Like an automotive continuation of the BCS bowls, winners were crowned for the 16th North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year awards at the Detroit Auto Show this morning. Voted on by 50 automotive journalists in various media from the U.S. and Canada (where's Mexico?), winners took home a bit of brand polish and a big lump of crystal.The award selects "the most outstandi
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If you happen to drive a pickup, you may consider having it installed with some protective auto accessories to keep its polished appearance. Because of its utility, it is sometimes very hard to maintain a pickup’s polished masculine look. What I’m talking about is the look [...]
NASCAR announced Mansfield Motorsports Park on the 2009 Camping World Truck Series schedule requested that Iowa Speedway will replace Motorsports Park due to economic difficulties.
Mansfield, OH hosted a Truck Series race each year since 2004, and had an event scheduled for May 23. The event be moved from its track because of its inability to [...]
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Suzuki has released pricing information for its Nissan Frontier-based, Equator mid-size pickup truck which will be available in the States in both Extended Cab and Crew Cab body styles with rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive options. Prices start from $17,995 for the Equator Extended Cab and for those of you wondering, the base-price for the Nissan Frontier is $17,460. The most expensive version
The Hummer brand might be in danger of getting axed by General Motors but its newest model managed to grab recognition as Four Wheeler’s Pickup Truck of the Year. The H3T Alpha bested other pickup truck models such as the Dodge Ram, Ford F-150, and the Suzuki Equator to take home the honor.
Four Wheeler Magazine [...]
Having train horns installed on a truck is very useful in order to create a loud noise, audible to most people, animals and other vehicles nearby that will make them alert of the truck’s presence. Many people are now choosing to fit their trucks with train horns for the exact same reason that trains use [...]
Trucks are large and powerful for a reason: They are designed to haul heavy loads and pull trailers. Their sheer size translates to more mass, which in turn means a less-efficient vehicle even when empty. The formula in the old days was to use a more powerful engine tuned for pulling performance without much regard for fuel mileage. These days, automakers know their biggest vehicles are the bigge
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Buying a used truck some of like Chevy truck, GMC truck, Ford truck, International truck is something that is very easy to do. With the price of gas being extremely high you can get a great deal on just about any truck you want. However, you should not let yourself be taken advantage of by [...]
Breaking News Newsletter Breaking News November 26, 2008 05:22 Truck wreck blocks I-71 A truck has overturned on southbound I-71 at the exit to I-471, ARTIMIS reports. All southbound lanes of I-71 are blocked.
Pickup trucks have been doing the rounds for a long time now. These trucks were not so popular, some time back. But in the recent time, these pickup trucks are used extensively for various purposes. In the pickup segment, the diesel pickup truck is the most popular.
Diesel pickup trucks are primarily used for carrying or [...]
In Florida, lawyers for the city of Hollywood are fighting a $1.6 million jury verdict awarded to a landscaper who was injured after a public works truck rammed into his pickup truck on Federal Highway at Sheridan Street on July 30, 2002. Both vehicles were totaled.
Ronald Miller, a self-employed landscaper, did not have health insurance at the time the accident happened. However, he asked the ci
Semi Trucks, Big Rigs and Over the Road Trucks special financing opportunities are available to the startup and seasoned businesses as this banking crisis continues Never before have we seen so many repo semi trucks available for special acquisition and financing, a lender’s nightmare.
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(Images via Abro on Flickr, Saudi Aramco World, and Pakistani Truck Art.)
The under-appreciated, indigenous Pakistani tradition of truck painting has an extraordinary history, starting in the days of the Raj. As early as the 1920’s, competing transportation companies would hire craftsmen to adorn their buses in the hopes that these moving canvases would attract more [...]
I’m seeing more and more of these big fake testicles hanging from the back of pickup trucks and SUVs. Last night I saw a Dodge Durango with a big pair that had more than the usual amount of detail (lots of veins and testicle like texture).
I’m not sure how to react anymore. Is [...]
Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck has been unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show. Powered by a 5.5-litre V12 diesel engine, Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck may develops 550 hp and 625 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine of Volkswagen Baja Touar
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The Panavise 06′-07′ Kenworth Semi-Truck Mount (75142-306) For Kenworth T600,T660,T800, W900, and C500 (with new dash) . 2006 Kenworth W900,C500 (with new dash). Custom designed for specific passenger vehicles, SUVs, vans, trucks and semi’s. For use with portable electronics including satellite radios, GPS units, mobile video screens, etc. . Made from high-grade steel for maximum
Despite the “perfect storm of economic issues” cited by Eric Ibara, director, market valuation for Kelley Blue Book, the Toyota Tundra was declared to be have the best resale value of any full-size truck model for 2009.
