Highlights that you might have missed the past THREE weeks

Through the chaos I call my job, somewhere along the way I've neglected to inform our readers of the highlights of the last three weeks. Today is Friday! And I still have a crapload of work on my desk to do before I get to escape for the weekend. So without further ado, here are the exciting highlights you might have missed and should take a look at -- have a good weekend!

Features:

2009 READERS' RIDES SHOWCASE: Show Us Your Truck - OCT 3rd Deadline!
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

First Look: 2009 Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier has been a solid contender in the midsize-truck segment since it was introduced over a decade ago. more

First Test: 2009 Dodge Ram Sport R/T    
Nobody knows better than the engineers and designers at Dodge that its 2009 Ram needs to break the mold. more

Scoop! Next Escalade to go to Lambda    
Why not? Cadillac's breakout hit began life as a gussied-up Chevy Tahoe. How big a hit? more

First Drive: 2010 Subaru Forester 2.0D    
Subaru has built the world's first flat four-cylinder diesel for production cars. more

Spied! Lincoln MKT caught testing in Los Angeles
Motor Trend's Eagle-eyed art director Andy Foster caught this prototype of the production Lincoln MKT on his way into the office earlier this morning. more   

Quick Drive: 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab V-6
Less truck, less luxury -- but the ideal size; When it comes to the midsize segment, the pickings are slim. more

News:

Ford drops 2009 Ford F-150 pricing, range starts at $21,320

GM recalling 42,408 Saturn Vue SUVs to fix potential power steering fluid leak

2009 Ford F-150 fuel efficiency numbers, new SFE package touted

Dodge plans huge 2009 Ram ad campaign for Election Day

Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel lineup gets IRS tax credit approval up to $1,800

Brand-new 2009 Dodge Ram production launched out of Chrysler's Warren Plant

Happy 100th Birthday, General Motors

U.S. finally receives Volkswagen Touareg with 3.0L V-6 TDI for 2009

Ford F150 wins BorgWarner's Manufacturers' Challenge Cup and Shootout

Porsche introduces "most capable" Cayenne S Transsyberia edition

Nissan to offer cheap upgrades to 2009 Xterra, Frontier to attract more buyers

2009 Kia Borrego gets five-star crash test rating

Dodge Nitro or Jeep Liberty to be axed by 2012        

2009 Subaru Tribeca Special Edition pricing announced

Blog of the Week:
Compact (and midsize) pickups are going the way of the Dodo

Forum Thread of the Week:
Who really has the longest lasting truck?  

Reader's Rides SpotLight:  iniazy's 2006 Toyota Fortuner
You could think of it as the Asian/Middle East version of the Toyota 4Runner. It's got seven seats, the same 1GR-FE V6 engine, the same 5 speed A750F gearbox, the FJ Cruiser's permanent 4WD transfer case, and the same diffs. Click here to read more!

Don't forget to check out our latest desktop wallpapers of the 2009 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Edge, 2009 Dodge Ram Sport R/T, Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK!