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Barnes and Noble Nook Step in Right Direction
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Posted October 20 2009 04:08 PM by esanchez
A few months ago, I wrote a blog about Amazon's Kindle DX large-format eBook reader device. Long story short, my reaction was lukewarm. It had limited functionality, and only a monochrome (black & white) display.
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Dodge Shows Ram Bianco Concept at SEMA
Chrysler Making Ram a Stand-Alone Brand
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Posted October 5 2009 10:00 AM by esanchez
Although rumored for several weeks, today Chrysler came out officially in saying that in the future, Dodge trucks would be re-branded RAM trucks. Some see this change as largely symbolic, as they would still be sold...
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, Truck News , Dodge
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2011 Ford Super Duty Revealed
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Posted September 24 2009 09:22 AM by esanchez
Ford unveiled its significantly-updated 2011 Super Duty truck today at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Coincidentally, this is also the location where Ford decided to unveil the 2008 Super Duty as well. By far the biggest...
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, Truck News , Ford
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Proposal for F-150-based Police Interceptor
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Posted August 31 2009 09:05 AM by esanchez
Its basic platform has been around since before Reagan was in the White House, and yet the old soldier still trods on nearly three decades later. Yes, I'm talking about the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Long a...
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Ford Discontinuing Explorer Sport Trac after 2010
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Posted July 28 2009 10:10 AM by esanchez
Pickuptrucks.com is reporting that Ford plans to discontinue its Explorer Sport Trac model after the 2010 model year. My first reaction was, "Ford was still making it?" Although I was aware of the vehicle's...
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, Truck News , Ford
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Ideas to Make GMC Stand Out
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Posted July 10 2009 09:36 AM by esanchez
My fellow co-worker and Truckin' magazine feature editor Brandan Gillogly showed a thoughtfully and tastefully modified GMC Sierra HD in a blog post with a few strategic tweaks to make it more appealing to the heavy-duty...
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, GMC
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What Will Come From the New GM
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Posted July 10 2009 08:57 AM by esanchez
Today, General Motors has officially emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as General Motors Company, with the "old" GM re-named "Motors Liquidation Company which essentially consists of some of the old liabilities, including...
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Ford Reports Interest in Crew Cab F-150 Raptor
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Posted June 24 2009 01:34 PM by esanchez
Pickuptrucks.com is reporting that at the release of Ford's self-promotional film, Raptor - Born in Baja , many of the attendees inquired about the possibility of a crew cab version of the high-speed off-road oriented truck.
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, Truck News , Ford
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Engine Guarantee Cuts Through Technical Claims
Ford Drops SFE Models, but keeps mileage ratings
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Posted June 15 2009 04:38 PM by esanchez
When gasoline prices were hovering around $4 a gallon not that long ago, everyone was scrambling to rush a high-mileage version of their best-selling vehicles to market. Trucks were no exception, with GM trotting out its...
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, Truck News , Ford
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GM to Discontinue Production of Medium Duty Trucks
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Posted June 8 2009 10:28 AM by esanchez
"After four years of working with multiple potential buyers, General Motors has decided to wind-down its medium-duty truck operations. Production of the Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick medium duty trucks will cease by July...
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Filed under: Opinions, Trend Observations, Truck News , GMC
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What New Economy Standards Mean to the Future of Trucks
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Posted May 26 2009 02:25 PM by esanchez
The Obama administration just passed one of the most sweeping and comprehensive changes to emissions and fuel economy standards in our nation's history. The new CAFE standards create a national standard and incorporate...
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Ford F150 Research
Explore the new F150 and examine the various features it has to offer. The 2010 F150 is equipped with a V8 engine, generating 310 horsepower, and it has a 5 star frontal impact rating for the driver and a 5 star frontal impact rating for the passenger. The Ford Ranger and the Jeep Wranlger are other vehicles that might interest you.
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