If you were looking for one more reason to buy a 2009 Tundra (in addition to a great engine, [...]
In our effort to help our readers get ready for the holiday season, we decided to make a list of gifts every truck owner can appreciate. Since “appreciation” is a little different than hearing “AWESOME! I can’t wait to put this on the truck!,” we also included some notes about what type of truck owner [...]
As some of you need for speeders out there may know the NASCAR Truck Series is apparently switching sponsors to Camping World in 2009. You may know the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as a staple of the racing world, but its course has run out. Now you may be expecting me to draw some conclusion [...]
NASCAR and Camping World unveiled the logo for the Camping World Truck Series on Friday.The new look was revealed as the latest step for the series' transition to Camping World as the new title sponsor beginning in 2009, after 14 years of sponsorship by Craftsman. NASCAR and Camping World announced a seven-year partnership agreement on Oct. 23."We are excited to debut this logo and give the fans a
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With the holiday shopping season looming on the horizon, and with consumer confidence lower than ever, we thought it might be nice to put together a list of gifts that you can get the truck owner in your life that each cost less than $25. Of course, the challenge is coming up with a list [...]
Depending on how old you are, you may remember the good old days, when you pulled into a gas station and someone came outside to help you. There you sat, comfortably behind the wheel, while the gas attendant filled your car with gas, (requested by gallons and not dollars), checked your oil, cleaned your windshield [...]
Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil its purpose-built Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck, powered by a clean diesel TDI engine, during a news conference at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show. The news conference is scheduled for 10:45 to 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the Volkswagen stand.The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck that will run the 41st Annual Tecate SC
Camping World the new title sponsor for NASCAR staring on 2009. NASCAR and Camping World unveiled the logo on Friday for the Camping World Truck Series. After 14 years of sponsorship by Craftsman, the new look was revealed as the latest step for the series transition to Camping World sponsor on 2009.
Steve Phelps, chief marketing [...]
The special edition of Maxx Maxi Truck Mahindra is launched but only in Tamil Nadu. Priced at Rs 3.30 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai), the vehicle is rolled out with a new and exciting colour - champagne, distinctive graphics, and sporty bodywork. In addition, increased cabin space, comfortable fabric seats, impressive dashboard, and integrated glove box make the vehicle even more impressive. The Speci
Euro Truck Simulator, es un juego que simula diferentes camiones (son modelos reales) por varias carreteras del viejo continente. El juego básicamente se trata de darle y darle por la ruta. Comenzamos con €100000 para gastarlos en un nuevo y bonito camión. Luego, para ganar dinero y hacer mejoras o comprar nuevos vehículos, tendremos que ir hasta los depósitos de las diferentes ciudade
Trucks like Dodge truck, Volvo truck, Ford truck are great for hauling stuff but aren’t so great for insurance
because it generally costs more to insure trucks than cars. Why does truck insurance cost more, and how can you find cheap truck insurance?
Why is Truck Insurance More Costly?
Trucks cost more to insure than cars for four [...]
As NASCAR gets ready to end their 2008 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway in a triple-header championship weekend for both the Nationwide Series and the Truck Series that currently both have a tight battles going on, in the Nationwide Series, Clint Bowyer is the point’s leader over second place Carl Edwards by just 56 points, I’m picking the points leader Clint Bowyer to win even though Edward
In last week’s post, “Truck and Trailer Revival”, I talked mainly about the truck portion of the project, and the improvements we were able to make to the customer’s truck. In this post, I’ll be talking about the extensive work we performed to that same customer’s 2002 Travel Supreme triple axle trailer.
As I mentioned last [...]
In Asmara -an important city of Eritrea- a huge graveyard of wrecked military tanks, armoured vehicles and other relics of war, captured by the Eritreans or left behind by the Dergue from Ethiopia while evacuating Eritrea.After Italy's defeat in World War 2 Eritrea struggled to keep itself afloat economically so the United Nations decided in 1950 that it would be better off being Ethiopia's 14th p
Buying a new vehicle is a big decision that requires a lot of thought and research into what vehicle would be perfect for your needs. First you have to decide what type of vehicle you would like to purchase such as a car, SUV, truck or van. Once that decision is made, there are numerous [...]
