- Reviving the Blackwood by Carol Mitchel
This vehicle was sold in 2002 only. In fact, it is one of the most short-lived vehicles in the automobile industry. The Lincoln Blackwood is a luxury pickup truck that has been manufactured and introduced under the Ford Motor Company’s Lincoln brand.
582 words 2006-07-22 - Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries by ARA Content
(ARA) - Retreaded truck tires represent a savings of more than $2 billion annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America. For most fleets, tires represent the third largest item in their operating budget, right after labor and fuel costs.
445 words 2006-07-22 - Lift Kits - The Raised Truck Craze Gone Wild by Rob Gordon
There was a day when trucks were a working man’s vehicle and scratches were expected. Shells protected valuables and tonneau covers protected tools. Those days are over and truck enthusiasts are souping up their rides more than ever before.
288 words 2006-07-22 - Four Wheel Drive History Willys Jeep by John Davison
Most early motor vehicles had a basic set up with the engine mounted in the front with a gearbox attached to it driving the rear wheels only and this became the normal design of most vehicles for many years.
469 words 2006-07-22 - Are Truckers Going Soft? by Mike Dobson
The answer is … yes! Actually, truckers are going for trucking software to make their life a little easier. A trucker’s life is not all about being behind the wheel of a big rig. They have a lot of paperwork and information to keep track of for themselves as well as the trucking company that employs them.
444 words 2006-07-22 - Truck Tonneau Covers For Your Own Unique Style by Chris Andretti
The following are the top reasons that most customers purchase tonneau covers http: //www. autoanything. com/department. aspx? c_id=50174&se=tonneau_covers_truck_bed_cover:
632 words 2006-07-22 - What A Load Of ... by Mike Dobson
Non-truckers often don’t stop and think about the trucking industry and the many trucking companies that help keep the economy going. Without those big rigs hauling various loads, whether it is gasoline, office supplies or grocery items, this country would be at a stand still.
419 words 2006-07-21 - Wide Open Spaces – How To Share The Roads Peacefully With Trucks by Mike Dobson
On your local news program, you may hear stories about an “out of control” truck wiping out a car load of people or destroying property. The media sensationalizes the facts, often putting most of the blame with the truckers.
513 words 2006-07-21 - Some Truckers Are A Class "A" Act by Mike Dobson
There are some truckers that are in a class all of their own. Driving a big truck or semi-tractor trailer over thirty thousand pounds requires a special license – a Class A license. This is like the big leagues of truck driving.
459 words 2006-07-20 - An All-New SUV for 2007 from GMC by Terry Brown
An all-new full-size SUV, General Motors Company has introduced the new 2007 Yukon to the public with its distinctive styling, spacious and totally refined interiors, and enhanced safety features.
557 words 2006-07-20 - Popular Truck Bed Liner Options by Oliver Sheldon
A truck is a common vehicle choice for men and women of all ages. A truck is often purchased for convenience. Many individuals will need a truck to move or transport large items that will not fit into a traditional car.
526 words 2006-07-19 - 7 Tips to the Best Moving Truck Rental Experience by John Mancini
Whether you are moving across the country or just across town, it might be wise to consider a moving truck rental to get your belongings from place to place. Renting a moving truck can prove to be quit cost effective when compared to multiple trips back and forth with a vehicle you already own.
561 words 2006-07-19 - 2007 GMC Yukon: Still Too Much? by Matthew C. Keegan
I realize I may be stepping on some toes, but please hear me out. The upcoming, new from the ground up, GMC Yukon is certain to be perceived by some as being too much…in size, that is. With fuel prices at an all time high and consumer sentiment shifting to smaller vehicles will the GMC Yukon be considered outdated even before it hits showroom floors in Spring 2006?
524 words 2006-07-19 - Jeep Hurricane: The Total Performance Vehicle by Terry Brown
The Jeep Hurricane made its way to the public’s knowledge through the 2005 North American International Auto Show. This vehicle is known to represent the continued success of valiant concept vehicles.
500 words 2006-07-18 - Performance Parts 101 by Chris Casarez
In the automotive industry, the term ‘performance parts’ is used for a variety of car and truck parts or accessories, that are designed to enhance a vehicle’s performance. The term is generally tied to the aftermarket industry which makes sense considering that car or truck enhancement parts or accessories are typically purchased after the original purchase.
