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Ford F-150 Makes Top KBB Towing Trip Vehicle for 2009
 Kelly Blue Book have rated the top 10 road trip vehicles with the 2009 Ford F-150 SuperCrew pickup truck ranking in as the best "towing trip" vehicle for 09. "When hitting the open road includes bringing something along that requires a hitch, look to the Ford F-150 to deliver. With a max tow rating exceeding 11,000 pounds and an integrated tow system, this truck meets the needs of even the most hard-core towing fanatics. Couple its rugged capabilities with a handsome exterior, refined interior and an available SuperCrew Cab offering limo-like legroom, and you're ready for the long haul.". To check out the other 9 vehicles including the Lexus LX 570 SUV, head on over to the KBB top 10 page.
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Toyota To Redesign Lexus GX SUV
 Rumors across the intarweb are pointing at Toyota's re-design of the Lexus GX SUV sometime this fall season. Based off of the mid size SUV category, the GX has struggled in sales since 2003 and deliveries for April were down 66.1 percent. Sources close to Ward's Auto are stating not only will the GX receive an exterior re design but will also get the 310 horsepower 4.6 V8 from the 2010 Toyota Tundra, a large increase from the current 4.7 liter. Expect details to be released by Toyota some time this summer.
Sources: Ward's Auto via Autoblog
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2010 Lexus RX Hybrid SUV Spotted
 Carscoop obtained images of the new re-designed 2010 Lexus RX SUV without any camouflage. Some speculation has also rose regarding a 7 passenger longer wheel base version of the RX, similar to the Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition but those rumors have not been confirmed. The new RX350 and RX450 are packed with an updated V6 hybrid motor and we could see these options become available as early as the beginning of next year.
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Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhoneMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Interior, Jeep, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedez-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 122,997 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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GPS Snitch Tracks Your Every Move, Could Be Good Parenting DeviceMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Mazda, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota, Volvo | Comments | Permalink | 104,754 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, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 94,094 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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SUV Trade In Values Suck As Much As Gas PricesMore in: Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,434 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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VOTE: Favorite Automotive Super Bowl CommercialsMore in: Projects, Cadillac, Celebrity, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Hybrid, Hyundai, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,200 Views
Whether you were screaming for the New York Giants to win the Super Bowl or not, we all saw this years round up of funny, and sometimes controversial, Super Bowl commercials. Check out our poll and vote for your favorite automotive Super Bowl commercial this year. Just in case you missed our blog last week, click here to see our preview of this years Super Bowl Commercials. Click full story to vote!Full Story...
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Toyota Recalls Highlander SUV, Lexus Models
 "Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 367,500 Toyota and Lexus sport utility vehicles in the United States because a piece in the front console area could come loose and interfere with the gas pedal. Toyota's recall involves 2004-05 models of the Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 330 and early 2006 models of the Highlander hybrid SUV and the RX 400h, the hybrid version of the RX 330," MSNBC reports.
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2006 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid Review
 "The hybrid-powered compact SUV is so quiet that even a woodland animal might not hear you coming. When you turn the ignition key, the engine doesn't announce it's running -- until you put the vehicle in gear," according to Rocklin & Roseville Today's Richard Williamson.
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