With gas over $3.00, that full size pickup can be a bit painful at the pump. Dodge could be a star if they decided to produce the M80 concept truck from 2002. Concept vehicles often look good at the auto shows and then disappear, the time may not be right, consumer demand isn't there, other vehicles are more profitable, the reasons are endless but good ideas just lose out to … [Read more...]
GM Futurliner goes for $4.1 million
That Futurliner we mentioned the other day just went for $4.1 million at Barrett Jackson. New record price. … [Read more...]
Saleen S331
Steve Saleen has built another high performance vehicle which debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show and this time it's a truck. The S331 is based on the Ford F150 and comes in two flavors, regular and super. The normally aspirated version of the 5.4L 3 valve engine puts out 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque while the supercharged engine gives you 450 bhp @ 5200 RPM, and 500 … [Read more...]
Quasar Terragen – future pickup truck
The Michelin Challenge Design 2006 running in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit has some fascinating designs including this one, the Quasar Terragen, a hydrogen electric pickup designed by Tomas Sarnovsky from the Czech Republic. The wheels are designed with the Michelin Tweel, an airless tire design and the pickup bed can be reconfigured … [Read more...]
Ford F250 Super Chief
Ford unveiled its F250 Super Chief concept truck with a tri-fuel supercharged V10 engine and it is one imposing vehicle. The gasoline, ethanol, hydrogen capable engine can drive this truck for up to 500 miles between fillups. The interior is at an ultimate luxury level and reflects the open view of the Super Chief trains with their observation cars since this F250 has a glass … [Read more...]