Blogs posted by Chris J

Winter weather can be enjoyable for many, but it always means more wear and tear on your vehicle. From the colder temperatures, to the ice and snow, winter is something everyone must deal with. Luckily, AutoTruckToys has a great selection of accessor

With the introduction of Ford’s new “Smarter Utility Vehicle”, America’s best-selling SUV will raise the bar even higher for its class. Improved fuel economy, versatility, and technology will make this redesigned SUV more mode

The 2013 Ford Mustang will look slightly different when it goes on sale in the Spring of 2012. It has gotten a refreshed design that gives it a more aggressive appearance than the previous model. A new, more prominent grille, a powerful splitter, and

The brand new Chevrolet Trailblazer midsized sport utility vehicle made its debut this week at the Dubai International Motor Show. This new show vehicle will go on sale to markets around the world in early 2012.   The new Trailblazer, with its

The Chevrolet Camaro has once again claimed the “hottest car” award at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. For two years running, the Camaro has been given this award for being the most accessory friendly vehicle, based on the volume of aftermark

When your OEM style Dodge Ram isn’t cutting it, adding some chrome trim is the perfect solution. Dodge Ram chrome trim is an easy way to add some shine and flare to your truck. Not only will chrome trim make your pickup look good, it is also a

If you are one of the large percentage of Ram owners who enjoy the outdoors, Chrysler had you in mind when they designed a brand new trim package for the 2012 Ram 1500. Meet the 2012 Ram 1500 Mossy Oak Edition. This model will have limited-availabili

Chevrolet has announced that it will expand its Spark mini car offering to the U.S. and Canadian markets for the 2013 model year. The current Spark is a five-door, four passenger hatchback that is sold around the world as a global model.   Che

Chevrolet has finally pulled back the curtain on the newest model of truck in its lineup. The 2012 Colorado debuted Wednesday in Thailand, where this global model of the popular mid-sized pickup will go on sale this month. Chevrolet plans to introduc

To go along with the 2012 facelift, Toyota has released a pre-production model of the Tacoma called the TRD T/X Baja Series. As you have probably guessed from the title, this limited edition truck is inspired by Toyota’s Baja racing heritage. T

Chevrolet responds loud and clear to the new CAFÉ plan with their new 2012 Sonic. The Sonic is a sub-compact car that delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. It runs on a 1.4L turbocharged engine that is SAE c

Ford is set to release a new website that allows users to customize their own Mustang with an enormous amount of colors, accessories, and decals that will add to the classic design. Choose between the V6, GT, Boss 302, or Shelby GT500 models, and the

Toyota has given the 2012 Tacoma a refreshed exterior look, and a redesigned, upgraded interior. These changes add comfort and usability to the truck and also boost the audio/infotainment performance.   The new Tacoma will still be available i

With the world becoming more mobile every day, Chevrolet has transformed the 2012 Silverado into an on-demand mobile office. The Chevy WiFi device, powered by Autonet Mobile delivers high-speed Internet service to multiple users within a 150-foot rad

With new fuel regulations coming in to effect soon, Ford and Toyota have announced that they will be partnering to jointly develop a new hybrid drivetrain specifically for light trucks and SUVs. Vehicles that this development would effect would be th

How would you like free gas with no strings attached? I think it’s safe to say that no one would turn down that opportunity. Ford is giving you just that chance with their F-150 EcoBoost Challenge. On August 22nd, eight drivers from eight citie

The Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 has long been the pride of many Ford/ Harley fans out there, and the newest model will be no different. Every year Ford strives to exceed expectations by adding only the best to its premium Harley-Davidson package. &ldq

If you love video games and cars, chances are you have played one of the seventeen racing video games in the Need For Speed franchise. November 15, 2011 will mark the start of the eighteenth game: Need For Speed: The Run. This game puts you in the mi

While other companies abandon their mid-sized pickup truck programs, Toyota is rekindling the fire that is its Tacoma. A new version of this popular pickup will launch in October. This update will be built on the same chassis, and keep its engine opt

If you have ever wished that Putco would combine their expertise in lighting with their premium trim, your wish has come true. The new Dayliner series embeds small LED’s on an aluminum grille and on a small piece of headlight trim. The result i

Great Day Inc. is a company whose name literally speaks the outlook and attitude by which it operates. Being located in Tallulah, Louisiana, they enjoy the outdoors and the activities that come with being outdoors. It’s from this love, that the

Tired of those pesky Decepticons? Chevrolet is here to save the day with their 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro. With the announcement coming at the same time as the release of the film, the Bumblebee car will be available in North America an

A new technology on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will automatically shut off the car’s fuel supply while it is decelerating, and then resume again when the car is accelerating. This deceleration fuel cutoff is so efficient and seamless, that the dr

According to United Auto Workers 879’s latest newsletter, Ford will cease production of its almost 30 year old Ranger pickup truck. The first Ranger was a 1983 model and was built as a smaller, lighter, more fuel efficient pickup truck that cou

Another piece to the next-generation Chevy Colorado puzzle was revealed at the Buenos Aires International Motor Show. This Rally Concept is much closer to what the production pickup will actually look like when production actually begins later this y