Date: November 6, 2008Location: OlympiaType: Truck AccidentOutcome: FataAn early morning crash on I-5 has killed the driver of a semitrailer. Apparently the driver, a 49-year-old Renton man, was still in training and had only been driving for 3 weeks. His instructor/trainer was asleep in the back of the truck. The driver lost control of the truck and crashed into t
The cost of fuel continues to rise, and that makes it difficult for just about everyone. If you are a trucking company or an owner operator though, you feel that hit at the pumps more than anyone due to the amount of fuel that semi trucks need to operate.
There is also the fact that they [...]
Even with the good addition of Camping World coming on-board as the title sponsor in the truck series for the next seven-years beginning in 2009 replacing the longtime series sponsor Craftsman, which had been the sole title sponsor since the inception of the NASCAR Truck Series in 1995, and the fact that the truck series has some of the best races all season long, is short, action packed and to th
Medium and heavy duty truck parts are expensive and sometimes difficult to find. With all of the money that is required to invest in a big rig, and the reliance that we place on these vehicles to make us money and transport products from one location to another, it is essential to find these medium [...]
Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute."Ford trucks have been a mainstay on the off-road racing scene for more that 20 years because of our
Before looking for accessories for truck like Ford truck, Dodge truck, Volvo truck distributor means a lot of work, research as well as consultation. We have seen truck accessories distributor being swallowed up by big companies and as a result they usually lost touch with the most important part of their business.
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The TV ratings still continue upward surge according to Speed and the Jayski.com web page for NASCAR’s Truck Series. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race from Atlanta scored a Nielsen Household Rating of 1.00 (732,000 households), a dramatic 79-percent increase from last year’s .56 (410,000 households). As a growing number of race fans continue [...]
Date: October 31, 2008Location: I-5Accident Type: Car AccidentThere were more than 10 car accidents on Interstate 5 through Bellingham which slowed traffic on Friday. Apparently a tanker truck from a local refinery had been leaking oil or diesel fuel on the southbound lanes in Bellingham causing slick road conditions. The Washington State Department of Transportion spread sand on
It was a sad day when Dodge and then Ford announced their decision to pull out of the Craftsman Truck Series in 2009. While Dodge is out entirely, Ford remains committed to supplying at least technical support and engineering, just no financial support.
That leaves just GM and Toyota as the two fully funded factory [...]
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A recent Homeland Security initiative is the introduction of the Transport Workers Identification Credential (“TWIC”). For many years, security experts have cited the nation’s ports as a key vulnerability. The TWIC program is designed to address this by controlling access to commercial port facilities. The program provides for a biometric identification card to be issued to every
In light of recent economic events, there’s a good chance that most of the people reading this post are probably waiting to buy a new truck. However, if your financial position is good, there has likely never been a better time to buy a new truck.
Tough economic times make for deep discounts on new trucks [...]
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Camping World will replace Craftsman as the lead sponsor in the NASCAR or National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing’s truck starting next year. Camping World’s deal with the worth about $5 million a year, from the source said. Nationwide Insurance and Sprint Nextel Corp pay an estimated $75 million and $25 million a year, [...]
The 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck blurs the line between cars and trucks and is creating an all-new segment in the North American car market. This dramatically different vehicle blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck.Based on the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan, the newest member of the G8 family has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed suit
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The Ford F250 truck is considered as one of the toughest among the pickup trucks out in the market today. Offered in two different styles, the light duty truck and the F250 Super Duty version, the Ford F250 truck is especially designed to be capable of doing serious towing and hauling. It has the towing [...]
NASCAR on Thursday announced that Camping World will be the title sponsor for the Truck Series beginning in 2009. The seven-year agreement gives Camping World the exclusive rights to sponsor the series, which has built its reputation on very competitive and tough racing. Camping World will enjoy the support of the most brand-loyal fans in all of sports, including millions who annually attend races
Ryan Newman will make his Truck Series debut this weekend at Atlanta racing for Kevin Harvick’s team.
Newman will be driving the #2 Chevrolet in the E-Z-Go 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
“Everyone has always told me how much fun they have running the trucks, and now I’ve got the shot to see what it’s like,” said [...]
Most people think truck racks are just for contractors. While this accessory is suited to a contractor’s needs, they are also very versatile, practical for many different uses.
To give you a taste of why truck racks are so popular among Ford Truck owners, here are 8 ways to use a rack.
