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SEMA Flashback!
EDAG LUV front View Posted November 5 2007 04:18 PM by Melissa

 In past years, I've never had the time to check out all the things SEMA has to offer. I'm constantly on the go, trying to find the newest and craziest aftermarket vehicles on the showroom floor. This year, I spotted...

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CX-7 for winning the 2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utilit Posted October 26 2007 12:53 PM by Melissa

 This morning I was sitting in front of my T.V., waking up with a mug of warm tea. As the morning news went to commercial, a set of Motor Trend's calipers were struck with an object that set off an echoing ring.

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California Under fire: San Bernardino Mnts. and Across Socal

The Back side of the Running Springs fires Posted October 24 2007 12:12 PM by Melissa

 It upset me greatly to see the fiery devastation of the San Bernadino Mountains and the loss of so many homes - especially since I'd just been to Big Bear Mountain and its off-road trails in a recent product road test that...

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It's Open Season for SUV Of The Year!
2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Contenders
Photo by Brian Vance Posted October 9 2007 03:02 PM by Melissa

 It's once again that time of year where Motor Trend and Truck Trend staff roll up their sleeves and bare down as they get their hands on the eleven SUVs that qualify for Motor Trend's "2008 Sport Utility Vehicle of the Year".

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Highway Diaries: October 5, 2007
Pickup History 101: 1971 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Cab
1971 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Cab Posted October 5 2007 10:01 AM by Melissa

 It's not often you see old work horses in great-looking near-stock condition -- let alone with the same stock paint job it had from the factory.

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My Review: The Roush Ford Nitemare F-150
The Nitemare You Wish You Woke Up To
2007 Roush Ford Nitemare F-150 Posted October 3 2007 09:26 AM by Melissa

 Before I was handed the keys to a 2007 Roush Nitemare F-150, I was warned that this truck handles like real nightmare. But to my surprise it handles like a performance beast Roush promised to deliver.

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Update! GM and UAW Reach Agreement in Strike!

General Motors and the UAW Posted September 26 2007 11:41 AM by Melissa

 General Motors and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement on a new national labor contract, covering approximately 74,000 represented employees.  The agreement is subject to UAW member ratification.

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Highway Diaries: Weekend Wrap-up August 18-21th, 2007

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 Posted August 22 2007 04:15 PM by Melissa

 It's growing on me. I mean, I'm not much of an SUV type of person, but our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has that "fun-to-drive" aspect about it that makes you want to hit the dirt trails for some off-roading fun, and which I had...

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Highway Diaries: August 17th, 2007
First 24-hours Behind the Wheel in a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Interior Posted August 17 2007 11:29 AM by Melissa

 Truck Trend has had our long-term 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for a couple of months now. This weekend I get the keys to it as I head out of town for a weekend in Arizona.

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The Highway Diaries: August 16, 2007

Mercury Mariner Hybrid Posted August 16 2007 04:28 PM by Melissa

 It's been a while since something jumped out at me while on the open road. I wouldn't have noticed this guy amongst the SUV-packed freeway until he made a couple of quick lane changes. Then I noticed he was driving a...

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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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