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Next Generation 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD To Get New Chassis
 GMinsidenews have uncovered details stating that the next generation Silverado and Sierra HD pickup trucks will “have a completely new chassis and a new Duramax diesel with 2010 emissions". Vice President of Chevrolet Global Brand Brent Dewar spilled the details during a recent interview. "We are coming with a next generation Silverado and Sierra HD next year". Brian Goebel, a Chevrolet spokesman also confirmed the news, stating "We will have very significant enhancements, including the chassis, on top of the powertrain changes next year".
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2011 Chevrolet Heavy Duty Duramax Diesel V8 Engine Spyshot
 Pickuptrucks has been busy as usual looking for the latest and the greatest truck photos. This time they've found a spyshot of the 2011 Chevrolet Heavy Duty Duramax Diesel V8. Details about the engine are as follows: “The new Duramax diesels are based on the same engines that have been around since 2001,” said Gary Arvan, a GM diesel powertrain engineering chief. “The 2500 and 3500 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD pickups receive the high-power LML motor [replacing the 2007-10 LMM], while the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty vans receive the lower-rated LGH engine [also replacing the LMM]. Both have iron blocks, aluminum cylinder heads, and their [6.6-liter] bore and stroke are unchanged.”
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General Motors To Begin Leasing Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick Models Again
 General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan and Ohio. In addition, a lease on the all-new Cadillac SRX will be offered by U.S. Bank nationally. The pilot is currently planned to run through August 31, 2009.Full Story... 
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Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu Pickups Recalled
 The NHTSA has issued a recall for 2004 to 2009 Chevrolet Colorado, 2004 to 2009 GMC Canyon, and a group of Isuzu I-280 through I-370 pickup trucks made between 2006 and 2008. The recall is due to a faulty brake light switch that may not work and could cause the brake lamps to stay on continuously, possibly failing to alert other drivers and increasing the risk of crash. Owners are urged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible or by visiting www.gmownercenter.com.
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GM 72 Hour Sale Offers 0 Percent Financing for 72 Months
 General Motors are having a 72 hour sale which began July 1st and runs through July 6th. You can take advantage of 0 percent financing for 72 months on select miles which include the 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2009 Hummer H3T and Cadillac Escalade EXT.
Now is the time to buy a truck if you can afford one!
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A.R.E. Offers Deluxe Commercial Unit Truck Cap For 2009 Models
 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.Full Story...
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2009 Nissan Titan Tops Consumer Reports Best Deals On Cars
 Consumer Reports put together a top 40 "best deals on domestic new cars" which include discounts up to 25 percent below MSRP with the 2009 Nissan Titan SE 4X4 Crew Cab SWB coming out on top with a 25 percent discount. Other vehicles include the 2009 Nissan Armada LE 4X4 at 20 percent, 2009 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe at 20 percent, 2009 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew 157-in at 20 percent, 2009 Ford Escape XLT 2.5L 4WD at 15 percent, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 3.5 Auto RTS at 15 percent, 2009 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Auto 4WD SR5 Crew Max at 15 percent, 2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 EL at 15 percent, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT 4X4 Crew Cab at 15 percent and many more.
Head on over to the Consumer Reports article to see the rest of the list.
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General Motors Drops 6.0 Liter V8, Introduces New 4.8 Liter V8
 General Motors have released their 2010 Fleet Vehicle Guide to dealerships and changes have occurred to their pickup trucks. GM Inside News points out that GM are dropping their 6.0 liter V8 Vortech engine for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks from normal production but will continue to use the engine for their two mode hybrid pickup trucks. Other engine options for 2010 include a Vortec 4.3 liter V6, Flex Fuel Vortec 4.8 liter V8, Flex Fuel 5.3 liter V8 and a Flex Fuel Vortec 6.2 liter V8. The old 6.0 liter will also be available as a standard option for GM's heavy duty 2500 and 3500 series pickup trucks.