1. Hauling long items.
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Tragedy strikes quickly and takes the life of this truck's driver.The driver entered the highway ramp too fast and the top heavy load caused the truck to roll onto it's side.The driver was partially ejected when the truck overturned pinning him under the vehicle, authorities said he didn't stand a chance and was killed instantly.This is Toronto's 47th traffic fatality this year.Many people don't r
With gas prices being what they are, many people are looking for low-cost modifications that they can make to their trucks in order to squeeze every possible mile out of a gallon of gas. There are a number of gadgets, additives and devices out there that try to separate drivers from their money with [...]
Voting after their annual Truck Rodeo, members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 “Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas,” giving Dodge honors over competitors from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, Honda and Toyota.
“This is quite an honor,” said Mike Accavitti, Director, Dodge Marketing. “In a head-to-head competition, our game-changing [...]
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If you want to become a professional truck driver, you must know that there are different types of truck drivers. Surely, when you initiate your training in one of the several truck driving schools across the country, you will learn all you need to know about this. You will find that any type of truck [...]
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If you are a Dodge truck owner, then you must get some accessories to make your Dodge truck stand out from the rest. There are a number of accessory manufacturers, like Westin and Mopar, which sell and manufacture Dodge truck accessories. You have the ability choose from a wide variety of Dodge pickup accessories that [...]
Looking for specialized parts and accessories for your vehicle? Tweetys.com is here to provide you exactly what you need for your own car.I like to ride on a car that is very much comfortable to travel with, me and my hubby loves to go into different places and before that he will make sure that every parts of his vehicle is intact and in good condition. Having a bumpy wheel is not a good idea, be
Backing up Chrysler's tuned Challenger trio at this year's SEMA show will be a quartet of Dodge Rams in specialty trim. The four Ram models will include the Ram TRXtreme, a special Ram R/T, the Ram Sportsman and the Ram Mopar Street Package, all tricked-out by Mopar Underground.The Ram TRXtreme (pictured above) started as a trail-ready four-door Ram TRX-4 and it's now been lifted and fitted with a
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As the economy has weakened and defaults have occurred at all levels, lenders Have put themselves into a very difficult position how to do business. On one hand, the lender has taken back tremendous amounts of repossessions due to default of payments or non-compliance of terms with the lease. The lessee can’t afford to make [...]
On a recent Monday after work, Rob Henderson, 35, a machinist from Sumpter Township, stood in the showroom of Village Ford in Dearborn with his arms crossed and his eyes fixed on the all-new 2009 Ford F-150, the franchise product at Ford Motor Co.The new truck, built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and locally at the Dearborn Truck Plant, just started arriving in dealerships nationwi
These are two views of an old fire truck of the Montreal City.In the second one there's a bell. I try to imagine the firefightergoing to a fire and ringing the bell all the way.The info says that the truck was in service in 1952.If you liked the photos in this blog please considersubscribing by Email or by ReaderSee more Ruby Tuesday posts on
Date: October 13, 2008Location: Interstate 82, I-82, Sunnyside, WAType: Car Accident, Semi Truck AccidentOutcome: Two InjuredTwo women were injured today when their car struck a semi-truck which was trying to make a U-turn on Interstate 82 near Sunnyside. Mary Galaviz of Grandview, age 77, and Delores Smasne, age 58, also of Grandview were taken to Sunnyside Community Hospital.&nbs
2009 Ford Econoline: Like most years, the 2009 Ford Econoline van soldiers on with minor improvements, most of them geared toward tradesmen that use the Econoline exclusively as a work vehicle. The list includes wider-opening rear doors, customizable auxiliary switches, additional storage in the door panels, more comfortable seats, an optional navigation system and a trip computer. All Econolines
With the introduction of the 2008 Cadillac CTS and now the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, GM's luxury division has the makings of a roll on its hands. And the momentum should continue with the new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, which is the world's first full-size luxury hybrid SUV.Other highlights include new front fender vents on the XLR and a body-color roof-mounted XM Satellite Radio/OnStar antenna on t
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I listened to this for the first time and instantly said to myself, this is nice but where have I heard it before. It being a sunny day I decided to go for a walk and ponder the question of the hour. It was only after I’d creamed a second 99 that the penny dropped. The appeal is undeniable and even though Casiotone For The Painfully Alone may be purposely tugging at some cherished childhood memo
Date: October 9, 2008Location: Gorst, WashingtonType: Pickup Truck, Semi-truck, Automobile AccidentOutcome: One Dead
A pipe bomb was found in a pickup truck that was involved in a fatal crash on Highway 3 near the Bremerton Airport.
The bomb was discovered when officials were clearing a five-vehicle crash that killed one person and sent two others to hospitals.
Apparently the pickup c
