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Hummer Sale Brakes Ahead, Enviornmental Factor Questioned
 The Hummer saga just took a bizarre turn once again with the Chinese National Radio stating that Tengzhong, the company behind purchasing Hummer, released a statement regarding Hummer and environmental concerns. The National Development and Reform Comission and Ministry of Commerce need to approve the sale of Hummer and approve its environmental effects. Tengzhong are still working on a deal stating there's no "definitive agreement" yet.
Since when did China care about emissions and the environment?
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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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Tengzhong In Advanced Talks To Purchase HUMMER From GM In Strategic Acquisition
 Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd (Tengzhong) and General Motors Corp. today confirmed details of their proposed transaction, pursuant to which, Tengzhong, a major industrial machinery group, will acquire the rights to the premium off-road HUMMER brand, along with a senior management and operational team. It will also assume existing dealer agreements relating to HUMMER's dealership network. It is contemplated that Tengzhong will, as part of the transaction, enter into a long-term contract assembly and key component and material supply agreement with GM. In an earlier statement, GM said it expects the deal if successful to secure more than 3,000 US jobs. The final terms of the deal are subject to final negotiations.Full Story... 
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Hummer Has 3 Buyers, $200 Million Asking Price
 News across the intarweb is hinting at three new buyers for General Motors' Hummer brand, two from overseas companies and one located in the United States. The bidding price is approximately $100 to $200 million cash which includes a network of 125 dealerships and does not include any advertising needed to help establish the brand once again.
Source: Reuters
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Hummer Sale Saga Continues
 The end of the road for Hummer is starting to get closer with new speculation regarding the sale of Hummer by General Motors. A final answer of fate for the heavily scrutinized SUV company will take place in the next "Few weeks". A spokesperson from GM commented about other companies, stating interest was coming from "all different parts of the world" and that the automaker is "cautiously optimistic" about those potential sales. For now the "Hummer Sale Saga" continues.
Source: Google News
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2009 Hummer H3T's Recalled For Loose Fuel Tank Strap
 General Motors is recalling 1,738 2009 Hummer H3T trucks due to a condition where the fuel tank front support strap may fracture and allow the fuel tank to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash or explosion. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible via Hummer at 800-732-5493 or www.gmownercenter.com.
Source: Safecar.gov
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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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Hummer Ends Off Road Racing Sponsorships
 Hummer have announced today they will end their sponsorship with Rod Hall Racing who have participated in many off-road races such as the Baja 1,000 and SCORE races. The team raced in the stock full and stock mini classes and even brought home numerous race championships including victories with the "stock" trucks. Now the race team are selling their H1 and H2 SUT trucks due to the sponsorship termination and market conditions. General Motors are still trying to sell the weakened Hummer brand and haven't had much success doing so.
Sources: HummerGuy.net via Autoblog
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Motor Trend Tests Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Hummer H3T and Suzuki Equator Head to Head
 Motor Trend may have claimed the 2009 Ford F-150 the "2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year" but the magazine also tested several other vehicles in the full size pickup truck category, including the Dodge Ram, Hummer H3T, and Suzuki Equator. Writing an 8 page feature which includes YouTube videos, Motor Trend took the trucks out to Chrysler's proving grounds in Arizona to push them through vigorous tests to see which truck was the toughest. Head on over to their review located here to see how each truck performed.
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 After bringing the news to you on Tuesday that AM General was interested in partnering with Chinese company, Changfeng Motor Company, an Indiana news television station has confirmed the reports are not true. A spokesperson from AM General told the station that "reports of a deal with a Chinese company for the Hummer brand are not true" and continued with "there is no such agreement and talks are not ongoing with their company". The original source, Motor Trend and Beijing newspaper Jinghua, have not commented about their reports.
Sources: WDNU via Autoblog
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2009 Hummer H3T Alpha vs 2009 Nissan GTR Road Race
 Ezra Dyer of Automobile Magazine came up with the idea of placing a 2009 Hummer H3T Alpha and 2009 Nissan GTR head to head in a race around (and through) the Colorado Rockies. The race took place from Telluride to Lake City, Colorado on a 166 mile course for the Nissan GTR and a 50 mile race for the Hummer H3T Alpha, where 14,000 foot mountain peaks tested the performance levels of each vehicle. Ezra wanted to see whether or not a performance car traveling an average of 50 miles per hour on a longer course could beat an off road truck traveling an average of 15 miles per hour on a shorter course. You'll have to head on over to their site to find the answer of who won...we'll just say the Nissan isn't as environmentally friendly.