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Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Trucks Delivered To Dealerships
 The first round of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickup trucks have made delivery to dealerships nationwide. GM spokesperson, Kelly Wysocki commented "Hybrid (Silverados and Sierras) started shipping to dealers in late January...the supply is still limited but we've already sold the first ones". The new pickup trucks feature GM's "two mode" hybrid system, which combines an electrically variable transmission containing two 60 kilowatt electric motors and a multi displacement 6.0 liter V8 motor, which allow the truck to travel up to 25 miles per hour on full electrical power. The hybrid system does come at a premium though, a $3,000 dollar option, starting the 2009 Silverado 1500 hybrid at $38,995 and the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 hybrid at $39,365.
Source: Pickuptrucks
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General Motors Shipping Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra with 3.73 Rear Axle Option
 Good news for those enthusiasts looking to buy a new pickup truck from General Motors, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra half ton trucks are now shipping with a 3.73 rear axle option and new 6.2 liter V8 engine. GM spokesperson Kelly Wysocki commented "The first GM full-size pickups with 6.2-liter V-8 engines and 3.73 rear axles started shipping from the factory in late January" and "they should start arriving at dealers very soon. The 3.73 can be ordered as part of the Max Trailering Package option". GM's new 6.2 liter V8 packs 403 horsepower and 417 foot pounds of torque, matched with a six speed automatic transmission, the new motor and axle combination is only available on crew cab configurations. The new 3.73 rear axle option replaces the standard 3.42, which was optimized for fuel economy standards.
Source: Pickuptrucks
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General Motors Offers Buyout Package To Every Employee
 General Motors are now offering buyout packages to every one of its hourly workers which include $20,000 dollars cash and a $25,000 dollar voucher for any General Motors vehicle. The UAW have confirmed the reports stating "the offer will be a one-time cash payout as well as a car-purchase voucher". Employees will have until March 23 to make their decision and until April 1st to officially leave the company.
Sources: Yahoo News, Google News
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General Motors May Sell Medium Truck Business To Isuzu
 News has hit the intarweb that General Motors are seeking Isuzu Motors as the latest buyer for their medium duty truck business. Isuzu is currently the world's largest producer of medium and heavy duty trucks which include commercial vehicles and heavy duty trucks. If the deal goes through, Isuzu would take over production of the GMC TopKick and Chevrolet Kodiak, rebranded as the Isuzu H-Series.
Sources: Michigan Online, MSNBC, Autoblog
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General Motors Extends Red Tag Savings, Increased Cash Back On Pickup Trucks, SUVs
 General Motors are practically giving away vehicles these days in efforts to make a couple bucks. GM have extended their Red Tag Sale by offering an increase in the amount of cash back on 2008 pickup trucks and SUVs, the companies bread and butter vehicles for the past decade. Rebates are ranging anywhere from $5,000 cash back to up to $10,000 on larger diesel trucks. Check out the list of cash back incentives below, and note the Red Tag Sale prices are not included:
* 2008 Chevrolet Equinox: $5,000 cash back
* 2008 GMC Canyon: $5,000 cash back
* 2008 Pontiac Torrent: $5,000 cash back
* 2008 Cadillac SRX: $6,000 cash back
* 2008 Chevrolet Silverado regular cab, extended cab or crew cab: $6,000-$8,000 cash back
* 2008 GMC Sierra regular cab, extended cab or crew cab: $6,000-$8,000 cash back
* 2008 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra heavy duty: $9,000 cash back
* 2008 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra heavy duty diesel: $10,000
* 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe/Avalanche: $8,000 cash back
* 2008 GMC Yukon: $8,000 cash back
* 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer: $8,000 cash back
* 2008 GMC Envoy: $8,000 cash back
* 2008 Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL: $9,000 cash back
* 2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT: $10,000 cash back
* 2008 Saab 9-7X: $10,000 cash back
* 2008 Hummer H2: $10,000 cash back
Sources: KickingTires via Autoblog, Yahoo News.
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Airaid 2007 to 2009 GM Silverado HD Duramax Diesel Intake
 Airaid received the "Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product" award at SEMA earlier this month for their cold air intake system for the 2007 to 2009 GM Silverado HD trucks equipped with the Duramax Diesel. The system itself improves power, performance and economy numbers. It features an Airaid premium filter with SynthaFlow technology and comes with complete hardware and instructions. For more information visit www.airaid.com.
