05/17/13

New Ford F-150 – The 2015 Atlas

Ford’s new 2015 F-150 concept has been turning a lot of heads lately. It made a surprise visit to the Cars and Coffee meetup in Irvine, CA right after showing at the Edmonton Auto Show. And according to Ford’s communications manager – the new Ford 2015 Atlas will go on a nationwide tour this year.

Many of the talking heads expect the Atlas to become the new 2015 F-150, but what name will it carry? Personally I like the new name, but regardless Ford’s timing is impeccable – with 2014 model updates from Chevy, Dodge, and Toyota the Atlas concept will keep Ford in the running, but will steal the limelight when its released. By the time the Atlas is released Ford’s competitors will have expended their time and energy competing against each other, leaving the Atlas all the room it needs to blowthe lid off the full size truck market. Or so we hope.

Ford has confidentially proclaimed that the Atlas is “the future vision for pickup trucks”, and it’s easy to see why. This new F-150 concept comes with a barrage of features that will are sure to impact the market in a big way. Just look at how the V6 EcoBoost dominated the market when it was first released – the second generation is sure to do the same. Continue reading →

05/1/13

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Fender Flares

The Grand Cherokee has become a staple in the Jeep family with its legendary off-road capability and avant-garde design. As the most awarded SUV ever, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 sets a new standard in style and performance.

This fresh perspective on the SUV gave Bushwacker, Inc the inspiration to develop an all-new set of WK2 Pocket Style® Fender Flares to match the Grand Cherokee’s robust reputation. With .50” of tire coverage, minimalist pockets, and matching style lines, Bushwacker WK2 Pocket Style® Fender Flares are a perfect fit for the modern gentleman.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, each WK2 Fender Flare set is made with Bushwacker, Inc’s exclusive Dura-Flex® 2000 ABS material. This high impact material is 100% UV protected, and guards against fading, chalking and cracking. Each set comes ready to paint in a matte black finish, and includes stainless steel bolt-on hardware that makes a rugged statement. Give your WK2 that limited edition look with Bushwacker Pocket Style® Fender Flares. Continue reading →

03/20/13

2013 Jeep Concept Vehicles

Jeep and Mopar have released a slew of 2013 Jeep concept vehicles, which will debut next week at the Easter Jeep Safari. The lineup includes five heavily modified 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK’s, and one 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Trailhawk. The question is will any of the features seen on the concept vehicles actually make it to the production line? I’d say that chances are slim considering Chrysler’s reputation for being a tease. Consider last year’s Easter Jeep Safari where a Jeep 2500 pickup truck was unveiled, but has since disappeared. Regardless, we’ll be on site for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari, and will bring you more details (plus pics) next week!

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk EcoDiesel

The recently unveiled 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel V-6 has gained instant fanfare in North America. Powered by the new EcoDiesel engine, this Grand Cherokee has loads of low-end torque to crawl nearly any obstacle.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk EcoDiesel Features:

35″ Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Tires
Wrangler Rubicon 17-inch aluminum wheels
Enlarged wheel openings
Custom front and rear skid plates
Dual rear tow hooks
Mopar rock rails
Grand Cherokee SRT hood
SRT front and rear fascias that have been modified for extra ground clearance
Black front grille
Matte black roof and one-off custom roof rails.

Continue reading →

02/27/13

Watch the New 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4aVrQ2LV-Jg

Jeep has just released their 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee commercial, and in typical fashion is narrated by Al Pacino from the movie Any Given Sunday. It seems as if Chrysler has a thing for motivational speeches by rustic actors. We first saw this style with Clint Eastwood in 2012 Super Bowl, and then with Sam Elliot and Dodge, now Pacino is in the mix. Either way, the new Grand Cherokee commercial does a good job of invoking a sense of quality and craftsmanship.

Jeep states that this is the introductory commercial for the 2014 Grand Cherokee, and that this video “speaks to the endeavors of the human spirit that align with the impassioned work to build a truly breathtaking vehicle”.

