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2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Diesel Boosts Power

Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Ford will begin production this week of the most powerful diesel engine ever installed in a heavy-duty pickup, Barb Samardzich, vice president of powertrain engineering, announced today at an international auto industry conference.

Introduced in April 2010, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel powering the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty will be upgraded to best-in-class 800 lb.-ft. of torque and 400 horsepower, Samardzich said at the Center for Automotive Research’s annual Management Briefing Seminars.

“These numbers are impressive, yes, but that is not why they matter,” Samardzich said. “These numbers matter because our customers say they do. The higher torque means that fleet operators, such as Florida Power & Light, can plow through deep swamps and get to downed power lines faster and more confidently. It means that oil and gas crews in the Northwest can tow up an 8,000-foot grade maintaining a steady speed and using less fuel.” [...]

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Leasing a Small Van

Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by admin.

If you are interested in van leasing, then never before has there been such a huge number of vans and van styles to choose from, such as with the Van Warehouse Leasing Deals.

For drivers who wish to carry relatively small loads, then vans that are derived from cars could be considered. These have become very popular over recent times, one of the major reasons being that they are extremely easy to drive and their manoeuvrability is more or less equivalent to that of the car from which they were derived. They also offer substantially the same comfort levels and economy as the original car. The kinds of business that these vans appeal to are those that make small deliveries along with self-employed tradesmen. [...]

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Toyota Announces Prices for 2011 Tacoma Pickup Truck

Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Toyota announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2011 Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in North America.

The base MSRP for the 2011 Tacoma will range from $16,365 for the Regular Cab 4×2 equipped with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, to $27,525 for the Tacoma Double Cab 4×4 long bed with a 4.0-liter V6 and five-speed automatic.

For 2011 Toyota has discontinued three low volume manual transmission models and added five four-cylinder, four-speed automatic models.  The new models include: Access Cab 4×2 PreRunner; Double Cab 4×2; Double Cab 4×2 PreRunner; Regular Cab 4×4, and Access Cab 4×4. [...]

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Earns ‘Top Safety Pick’ From IIHS

Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by admin.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has received a Top Safety Pick – the highest rating the organization bestows.

“The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the first production vehicle to launch since our alliance with Fiat and a ‘Top Safety Pick’ is a great way to start our 2011 product offensive,” said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. “IIHS’ recognition of five products underscores Chrysler Group’s engineering capability and leadership in occupant protection.”

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee joins the 2010 Dodge Journey, 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, and the 2010 Jeep Patriot (equipped with available seat mounted air bag) as 2010 Top Safety Picks, according to IIHS. You can find the Jeep Cherokee for sale starting at $30,995. [...]

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2010 Ram is Motor Trend ‘Truck of the Year’

Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by admin.

The editors of Motor Trend recently named the all-new 2010 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups the magazine’s “2010 Truck of the Year.”

“To have our all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty named Truck of the Year by the editors of Motor Trend really defines how great this new Ram Heavy Duty pickup is,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer — Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The Motor Trend Truck of the Year Award is like a standing ovation for the Chrysler Group designers, engineers and planners who developed this incredible Ram Heavy Duty Truck.” [...]

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Lexus Announces Prices for 2010 Models

Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by admin.

Lexus today announced Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2010 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS 250 C and IS 350C luxury hard-top convertibles, IS F high performance sedan, SC 430 hardtop convertible, RX 350 luxury utility vehicle, RX 450h luxury hybrid utility vehicle and LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle, which will arrive at dealerships later this month. The MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is an all-new telematics system available by subscription. Safety Connect alone is standard on non-navigation equipped IS 250, IS 350, IS F, IS 250C, IS 350C, RX 350 and RX 450h. Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is standard on 2010 LX 570 and navigation-equipped IS 250, IS 350, IS F, IS 250C, IS 350C, RX 350 and RX 450h. Complimentary one-year trial subscriptions of Lexus Enform and Safety Connect are included. As part of the Lexus Enform navigation platform, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather are available via individual XM subscriptions and include a complimentary 90-day trial subscription. [...]

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Toyota Announces Pricing on 2010 Models

Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin.

Toyota announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception of Highlander (September).

The 2010 FJ Cruiser, the most capable off-road SUV in the Toyota line-up, will feature several upgrades, including dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms on the 4.0-liter V6, which add 19 horsepower and a one mpg increase. Minor suspension changes reduce the turning radius by more than a foot, and a new Army Green exterior color is offered. The base MSRP for FJ Cruiser will range from $23,680 for the 2WD automatic to $25,270 for the 4WD automatic, an increase of $360, or 1.4-1.5 percent. [...]

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2009 New York Automobile Show Preview

Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by admin.

This year’s amazing new cars and trucks include state-of-the-art safety innovations, impressive fuel efficiency developments, and radical drive train technology advancements as well as cutting-edge design. They include showroom ready vehicles and concept cars that designers have spent months, sometimes years, perfecting. So if you’re looking for a small car that makes a big impression, something fun, fast and frugal, or you want to get plugged into a hybrid or electric vehicle, there is no better place to research your next new car or truck than the 2009 New York International Automobile Show. The Show opens to the public on Friday, April 10th through April 19th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. [...]

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