Archive for June, 2006


Banks Sidewinder Diesel Truck Speed Record

30 June 2006

After the record run of the Holden pickup for production vehicles, we had to remind you of what a non production but still street driveable pickup can do. Gale Banks took his Dodge Dakota pickup, the Sidewinder, to Bonneville back in 2002. The best thing about it is they drove to Bonneville, that is, they [...]

Holden Sets Truck Top Speed Record

29 June 2006

Holden Special Vehicles just set a new speed record for a production standard utility/pick up truck. The HSV LS2 6.0 litre V8 Maloo R8 Ute raised the record from 248.783 km/h (154.586mph) to 271.44 kp/h (168.66mph). The record was previously held by the Dodge Ram SRT-10. The Ute was completely stock and for record purposes [...]

Stylin Concepts F150 Sweepstakes

26 June 2006

Stylin Concepts is giving away another great truck, this time it’s a 2006 Ford F150 they call “Positive Displacement.” Loads of truck accessories for both style and performance. The contest begins July 1st. Be sure to check it out.
Press release follows:
Stylin’ Concepts, the world leader in aftermarket SUV and truck accessories, is pleased to announce [...]