02/22/13

New 2014 Jeep Cherokee

Jalopnik recently “acquired” a series of shots from the factory floor featuring the all new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Note that this is not the newly unveiled 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Sources close to Bushwacker have indicated that this is the model that’s going to be unveiled at the upcoming Seattle Auto Show, which Chrysler hinted at today by stating via Twitter:

“@jalopnik scoop re @jeep. Photos not the vehicle to be revealed in NY. See u at #2013NYAS

— Chrysler (@Chrysler) February 22, 2013

As expected, there’s been a bit of backlash to the design – simply put, it’s a very “international” design, taking cues from Fiat, Nissan, and others. In fact, our Facebook page has been very active with opinions on the new design. Continue reading →

02/14/13

2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Diesel

The 2014 truck race is heating up – not only have Chevrolet, Jeep, and Ford released upcoming revisions, but now Dodge is putting the pressure on. Chrysler has announced that the Dodge Ram 1500 will have an optional 3L V6 turbo-diesel in 2014. Dodge will be the first automaker to offer half-ton diesel in over 30 years.

Following the 3L V6 EcoDiesel Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Ram 1500 will push its best in class fuel economy with the new EcoDiesel. Manufactured by Italian engine maker VM Motori, the 2014 Ram 1500 diesel will be paired with the eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, which has already been proven in the SRT8 line.

It’s hard to say what the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel fuel economy will be, but it’s inevitable that it’ll surpass the 2013 gasoline 1500 which boasts 25mpg. The Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel produces 240hp and 420 ft-lbs of torque, but that’s not to say that Dodge won’t tune the 3L to increase towing capacity on the 2014 Ram 1500. Continue reading →

02/8/13

Redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra Pictures

In the face of stiff competition from Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet, Toyota unveiled their redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra at the Chicago Auto Show on February 7th. It seems as if Toyota is confident in their engine and powertrain since most of the redesign is cosmetic. There was no mention of dually or diesel options, nor details about the TRD package.

As if taking cues from Ford, the 2014 Toyota Tundra will offer five unique trim package which are the SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition. Unique in 2014, the 1794 is a tribute to the ranch, founded in 1794, that the Tundra plant is located on in San Antonio. Continue reading →

02/1/13

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 3.0L

The Jeep CRD EcoDiesel is finally coming to America underneath the hood of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee! This news makes the fairytale of a diesel Wrangler just a little more tangible. But besides that, the 2014 Grand Cherokee will bring with it the ZF 8HP70 eight speed transmission. This tranny is likely to be added to the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, which begs to question: will we see a CRD badge on the 2014 Wrangler as well? Let’s hope so!

This new 3.0L V-6 diesel engine and 8HP70 transmission will give the 2014 Grand Cherokee the best in class fuel economy with up to 30mpg, and a range up to 730 miles! This combo will also produce 240 hp at 3600 rpm, and 420 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. Get those awards ready because the new Grand Cherokee is expected to deliver best in class towing with a capacity of 7400 lbs! Continue reading →

01/29/13

2014 Silverado Z71 Beadlock Option?

A 2014 Silverado can be seen with beadlocks on Chevrolet’s new Chevy Silverado webpage. Even though GM hasn’t made an official announcement about a 2014 ZR2 package, it is a good sign that they’re playing with the possibility. So the question remains: is this masked Silverado the elusive Raptor-fighter?

Probably not. The ground clearance doesn’t look aggressive enough to compete with the Raptor or Ram Runner. And it’ll come as no surprise that beadlock wheels aren’t an option when building a 2014 Silverado. If anything, we may see a Silverado package similar to Toyota’s TRD Tundra Rock Warrior.

Then again, we could be proven wrong – GM has yet to release a new turbo diesel option for the 2014 Silverado. So perhaps we’ll see more in the coming months?

One can only hope.

01/15/13

Ford Atlas Concept Truck Pictures

Ford stole the limelight at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit yesterday when they unveiled their Ford Atlas concept truck, which is rumored to take the F-150′s place in 2015. This is a clear response to GM’s 2014 Silverado, and it looks like Ford is taking their design to the next level. But like all concepts, the Atlas is still speculative and without a release date.

According to Ford’s press release the Atlas is designed with a purpose;

“We wanted the concept to reflect how Ford trucks help customers in both their worlds – professionally and personally,” said J Mays, Ford group vice president and chief creative officer. “Every surface and feature in the vehicle has been crafted for purpose and capability while retaining an unmistakable Built Ford Tough look.”

The interior features the latest design cues in comfort and utility. Lightweight leather allows extra legroom for rear passengers. Glove friendly instrument panels, and floating pods keep the interior functional and stylish. Continue reading →

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