, mud, salt and water unable to stick around. Think of it as a Rain-X, on steriods.
Nanoprotect Plastic/Polycarbonate is a non-silicone nanotechnology treatment for plastics, fiberglass, carbonfiber, and vinyl that repels water, dirt, mud, saltwater and is so easy to keep clean, it's practically self-cleaning.
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 SIMCO announces the release of their customized instrument clusters for the Dodge RAM and Ford F150 trucks. These are actual "plug and play", pre calibrated clusters that replace your stock cluster completly. Gauge faces have been around for a while, but SIMCO is taking it to a whole new level with their replacements that can be completly customized to order from the guage face to the chrome ring around the gauge.
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Truckblog Adds Truck Hownd Products
 Today Truckblog added featured truck aftermarket products to the site from Truck Hownd, the ultimate pickup truck & SUV product guide. Located below the search boxes, products from Truck Hownd are displayed with a brief description of each product. Click those links to view more information about the product, rate it, or build a list of your favorites. It's pretty cool, and the search feature helps you find anything for your ride! Like the Truckblog blog/news service, Truck Hownd is free for enthusiasts to browse, and free for manufacturers to add their own products. Be sure to check out the New Products and Hot Products pages, plus the other Hownd sites that include Fitness Hownd, iPod Hownd, and Coffee Hownd.
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Gizmos For The Road Warrior
 Headed out this summer for a long road trip and need some necessities from home? While a simple power inverter is all you need to plug in your household coffee maker, refrigerator and toaster oven, they aren't exactly portable. Check out this review of several items you can take with you on the road. Full Story... –
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ROUSH Performance announced two new ways to add a distinctive flair to your truck with the addition of a Billet Fuel Door and aluminum Sill Plates to their extensive line of styling accessories. The Billet Fuel Door is tastefully adorned with the ROUSH logo and fits all 2005-2007 F-150 models. ROUSH also unveiled their new aluminum Sill Plate set.
If you are taking the time to build a show worthy '53 Ford F-100 or just tricking out you late model Chevy Silverado, and the words "Trailer" & "Queen" are not in your vocabulary, you will definitely want to pay attention to guys from 
