Archive for December, 2009

“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 ... Full story

The XJ is renowned for the conclusive demonstration of its fuel economy credentials, achieving 1000.2 miles on a single tank of fuel – the average fuel consumption hitting 53.5mpg which equates to 139g/km of CO2. Full story

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will launch a Safety Recall involving approximately 110,000 Tundra vehicles sold in the United States. Full story

Jonny Greaves TORC Driver Johnny Greaves sets World Record with first-ever 300-foot truck jump CORONA, Calif., (Dec. 28, 2009) - What began as a relatively calm morning in the southern California foothills just outside San Diego literally became the stuff Guinness Book of World Records are made of when TORC driver Johnny Greaves came roaring down a dirt road at 105 mile per hour and ... Full story

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickedmag/4224015151/ Ford Racing Unveils the Next Generation of Racing Mustang in the New Boss 302R DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2009 – Forty years after its namesake became a road racing legend, the BOSS is back on track for 2010 with a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Parnelli Jones' 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Mustang BOSS 302 prepared by Bud Moore Engineering, Ford ... Full story

Volvo Trucks will be the first manufacturer with an efficient diesel engine fuelled by a mixture of methane gas and diesel. The engine meets the strict Euro 5 exhaust emission standards introduced in 2009. Field testing will start in Sweden and the UK in 2010. “This unique technology allows us to combine the advantages of gas with the diesel engine’s high efficiency rating, which is ... Full story

Debuting in the next-generation Ford F-Series Super Duty truck, the new diesel engine will deliver significant improvements in torque and horsepower as well as class-leading fuel economy while adding more fueling flexibility and easily meeting stringent new emissions requirements. Full story

with standard six-speed automatic transmissions, air conditioning and similar state-of-the-art common-rail diesel technology as used by Mercedes-Benz and BMW. In addition to getting 20 to 40 percent better fuel mileage than comparable gasoline- powered vehicles, Mahindra trucks will provide greater carrying capacity, diesel durability and superior towing capabilities. Full story

The Dakar caravan has arrived in Argentina http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickedmag/4210692141/ The massive 2010 Argentina-Chile Dakar caravan aboard the Grande Brazile has arrived at the Delta Dock complex at Lima, Argentina. In all 550 vehicles, for the most part entered in the rally, others to be used by the organisers and media, were unloaded this morning. They are now ready to take on the 32nd edition of the rally that ... Full story

Caterpillar has delivered its first D7E to TJ Lambrecht, a major U.S. construction company. The D7E looks like a conventional track-type tractor, Full story