Sources: Automobile Magazine via Digg, Autoblog
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AM General Joins Changfeng in Joint Partnership to Purchase Hummer Brand
 It looks like General Motors' Hummer brand may finally be bought out after all from AM General and Changfeng in a joint partnership. AM General is the company that created the original United States military HMMWV Humvee back in 1983 and has recently shown interest in buying back the Hummer brand. Changfeng, a China based automotive manufacturer responded with the comment "We never quit talks on acquiring the brand...but now instead of doing it alone, we decide to form partnership with AM General to reduce risk as the global economy falters. We have to always adjust our plan to market conditions".
Sources: Gasgoo via Hummer Guy, 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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Four Wheeler Names Hummer H3T 2009 Pickup Truck of the Year
 Four Wheeler magazine, the nation's oldest and most prestigious four-wheel drive enthusiast magazine, and a publication of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc., has named the 2009 Hummer H3T the winner of its coveted Pickup Truck of the Year award. The in-depth competition has been held annually since 1989, and this year marks Hummer's first-ever win. The 2009 competitors' list included four new four-wheel-drive pickup trucks: The H3T, the Dodge Ram, the Ford F-150, and the Suzuki Equator. To qualify, each vehicle had to be entirely new, or sport substantial mechanical revisions from a previous model year, in addition to using a two-speed transfer case.Full Story...
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Insurance Institute For Highway Safety 2008 Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles List
 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released their top ten list of the most stolen vehicles in 2008 and making the list were a handful of pickup trucks and SUV's including the popular Cadillac Escalade SUV, F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks, and two Hummer's. Here is the official list including their average loss per claim on each vehicle:
1.) 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV: $13,060
2.) 2005-2007 Ford F-250 SuperCrew: $19,250
3.) 2007 Cadillac Escalade: $14,657
4.) 2006-2007 Dodge Charger: $7,047
5.) 2005-2007 Ford F-350 SuperCrew: $20,138
6.) 2005-2007 Hummer H2 SUT: $23,771
7.) 2005-2007 Dodge Magnum: $8,926
8.) 2005-2007 Hummer H2: $18,791
9.) 2005-2007 Dodge Durango: $9,682
10.) Honda S2000 Convertible: $13,624
Sources: IIHS via Jalopnik, Forbes.
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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, GMC, Jeep, MOTORZ TV, New Products, Off-Road, Racing, SEMA, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 116,296 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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Friday Beerblog: Pathetic Products We Hope To Not See At SEMA 2008
 As we pre-game for the 2008 SEMA Show and wait for all of the new and cool products that debut next week (that we will be feverishly blogging, hint, hint), there are always a handful of products that remind us of what we definitely should not do to our pickup trucks like...Brake Nutz, Wagon wheels, Truck Antlers, SweetSkinz, Truckshade, InstaSunroof, Antennae Pole Dancers, or Gas powered blenders.
An addition to these products is a pair of machine guns (they're fake...that's what she said) mounted to the hood of a Hummer H2. Pimped out and chromed to match the rest of the SUV, this lame ugly H2 is full of aftermarket parts you just don't add to a truck. Look for yourself.Full Story...
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SEMA 2008 Project Truck Mega BlogMore in: Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hybrid, Mercedez-Benz, MOTORZ TV, Off-Road, Project Truckblog, Racing, SEMA, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 145,623 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 Roundup: SEMA Galore, Truckblog to Go Big at ShowMore in: Roundup, Dodge, Ford, International, MOTORZ TV, Performance, SEMA, Suspension, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 126,563 Views
 The largest story from last week was the announcement of Truckblog's Live Blogging at the 2008 SEMA Show which is less than one month away. With that announcement, there has also been some news regarding manufacturers and their individual project vehicles for the show. Check out the new "SEMA trucks" below, along with a re-cap of news from last week.
• Truckblog Live Blogging SEMA Show 2008 Begins November 2nd
• MOTORZ Episode 11: Learn how to Install a Hellwig Sway Bar
• MOTORZ TV To Be Displayed All Over 2008 SEMA Show
• SEMA 2008 Preview: Toyo Tires Custom Toyota Tundra
• SEMA 2008 Preview: Performance West Group Ford F-150 Striker R, the little brother
• Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen Hummer H3 Found with Optimus Prime
• K&N High-Flow Intake System for 2007 to 2008 Dodge Ram Cummins 6.7L Diesel
• United States Senate Approves $25 Billion Automotive Industry Loans
• International Truck and Engine Corp Cancels XT Model Line Pickup Trucks
• Toyota Tundra Adds Two New TRD Packages
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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, GMC, Jeep, Nissan, Recall, SEMA, Towing | Comments | Permalink | 116,742 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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Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Pickup Trucks for Professional AthletesMore in: Cadillac, Celebrity, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 78,674 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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Hummer H3T Pickup Truck Rolls Off the Assembly Line
 According to Pickuptrucks General Motors have begun production of the 2009 Hummer H3T pickup truck at their factory in Louisiana. Why GM would be producing a vehicle with a brand that is failing I have no clue, but it does prove to be an efficient off-road machine. Equipped with a full time four wheel drive system and 32 inch off-road tires, the H3T offers electronic front and rear locking differentials, and the option of a five or eight cylinder motor. Click here to read more about the Hummer H3T pickup truck.