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Barack Obama Orders Up New Cadillac DTS Presidential Vehicle, Based Off Of GMC TopKick
 Although General Motors are struggling with selling vehicles on dealer lots resulting to their huge third quarter losses, GM is working on a new version of the presidential vehicle called "Cadillac One", a stretched Cadillac DTS for the Presidential-Elect, Barack Obama. Based off of a GMC TopKick heavy duty truck platform, the Cadillac will essentially be transformed into a portal bunker for the new president. The United States Secret Service will not release any specific details about the vehicle, to help protect the future president. Reported by Boston.
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Monday Morning Recap: SEMA Insanity, 2010 SVT Raptor F-150, 2009 F-150 Harley Davidson EditionMore in: Roundup, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, New Products, Off-Road, Racing, SEMA, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 116,289 Views
 Just in case you crawled under a rock last week and did not get the memo about our SEMA coverage, this weeks "Monday Morning Recap" is comprised of our SEMA coverage from last week including the launch of Ford's SVT Raptor F-150 and sighting of the 2009 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition. MOTORZ also launched their 13th episode, a full how-to installation of an Alpine Electronics stereo system.
For a huge list of all our SEMA blogs from last week, go to live.truckblog.com.
Other Top Stories:
• MOTORZ Episode #13: Alpine Audio Upgrade Installation
• 2009 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition
• Ford Launches New F-150 SVT Raptor Off-Road Pickup Truck
• Ford Motor Company To Add 1,000 New Jobs At F-150 Factory
• Toyota Announces Plans To Export Sequoia And Tundra
• Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R To Race Baja 1000
• Fuel Economy Improvements for 73 percent of 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Models
• Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade to move to Front Wheel Drive Platform
• HUMMER Racing Poised to Cinch Championships at Baja 1000
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| General Motors To Lay Off 3,600 Early 2009, Temporarily Shut Down 10 Plants
 In an article by the Detroit Free Press, General Motors Corporation will initiate temporary shut downs of plants and "indefinitely" lay off about 3,600 workers beginning early next year in response to the horrible financial reports released on Friday. Production will also be reduced beginning in January or February. General Motors spokesman, Tony Sapienza stated in an interview "the changes are intended to better align production with the recent steep decline in U.S. consumer demand for new vehicles". The plants that are effected by the shut down are the following: Lansing Delta Township, Oshawa, Hamtramck, Wentsville, Bowling Green, Lordstown, Spring Hill, Fairfax, Orion, and Lansing Grand River.
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General Motors' New 4.5 Liter Details Revealed
 Autoblog posted information about General Motors' new 4.5 liter Duramax diesel motor that is promising a near 35 percent increase in fuel economy for their full size pickup truck segment. The new engine design utilizes an aluminum cylinder head exhaust manifold, integral cam cover intake manifold, hollow balance shaft, aluminum upper oil pan, reduction in vibration, crank journal design, and overall uses less parts within the motor. All of this combined, the new 4.5 liter is expected to produce 310 horse power and 525 foot pounds of torque. Look for the new engine next Fall where it is slated for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
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General Motors Closing SUV Factories in Wisconsin and Michigan
 CNN Money is reporting that General Motors will be closing two more sport utility vehicle factories in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Janesville, Wisconsin by the end of next year, cutting nearly 3,000 jobs. General Motors spokesman, Chris Lee said the "Janesville plant's 1,200 workers represented by the United Auto Workers were told the factory would be shuttered December 23, earlier than GM had expected". Three other factories that produce pickup truck sand sport utility vehicles are on the chopping block too, set to close by 2010.
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Monday Morning Roundup: More SEMA NewsMore in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Fuel, General Motors, Jeep, Safety, SEMA, SUV, Toyota, Wheels | Comments | Permalink | 105,870 Views
 Last week we bought you two new SEMA project trucks, the Turbonetics 2009 F-150 and ICON's Toyota FJ45 classic pickup truck. The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab truck was put to the test, as well as Toyota placing the Tundra Heavy Duty under its own tests of whether or not the truck will survive. General Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation both announced huge savings deals on new vehicles, and Ford's new 6.7 liter diesel engine was spotted.
