Feature Stories

Fri, Aug 27 2010
History of the Chevrolet Suburban (1936-2011)

History of the Chevrolet Suburban (1936-2011)

Also in: Chevrolet News, Features

The Chevrolet Suburban is, or was, very popular in America. A little-known fact is that the Chevrolet Suburban has been in existence for 75 years, and GM estimates that up to 2.4 million have been built.... 

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Sat, Jun 12 2010
History of the Range Rover (1970-2010)

History of the Range Rover (1970-2010)

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The Range Rover, one of the most significant vehicles in the history of motoring, will celebrate its 40th birthday on June 17, 2010. It was the world’s first vehicle as good on-road as off-road.... 

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Mon, Dec 7 2009
Renault Sherpa & Kerax expedition offroad trucks

Renault Sherpa & Kerax expedition offroad trucks

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Renault’s truck division has introduced their new Kerax truck models as well as the Sherpa military 4×4 in civilian guise for the first time. They also sent 12 vehicles on a “cape to... 

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Mon, Jul 27 2009
Suzuki celebrates 100 years in business

Suzuki celebrates 100 years in business

Also in: Features, News, Suzuki News

Suzuki, best known among the offroader community for their small-yet-capable Vitara, and a company popularized decades ago by the Samurai rollover controversy, is celebrating its centenary this October,... 

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Tue, Jun 9 2009
Most & least expensive SUVs and trucks to insure

Most & least expensive SUVs and trucks to insure

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Experts at Insure.com have compiled average insurance premiums for every vehicle sold in the United States. The results for 2009-model-year SUVs and pickup trucks are rather interesting.  ...

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Sun, May 17 2009
History of the Jeep Wrangler (1940-2010)

History of the Jeep Wrangler (1940-2010)

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The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the planet. Anyone can spot one from a mile away, and the original idea has even been historically copied the world over by the British, the... 

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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

Also in: Dodge News, Features, Ford News, News

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
History of the Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

History of the Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

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

Top 4 methods to prevent your truck being stolen

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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)

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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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Wed, May 6 2009
History of the Toyota Land Cruiser (1950-2010)

History of the Toyota Land Cruiser (1950-2010)

Also in: Features

Look at the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and you see echoes of the classic and much-loved Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. The FJ Cruiser not only pays homage to the FJ40, it also looks back to the beginnings of Toyota,... 

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Sun, May 3 2009
IIHS crash-tests rollover roof strength for CUVs

IIHS crash-tests rollover roof strength for CUVs

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has started a new roof strength rating system to help consumers pick the safest vehicles when it comes to rollover crashes. Twelve compact softroading... 

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Sat, Apr 25 2009
Hummer Driving Academy: Boot Camp

Hummer Driving Academy: Boot Camp

What do you figure Hummer owners do when they get together? Smoke cigars and guzzle bourbon? Do they consider the real tragedy of the Exxon Valdez the loss of a valuable non-renewable fuel source? Do... 

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