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Dodge Ram Hemi Hybrid Coming In 2010
 It seems Mike Levine from Pickuptrucks has uncovered information from Chrysler regarding their next generation Dodge Ram Hemi Hybrid, stating in a recent interview that the "The hybrid Ram is still on track for 2010". There's no word however whether or not the hybrid option will use the same technology found in the Dodge Durango or Chrysler Aspin SUV's.
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2010 Chevy Silverado XFE Now Gets 22 MPG Highway
 Chevrolet have updated the 2010 Silverado XFE to get a little better gas mileage, 22 mpg on the highway to be exact. Chevrolet spokesperson, Brian Goebel, spoke with Mike Levine of Pickuptrucks.com, stating "that the increased fuel economy is due to several engineering improvements. The XFE model's 5.3-liter V8 now has variable valve timing, optimized shift pattens in its six-speed transmission, and new tweaks for its Active Fuel Management system that enables the truck to run on four cylinders at cruising speeds for longer".
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AT&T To Purchase New Hybrid And Natural Gas Powered Trucks
 According to an article on The Detroit Free Press, AT&T announced they will spend $565 million dollars on 15,000 Ford Motor Company hybrid and natural gas powered vehicles over the next ten years. AT&T will spend $350 million on nearly 8,000 natural gas trucks like the propane powered trucks from Roush.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson commented on the decision "While there are no easy solutions to the challenges facing our nation, this investment is a first step on our part to help boost other industries while at the same time encouraging wider use and production of efficient vehicles and domestic fuel alternatives".
Source: Freep
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Chrysler LLC Restructuring Plan Includes Other Pickup Trucks
 Chrysler LLC's recent restructuring plans that were given to congress include something a bit out of the ordinary, two pickup trucks they have not spoken about yet. One is called the "Lifestyle Truck" and the other "FullSize Pickup". Chrysler's future plans do not include the Dodge Dakota which will be replaced by a unibody "truck" in 2013 similar to the Honda Ridgeline. The full size pickup is slated for 2015 but will probably be released as the next generation Dodge Ram. The same restructuring plan references a second hybrid electric Dodge Ram slated to arrive in 2013 and the first generation Ram 1500 hybrid expected to go on sale in 2010.
Source: Pickuptrucks
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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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Hybrid SUV Sales Drop 10 Percent
 Sales figures from 2008 have come in and hybrid sport utility vehicle purchases have already begun to slow, dropping nearly 10 percent for the year. Toyota ranked number one in hybrid sales for 2008 with 241,000 vehicles sold, Honda as number two with 31,000 vehicles, and Ford in third with 20,000 vehicles sold. Although sales are down, General Motors witnessed a 179 percent growth of their Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUVs, however no figures were noted by GM.
Source: AutoNews
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How To Build the Ford H150, an F-150 Converted Into a H1 Hummer
 An automotive enthusiast from Montreal, Quebec took his old 1987 Ford F-150 4x4 and 1991 E250 van, and converted it into the "H150", a hybrid F-150 Hummer H1 off-roading machine. Using only common tools which include a 110 volt Lincoln Welder, two 4.5 inch grinders, home made bender, and air tools, the owner has roughly $15,000 cash into the project. That is minuscule in comparison to the $100,000 dollar plus price tag for a "new" Hummer H1. All the metal work was also done by himself. A project like this is a little too large for the MOTORZ garage but definitely proves itself to be one cool build up. Check out the buildup inside.Full Story... 