Check out these exciting stories below:
• 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Put To The Test
• Ford's New 6.7 Liter Scorpion Diesel Engine Spotted
• SEMA 2008 Preview: Turbonetics 2009 Ford F-150
• SEMA 2008 Preview: ICON Toyota FJ45 Classic Pickup Truck
• Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels Introduces New SideBiter Wheel
• Toyota Announces Zero Percent Financing on 11 Models including Pickup Trucks and SUVs
• Toyota Second Guesses Full Ton Diesel Truck Segment, Tundra Pulls Back Too
• Bush Administration Says it Needs More Time for Roof Strength Rule
• Jeep CJ-7 Transformed Into General Lee
• General Motors Launches 0 Percent Financing for 6 Years or 7K Cash Back
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| 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel Pickup Truck Found
 Pickuptrucks.com spotted the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 heavy duty diesel pickup truck on the road again in Michigan last Friday. Slated to feature GM's updated 6.6 liter Duramax diesel eight cylinder motor that can produce over 700 foot pounds of torque, the truck also features an upgraded grille, head light assembly, and front bumper.
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General Motors Launches 0 Percent Financing for 6 Years or 7K Cash Back
 According to Freep, General Motors Corporation have initiated another a new campaign that offers zero percent financing for up to six years or the option of $7,000 cash back on all 2008 model vehicles. The new campaign expires November 3rd and replaces the current employee discount pricing. GM is also offering free financing for up to 72 months on their popular sport utility vehicles including the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL.
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General Motors Drops Out of 2008 Super Bowl Ad Lineup
 General Motors Corporation have decided to drop out of the Super Bowl XLIII advertising lineup in February 2009. The move comes as another cutback for the company in addition to the 2009 Academy Awards. General Motors have spent nearly $78 million over the past 15 years advertising during the Super Bowl, standing in third place for the most spent right behind Anheuser-Busch and Pepsico. GM hopes to cut another $10 billion in their restructuring plan and hope to cut an additional $5 billion through sales and loans. GM spokeswoman, Kelly Cusinato, also noted a reason for pulling out of the Super Bowl lineup was "the automaker did not have a major vehicle to launch coinciding with the game". Reported by Detroit News.
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Monday Morning Roundup: SEMA in the Air, Auto Manufacturers Prep New ModelsMore in: Roundup, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, Nissan, Recall, SEMA, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 116,736 Views
 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
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2009 Dodge Ram Tested Against Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, and Toyota Pickup Trucks
 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.Full Story...
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General Motors Deletes Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Option
 General Motors made the announcement that the company has discontinued the production of their heated windshield washer fluid system on all models including pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles after announcing a recall of over 850,000 pickup truck and sport utility vehicles last month. Any vehicle that was previously ordered with the option will have it removed from the vehicle if already equipped or deleted from the order entirely. Models effected are the following:
Cadillac: CTS, DTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
Chevrolet: Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado, Traverse
GMC: Acadia, Yukon, Denali, Yukon XL, Denali XL, Sierra, Sierra Denali
Hummer: H2
Saturn: Outlook SUV
General Motors Corp is recalling 857,735 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield wiper fluid system for a potential short-circuit problem.Full Story...
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Are You A Straight Shooter With Upper Management Written All Over Yourself?More in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Concepts, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, MOTORZ TV, Nissan, Performance, SEMA, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 148,310 Views
 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
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Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Pickup Trucks for Professional AthletesMore in: Cadillac, Celebrity, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 78,669 Views
 Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles, announced today that the company has been in contact with key security personnel affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Following the recent attack on Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Tackle Richard Collier, representatives of professional athletes and their security staff have reached out to Texas Armoring Corporation to provide them with custom bulletproof car solutions. According to the company, approximately 80-90% of attacks occur while victims are traveling by automobile, thus a bulletproof vehicle is the first line of defense for individuals in the public eye.Full Story...
