At the press conference last week where Ford unveiled the engine line-up for the 2011 Ford F-150’s it was learned that the 6.2L V8 will only be available in the Raptor, Harley-Davidson, and Platinum models. It was also disclosed that those three models will be losing their base engines and that the 6.2L will be [...]
The 18th annual Top Truck Challenge held in Hollister, California will soon come to video. Competitors this year used Mickey Thompson Tires to participate in events like the Tow Test, Frame Twister, Obstacle Course, Mud Pit, Mini Rubicon, and the Tank Trap, which challenged the competitors to the max. To get a copy of the [...]
Ever had one of those days when things just went too well and then you step back and you totally botched something unknowingly? That may be exactly what happened when a road crew painted the road for a school zone. Unfortunately, SCHOOL became S-H-C-O-O-L. Oops.
Two V8’s and two V6 engines have been announced for the new 2011 Ford F-150. Not only are new engines available, they are also more fuel efficient by at least 20 percent. The F-150 will have the 3.7L V6, or the 5.0L V8, both found in the Mustang, to choose from or you can go [...]
While some of the industry is moving to new unibody frames for their SUVs, GM is looking at 2013 or 2014 GMC Yukons and Chevrolet Tahoe’s to continue on in their conventional truck frame glory. Obviously this gives those models an advantage over others to fulfill the needs of those who like to tow, while [...]
Ford announced in Sturgis, South Dakota (appropriately so), that the 2011 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson edition will come with the new 6.2L power plant that puts out 411hp and 434 ft-lbs of torque. This change also boosts the towing capacity up to a hefty 9,300 lbs. But like all of Ford’s new models, the engine isn’t [...]
During restructuring from 2005 to 2008 Bill Ford Jr. received no compensation for his position as Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company. After 2008 the board of directors started granting stock options to him. Ford will receive those options, at a current market price of $11.6 million and will resume earning a salary to the [...]
While GM has had to shed some of the markets it was in due to bankruptcy, they’re apparently evaluating the possibility of re-launching efforts in the minivan and small truck realms. While GM once had a solid small truck in the S-10, the replacement Colorado and GMC Canyon have been lackluster in the sales department. [...]
The newest episode of Motorz has debuted just in time for the weekend, this time Chris Duke goes over a very elaborate installation of a stereo system in a Ford Mustang. Pioneer provided the components and Monster Cable supplied the wire to put the whole system together. More information on this episode (S03E11) can be [...]
Occasionally someone will come out with a new product to solve an issue that doesn’t seem like one, only because you put up with it on a daily basis and have no other choice. But Bridjit curb ramps are installed at the foot of your driveway, if it has a rolled curb, and helps to [...]
The period of time since General Motors has emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2009, they have added 6,900 jobs. Most of the workers filling these positions were recalled from previous layoffs when production required more robust crews. Of the almost 7,000 jobs, 1,100 were in Michigan and 2,800 were in Canada the others were located [...]
BedRug has announced two new products for the Ford Transit Connect, the VanRug and VanTred cargo mats. Designed to replace the factory rubber mat and have an original equipment look and finish. Both products come with a lifetime warranty and have been molded to fit the factory floor ribs for superior fit. More information on [...]
