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Hummer H3T Races 2009 Nissan GTR in Colorado

Posted December 19 2008 01:44 PM by bkong

The guys over at Automobile had a great idea to pit two completely different vehicles on their respective home turfs to see which one could get from Point A to Point B faster. On a friendly competition that probably tested...

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Has Anyone Noticed the Price of Gas Lately?

Posted December 5 2008 10:42 AM by Matt Stone

Yesterday was an historic day in the world of transportation -- indeed in the culture of America -- with two of the D3 carmakers saying, in essence "bail us out or we close our doors." Several of my MT teammates are...

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Audi Diesel Tour Comes to an End

Video Blog: Closing Moments of Audi's Mileage Marathon

Posted October 27 2008 10:36 AM by bkong

The miles have been long, and the coverage has been extensive, but Audi's journey from one side of the United States to another has come to an end. Audi had supplied nearly two dozen brand-new diesel vehicles to 184...

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What Is the Most Attractive SUV/CUV/Wagon/Minivan?

Posted October 24 2008 11:35 AM by Nate_Martinez

Continuing our talk of vehicle design, we chose this TOTD asking you to describe your top picks in some given segments. Although sales of these particular rides aren't doing so well, manufacturers are still producing them...

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What is a Truck?

Will the Coming CAFE Rules Re-Define the Truck

Posted October 17 2008 11:11 AM by Edward A. Sanchez

Here on Truck Trend, the definition of "truck" is somewhat broader than on some of the more purist titles with which I have the honor of working. For some individuals, if it isn't body-on-frame, with a separate bed box and...

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What is this -- might this vehicle be?

Posted October 14 2008 11:43 AM by TT Editors

WOT vehicle is this? If you think you know, tell us in the comments section.

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Thread Of MT The Day: If You Had to Buy an Off-Roader, What Would it Be?

Posted October 8 2008 04:49 PM by Nate_Martinez

Despite the recent shift within the auto industry to produce more fuel efficient, low-polluting vehicles, there is still a passionate contingent of buyers looking for purpose-built off-roaders.

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What is this -- might this vehicle be?

Posted October 6 2008 05:08 PM by TT Editors

What might this vehicle be?

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What's That on Your Rear? Bumper Stickers Don't Really Say Anything

Posted October 6 2008 10:23 AM by thomas_voehringer

I don't put bumper sticker on my vehicles any more. It's not because I have nothing to say. It's because I don't want what I believe to be predicated upon my driving style and because I enjoy debating ideas with...

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Project Runway Turns Saturn Vue Hybrid Parts into Fashion

Posted September 25 2008 01:10 PM by Melissa

There isn't any thing good on TV in the middle of the day. I found this out recently when I ended up getting sick and decided to stay home to get some rest. That's when I found the Project Runway Season 5 marathon.

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2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year: The Contenders are revealed, what's your pick?

Posted September 25 2008 09:39 AM by TT Editors

Judging for 2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year -- our signature award - is underway. We're in the midst of our exhaustive evaluation process that features intensive performance testing and flogging at the Hyundai/Kia...

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Video Fine: Lutz makes appearance on The Colbert Report

Posted September 18 2008 10:06 AM by Nate_Martinez

Stephen Colbert, host and political satirist of The Colbert Report, usually grills big time political players on their stances regarding the latest current events in an obvious lighthearted setting. But last night, GM's...

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Thread of the Day: How important is it to buy American cars?

Posted September 2 2008 12:47 PM by Nate_Martinez

Considering the economic climate America (and the Detroit Three) is currently facing and the impending presidential election in November, our Thread of the Day by tyrsmkr at Motor Trend asks a simple, yet poignant question.

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Another chance to buy a one-million-mile Chevy Silverado!

1991 Chevy Silverado for sale

Posted August 29 2008 11:22 AM by bkong

Remember the guy who posted his 1991 Chevy Silverado that had over one-million miles on eBay and wanted $30,000 for it? He’s back.

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Video Find: GM’s New and Innovative 4.5L Turbodiesel Duramax Engine

GM's Latest Turbo Diesel Engine

Posted August 29 2008 09:56 AM by bkong

GM might still have a fighting chance to stay competitive in the ever-changing automotive industry if it can keep putting innovation into products like this new Duramax engine. In the video, Charlie Freese, GM’s executive...

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