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General Motors Issues Recall for Over 850,000 Pickup Truck and SUVs
 General Motors has issued a recall for 857,735 pickup truck and sport utility vehicles due to a possible short circuit with the heated wiper washer fluid system, causing the control circuit to over heat. The vehicles affected are: 2008 Buick Enclave, 2006 to 2008 Buick Lucerne, 2006 to 2008 Cadillac DTS, 2007 to 2008 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV and Cadillac Escalade EXT. 2007 to 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe. 2007 to 2008 GMC Acadia, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, 2006 to 2008 Hummer H2, and 2007 to 2008 Saturn Outlook.Full Story...
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2009 General Motors Hybrid Pickup Trucks Delayed
 Pickuptrucks has reported that General Motors are delaying the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickups "until the first half of 2009" because of GM reducing their full-size pickup truck production. According to Gary White, Vice President of GM North America, a small number of hybrid pickup trucks will reach showroom floors by the end of the year, but the numbers will be limited. Both trucks were slated to launch this Fall.
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Monday Morning Roundup: Can't Talk To My Mother So I Talk To My DiaryMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Exhaust, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hybrid, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, Truck Jam, Wheels | Comments | Permalink | 92,646 Views
 Don't you hate it when you are stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on your way to work and there's some no talent ass clown blasting his stereo so loud even the dead can hear it? Plus they are rapping words such as "I got this killa up inside of me...I can't talk to my mother so I talk to my diary". That incident happens to be one of my favorite scenes from the movie, "Office Space". If you have not seen it, click here for the YouTube link.
An alternative idea for dealing with the situation is to throw a brick at their window check out the list of last week's blogs at www.Truckblog.com via your new Apple iPhone 3G you desperately waited in line all day for over the weekend, or watch our latest Truckblog.TV video on iTunes from your laptop while stuck in traffic. Check out the list below.
• Truckblog.TV Invades California Truck Jamboree Plus In Episode 6
• Toyota Offers Solar Panels On Prius Hybrid Car, Possible Pickup Truck Applications?
• Gas Mileage Vehicle Savings Calculator, Is It Worth Trading Your Truck?
• General Motors Offers 13 2009 Truck And SUV Models With E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel At No Extra Charge
• Chevrolet Luv Diesel Pickup Shows No Love To General Public, Except The Streets Of Detroit
• Dodge Now Offering 0% Financing Up To 72 Months On 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup
• Video Of 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor SVT Pickup Truck
• MBRP Introduces Off-Road Performance Exhaust Systems For Jeep Wrangler TJ
• Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels Launches New Dick Cepek Torque Wheel
• Friday Beerblog: $3,800 Summer Vacation, 1984 GMC 4 Axle Plus Sauna
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Downey Tonn-O-Rac Now Available For 2008 Chevrolet And GMC Pickup Trucks
 Tonn-O-Rac, the cargo rack system designed to work with a soft tonneau cover, is now available from Downey Products for 2008 Chevrolet/GMC pickup trucks including the Silverado, Sierra, Colorado and Canyon. The Tonn-O-Rac is compatible with Downey Products' soft tonneaus (SST), LTD, SE and Top Spin as well as many other name brand covers. Users are able to access their truck bed without removing the rack or its contents by simply rolling back (Top Spin), flipping up (LTD) or unfastening (SST, SE) the cover. Each Tonn-O-Rac includes two side rails, two crossbars and four standoffs - available in 10", 24" or 27" heights to suit owner preference - as well as all hardware required for installation.Full Story...
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| | | General Motors Places More Brands And Jobs On The Chopping Block
 After placing Hummer under review last month, according to Yahoo Business General Motors is now reviewing the status of their other brands as well, in effort to save money and cut back over head costs in an ailing United States market. The brands potentially facing the chopping block are Buick, Hummer, Saab and Saturn, as well as additional blue and white-collar job cuts within the next couple of weeks when GM's board of directors meets in August. No official comment has been made yet from the automaker.