359 words 2006-07-18 - Keep Your Truck Bed Clean by Matthew C. Keegan
It was bound to happen. You lend your truck to a “friend” who says they have a couple of pieces of furniture to move and it comes back to you with scratches in the bed area of your truck. It wouldn’t have been so bad had they apologized, but now you have to deal with unsightly scratches that can only make your truck’s value deteriorate quicker.
536 words 2006-07-18 - Choosing the Right Tonneau Cover for Your Truck by Ryan Heath
Tonneau covers have become the big craze these days, and for good reason. Truck bed covers give you the option of having the extra storage space your truck provides, while maintaining the look of a sharp truck.
939 words 2006-07-17 - How to Fix Your Lifted Jeep Cherokee’s “Death Wobble” by Nathaniel Long
If you drive a Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee and are considering a suspension lift, you may want to think twice. Unfortunately, I was forced to learn this the hard way. I bought a brand new 2001 Jeep Cherokee a couple years ago, and almost immediately stacked on Pro Comp’s 3” lift kit with some 32 x 11.
1021 words 2006-07-16 - Truck Performance 101 – A beginner’s guide by Mark Lane
Today, the aftermarket gives truck owners more performance options than ever before. However, all the new products and gizmos can be a little hard to sort through. What you need for your specific truck will depend on what type of truck you have and what you use it for.
1183 words 2006-07-16 - 5 Tips to Getting a Truck Rental by John Mancini
If you are moving across the country or just across town, using a truck rental may be an option that you have looked in to. Renting a truck to move with can solve so many problems before they even occur, weather and theft are just two of the pitfalls of moving.
341 words 2006-07-16 - Ford F150 Pickup: Riding Through the Decades by Jay Stevens
For over two decades, the Ford F150 Pickup has been named as the undisputed and undeniably the top selling vehicle in America. In fact, this vehicle surpassed and beaten each and every car and truck in the whole automobile industry.
504 words 2006-07-15 - Why Become A Truck Driver? by Joe Regan
There are a great number of good reasons for someone to become a truck driver. First and foremost among those reasons would be the great pay. Did you realize that most truckers, their first year out on the road, earn an average of $35,000 a year?
456 words 2006-07-15 - 7 Things to Know Before Renting a One Way Truck by John Mancini
If you are about to buy a house that is a long distance away, you may have wondered the best way to get all of your stuff there. One of the best ways is to use one way truck rentals, this will allow you to rent a truck where you live, load it up and drive to where you are moving to.
533 words 2006-07-15 - Tips On Safe Highway Driving by News Canada
(NC)—The number of large commercial vehicles — such as tractor trailers — on our roads has increased dramatically during the past few years. One of the best things you can do to stay safe on the highway is to learn as much as you can about how these vehicles operate.
367 words 2006-07-14 - Jeep Hurricane Concept Vehicle Unveiled by Jenny McLane
An impressive Jeep Hurricane Concept vehicle stood behind the curtain at the Detroit 2005 NAIAS. Have you seen a vehicle that spins around in place like a top? Well, Chrysler's "turntable feature" let this Jeep to be one of a kind.
297 words 2006-07-14 - Bagging It All In by Jay Stevens
The Ford F-150 pickup truck is part of the Ford F-Series. And this series has had the best-selling full-size pickup for over twenty-five years. The Ford F-150 pickup truck boasts toughness, reliability, power and ultimate presence.
603 words 2006-07-13 - ALL-NEW TRUCKS FOR 2006 by Debbie Pettitt
This may be a refresher course for some of you since the 2006 models have been out for awhile, but here are reviews of some of the newly-introduced 2006 pickup trucks, from small size to mega size as well as a couple limited additions for 2006.
1005 words 2006-07-13 - 2006 Jeep Commander: 7 Passenger Trail Trekker by Matthew C. Keegan
Jeep has finally done it. A 7 passenger trail rated Jeep is now available at a dealer near you. Long a maker of manly SUVs, the Commander holds true to form as it can easily be taken off road as well as down the highway.
408 words 2006-07-12 - Top Truck and SUV Accessories by Matthew C. Keegan
If you own a pickup truck or SUV chances are your vehicle looks quite a bit different than from the day that you bought it home from the dealership. I’m not talking about wear and tear, scratches or dings, or any other thing that may have happened to it over the course of time.
558 words 2006-07-11 - Retreads: The Highest and Best Use for a Worn Tire by ARA Content
(ARA) - Although they may look round and black, retreaded tires are one of the greenest, environmentally friendly products a fleet can buy. Retreaded tires have one of the highest post-consumer contents of all recycled products, and are responsible for saving North Americans more than 400 million gallons of oil every year.
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