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2013 Hemi Ram 1500 To Get 25mpg?
A re-engineered Dodge Ram, in showrooms in the third quarter, is expected to feature a host of fuel-saving features that could mean it might be able to achieve 25mpg. Or will it?
It looks like a new Ram 1500 could get 25mpg. Albeit, in a regular cab, V6 configuration.
Toyota Adds More U.S. Technical Jobs Mostly in Michigan
Toyota Motor Corporation recently announced that it plans to hire 250 engineers, researchers and scientists in the next five years as it works to expand and enhance its North American technical center. This new announcement is just part of a growing trend of Toyota increasing the number of U.S. jobs.
Toyota recently announced it will be adding 250 technical jobs in the U.S. as it expands its U.S. operations.
Compressed Natural Gas – The Future of Full-size Truck Engines?
Lately there seems to be a lot of talk about Compressed Natural Gas trucks and conversion kits. This trend, plus the absurdly rising gas prices, has us wondering is CNG a viable bi-fuel source for full-size trucks?
While the facts differ at times, here is the most recent reliable information we have found.
What's the deal with CNG, is it the future of full-size truck engines or is it only for commercial and Government fleets?
CNG Powered Ford F-250 Tackles Moab
In a sign of things to come (maybe), Venchurs Vehicle System showed off a bifuel Ford F-250 Park Ranger pickup at the Easter Jeep Safari held at Moab, Utah. Does this compressed natural gas powered truck pave the way for more consumer pickups to follow suit or is CNG still limited by horsepower issues?
A CNG Powered Ford F-250 modified by Venchurs Vehicle System showed off its skills at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Could other CNG powered trucks be on the horizon? Photo Credit Jake Lingeman.
2014 Tundra Rumor – No Major Exterior Changes?
According to a post on TundraSolutions, an employee at an Indianapolis area dealership claimed to have seen some preliminary images of the 2013/2014 Tundra. The employee said that the next-generation Tundra will have only minor exterior changes, with slight modifications to the grille and tail lights.
Will the 2014 Tundra only have minor styling updates or will it be a more substantial change?
