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An SUV Raptor? Truck Yeah!

Hennessy Performance VelociRaptor SUV

Posted May 14 2013 10:16 AM by Maximus Matthewson

At Truckin, we are always wondering what's next. We love it when companies push the envelope, and the company that pushes the farthest often gets the most love. I am sure just about all of you have seen the 6-door Raptor...

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Win Broken City on DVD

Enter for your chance to win a copy of Broken City

Posted April 30 2013 07:54 AM by Maximus Matthewson

If you have a truck that you think is feature worthy or want to get into our Readers' Rides section, send some photos of your ride to patrick@truckin.com. For a couple lucky folks, we'll send you a copy of Broken City on DVD.

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Ram 1500 Makes Ward's Best Interiors

2013 Ram 1500 Beats Audi, Range Rover, and Mercedes

Posted April 18 2013 07:52 PM by Maximus Matthewson

Ward's Auto released their top 10 list of 2013 Best Interiors. Surprisingly enough, a half-ton truck made the list. The 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn beat out luxury brands like Audi, Range Rover, and Porsche.

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Spy Photo! 2014 Silverado

Check out the newest GM Pickup

Posted October 1 2012 01:18 PM by Maximus Matthewson

Probably one of the most talked about new trucks to come out is the 2014 Silverado. After remaining unchanged for 7 years, GM will be unveiling a complete redesign for the 2014 model year.

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Ford Releases 2013 F-150 SSV Police and Fire Trucks

2013 Ford F-150 SSV Fleet Vehicle Package

Posted August 9 2012 09:30 AM by PatrickMcCarthy

In response to overwhelming customer demand, Ford recently announced the addition of a new package to the 2013 F-150 lineup. However, this package, dubbed the SSV, or Special Service Vehicle, is not intended for the average...

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Ford Raptor vs Mars Rover: Crowning The Galaxy’s Ultimate Off-Road Machine

2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor vs NASA Mars Rover Curiosity

Posted August 8 2012 03:06 PM by PatrickMcCarthy

If you pay any attention to the news, odds are you’ve heard about NASA’s recent successful Mars rover landing. After years of careful building and preparation, the rover, dubbed Curiosity, touched down on the rocky surface...

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Ford F-100 Western Nationals

Limited Pickups

Posted June 29 2011 04:48 PM by Bob Ryder

This past weekend Pickups Limited hosted the 29th Annual F-100 Western Nationals in the shade of Canyon Park in Yorba Linda, California.

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Guess the Power; Win a T-shirt

LSX 376 Dyno Session

Posted May 4 2011 01:57 PM by DanWard-Editor

In Issue 7, on sale now, I pose a question regarding the maximum horsepower our LSX 376 made when boosted via a MagnaCharger TVS 2300 supercharger. Post your answer for a chance to win a Truckin' T-shirt and hat.

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The Only Place to Buy Truckin' Gear

Truckin' Supports Relaxin in SoCal

Posted May 3 2011 07:58 AM by DanWard-Editor

We get several emails and letters everyday asking for Truckin' stickers, shirts, hats, and clothes for women. We're working hard to get an online store operational, but for now, the only place to buy your Truckin'...

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Calaway's Silverado "C19" SportTruck

Calaway Reveals It's Performance Silverado

Posted April 19 2011 04:09 PM by Bob Ryder

Callaway Cars has been known for producing high-performance Corvettes and Camaros. Callaway recently released it's first-ever high-performance full-size pickup, the Callaway Silverado "C19" SportTruck.

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BFGoodrich's Newest Tire

BFG Rugged Terrain T/A

Posted April 13 2011 08:59 AM by Maximus Matthewson

On May 1st, BFGoodrich will start selling their newest tire, the Rugged Terrain *** Designed to fit in between the on-road Long Trail and primarily off-road All Terrain, the Rugged Trail is a perfect combination of...

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Down to Earth Day Truck Show

Airbagit.com is official sponsor of DTE

Posted April 11 2011 10:47 AM by DanWard-Editor

Airbagit.com was recently announced as the official sponsor of the Down to Earth truck show on May 21, in Visalia, California.

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A Match Made in Car Care Heaven

3M and Pep Boys Open Car Care Center

Posted April 6 2011 09:53 AM by Maximus Matthewson

Pep Boys celebrated the grand opening of its very first 3M Car Care Center, March 26th, at its Los Angeles Supercenter with a car show featuring a variety of show cars and car care demonstrations from both 3M and...

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Classic Ford Resurgence

Third Gen F-100

Posted March 29 2011 09:30 AM by DanWard-Editor

Cruising home the other day, I stumbled across this '57-60 Ford F-100 and it's refrigerator-like shape and large proportions made me wonder: "Are these trucks finally going to get their due?"

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Truckin' and Nitto on display at The Big A

Nitto Tire Sponsors Angels

Posted March 28 2011 10:09 AM by DanWard-Editor

Nitto Tire and Truckin' team up to create an impressive display that the 2011 Angels' Fan Fest.

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