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General Motors Offers 13 2009 Truck And SUV Models With E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel At No Extra Charge
 For 2009, General Motors offers 18 FlexFuel models capable of running on E85 ethanol, ordinary gasoline or any combination of the two – more than any automaker. The models cover the gamut from the four-cylinder Chevrolet HHR small crossover to the full-size Cadillac Escalade ESV luxury utility. E85, which consists of up to 85 percent ethanol mixed with gasoline, is a cleaner-burning, higher-octane fuel that can help offset rising demand for oil. “We continue to believe that biofuels, specifically E85, is the most significant thing we can do in the near-term to offset future energy demands,” said Beth Lowery, GM vice president of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy.Full Story...
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| Get Zapped This Morning? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hummer, Hybrid, Lincoln, Mobile Electronics, Performance, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 103,404 Views
 First and foremost, we at Truckblog hope you all had a great holiday weekend and are now back online to stay logged to the blog!
When you entered the "pit of doom" this morning, also known as your office, cubical or workplace, did you experience an annoying electromagnetic shock from the metal door handle just like Peter Gibbons endured in "Office Space"? If that is the case, well that sucks for you. Maybe you need to not shuffle your feet as much on the carpet. But getting zapped by the door handle is not nearly as bad as the $9 million dollars that was awarded to American Axle's CEO last week or the new laws that ban cell phone usage while driving in California and Washington or the fact that I had to compose a list of 15 hypermiling tricks for your pickup truck to help you save gas because the price of fuel is too high to make ends meet. To solve that problem, check out the MyGallons gas card along with the slew of other blogs from last week.
• American Axle CEO Awarded Nearly $9 Million For Strike Efforts
• 15 Hypermile Tricks For Your Pickup Truck That Help Save Gas
• Gold Eagle DieselPower! Line Perfect For Any Size Diesel Engine
• General Motors To Build Hybrid GMC And Chevrolet Pickup Trucks This Fall
• Ban On Cell Phones While Driving Starts Today For California And Washington Drivers
• Saleen Releases Superchargers For Ford Expedition And Lincoln Navigator
• 2007 And Newer Toyota Tundras Get TRD Supercharging Action!
• Save Money On Gasoline Purchases With The MyGallons Card
• Chrysler LLC Extends Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Through July 31
• Automotive Manufacturers Fight Against New Fuel Rules
• Moron Tries To Drive Hummer H2 Through Pond
• Friday Beerblog: Monster Motor Bike Crushes Cars Like No Other, With Video
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General Motors To Build Hybrid GMC And Chevrolet Pickup Trucks This Fall
 CBC announced that General Motors have made the decision to build hybrid pickup trucks at their Oshawa, Ontario plant this fall but are still on schedule to close the truck plant next year. "After careful consideration, GM has decided to launch the new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Hybrid production operations at the Oshawa truck plant" stated GM spokesman Stew Low. Low also added during the conference "this does not impact the decision to cease operations at the plant in 2009 or sooner, depending on market conditions". The closure of the Ontario plant next year will also eliminate 2,600 jobs. No further details have been released.
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Fuel Saving Tips Revisited, Save Dollars And Cents Using These TechniquesMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hummer, Hybrid, Nissan, SUV, Tires, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 105,853 Views
 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
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DaMar Truck Deck Introduces Workman SeriesMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, New Products, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 79,955 Views
 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.Full Story...
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ScanGauge II Helps Save Gas While Hauling AssMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, Off-Road, Performance, Racing, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 128,156 Views
 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.Full Story...
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| General Motors Releases Special Military Discounts
 General Motors today announced an online vehicle discount program for active and reserve military members that can save military families thousands of dollars when purchasing a new car or truck from Chevrolet, Saturn, Pontiac, Buick, Saab, Cadillac, GMC or HUMMER. “The GM Military Discount Program” is an online web site that enables active and reserve members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard to get a new vehicle discount.Full Story...
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Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhoneMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Interior, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedez-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 122,963 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, Hummer, Interior, Jeep, Monster Trucks, Nissan, Off-Road, Racing, Sport Trucks, SUV, Toyota, Truck Jam | Comments | Permalink | 130,124 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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Yeah...Hi...Bill Lumbergh HereMore in: Roundup, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hummer, Hybrid, MOTORZ TV, Website | Comments | Permalink | 66,108 Views
 Did you get struck down last Friday by your boss making special requests for more work? Just like Peter Gibbons endured from his boss, Bill Lumbergh, in Office Space. "Oh, oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday Monday, too...". If you're at work on this Memorial Day holiday, take a second to review last week's wrath of blogging. You're guaranteed to enjoy it.
