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Ford F-150 Tops In Cash For Clunkers Swaps

Posted by Mike Levine | November 9, 2009
Ford F-150 Tops In Cash For Clunkers SwapsTrading an old Ford F-150 pickup truck for a new F-150 pickup was the most common swap under the Cash for Clunkers program. The Chevrolet Silverado followed right behind.

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TV Commerical Announces Arrival of the Ram Brand

Posted by Mike Levine | November 6, 2009
TV Commerical Announces Arrival of the Ram BrandThe first commercial for the new Ram truck brand debuted during the last game of the World Series on Wednesday night.

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Comments (46) in Current Affairs, Dodge, Ram Brand, Television

5 minutes with Dodge Ram’s CEO

Posted by Mike Levine | October 15, 2009
5 minutes with Dodge Ram’s CEOWe sit down for a 5 minute conversation with Fred Diaz, CEO of the new Dodge Ram brand, to find out what the future holds for Chrysler's pickups.

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What Others Say: Automobile Endorses Hummer Deal

Posted by Mike Levine | October 12, 2009
What Others Say: Automobile Endorses Hummer DealPhil Floraday at Automobile Magazine has penned an excellent editorial on why GM's deal to sell Hummer to a Chinese company is a good move for Hummer enthusiasts and owners.

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It's Official: GM Strikes Deal To Sell Hummer

Posted by Mike Levine | October 9, 2009
It's Official: GM Strikes Deal To Sell HummerAfter months of negotiations -- and rumors -- General Motors has officially reached an agreement to sell the Hummer brand to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery.

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Update 2: Dodge Trucks To Be Separated From Cars Under Ram Brand

Posted by Mike Levine | October 5, 2009
Dodge Trucks To Be Separated From Cars Under Ram BrandIt’s official. After weeks of rumors, Sergio Marchionne, managing director of Fiat and CEO of the Chrysler Group, LLC, has officially announced that Dodge trucks will be separated from Dodge cars under the Dodge Ram brand.

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Toyota's Bob Carter Talks About Tacoma and Tundra

Posted by Mike Levine | September 29, 2009
Toyota's Bob Carter Talks About Tacoma and TundraToyota’s trucks are experiencing turbulent times but last week was a good time to catch Toyota's Bob Carter to talk trucks at the State Fair of Texas.

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Analyst Forecasts A Pick-Up In Pickups

Posted by Mike Levine | September 14, 2009
Barclays Analysts Forecast A Pick-Up in PickupsAre pickup sales about to rev up? The automotive analysts at Barclays Capital say yes because of forecast increases in construction and sales incentives.

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Chrysler Receives $70 Million DOE Grant to Produce Electric Pickup Trucks and Minivans

Posted by Mike Levine | August 6, 2009
Chrysler-doe-178The DOE has announced the recipients of $2.4 billion in advanced battery and electric-drive funding, including $70 million for Chrysler to build 220 plug-in hybrid pickup trucks and minivans.

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Cash for My Clunker? No Thanks

Posted by Mike Levine | July 2, 2009
Cash for My Clunker? No ThanksAccording to the just-signed-into-law Car Allowance Rebate System legislation, my 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 is a … I can barely bring myself to type the word … a clunker.

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Comments (25) in Compact/Midsize, Current Affairs, Nissan, Rebates & Incentives
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