The Lexus LX 570 has been a favorite family hauler since it was released. While it had the creature comforts one becomes accustomed to in owning a Lexus, it still had a bit of a soccer mom moniker floating about it. Lexus is hoping to change that perception with the new styling changes and adding [...]
Well, it looks like the folks at Chrysler/Fiat have something to be quite happy about. The demand for the Jeep Wrangler since 2010 has been on a very large upswing. Demand for the Wrangler grew to almost 122,500 units in 2011 which is a sales increase of almost 30% for 2011 over 2010. Demand has [...]
We had teaser images. We had rumors galore. And now we finally get a glimpse at the new Nissan Pathfinder. At the moment Nissan still calls the new Pathfinder a concept vehicle but we are pretty sure this is the real deal. Nissan is supposedly still working out the rough edges in the interior which [...]
Nissan’s full size pickup has had a fairly decent reception here in the states. However, it has been the same ol’ same ol’ for several years now and the higher ups at Nissan have decided some changes are finally in order. The next generation Nissan Titan will make its public stage debut in approximately eight [...]
Ahhh the Detroit Auto Show is here! Manufacturers will be throwing their all at the press and consumer audience to see what sticks. My personal favorite niche of any of the big auto shows is the concept cars manufacturers roll out. This is a concept of what Chrysler is calling the 700C Mini-Van. A possible [...]
Fiat CEO is keeping his word. Several months ago Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne announced there would be a diesel Grand Cherokee in the US by 2013. Now they have announced that plan along with the hiring of over 1000 new workers to make it come true. The 2013 Diesel Grand Cherokee will be based around [...]
The rumors are swirling. Ford is set to debut their next generation F-150 in 2014 and there are a lot of reports that they will be using aluminum paneling in efforts to reduce weight. With stricter fuel standards and prices still meandering in the $3.00 plus a gallon territory it only makes sense. Some estimates [...]
2011 has come and gone… And while 2012 is just starting to get its feet under it, we can expect to see a lot of “top ten of 2011″ lists for everything under the sun. The list I came across in my travels today is quite interesting. Of Detroit’s big three auto-makers, Ford came out [...]
This is really not the number one slot any car manufacturer wishes for. Cadillac’s Escalade is the most stolen SUV and GM is taking some major steps in an effort to give up that number one spot. Some of the new plans rolling out for the Escalade are: Better key encryption, new shock sensor for [...]
What an incredible year 2011 was automotive wise. Here’s to hoping 2012 is just as eventful. We’d like to take this time to wish all of you a happy and safe New Years, may your 2012 be better than your 2011! Keep on Truckin’! – The folks at Truckblog
The recall woes of 2011 continue. However, this time the amount of customers affected isn’t exactly… noticeable. Suzuki has recalled it’s 2011-2012 Equator, and the recall is expected to affect all seventy plus owners. Yes, seventy plus. Oh well… you win some you lose some. Anyways, the recall issue has to do with bolt strength [...]
GM has has many announcements this year of the various investments to their car and truck plants this year. Now they have released information regarding the work stoppage schedules so those plants can begin their refit process. The work stoppage appears to be several on again off again types of schedules spread over several months. [...]