"Oh and remember next Friday is Hawaiian shirt day. So, you know, if you want to, go ahead and wear a Hawaiian shirt and jeans."
• Truckblog TV Episode 3 Video
• Truckblog TV Episode 2 Video
• Friday Beerblog: Dealer Offers $250 In Free Gas Or A Free Gun
• GPS Snitch Tracks Your Every Move, Could Be Good Parenting Device
• ATX Group Proposes .Car Initiative To Bring The Internets To Your Auto
• New Traffic Signals Help Increase Your Gas Milage
• American Axle Strike Is Officially Over
• Chrysler Extends 3 Dollar Gas Guarantee Till July
• Baja 500 Hummer H2 SUV Build
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GPS Snitch Tracks Your Every Move, Could Be Good Parenting DeviceMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota, Volvo | Comments | Permalink | 104,729 Views
 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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| ATX Group Proposes .Car Initiative To Bring The Internets To Your AutoMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, Lexus, Mobile Electronics, New Products, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 94,073 Views
 ATX Group, the world's largest independent telematics services provider to the automotive industry, today announced an initiative with the Detroit-based Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA) to convene an international work group to address how to safely access internet content through embedded and nomadic devices in vehicles. ATX, as the convenor of the working group, and CVTA will launch an immediate effort to invite automobile manufacturers and interested parties in the automotive electronics value chain to participate in an open discussion and process for setting requirements for in-vehicle Web browsing.
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A.R.E. Offers Total Pickup Truck Bed SolutionsMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 90,917 Views
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.Full Story...
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Coming Soon: Truckblog TV Episode 2
 First off, we would like to thank everyone for all of their feedback on our first episode of Truckblog TV. If you have not seen our first video, click here. As a continuation of our new series, Chris and I shot our second install this past weekend, this time modifying a 2008 GMC Yukon SUV. Attached is a teaser shot from the installation. Keep checking back this week to see the full version of Truckblog TV Episode 2.
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| Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them HereMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Honda, Hummer, Jeep, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 90,910 Views
 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.Full Story...
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| Captain Obvious Says U.S. Auto Industry Is In A Recession
 Just in case you did not get the memo, General Motors Corporation President, Fritz Henderson, announced during an interview yesterday, that there is no question the United States' automotive industry is currently in a recession. "There have been a lot of questions about whether the U.S. economy is in recession...The U.S. auto industry is definitely in a recession". Well thank you for stating the obvious, Mr. Henderson! What is next? High gas prices? As reported by Freep
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Yeah. Uh, Did You Get That Memo?More in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hybrid, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, New Products, Recall, Safety, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 100,357 Views
 Just like the scene from Office Space when Dom Portwood asks Peter if he received the memo about his TPS reports, today I ask you Truckblog fans, did you get that memo from last week about Truckblog TV and our other huge stories? If you didn't, below is a list of our top blogs from last week for you to read this Monday morning. "So if you could just remember to do that from now on, that'd be great. All right!".
• Truckblog TV Episode 1 Video
• 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Gets Same Gas Mileage As 2009 Toyota Camry
• GM Previews V8 Diesel For 2010 Light Duty Trucks
• Ford Increases Fuel Efficiency Adding 6 Speed Transmissions, Doubling Production
• Chrysler LLC Prevents Rising Gas Prices For Three Years
• Toyota Recalls 90k Highlander SUVs Due To Seat Belt Problems
• Haul Toys With Trailers From Let's Go Aero
• Dodge Screws Up Again And Leaks Photos On The Intarweb
• Fuel Efficiency Is The New Chick Magnet
• General Motors Stops Big Truck Production Due To Strikes
• 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 CRD Diesel Powered SUV
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| American Axle Blocks New Deal With Three More Plant Closings
 As an update to our blog last Friday morning, General Motors Helps End American Axle Strike With Buyouts, UAW President, Ron Gettelfinger, announced Saturday that he was close to agreeing on a final deal with the American Axle strike, when that new proposal also included the shut down of three manufacturing plants. "I don't know where we're at because the company changes their position every time we turn around" Gettelfinger said in an interview over the weekend. "We have consistently offered proposals significantly higher than the agreement...And they have been consistently turned down by the UAW". As reported by Detroit Free Press.
