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- MBRP Pipes Up 2007 Chevy Duramax 2500/3500
MBRPinc is now shipping the new performance exhaust systems for the new 2007 Chevy Duramax 2500/3500' This new exhaust system has been custom-designed to complement the advanced emissions control system on these vehicles'
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:45:21 -0600 - Superchips Wants Your Truck!
Superchips , a proud Truckblog sponsor, is looking for diesel trucks in Central Florida' They need to test upcoming products on various diesel trucks before they go to market' What's in it for you? Free product! If you are interested, contact Superchips ' Obviously the only requirement is that you have a diesel truck in Central Florida' They are looking for as many makes as possible'
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:13:33 -0600 - Hummer: From Egging to Praising?
"Hummer has an image problem' It is the poster boy for poor fuel economy' And now that Congress is about to boost corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, Hummer has a fuel economy problem - and a bigger image problem' General Motors believes it can improve Hummer's image and fuel economy without hurting the brand's two bedrock attributes, in-your-face styling and off-road performance," AutoWeek reports'
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:29:55 -0600 - For First Time, Toyota is Top U.S. Brand
"While Ford and Chevrolet continue their perennial fight for dominance in the U'S' car and truck market, Toyota has slipped in under the radar to claim the top spot as the best-selling automotive brand in America' The Japanese automaker is just too modest to mention it' Through May, Toyota Motor Corp' led all brands with U'S' unit sales of 954,000 vehicles, a razor-thin 5,200 units ahead of General Motors Corp''s Chevy brand and 40,000 better than the Ford Motor Co''s Ford brand," The Detroit News reports'
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:36:30 -0600 - Toyota Offers New Incentives on Tundra
Detroit Free Press has revealed that "Toyota Motor Corp' is upping the ante in the full-size truck market by offering new incentives' The incentives offered through July 31 include a choice of zero-percent financing for five years, rebates of up to $3,500, or reductions of $500 on down payments on three-year leases' The 2007 Tundra, Toyota's first true full-size truck, was launched in February'"
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:51:47 -0600 - Nissan Titan Diesel for 2009
We know Ford is planning to introduce a diesel version of the F-150 by 2009 and now Nissan has jumped on the bandwagon as well, according to AutoWeek ' The 2009 Nissan Titan is scheduled to have a V8 diesel engine option from International Truck and Engine Corp'
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:24:16 -0600 - GM 4.5-liter Turbodiesel Makes Way to Pickups
AutoWeek reported today, "General Motors announced it will build a turbocharged 4'5-liter Duramax clean diesel V8 making in excess of 310 hp and 520-lb-ft of torque for use in light-duty trucks and Hummer H2s built after 2009' The engine will have four valves per cylinder and dual overhead cams' The heads will be aluminum with integrated manifolds'"
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:22:07 -0600 - Ford Launches Ads, Deals
According to The Detroit News , Ford is launching new incentives today, after losing $12'6 billion last year' "Customers who buy a 2008 F-Series Super Duty through July 2 can now get $1,500 in cash -- up from $1,000 -- on regular and super-cab models, as well as low-interest financing' Ford is also offering $1,000 in bonus cash on four-door crew cab models' The automaker is also putting another $1,000 on the hood of all 2007 F-150 pickups' That can be combined with Ford's current zero-percent financing or $3,000 cash-back offer'"
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:38:00 -0600 - The Convertible H3
"As summer approaches, consumers are buying vehicles that reflect their outdoor-loving lifestyles, and the purchase of convertible SUVs is growing in popularity among many of these drivers' SEMA-member Newport Convertible Engineering, a Placentia, California-based custom shop, has been taking the tops off of new FJ Cruisers and Hummer H3s for its customers for some time now, which the company says is a growing trend," SEMA reports'
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:57:26 -0600 - Kelderman Takes the New Ford Super Duty to New Heights
When it comes to lifting the 2008 Ford Super Duty, Kelderman Air Suspension Systems understands better than most that one size does not fit all' That's why Kelderman offers two systems - a 6-8" lift that is designed for tires up to 38", and a 10-12" kit designed to run for tires as large as 42"'
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:45:15 -0600 - Hella Announces F-150 Light Upgrade Kit
Hella’s new F-150 Upgrade Kit includes two “blackout” headlamps, two LED taillamps with cab-mounted brake light, and the auxiliary grille with two Rallye 4000 Compact series lamps' The reinforced and upgraded composite grille which is now available in the US and Canada has a full range of vertical adjustment, composite light buckets and a paintable surface' Xenon and Halogen versions with new Free-Form lighting technology are available, and the wire harness is included' The headlamps consist of matte black housing and carbon fiber inlay for a stylish “blackout” look'
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:12:45 -0600 - A.R.E. Announces New Caps For 2007 Silverado/Sierra
A'R'E' has announced it has a Z Series fiberglass truck cap for the new 2007 model Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups in all bed sizes' A'R'E''s popular Z Series caps are custom designed and manufactured to the customer's specifications' Soft rounded curves combined with the Z Series cap's recessed windows, doors and LED brake light offer a overall sleek design that gives the truck more of an SUV look' Side vent windows come equipped with screens for ventilation purposes' The ergonomically designed door handle comes with original equipment quality locks and a double-sided key'
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:39:13 -0600 - Championship Off Road Racing: The Video
Yesterday we posted the photos and other information about the Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) racing event in Chula Vista this past weekend' Today we proudly present our latest original Truckblog video' Jason spent all day yesterday editing this video, and his work shows' He was definitely "in the zone" on this one' IMHO, it is the best video we have ever produced' Videography & editing by Jason Coe' Watch now'''
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:40:30 -0600 - CORR is Back in San Diego
Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) is back in San Diego in a brand new Chula Vista International Raceway' This past weekend was the introduction of the new track to thousands of SoCal race fans and soon the world when the race is broadcast on NBC this July 29th' The new track is incredible (we had more fun than we should have) and the weather was cool for the first time' Our video is coming soon, but in the meantime check out the 240 photos of these 800 HP Pro-2 and Pro-4 trucks tearing up the new track' Photography by Chris Duke'
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:44:11 -0600 - Chevy Colorado Gets a V8 in '08
"Sources tell PickupTruck'com that the Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup is going to receive a V8 next year - the same small block 5'3-liter 295-horsepower / 317 lb-ft motor that will power it's Shreveport stable mate, the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha' Both trucks are assembled in the same Louisiana factory, along with the Colorado's midsize corporate twin, the GMC Canyon'" Full Story'''
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:09:18 -0600
