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Ram to expand into heavy-truck segment, Dakota to be replaced by unibody truck

Posted: Nov 04, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge

According to Ram CEO Fred Diaz, the new Ram truck brand, which will now operate separately from Dodge, may expand into the heavy-truck 18-wheel segment. The brand will also add a Fiat based van to its lineup by 2012.
“Ram and Dodge clearly have a different mission to convey to our customers.” Diaz said. “Ram must [...]

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SEMA 2009: Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Concept looks like an F-150 SVT Raptor rival

Posted: Nov 03, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Chevrolet, GM

At first glance this may seem like GM’s answer to Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor. Well, it’s not – not yet at least. The new Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Concept, which is debuting today at the 2009 SEMA Show, features a widened body, tall stance and powerful LS supercharged engine and GM says it’s ready to “hit the [...]

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2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2L V8 makes 411-hp for $41,995

Posted: Nov 03, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Breaking, Ford

The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor made its debut at last year’s SEMA show. The model launched with a strong start in August with Ford’s 320-hp 5.4L Triton V8 bringing in more than 3,000 orders. This year, at the 2009 SEMA show, Ford is announcing the launch of the much-anticipated Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with [...]

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2011 FR Raptor XT: A $99,950 off-road race pickup with air-conditioning

Posted: Nov 03, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Ford

Meet the 2011 FR Raptor XT (FR stands for Ford Racing of course) – the most expensive Ford to ever come out of Dearborn (as far as we can remember at least). Ford says that the FR Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with all [...]

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2009 SEMA Preview: Four modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi sedans coming to Vegas

Posted: Oct 29, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Suzuki

The 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is just days away and Suzuki today announced its lineup that it will show off in Las Vegas next week.
Suzuki’s lineup at SEMA will feature four modified versions of the new 2010 Suzuki Kizashi sedan by Road Race Motorsports, Delta Tech, Westside Group and Import Tuner. A [...]

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Popular Mechanics announces 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, Ford sets record with three wins

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Subaru, Toyota

Popular Mechanics today named the 10 winners of its Automotive Excellence Awards for the 2010 year. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.
“Despite a tumultuous year in the automotive industry, engineers have rolled out some of [...]

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Dodge Ram Hybrid on schedule for 2010, light-duty diesel still in question

Posted: Oct 27, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

Chrysler Group’s Dodge Ram brand still has plans to roll out a hybrid version of its light-duty Dodge Ram pickup in 2010; however, a diesel variant is still in question. Plans for both a hybrid and a diesel light-duty Ram for 2010 were revealed last year.
Currently, the heavy-duty Dodge Ram is offered with a 6.7L [...]

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Ford shows off 2009 SEMA lineup, 2010 Taurus, Mustang, Transit to be highlights

Posted: Oct 27, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Ford, Tuner Cars

Ford will be the featured automaker of this year’s 2009 SEMA show where it will show a number of modified vehicles from its new lineup. Taking the center stage at SEMA this year will be Ford’s new 2010 Ford Taurus. The Ford Transit Connect, Ford Flex, Focus, and Edge will also join the lineup along [...]

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2010 Dodge 2500 and 3500 coming in early 2010

Posted: Oct 23, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chrysler, Dodge

Here are your first batch of pickups from the new Ram brand and the first new vehicles from Chrysler Group LLC since it emerged from Bankruptcy in June.
“This is the continuation of the reinvention of our Dodge Ram lineup,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer–Dodge Ram Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “During the past [...]

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Chevrolet considering a rival to the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Posted: Oct 22, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Industry News

A new General Motors’ video on YouTube shows a rendering of a Chevrolet Silverado Baja Off-Road Version behind Adam Barry, Lead Creative Designer at GM’s Accessory Studio.
The rendering hints that GM could be considering a competitor to the successful 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance off-road pickup.
PickupTrucks.com points out that the rendering shows the pickup [...]