2012 Volvo VN 780 Review

Introduction The Volvo VN 780 has always had a dual agenda to champion the safety and comfort of the driver and provide engineering which takes aerodynamic efficiency and performance to new heights. The raised roof of 2012 Volvo VN 780 is tall enough for a person 6’10″ to stand with room to spare with an efficient 77-inch sleeper. Its agile handling will get you from loading dock to loading dock with ease with fewer maintenance and fuel stops along the way. Everything from the windshield and sloping hood to the recessed door handles, wedge shaped headlights and rolled under bumper is streamlined and sculpted for the lowest possible drag coefficient. With shorter Volvo wheelbase, the gap between trailer and cab can be minimized for less air turbulence, needing less engine power to push through the air. The 2012 Volvo VN 780 is a... [Read more of this review]

Toyota Hilux Diesel Travels Through Antarctica Using Jet Fuel

The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has become synonymous with trips through extreme environments. The folks at Extreme World Races, for instance, recently trusted 3 Hilux pickup trucks for a 5900-mile trip through Antarctica, the longest in polar history. Motivation for all trucks came from a D-4D 3.0 liter diesel engine of Toyota, a workhorse mill familiar to markets outside of United States. So as to handle extremely cold climates, these trucks ran on jet fuel. Jet Fuel Powered Toyota Hilux Traverses Antarctica imageIceland-based Arctic Trucks performed customizations to Hilux trucks, 2 of which were 6×6 ones. Toyota fitted the pickup trucks with large tires which had a footprint seventeen times larger unlike standard tires. The drivetrain and suspension were reinforced and each model was equipped with a crane used for loading barrels of... [Read more of this review]

Next-Gen Chevy Colorado Might Not Be Called Colorado in U.S.?

According to the Detroit News, Mr. Mark Reuss, President at General Motors North America stated that the midsize pickup truck headed for United States market within 2013 and a half might not carry on Colorado name America. The new international Colorado truck introduced last year at 2011 Bangkok Auto Show, destined mainly for Middle Eastern, Asian and other international markets. It carried Colorado name when it was introduced, and the original expectation was that it would carry on the name when it made its way to America. Concerning the lackluster sales of present model, it is possible that a heritage name might be revived for the new midsize pickup truck. Few possibilities are revival of S-10 label, and you will find multitude of other possibilities from the company’s past such as Cameo, Cheyenne and Apache.  Read More →