This truck is as cool in person as I had hoped. A true throwback to the truck we all drooled over in the 80’s. Continue reading
Category: Thoughts on Cars
Anything and everything to do with the automotive industry. I mainly focus on Jeeps and other four wheel drive vehicles, but you’ll see the occasional two wheel drive article here and there.
off-road concept vehicles from the NY Auto show: VW Tiguan GTE
The Ttiguan GTE is proof that anything looks cooler with a set of BFG All Terrain tires and some roof lights. Continue reading
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Jeep “Short Cut” Concept is basically a JK-5
Since its introduction, the four door Wrangler Unlimited has become the first thing people think of when they hear: “Wrangler.” The two door is almost an afterthought despite being the closest descendant to the original Willys Jeep. Continue reading
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Jeep Comanche Concept: it’s what’s on the inside that counts
Let me get this out of the way, and just say that the Renegade looks funny with a pickup bed. It might actually be the rag top/pickup combo that’s throwing me off, but in any regard, it’s weird. Looking at what Mark Allen and the Mopar team used to build this little trucklette can probably tell us a lot more about future Jeep design than the exterior appearance can. So let’s focus on that. Continue reading
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Is Jeep’s Crew Chief Concept a sign of future Jeep Truck design?
There is a part of me that is holding onto a little glimpse of hope that the next generation Wrangler, and more importantly, the new Jeep Truck will use the J-truck/SJ style hood that we’ve been seeing for years on concept vehicles. Continue reading
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Rhino Wrangler in the Rain
While searching for the new Patriot SE package, I happened upon a Freedom Edition Wrangler Unlimited in the new Rhino color! Continue reading
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2016 Jeep Patriot Sport SE includes heated seats (A/C extra)
The Jeep Patriot is a trendy hit song that the band never wants to play, but is more than happy to continue accepting royalty checks for. The media loves to bash it; yet consumers continue to buy it. Continue reading
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TRD Pro Taco Truck gets dirty in Alaska
Toyota’s TRD Pro series trucks are the most capable factory versions of their three off-roadable vehicles. Yesterday, Toyota revealed the new TRD Pro version of the updated Tacoma. I wasn’t overly impressed with the redesigned Tacoma when it was revealed last year, but there is something about this Super White Taco truck that has me interested (and I don’t even like white vehicles). Continue reading
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2017 Ram Power Wagon retains manual transfer case: all is not lost
In an era of push button everything and “do it for me” four wheel drive systems; it’s a relief to see the manual shift transfer case remain on the floor of the 2017 Ram Power Wagon. Continue reading
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Nissan readies crossover lineup for snowpocalypse with winter warrior concepts
Nissan’s Auto Show concept game has been on point this year. The Titan Warrior concept in Detroit, and now a trio of tracked crossovers for Chicago. Continue reading
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