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Chrysler LLC Says They Will Build Ram Hybrid and Ram Light Duty Diesel
 In an interview with Chrysler LLC, Mike Levine of pickuptrucks has confirmed that Chrysler is in fact planning on offering a light duty diesel engine for their Dodge Ram 1500 pickup as well as a Ram Hybrid version. “It still makes sense to offer a light-duty diesel,” said Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s executive vice president of product development. “We think from the total perspective of the regulatory environment, fuel efficiency and other things down the road, diesel is still going to be an element that’s important in this market, and that customers will be attracted to a diesel light-duty truck". In order to develop and build the new light duty diesel engine, Chrysler has teamed up with Cummins who have been producing their current diesel motors since 1988. Fuel efficiency is also noted as a priority for the new motor, over towing performance and other common requests, and the new engine may be produced as a 5.0 liter version. Mr. Klegon also confirmed that Chrysler has promised a hybrid version of the Ram for the 2010 model year and the Ram Hybrid "is still on track". We'll keep you posted Truckblog!
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SEMA 2008 Project Truck Mega BlogMore in: Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hummer, Mercedez-Benz, MOTORZ TV, Off-Road, Project Truckblog, Racing, SEMA, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 145,630 Views
 The 2008 SEMA Show is just days away and over the past couple of months, we've been bringing you the latest project vehicles that will debut next week in Las Vegas, Nevada. These vehicles represent some of the automotive industries most customized rides built by aftermarket parts companies and automotive manufacturers. In addition to these unique vehicles, MOTORZ TV have entered two vehicles in of their own, a 2005 Ford F-150 SuperCrew and a 2006 F-250 SuperDuty Crew Cab. Check out all of the cool rides inside.
Make sure you visit Truckblog.com all week long beginning November 2nd for our Live Blogging! For more details, click here.Full Story...
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Monday Morning Recap: SEMA Countdown Begins, Bio Diesel Fuel DIY, MOTORZ TV, and Auto Maker UpdatesMore in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, MOTORZ TV, Nissan, SEMA, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 104,847 Views
 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
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Chrysler Launches Jeep Wrangler ''EV'' Electric Vehicle
 Chrysler LLC announced today that the Company and its ENVI organization have new production-intent, advanced electric-drive technology packaged in three different vehicles – one for each of its brands, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. Chrysler will select one electric-drive model to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010. Additionally, approximately 100 Chrysler electric vehicles will be on the road in government, business, utility and Chrysler development fleets in 2009. The Company said that it is well into the development of advanced, production-intent electric vehicles, and that it will apply electric-drive technology to its front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive and body-on-frame four-wheel-drive platforms in the next several years.Full Story...
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Monday Morning Roundup: Truckblog.TV Makes You Show Your OH FaceMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Engine, Fuel, Jeep, Nissan, Off-Road, Suspension, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 92,120 Views
 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
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| | | | Office Equipment Malfunctioning? Have A Little Birthday Cake RemixMore in: Roundup, Cadillac, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Mobile Electronics, Sport Trucks, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 70,954 Views
 If all of the computer equipment at your work is malfunctioning and makes you T.O.'d like the guys in the movie "Office Space", maybe it's a good time to leave your cubical for a few and go purchase a "Birthday Cake Remix" ice cream love affair from a local Cold Stone Creamery. Or if you want to take your mind off things check out Truckblog.TV on iTunes. Click it and subscribe, you know you want to.
Here's the low down from last week.
• 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Is Only $71k, Saves Money On Fuel Prices
• J.D. Power And Associates Rewards Toyota Tundra For Third Consecutive Year
• Sirius XM Radio Inc To Offer Interoperable Radios Within 9 Months
• Ford Drops F-100 Pickup Idea, F-150 To Get EcoBoost Engine In 18 Months
• 2009 General Motors Hybrid Pickup Trucks Delayed
• Pontiac G8 ST Sport Truck Gets Finalized
• Drivers Fined And Impounded For Extra Illegal Mexico Diesel Fuel
• Toyota Profits Plunge, So Does Tundra Heavy Duty Diesel Pickup Truck Project
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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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How To Not Collate At Your Work From 9 Till 11More in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, Hummer, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, MOTORZ TV, Performance, Suspension, SUV, Website | Comments | Permalink | 95,455 Views
 Is that no talent ass clown in the cubical next to you listening to the radio loudly while you are trying to collate information, just like Peter Gibbons experienced in "Office Space"? Unfortunately right now, the time is 9:00 AM and he is allowed to listen to the radio from 9 till 11. That gives you a two hour time frame to check out Truckblog.TV and read through the list of blogs below from last week.
