Posted in Automotive, Pontiac, Trucks on Aug 20th, 2008
What combines hauling stuff with hauling ass?!? Why Pontiac’s new G8 ST sport pickup of course. From the front it’s a Pontiac G8 with its sport sedan styling and sports power V8 engine. Out back though, it’s a different story as the G8 ST has a working pickup bed in the back. Already a popular […]
Posted in Automotive, Crash Tests, Trucks on Jul 24th, 2008
As more drivers consider buying smaller vehicles because they get better mileage, one thing they shouldn’t overlook is crash test ratings. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported Thursday that several 2008 model-year small pickups offered dismal protection in side crashes, reports the AP and MSNBC.com. The Chevrolet Colorado and twin, the GMC Canyon, without […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, Trucks on Jul 20th, 2008
That’s right folks, now a torque-rich, fuel efficient turbo-diesel will be available in Ford’s popular F-150 pickup truck. In the olden days you needed to step up to one of the bigger trucks in Ford’s lineup just to be able to opt for a diesel engine. Anything below a F-250 was a no go for […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, Trucks on Jul 20th, 2008
Member’s from Ford’s engineering team recently were spotted testing a prototype of a version of the F-150 pickup truck rumored to have not existed. Code named the “Raptor”, this version of the popular Ford truck will be built with off-road enthusiasts in mind first. The truck is equipped with upgraded suspension and chassis bits, new […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, Incentives, SUV, Trucks on Jul 14th, 2008
If you think manufacturer incentives on trucks and SUVs are pretty good right now, you’re correct. But if you take into account the extra incentives individual dealers are adding, buying a truck or SUV right now could save you a huge amount of money. The downside is that the dealers are the ones taking the […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Chrysler, Dodge, Trucks on Jul 14th, 2008
In a bid to move all remaining Dodge Ram pickup trucks of the lots of their dealerships, Chrysler will be offering 0% financing to all qualified buyers for up to 72 months. The incentive is hoped to offset the cost of ownership of the big truck. But the main reason is to make room for […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, Trucks on Jun 20th, 2008
Ford is delaying the launch of its 2009 F-150 truck by two months, reports USA Today. In an announcement today, Ford also said it is cutting more production due to a decline in sales of trucks and SUVs. The 2009 F-150 will go on sale in late fall instead of late summer, its original target. […]
Posted in Automotive, Cost of Ownership, Fuel Prices, Hybrids, SUV, Trucks on Jun 12th, 2008
The signs are everywhere. People are finally starting to get it. Gas prices are not coming down. It’s just becoming to big of an expense to drive and own a big truck or SUV. Across the board manufactures are starting to get affected by ever slumping ans weakening truck and SUV sales. How are they […]
Posted in Automotive, Gas Prices, SUV, Trucks on Jun 12th, 2008
With all the stories in the media recently about how drivers are desperate to sell their gas-guzzlers and how hybrids are flying off dealer lots, there has to be some people who want to keep their big SUVs and trucks, right? CNN.com had a story on their site today about a few of those drivers. […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, SUV, Toyota, Trucks on Jun 3rd, 2008
Toyota has launched its first-ever national Annual Percentage Rate program for select Toyota certified used vehicles, reports Special Finance. The national APR program offers eligible customers a 2.9 percent interest rate up to 66 months, and applies to certified used Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. “We’re excited to offer this special program for our customers and […]
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