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Toyota to Reveal 2010 Tundra Pickup and New 4.6-Liter V8 Engine

Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by admin.

Toyota today debuted the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. On display are two new packages, including the debut of an all-new Tundra Platinum Package and the recently announced Tundra Work Truck. Value will be enhanced on all 2010 Tundra models with the addition of standard and optional exterior, mechanical, safety and convenience feature upgrades. The 2010 Tundras will arrive at dealerships in April.

The new 4.6-liter V8 engine will be available on all 2010 model year Tundra models. With 310 horsepower, 327 lb-ft. of torque and internal preliminary fuel efficiency estimates of 15 mpg city and 20 mpg on the highway, the new engine is expected to deliver the best combination of power and fuel economy among any standard V8 in the full-size pickup segment. Like Tundra’s optional 5.7-liter V8 engine, the new 4.6-liter V8 will be mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. [...]

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Dodge Introduces New Ram Heavy-Duty Pickup

Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by admin.

Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Dodge introduced the new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy-Duty lineup, offering first-time innovations and features along with new standards of strength, utility and driveability.

First and foremost, the new 2010 Dodge Ram is about capability. In fact, its many features — including powertrain, towing and payload capacities, driving dynamics, amenities and styling — truly make it the ultimate heavy-duty pickup truck. [...]

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Was Names “Best Pickup Truck” By MotorWeek

Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by admin.

Chrysler received two top awards from MotorWeek today. The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was named “Best Pickup Truck,” and the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan were named “Best Minivan” in MotorWeek’s annual Drivers’ Choice Awards.

“The Dodge Ram has never been better and it now clearly stands apart from its rivals. That’s why it’s earned MotorWeek’s 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Pickup,” said John Davis, Host and Executive Producer–MotorWeek. “The new Ram is aimed directly at personal use buyers with clever features like the RamBox side-rail storage bins. The light-duty Ram also delivers a great ride with its coil-spring rear suspension, and the interior has superior fit and finish. It’s perfect for people moving and weekend chores. Yet, when Ram does have to work hard, HEMI power can manage payloads of over 1,800 pounds or 9,100 pounds of trailer. Full of innovations and technology, the Ram is no longer just another pickup.” [...]

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New 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by admin.

The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 delivers a new standard of “custom cool,” combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles.

This marks the 14th Harley-Davidson edition of an F-Series truck and latest in a line of Ford Harley-Davidson F-Series models dating back to 2000.

“Our successful co-branding, unmatched in the industry, offers customers true specialized truck luxury,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development. “Just like with our other associations, we’ve linked with an industry leader to offer the best of the best.” [...]

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2010 Ford Ranger Comes With New Standard Safety Technologies

Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by admin.

The 2010 Ford Ranger comes to market this summer by adding unique standard safety technologies, including Ford’s AdvanceTrac with RSC — the world’s most sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers — and combination side air bags.

Industry-exclusive AdvanceTrac with RSC goes a step beyond stability control systems found on competitive models with a gyroscopic roll sensor that determines both the vehicle’s body roll angle and roll rate.

If it detects the vehicle is about to roll, the system automatically applies additional countermeasures — such as reducing engine power 15 percent and/or applying brakes to one or more wheels — to enhance vehicle rollover resistance. [...]

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Toyota to Debut Tundra Ad During Super Bowl XLIII

Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by admin.

The Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck will return to the Super Bowl with a new actual demonstration ad in Super Bowl XLIII. The edge-of-your-seat :30 spot, “Killer Heat,” will debut during the Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show.

Continuing on the same theme as the current campaign for the full-size pickup truck, Tundra “Killer Heat” will demonstrate the truck’s impressive capabilities by putting the Tundra in an against-all-odds scenario. The award-winning Toyota Tundra campaign officially began with two actual demonstration spots in Super Bowl XLI in 2007, “See Saw” and “Ramp.” Following its Super Bowl premiere, a making-of video for “Killer Heat” will be available exclusively on www.youtube.com/user/ToyotaUSA. [...]

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