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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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How To Not Collate At Your Work From 9 Till 11More in: Roundup, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, Hybrid, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, MOTORZ TV, Performance, Suspension, SUV, Website | Comments | Permalink | 95,448 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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Did You See The Memo...About...This?More in: Roundup, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Honda, Jeep, Mazda, Mobile Electronics, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 66,837 Views
 Has the boss approached you yet this morning about the missing cover sheet on your TPS reports? Did you see the memo about Truckblog.TV and Apple iTunes within those reports? Just in case you haven't yet, check out the TPS report here, which lists information about our free podcast on iTunes. Click the subscribe button within iTunes and help support Truckblog. Positive feedback and comments are appreciated too! As Bill Lumberg from "Office Space" says, "If you could make sure you do that from now on, that would be grrrreeeat....and i'll make sure you get another copy of that memo, Mmmmkay?".
There's also another memo about reading the top blogs from last week but that can come second, after subscribing to our podcast. Educate below.
• Jeep J8 Launches In Germany With Diesel Engine
• Hummer Announces Pricing For All-New H3T Pickup Truck
• General Motors To Cut Truck Production By Over 300K And 20 Percent Of Jobs
• Four Cylinder EcoBoost Engine Might Hit The F-150 Platform
• Ford Sues Uncle Sam For $445 Million In Interest Payments Due By IRS
• Toyota Moves Tundra Production To Texas, Highlander SUV To Indiana
• Friday Beerblog: Genius Towing RV Crashes Into ATM Drive Through, Whole Roof Collpases
• SUV Battle: 2009 Honda Pilot VS 2008 Mazda CX-9 VS 2008 Toyota Highlander
• MyGallons.com Caught By BBB For Expired Contract, Busted
• Toyota Offers Bluetooth Hands-Free System On Trucks And SUVs
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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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Get Zapped This Morning? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Lincoln, Mobile Electronics, Performance, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 103,411 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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Get Stuck In Bumper To Bumper Traffic?
 Did you get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic this morning like Peter Gibbons does in "Office Space"? You slide on over to the fast lane just in the nick of time for it to slow down and the lane you were in then speeds ahead. This stop and go traffic completely destroys the fuel efficiency of your vehicle, causing you to get worse gas mileage. Our top blog from last week, Fuel Saving Tips Revisited, Save Dollars And Cents Using These Techniques, can be used as a guide to help your vehicle become more fuel efficient and save you money at the pump. And while you are scrolling, take some time to check out our other top articles from last week. We all know how many minutes of actual work are done anyway, right?.
• Fuel Saving Tips Revisited, Save Dollars And Cents Using These Techniques
• Truckblog.TV Episode 5 Just Uploaded, Also On iTunes
• Ford Slams Brakes Of 2009 F-150 Launch, Teases Us With Down And Dirty Photos
• Citibank Selected To Review Hummer Brand
• Ford Places F-150 Boss 6.2 Liter V8 Engine On The Back Burner
• Ford Considering Further Ranger Production
• Dodge Announces Improved Fuel Economy, Best-In-Class Horsepower For 2009 Dodge Ram
• Friday Beerblog: Hunting Fanatics Aware, Truck Antlers Turn Your Truck Into A Buck
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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, Hybrid, Nissan, SUV, Tires, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 105,857 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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Friday Beerblog: Pre-Runner Race Truck Makes You Scream For An ''Oh Shit'' HandleMore in: Beerblog, Chevrolet, CORR, Dodge, Ford, Off-Road, Racing, Safety, Suspension, Tires, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 146,901 Views
 Ever since I was a child (some of you can stop laughing now), I have had a fascination for pre-runner desert racing trucks and although I know the sport pretty well, the following video would make me scream for an "oh shit" handle. Driven by Marty Coyne, father of Travis Coyne whom we interviewed last year at Championship Off-Road Racing, managed to save the race truck from rolling over after jumping dozens of feet into the air and landing sideways. Check out the video inside.Full Story...
