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Raptor -- Born in Baja: Ford’s Race Raptor Hits the Screen

Posted June 24 2009 03:26 PM by Allyson Harwood

Pretty shots taken from a helicopter of dirt flying off a trophy truck as it drifts around a turn look amazing, but they don't convey how tough the Baja 1000 is. Within each of those trucks are members of a team that...

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Roadside Attractions (or, What the Hell Was That?)

Posted May 28 2009 05:13 PM by Allyson Harwood

Even though the American car and truck industry was made famous by Detroit, I believe the headquarters of American car and truck culture is centered right here in Southern California. You never know what you’ll see on the...

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Tougher Fuel-Efficiency Standards—But What Does It Mean for Truck Guys?

Posted May 19 2009 03:45 PM by Allyson Harwood

President Barack Obama announced that new, tough fuel-economy standards will be put in place on U.S. passenger cars, requiring that they achieve an average of 35.5 mpg by 2016. The national standard overrides any plans...

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The New York Auto Show, the Coolest Trucks You Didn't See

Posted April 15 2009 11:23 AM by Allyson Harwood

This year's show in New York was one of the best of the season—more than 15 crossovers and SUVs were introduced, and there was a feeling of optimism in the air. But we did a little digging and found some of the coolest...

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Video Find: 2010 GMC Terrain From The 2009 NYAS

Posted April 10 2009 08:21 AM by TT Editors

Enjoy a full length video from Truck Trend. MT Associate Editor Allyson Harwood introduces the 2010 GMC Terrain from the floor of the 2009 New York International Auto Show .

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Game Test - Baja: Edge of Control (PS3)

Posted November 17 2008 03:14 PM by Allyson Harwood

Nearly everyone who likes racing games takes the opportunity to explore the areas off of the track. We've all been there: You're playing Gran Turismo, piloting a gorgeous Ferrari on a nicely paved road twisting through the...

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Close encounters of the crossover kind: Acura's X6-Fighter on the Road!

Posted September 17 2008 09:31 AM by Allyson Harwood

We've heard rumors that Acura is getting ready to respond to BMW's X6 sports car/crossover with one of its own. There have even been spy shots circulating online, but you can't see much of anything other than a lot of...

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Diesel Road Trip Leg 2 day 2: Boise, Idaho, to Denver, Colorado

MT's Old-Tech-to-Bluetec Mercedes-Benz Diesel Across America Tour

Posted August 7 2008 09:30 AM by Allyson Harwood

Boise, Idaho, to Denver, Colorado Bleary-eyed yet ready for the day, we meet by the two Mercedes parked in back of the hotel. We run through the morning checklist on the 190D, measuring tire pressure and water and oil...

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Future Collector Trucks

Posted July 11 2008 11:54 AM by Allyson Harwood

Hagerty Insurance recently released its list of 10 cars that will be considered collectible in the future. It includes such trendy cars as the Scion and the Audi TT. The closest thing to a truck is the FJ Cruiser;...

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Getting Spy Shots Is Hard Enough; Even Harder in a Red Car

Posted May 30 2008 02:17 PM by Allyson Harwood

I was 30 minutes late to work today, and it was all Toyota's fault. (Okay, it was actually all my fault, but my boss might not be as upset about it if I blame Toyota…) I went on a wild goose chase through the hills of...

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Best and Worst Truck Colors

Posted April 11 2008 02:33 PM by Allyson Harwood

While it would make sense for cars, trucks, and SUVs to be painted in simple colors like "red" and "blue," that's never the case. Automakers use their own brand-specific paint mixes, and each one gets its own name....

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Allyson’s Top 3 Trucks/SUVs

Posted March 15 2008 03:12 PM by Allyson Harwood

I imagined what it would be like if I'd just won big on "Jeopardy!" and had money to burn on some dream vehicles. Here's how I would fill a three-car garage. Even though all are off-road capable, each one has a very...

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Going Big in the Motor City

Posted January 29 2008 12:16 PM by Allyson Harwood

Ford and Dodge have a not-so-secret head-to-head battle brewing, and the first punches were thrown at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The future of both companies depends on the success of...

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A Taste of the Original Recipe

Posted January 17 2008 02:01 PM by Allyson Harwood

Sometimes in the face of the newest, hottest technology, it's the vintage models that stand out. At this year's Detroit auto show, the coolest classic was in Land Rover's display.

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Tough Rams and Cattle in Love

Posted January 13 2008 01:59 PM by Allyson Harwood

The first half of the first media day of the Detroit auto show is over, and it's been a little less predictable than I thought. I'd expected the special guest stars (Toby Keith for Ford, Kim Cattrall for Mercedes-Benz),...

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