Friday Mud Hole: July 14th -- 18th

More production cuts and push backs, more CUV debuts and more truck stuff. We just wanted to tell you what this weeks big headlines where in case you might have missed it, here they are again:

Features:

First Look: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck
For a long time, rumors of a new El Camino or Caballero have been flying fast and furious. Despite Chevrolet's and GMC's histories with car-based pickups, Pontiac will be the brand that receives this truck first for 2010. more

2009 READERS' RIDES SHOWCASE: Show Us Your Truck
Do you spend every weekend working on your truck, whether you're fixing it up or making the paint shine? Is your ride legendary around town? Or is your rig the pride and joy people would need to see to believe? Whether your truck's a 20-year project or a sneaky torque machine, it's time to show it off. more

Blink and you'll miss it: New 2009 Honda Ridgeline spied
Yet despite its accolades the Ridgeline has never really caught on with buyers, and many have been left wondering why. Is it that pickup owners prefer body-on-frame construction?  more

Events:

Far From Everywhere: Land Rovering Through Mongolia
Feeling the crush of urban congestion? Tired of bumping into RVs when you're trying to camp in "the middle of nowhere"? Need your space? Well then, sir or madam, you need to get thyself to Mongolia. Short of trekking to one of the poles, there's probably nowhere else on earth better suited to "getting away from it all." more

2008 National Truck Event Listing
10th Annual Truck, Car and Motorcycle Show & "Big Rig Summer Tour 2008" just added! Looking for an adventure on the trails or check out the latest in truck fashions, then check out our 2008 National Truck Event Listing! more

In the News:

Next-Gen heavy dutys: 2009 Harley-Davidson F-450 and 2010 Heavy Duty RAM!!

Surprise, Surprise: Buyers don't want cars from bankrupt automakers

Beating the Dead Horse: Latest strike could impact Chevy Traverse launch

Crossing Over: Mitsubishi to run new racing CUV in 2009 Dakar Rally

Toyota will likely reduce 2008 global sales outlook as U.S. woes mount 

Cheaper Bodywork: Sprinter Chassis Cab buyers can get a $1000 allowance

Mazda unveils new Kazamai CUV concept for Moscow Auto Show

Volkswagen picks Tennessee for U.S. plant location

Ford F-150 rumors swirl, four-cylinder turbo could join mix

Goodbye, Hummer; hello, Family Zero: Monster SUVs out; small four-cylinder engines in 2010

Blog of the Week:
Get Ready for Death: Five hard-core SUVs take Death Valley

Forum Thread of the Week:
GM's radical 2009 diesel engine design  

Don't forget to download our latest desktop wallpapers of the 2009 Hummer H2/H2 SUT, 2009 GMC Yukon, 2009 Acura RDX, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2009 Volvo XC60 Crossover!