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General Motors Helps End American Axle Strike With Buyouts
 The Detroit News reports that General Motors has offered a $200 million dollar buyout option to American Axle & Manufacturing Inc, to help end a two month long company strike, which recently caused GM to stop production of their pickup trucks. The $200 million dollar buyout will help the parts supplier pay for their own employee buyouts, retirement accounts and incentives for workers for the differences in wages. American Axle spokeswoman, Renee Rogers, stated "Now that GM has agreed to provide financial assistance ... hopefully both parties can work to bring an agreement to this terribly costly strike".
Overall, it sounds like General Motors really got screwed with their parts supplier, costing the company more than $800 million and 100,000 vehicles in lost production. But in a declining United States market, the timing might not have been any better.
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General Motors Stops Big Truck Production Due To Strikes
 Autoweek is reporting that General Motors has announced they have told their dealers of suspended production of some of their 2008 full size trucks and SUVs, due to the American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings strike. The vehicles effected are the GMC Yukon, GMC Denali, GMC Sierra heavy duty regular and extended cab configurations, GMC commercial heavy duty, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet light duty pickup trucks. GMC spokesman, Randy Fox, said "Essentially, we're not accepting any more orders", referring to the lack of available parts because of the continued strike. General Motors is saying they have a 102 day supply of 3500 heavy duty trucks and a 178 day supply of 2500 heavy duty trucks. "The truck business is so slow in general right now it's hard to measure it".
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| | Haul Toys With Trailers From Let's Go AeroMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Towing, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 88,432 Views
 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.Full Story...
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If You Said Work Sucks Around The Workplace, Lawrence Shares AdviceMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, New Products, Performance, Recall, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 66,993 Views
 If you're furious at work right now and are not happy with the events of your Monday morning (case of the Mondays?), and have also announced to your fellow co-workers that work sucks, then just remember what Lawrence said to Peter in Office Space... "No. No, man. Shit, no, man. I believe you'd get your ass kicked sayin' something like that, man". If that's the case, don't leave your cubical, and take a moment to read last weeks blogging wrath.
• Truckblog Goes Large And In Charge
• AMP Research Factory Tour Video
• Twin Tail Pipes Revealed On 4.4 Liter Diesel Ford F-150 Pickup Truck
• Friday Beerblog: Captain Insane-O Crash Begs Question, WWJD?
• Ford Offers Customers Unmatched Used Vehicle Coverage
• Chrysler Offers Largest Incentives In Industry For Dodge Ram Pickup Truck
• The Big Show Rodeo Is Over With Chrysler
• Ford Recalling 65k 2008 F-Series Super Duty Pickup Trucks
• Turbonetics Ford 7.3L Diesel Hi-Flow Discharge Turbo
• SUV Trade In Values Suck As Much As Gas Prices
• General Motors Loses Big In First Quarter 08: $3.25 Billion Big
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SUV Trade In Values Suck As Much As Gas PricesMore in: Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,412 Views
 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".Full Story...
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General Motors Loses Big In First Quarter 08: $3.25 Billion Big
 General Motors have announced their net loss for the first quarter of 2008, a number of $3.25 billion. The driving cause of the huge loss is believed to have come from "one-time charges for its troubled GMAC investment and for continuing problems at supplier Delphi Corp". GM also stated a loss of $800 million due to the UAW's two month strike with American Axle, that has yet to be resolved. Other troubled sectors were a $1.45 billion impairment charge with their financial agency, GMAC Financing, as well as a $731 million dollar charge for Delphi's bankruptcy issues. In the overseas economy however, GM posted a $1 billion dollar profit. Welcome to the United States economy. As reported by Autoweek.
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