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Thu, May 14 2009
Suzuki XL7 American production on hold

Suzuki XL7 American production on hold

Automotive News says that Suzuki’s American arm has chosen to halt production of the Suzuki XL7. The crossover midsize SUV is the only Suzuki built in North America.  ...

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Thu, May 14 2009
BMW X6 Ambulance shown off in Germany

BMW X6 Ambulance shown off in Germany

BMW is showing off a customized X6 ambulance at the upcoming RETTmobil rescue vehicle show in Germany. To top it off, it is the xDrive50i version, among the fastest SUVs on the planet.  ...

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Tue, May 12 2009
GM recall for Traverse, Escalade, Canyon and more

GM recall for Traverse, Escalade, Canyon and more

The General never seems to get a break in these trying times, but who can blame them? Well, surely owners of various GM trucks know who to blame.  ...

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Tue, May 12 2009
Nissan committed to Dodge-based Titan truck

Nissan committed to Dodge-based Titan truck

According to Automotive News, Nissan spokesmen are apparently staying firm on their deal with Chrysler that will see the ailing American manufacturer build Nissan’s next full-size pickup truck to... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Top 10 truck sales in the middle of recession

Top 10 truck sales in the middle of recession

Based on figures released by manufacturers for the month of April, truck sales are still continuing in 2009, but most show a drop of about 50%. Ford continues to lead the way with their massive F-Series... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4L Hemi in 2011

Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4L Hemi in 2011

According to Pickuptrucks.com, Chrysler is planning to replace the already-solid 383 hp 5.7L Hemi V8 with a larger engine for the next-generation Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup. An all-new 6.4L Hemi V8 is... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
2009 Dodge Ram recall over faulty HVAC software

2009 Dodge Ram recall over faulty HVAC software

The NHTSA has ordered ailing Chrysler to recall 37,407 Dodge Ram 2009-model-year trucks to repair faulty software that controls the manual temperature controls. The recall does not affect models equipped... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
History of the Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

History of the Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

Back in the 1960s, the then-purely-British Rover Company decided to come up with a vehicle that would create a whole new market niche. They wanted to create a luxury version of the utilitarian Land Rover,... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

A total of 8,735 2009 Ford F-150 trucks are being recalled for rear brake lamps that may not illuminate during very mild brake pedal application. According to the NHTSA, the culprit is a “brake... 

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Mon, May 11 2009
Mexican aliens on the streets of America

Mexican aliens on the streets of America

While we live out our cushy existence, there are people out just over the border who will do just about anything to live a better life, and if getting to that life happens to involve a spine-cracking van-ride,... 

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Mon, May 11 2009
Porsche Cayenne gets MAFF tuning in Romania

Porsche Cayenne gets MAFF tuning in Romania

The all-too-common Porsche Cayenne is so common nowadays that numerous tuner companies are in business just by providing various kits for the ugly ubiquitous SUV. Even a firm in Romania, called MAFF Tuning,... 

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Mon, May 11 2009
UK police hunt offroaders with dirtbike cops

UK police hunt offroaders with dirtbike cops

Local police in Rochdale, UK are cracking down on the illegal use of off-road bikes and vehicles in rural areas that has resulted in 17 machines being seized. The more interesting bit is that the cops... 

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Sun, May 10 2009
2009 Infiniti EX35 pricing announced

2009 Infiniti EX35 pricing announced

Infiniti has announced pricing for the 2009 Infiniti EX35 compact luxury SUV, which is on sale at U.S. retailers nationwide. Among the highlights of the 2009 EX are new standard content and new or revised... 

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Sun, May 10 2009
BMW X5 Security Plus resists bigger bullets

BMW X5 Security Plus resists bigger bullets

BMW is expanding their range of armored vehicles by introducing the new X5 Security Plus. Designed for businessmen and politicians who are targeted by assassins and kidnappers, the new Plus model features... 

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Sat, May 9 2009
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gets minor facelift

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gets minor facelift

The full-size Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has received a minor facelift for the 2010 model year, along with minor upgrades to the interior as well as a new diesel engine option.  ...

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Sat, May 9 2009
Lorinser creates kit for Mercedes-Benz GLK

Lorinser creates kit for Mercedes-Benz GLK

German tuner Lorinser has revealed a few details about its body kit for the perennially ugly Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.  ...

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Sat, May 9 2009
Top 4 methods to prevent your truck being stolen

Top 4 methods to prevent your truck being stolen

The Cadillac Escalade regularly tops the list of most stolen vehicles in America. Even more ridiculous is the fact that thieves prefer older non-luxury vehicles due to their lack of security features,... 

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Sat, May 9 2009
History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (1979-2009)

History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (1979-2009)

The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen was first introduced in Europe on February 5, 1979. Its distinctive design, largely unchanged in thirty years, and its outstanding engineering have long since elevated... 

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Fri, May 8 2009
Florida enforcing primary seat-belt law

Florida enforcing primary seat-belt law

Drivers in Florida can be stopped if they or their front-seat passenger are not buckled up under a bill signed into law this week.  ...

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Wed, May 6 2009
Ford F-150 Raptor “Born To Baja” trailer

Ford F-150 Raptor “Born To Baja” trailer

This here is a trailer for the upcoming documentary movie that follows the development story of the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, including the version that played in the Baja 1000 off-road race in modified... 

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