• Truckblog.TV Episode 7 Now Online And On iTunes
• Sirius And XM Satellite Radio Merger Finally Approved
• Rancho Suspension Releases 2007 To 2008 Jeep JK Wrangler Short Arm Suspension
• Transformers 2 Hummer HX Found Again, Along With Optimus Prime
• Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. Unveils World's First Plug-in Hybrid Ford F-150 Pickup
• 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid Proves To Be Less Thirsty
• Streetfire.net Adds Truckblog.TV As A Featured Channel
• K&N High-Flow Air Filter For The 2008 Ram Cummins 6.7L Diesel Pickup Truck
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2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid Proves To Be Less Thirsty
 Last week they brought you the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4, and now this week Edmund's Inside Line brings you their review of the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid sport utility vehicle. Dubbed "The Gas-Saving Gas Guzzler", the new Durango Hybrid achieves a fuel economy rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway and is powered by a 345 horsepower 5.7 liter eight cylinder motor that also features two additional electric motors. Check out the road test video by clicking here.
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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, GMC, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, Truck Jam, Wheels | Comments | Permalink | 92,655 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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Get Zapped This Morning? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Lincoln, Mobile Electronics, Performance, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 103,418 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, GMC, Hummer, Nissan, SUV, Tires, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 105,863 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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How Many Minutes Of Actual Work Do You Do?More in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Exhaust, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, New Products, Nissan, Performance, Project JAKD, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 82,865 Views
 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
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Has Your Desk Been Relocated Four Times Already This Year? If So, Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hummer, New Products, Nissan, Performance, Project Truckblog, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 64,437 Views
 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
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Yeah...Hi...Bill Lumbergh HereMore in: Roundup, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, MOTORZ TV, Website | Comments | Permalink | 66,113 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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You...I Believe You Have My Stapler?More in: Roundup, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Exhaust, Ford, Fuel, Lincoln, Project Truckblog, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 70,322 Views
 If you had problems around the work place last week trying to find your red Swingline stapler, just like Milton Waddams from the movie "Office Space", and you did not get the chance to check out "The Blog" until today, the following list is of our top stories from last week.
Also, make sure you are not late again, otherwise you will be summarily dismissed.
• How-To Install A MagnaFlow Performance Cat Back Exhaust
• 2009 Dodge Ram R/T Photo In The Wild
• Ford F-100 Stands As A Rumor, Possible Replacement For Ranger
• Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them Here
• Ford Recalls 655,000 Ford F-150s And Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Trucks
• Pickup Powertrain Dilemma, Diesel VS Gasoline VS Hybrids
• ATS Designs Releases 2007 And Newer Toyota Tundra Fender Flares
• Tables Turn On Toyota With Patent Infringement For Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Oops!
• Daimler Truck North America Signs Hybrid Deal With UPS, Cha-Ching!
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Ford F-100 Stands As A Rumor, Possible Replacement For Ranger
 According to Pickuptrucks, Ford is working on a new F-100 series mid-size pickup truck that would share the new F-150 platform and possibly replace the Ford Ranger. The new pickup is expected to arrive by 2011 and it is believed that the truck will feature Ford's new EcoBoost twin turbo gasoline direct injection V6 engine, or possible 4.4 liter V8 diesel which is expected for the 2010 F-150. Either way, it's all just speculation, as no official word has come from Ford yet.
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| Tables Turn On Toyota With Patent Infringement For Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Oops!
 The United States Supreme Court has approved a $4.3 million dollar law suit from Paice LLC of McLean, Virginia, against Toyota Motor Corporation for patent infringement of their hybrid technology (oops!). The violation at hand involves a micro processing unit that translates torque information from the hybrid gasoline motor to it's electric counter part. This hybrid technology, known as "Hybrid Synergy Drive", is used in the Toyota Prius, Toyota Highlander, and Lexus RX400h SUV's. The justices over ruled Toyota's appeal, and Toyota may have to pay Paice royalties from future vehicle sales. Reported by Detroit News.
