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 →

Kenworth Introduces New High-Efficiency T680 Heavy Duty Truck

Kenworth launched its heavy-duty truck, the T680 at 2012 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville. With fuel prices surpassing $5 a gallon or approaching in some parts of the nation, trying to get as many miles as possible out of every gallon is on everyone’s minds, particularly truckers. So with new emphasis on efficiency in mind, the company launched the T680 heavy duty truck, which is offered in a day or sleeper cab. The Kenworth T680 is one of the most aerodynamic trucks in the company’s history. Allowing its aerodynamics include optimized bumper and hood, a sculpted full-height roof, chassis fairing extenders, flush mounted lighting and full-height side extenders. Together, these improvements add up to 10% enhancement in aerodynamics. Also contributing to efficiency includes a three-piece hood and lightweight aluminum doors constructed... [Read more of this review]

Fiat Strada Special Edition is a Lumberjack

European shoppers will now be privy to a better equipped, nicer version of Fiat Strada compact pickup truck. Named the Strada by Lumberjack, this special edition is named not for profession of felling trees, but for the manufacturing company of outdoor apparel and shoes. The all new Strada pickup truck is based on Strada Adventure model and is allegedly perfect for those who are investing in green economy, those living in rural mountain communities and who are rooted in their land, including vineyard owners and farmers. Lumberjack-specific updates start with unique badges, distinctive “Lumberjack red” paint, a roof rack, 15-inch alloy wheels and power mirrors. The bed gets tie-down hooks and special scratch-resistance coating. The cabin inside gets floor mats with Lumberjack logos, new instruments with inclinometer and compass... [Read more of this review]

Hino Trucks Goes Wireless with Insight, Named a Top Product

Hino Trucks has amalgamated with WebTech Wireless for bringing forth Hino Insight system, a fleet management telematics solution, which offers tools required for fleet management. It is really a good news as web based telematics system offers to be helpful enough, which it is been rated Top 20 new products for 2011 of Heavy Duty Trucking. This declaration is the most significant accomplishment for the company, as plenty of other products were rated and looked at by editors from panel of veteran fleet maintenance professionals from ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council and Heavy Duty Trucking 2011 Truck Fleet Innovators. Products are moderated on certain norms, including improvements and innovation in efficiency or safety, and Insight satisfied each one. The Insight system works with the locater device, which is installed in all trucks... [Read more of this review]

Huge F-150 Recall Resisting By Ford

According to reliable sources, Federal Regulators and Ford Motor Co is in a discussion over whether the auto manufacturer should have to expand the recall process of F-150 pickup trucks more than dozens of reports which airbags have deployed without any prior notice. David Strickland, Chief of Traffic Safety National Highway Administration said on Wednesday that both are in talking more than a month, agency has been exclusively pushing for large numbers of vehicles to be called back. In the month of February, a Dearborn auto manufacturer said that company would try to recall approximately 135, 000 units of F – 150 pickup trucks in United States regarding the concern which is raised by a government that set of airbags could deploy but without giving any prior notification. As the recall number showed that the fraction of a 1.3 million units... [Read more of this review]

Ford Launches 2011 F-150 XLT EcoBoost

Ford recently launches the new range of 2011 Ford F-150 XLT EcoBoost, to maintain their strong position in the wide trucking industry. To improve its driving capabilities, it is powered by unique twin – turbo 3.5 – liter V6 engine which helps to make this model more powerful. It has high – resistive capacity because the surface of this automotive has really got the tough shell. This vehicle is considered as the new addition in the segment of F – 150 full – sized pickup trucks. Company has full – faith on its fuel economy and power. Due to its durability, it has huge demand and hence, this stylish and fuel – efficient automobile is the new sensation of trucking business. For improving its driving capabilities, this truck comes with fewer 2 – cylinders as well as with 2 – turbos which has affordable... [Read more of this review]

Hino Trucks Offers 19.8 Percent Advantage in Its Fuel Efficiency

According to the reports of SAE – type independent test, Hino Truck’s 2011 My model 268 is undoubtedly performed as a leading competitor exclusively in its fuel efficiency. As per the results of real world independent test, this news is confirmed. This range of vehicles averaged around 19 per cent extra fuel efficiency as compared to well – equipped My International 2011 Durastar. During the fuel SAE – Type independent test, this result is noted. This test was organized by Fleet DWS Management which is well – known as an independent testing firm and it has many years of experience in the analysis of fleet trucks. With the help of this result, Hino can easily make their foothold strong in the wide trucking industry. It is also responsible to boost their high – reputation in the vehicle market. To get the... [Read more of this review]

Sweden Volvo Experiences Global Spike in the Deliveries of Truck

According to the reliable sources, AB Volvo which is the Swedish parent of famous Mack trucks and Volvo trucks North America said in the statement that deliveries of the several commercial trucks which manufactured across the globe by the leading marques in the group of Volvo. Across the board, it increased in the upward direction during the month of January. Truck operations of Volvo truck include numerous worldwide deliveries. In the list of truck deliveries, UD Trucks, Eicher, and last but not the least, Renault trucks are included. The overall cost of this big sale is amounted up to 15, 227 units of automotives in the last month. Company noted that as compared to the numbers of 2010 January, this figure is a rise of more than 62 per cent. In the area of North America, truck deliveries amounted to around 2, 587 vehicles during the month... [Read more of this review]

Road Team of America gets Safety Technology from Volvo Trucks

Road Team of America has very important information as an asset in their campaign which is especially dedicated for the safety of truck. The range of Volvo VN 780 is now well equipped with the leading and advanced technologies of safety which is developed by this company only. This technology of Volvo is known as the No – Regen Selective Catalytic Reduction in the entire global industry of vehicles. This road team of America is sponsored by Volvo trucks North America. This team followed specially created outreach national public program that led by team of professional truck drivers. This group of drivers shares their all knowledge which includes skills of smooth and safe driving and impressive record of safety. With the help of this group, company wants to spread importance of high standard safety features for the different types of highways... [Read more of this review]

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