G.E.A.R. is the ultimate storage solution for your off-road vehicle. Each seat cover, overhead console, and tailgate cover are manufactured from 600 Denier Polyester. All products use the Molle/Pals Restraint System which securely fasten each storage

During the month of May, Ford sold more F-150 pickups with V-6 engines than with V-8 engines. The 3.5L EcoBoost engine accounted for 41% of all the F-150 sales, while the 3.7L six cylinder engine accounted for 14% of the sales. This should come as no

With the new EPA regulations for fleet fuel efficiency drawing nearer, something has to be done to get light trucks and SUVs to an average of 30 mpg before the 2016 deadline arrives. Cummins and Nissan are both way ahead in this process with their ne

With the controversy brewing, the EPA has approved the sale of E15 for vehicles made in 2007 and later. Vehicles within the year range of 2001-2006 are currently being tested to see if their engines and emissions control equipment can handle the incr

America’s most popular sport’s car just got a little better. Premiering at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on November 17th, the new Camaro will reach an even larger range of drivers than before. The base model will come with a 31

Chrysler has now joined the technology party that at one time only included GM’s OnStar and Ford’s SYNC. The new Mopar Electronic Vehicle Tracking System is their answer for theft and concerned parents alike. How many times have you been

When the 2011 Ford F-150 goes on sale, it will come standard with a Duratec 3.7-liter V-6 engine that is capable of 302 horsepower and 278 pounds-feet of torque. But perhaps the most surprising fact of all is that is expected to achieve an EPA rating

With all of the focus on Ford’s SYNC technology, we tend to overlook the steps taken by GM to offer the same services and functionality in their vehicle lineup. OnStar is no longer an emergency response service, although that is certainly still

The new 2011 Ford F-150 will be the first full-size pickup truck to throw out the standard hydraulic assisted turning and replace it with electric power steering. With the loss of the hydraulic pump, steering fluid, and hoses, the F-150 will gain up

With all the next generation cars, trucks, and SUV’s being released it’s about time our fuel economy labels get updated too. At least that is the idea that the EPA and DOT had. These labels are already required to be on the window of ever

Todd Schnitt will be the first to try out Chevrolet’s new incentive program for the Corvette called the “Engine Build Experience”. That’s right, Schnitt will be helping to build the engine in new 638-horsepower ZR1. Schnitt is

The Boss is back! The 2012 Mustang Boss will become the quickest and best-handling stock Mustang ever offered from Ford. Nearly everything about the Boss has been upgraded including engine output, brakes, suspension, interior, and exterior. These upg

As much as I love writing about new advances in vehicle technology, I still can’t help but be excited about the new Dodge Ram model that takes me back to my roots: the “Outdoorsman”. According to Chrysler I am not alone either. Out

When your 2011 Ford Explorer finally drives its last mile, (however many years down the road that may be) 85 % of it will be recycled and used again. A new bio foam and recycled fabric on the interior, and recycled steel on the exterior, make the Exp

General Motors is set to introduce a new refrigerant for its vehicles’ air conditioners. This new refrigerant is a greenhouse gas-friendly alternative to the current R-134a, which stays in the atmosphere for more than 13 years before it breaks

Your smartphone can now do just about everything but drive your car. OnStar has expanded their mobile app technology to most of the new 2011 GM vehicle lineup. Now you can control the door locks, remote start function, horn and lights, and many more

If you have ever wanted to shop for a new Chevrolet vehicle on your iPhone, this app is for you. The Chevrolet Showroom app allows customers to choose any of the current line of Chevrolet vehicles and build it to their specifications. The user can ch

On July 7th, Ford Motor Company announced that their biomaterial researchers have engineered a new formula that improves upon current rubber car parts. The new parts will be made with a soy oil-based rubber that doubles the stretch ability and reduce

Ford has introduced a new safety feature that will debut on the 2011 Ford Explorer called Curve Control. This will be a very useful addition to the stability control function that is already on most vehicles. Curve Control monitors the speed that a d

Chevrolet and Microsoft are about to revolutionize the search for a new car. When Microsoft Xbox’s Kinect launches in November, so will one of the most creative ad campaigns yet. Players of the game “Kinect Joy Ride” will be able to

At the General Motors Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona the Chevrolet Volt is showing just how hot it really is. With the summer heat at its strongest, Chevrolet is putting the Volt through every heat test they can think of in order to see what the ca

Chrysler has made a huge move towards their corporate fuel economy goal for 2014 by partnering with the German company ZF. Chrysler will gain the manufacturing rights to ZF’s 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission. This transmission will be impleme

Are you tired of those pesky red lights that keep you stopped when no other cars are around? Well so is Audi. The German car company is researching intelligently controlled traffic, which would allow cars and traffic lights to communicate with each o

Texas will be the new test bed for IBM and DOT to run tests on new technologies to upgrade the morning commute. Several of IBM’s telematics transportation technologies will be implemented with the intent of easing the congestion of traffic, red

First Ford Sync, now GM’s Onstar. Is Google taking over the world? Not quite, but they are making living here much easier. Google Android and Onstar have announced that they are partnering in the creation of new mobile technology for your GM ca