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Yeah. Uh, Did You Get That Memo?More in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, New Products, Recall, Safety, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 100,363 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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 Toyota has recalled 90,000 Highlander SUV's according WCVB, due to a seat belt problem in the third-row seat that could be prevented from being secured. There have been no complaints or injuries related to the seat belt issue, and Toyota has stopped all sales of the 2008 Highlander SUV and hybrid version with the third row seats equipped. The Highlander vehicles effected by the recall were built from May of 2007 to March of 2008. Owners will be notified of the seat belt recall in June.
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Twin Tail Pipes Revealed On 4.4 Liter Diesel Ford F-150 Pickup Truck
 Pickuptruck.com posted a picture yesterday morning of the 4.4-Liter V8 Diesel F-150 Mule, spied in the streets of Detroit (not Compton), revealing what appears to be a dual exhaust which is found on the Super Duty diesel pickup trucks. The claim in the photo is that the spotted F-150 is a diesel because of it's dual exhaust tips...what are your thoughts?
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Do The Drywall At The New McDonalds Last Week? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 76,857 Views
 Did you have to wake your ass up at 6am every morning last week to do the drywall at the new McDonalds? Just like Lawrence from Office Space did? If so, that means you missed our best blogs from last week! Check them out below.
• New Jersey Only Pays $3 Per Gallon For Gasoline And Diesel
• Pimp Your Honk With Horntones
• Hummer Scores A Hat Trick At Terrible's 250
• Ford Makes Quarterly Profit For First Time In Years
• Toyota Steals Number One Spot From General Motors
• Americans Are Not Guzzling As Much Gas
• K&N Horsepower Challenge: Win A Trip For Two And A Pontiac G6 GXP Coupe
• UAW Rejects Generous Proposals In American Axle Strike
• Double Friday Beerblog: Man Trades Truck For Horse Over Gas Prices
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Americans Are Not Guzzling As Much GasMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 82,123 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.Full Story...
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 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".Full Story...
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| Electric Fans Help Assist Big Rigs, Improve Gas Mileage
 TreeHugger has posted a report by Kambiz Salari, of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, who claims that "for a truck travelling 70 MPH, 65 per cent of the fuel burned is just overcoming aerodynamic drag. Much of that drag come from the air vortices generated behind the vehicle as it moves, that low-pressure zone that bicyclists and hyper-milers love to "draft" in". Kambiz Salari is also applying for a patent on this claim as well, one that will assist in pushing air into the truck, while improving gas mileage and cancelling out the vehicle's draft at the same time.
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PC Load Letter Get You Down? Then Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Exterior, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 87,769 Views
 Just in case that "PC Load Letter" error is getting you down this morning, we have composed a list of last week's top blogs to make you happy again. Especially the 2010 Ford F-150 4.4 Liter Diesel pictures! Check out the full list below.
• 2010 Ford F-150 4.4 Liter Diesel Photos Revealed
• 2009 Ford F-150 Offers The Most Options
• Americans Don't Love Trucks Anymore, Going Greener
• Friday Beerblog: The 52x PC CD Rom Drive Ghetto Car Stereo
• Nissan Drops Titan, Joins Chrysler In Partnership
• 2010 Dodge Ram Goes Hybrid
• Chrysler Cuts Jeep Commander From Lineup
• The Dillon GMC Yukon SUV, One Killing Machine
• GM Aligns Marketing Leadership With Four Brand Channels
• 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Chief Designer Talks About New Truck
• 2009 Honda Pilot Tested
• More Cars Using Premium Gas
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More Cars Using Premium GasMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 81,963 Views
 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.Full Story...
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Diesels Become New Market Standard, What About Fuel Prices?More in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 82,836 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.
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