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President-Elect Obama Will Ride in Huge, Truck-Based Cadillac Limo

Cadillac DTS Lookalike Built on GM 2500 Truck Platform
10783855 Posted November 10 2008 04:50 PM by bkong

Our nation's El Presidente-elect needs to ride in luxury and security, so GM is working on a huge, armored Cadillac limo that will keep Obama safe from, it's hoped, everything on the road.  

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Take a ride in this: Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Limo!

Chevy Tahoe Hybrid gets stretched
10931334 Posted September 12 2008 09:03 AM by bkong

The next time you know someone going for a night out on the town, or their high school prom night, be sure to point them in the direction of this monstrosity.

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Jeep Wrangler-based EarthRoamer XV-JP can take over the world

One sweet modified Jeep Wrangler
10374742 Posted September 8 2008 09:08 AM by bkong

If you want to conquer the Rubicon Trail, you’re going to need a hard-core vehicle. Look no further than a $110,000 EarthRoamer XV-JP, built on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD Unlimited platform. There’s only room for two in...

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Saleen S331: Still one of our favorites

ford f150 Posted June 19 2008 02:14 PM by Mark Williams

We get our fair share of tuner companies wanting to give us their latest and greatest one-off power package for a test drive. They're typically fun to drive for a while, but, to be honest, most of the them just aren't up...

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Big families demand bigggger trucks

ford_pickup_with_6_doors_open Posted April 9 2008 03:50 PM by Melissa

When families grow it's easy to find an SUV with passenger seating for seven. Most manufactures are cramming third-row seats in just about any vehicle they can. But what do you do when you want a truck with third-row seating?

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Top 20 products purchased by Off-roaders, according to SEMA

2007 SEMA show  jeep Posted April 3 2008 12:27 PM by Melissa

There are thousands of products on display at SEMA each year. The folks at SEMA just published a list of top 20 products that off-roaders buy along with a list of Top 20 lightweight trucks owned by the people buying the...

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A.R.T. kicks the Mercedes G-Class up a notch

art-tuning-g-class Posted March 21 2008 09:58 AM by Angus MacKenzie

Do you find the lines of Mercedes' new full-size GL SUV too flowing and elegant? Those who prefer a vehicle styled like the box it came can still opt for the original G500, the off-roader that has proven its mettle from...

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Hummer Stars In 'Transformers' Movie

Hummer Stars In Transformers Movie Posted June 22 2007 02:10 PM by Melissa

The movie, which is based on the popular Hasbro action figures, stars Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson and Josh Duamel, and includes Steven Spielberg in its production team.  It is set to further broaden the awareness of...

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Highway Diaries: June 15, 2007

mad max coupe Posted June 15 2007 01:34 PM by Melissa

My timing for going home sick today led me to meet up with this on the highway. The future of "Mad Max" vehicles is here! Check out this custom rust-bucket.

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Pimp My Garbage Truck!

Garbage truck Posted June 14 2007 01:08 PM by Melissa

With TV shows like “Pimp my Ride” and the popular “Trick My Truck” on Country Music Television (CMT), it's no big surprise that someone came up with the idea to “Pimp this Garbage Truck.”

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The Highway Diaries: June 06, 2007

Chevy Silverado with Cadillac front-clip conversio Posted June 6 2007 11:43 AM by Melissa

What's that!?! Is Cadillac coming out with a truck now? Don't be fooled by the emblems, it's just a Chevy Silverado with Cadillac front-clip conversion and matching Cadillac insignias on the tailgate.

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Trend To Accessorize Vehicles Going Strong

Specialty Automotive-Equipment Sales Reaches Record High
Ford F-series front view Posted May 31 2007 08:56 AM by Melissa

American drivers continue to embrace the notion of customization and personalization, having purchased a record $36.72 billion worth of specialty automotive products in 2006. The number represents a 7% increase over 2005,...

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A Mini Piece of Art on Wheels

A Custom 1965 Austin Mini Pickup
1965 Austin Mini Pickup front_view Posted February 2 2007 12:34 PM by Melissa

I spotted this custom 1965 Austin Mini Pickup at Truckinweb.com . Yes, it’s a MINI Cooper, and yes it’s a pickup. I’ve been working on cars since I was a little girl. I have spent hours playing with my own cars. I know...

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British company goes off-road to success!

KAM Differentials Limited axle differential locking systems
KAM Differentials Limited Posted January 31 2007 01:59 PM by Melissa

A small British engineering company has launched a new axle differential locking system and a range of driveline componentry upgrade products, designed to improve the traction, mobility and off-road performance of 4x4...

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Toyota FJ Cruiser Race Truck To Debut At The 38th Baja 1000

 Toyota FJ Cruiser Race Truck Posted November 7 2006 03:19 PM by Melissa

The FJ Cruiser Race Truck will make its racing debut at the 38th Baja 1000 from November 15-18, 2006. The grueling race is run from Ensenada to La Paz across Mexico’s beautiful, but barren Baja California. Entered in the...

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