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| ScanGauge II Helps Save Gas While Hauling AssMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, Off-Road, Performance, Racing, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 128,162 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 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, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Interior, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedez-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 122,969 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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Has Your Desk Been Relocated Four Times Already This Year? If So, Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, Hybrid, New Products, Nissan, Performance, Project Truckblog, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 64,431 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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The California Truck Jamboree Plus And Moto-Palooza ShowMore in: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Classics, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Interior, Jeep, Monster Trucks, Nissan, Off-Road, Racing, Sport Trucks, SUV, Toyota, Truck Jam | Comments | Permalink | 130,127 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, GMC, Hybrid, MOTORZ TV, Website | Comments | Permalink | 66,110 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, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota, Volvo | Comments | Permalink | 104,733 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, Jeep, Lexus, Mobile Electronics, New Products, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 94,077 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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Baja 500 Hummer H2 SUV Build
 Mike Levine has posted an article of a Hummer H2 build up, being prepped for the Baja 500 race in Mexico at the end of the month. The article shows the full tear down and installation of a H2 SUV including a roll cage, larger gas tank, racing seats, off road suspension, performance by-pass shocks, custom paint, and more. Click here to check out more photos.
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A.R.E. Offers Total Pickup Truck Bed SolutionsMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 90,920 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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Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them HereMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 90,914 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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SUV Trade In Values Suck As Much As Gas PricesMore in: Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,416 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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Do The Drywall At The New McDonalds Last Week? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 76,854 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, Hybrid, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 82,119 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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New Jersey Only Pays $3 Per Gallon For Gasoline And DieselMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Hybrid, Jeep, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 88,511 Views
 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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Pimp Your Honk With HorntonesMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, Safety, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 102,630 Views
 “Go Ahead Punk… Make My Day!”… Imagine this familiar voice sounding out from under the hood of your ride; or you pull up in front of your girlfriend’s house and announce your arrival with “I Got You Babe”, or you are out on your boat and you press a button on your FX-550 and – all around you can hear the theme song from “Jaws”. With Horntones the possibilities are endless.
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More Cars Using Premium GasMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 81,959 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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PX3 Xtreme Oil Booster Increases Horsepower, Torque, And Fuel MileageMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Performance, Racing, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 102,890 Views
 PX3 Xtreme Oil Booster, released by PX3 Lubricants, has dynamometer tests confirming an increase in Horsepower and Torque up to 5% or more; offers protection against heat and cold dry starts; and reduces friction and engine wear. Additionally, users have reported improved fuel efficiency resulting in significant increases in gas mileage. Dynamometer tests on the Powerblock television broadcasts confirmed PX3 Lubricant’s statements.Full Story...
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Let's Go Aero Offers The GearCage Cargo Rack SystemMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 86,396 Views
 Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions for the automotive, recreation and commercial trade industries, has introduced the GearCage Cargo Rack System - the ultimate cargo management system featuring LGA's GearCage with its GearBag and Bike Mount hardware accessories.Full Story...
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Important Information From Last WeekMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products | Comments | Permalink | 85,575 Views
Here's our weekly Monday morning re-cap of our top blogs from last week, that are note worthy:
• Man Converts Hummer H3 Into Remote Controlled Truck
• Friday Beerblog: ''Da Hulk'' Crazy Lifted Holden UTE Pickup Truck
• New Kia Motors Corp Unibody Pickup Truck
• Hummer H3T Pickup Truck Put To The Test
• IntelliStick Monitors Your Motor
• Mopar Introduces A New 3 Year Or 100,000 Mile Warranty
• 2009 Ford Explorer Adds Trailer Sway Control To Standard Features
• General Motors Announces Most Vehicles To Be Hybrid By 2020
• General Motors Faces Weak Truck Sales
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Hummer H3T Pickup Truck Put To The Test
 Mike Levine over at Pickuptruck has been busy once again, this time posting a review of the new Hummer H3T pickup truck. Did the H3T's 5.3 liter V8 engine leave a big enough foot print out on the trails, where true Hummers are tested? Check out the results so far, via this link.
Giving props to DiamondBack, the new Hummer H3T is sporting a HUMMER-branded DiamondBack tonneau cover. This one of a kind H3T cover will be available directly through Hummer dealers when this vehicle is launched in late August, early September. It will also be available through many aftermarket sources and you can choose from the traditional diamond plate style or a new LINE-X XTRA option shown in the pictures.
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Let's Go Aero LittleGiant Trailer Expandable Tonneau CoverMore in: Bed & Cargo, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,340 Views
 Let's Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of innovative Gear Management Solutions, now offers the LittleGiant Trailer Xpand (LGT Xpand) - a fully-enclosed trailer offering all the cargo space of a Chevrolet S-10 or Ford Ranger pickup bed.Full Story...
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How-To Get Better Gas Mileage ExplainedMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Jeep, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 100,230 Views
 Improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles is a key topic in the minds of consumers and manufacturers. While auto companies make progress in technology, there are quite a number of tips that any driver can employ to achieve world-class fuel economy.Full Story...
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