Tag: Trucks & Truck Accessories

CURT Booth to Showcase Several Charity Builds in Vegas

CURT Group has been working with ARIES Pro Builders in order to showcase several vehicle builds benefitting charity at the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The company will host two custom truck builds and one Jeep JL build to benefit three different charities: the Warrior Dog Foundation, NS2 Serves and Rebuilding Generations.… Continue reading CURT Booth to Showcase Several Charity Builds in Vegas

Four Silverado Concepts Seeking Rubberneckers & Vegas Lights

Chevrolet introduced a stylized 2019 Silverado High Country today at the State Fair of Texas. The High Country is one of four concepts Chevrolet will introduce at the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 SEMA Show, each designed to showcase how customers can accessorize the new Silverado to suit their personalities. The four concepts, according to Chevy, include:… Continue reading Four Silverado Concepts Seeking Rubberneckers & Vegas Lights

Greg Griffith Takes Best in Show with ‘Renegade III’ Jeep CJ-5

A 1974 Jeep CJ-5 nicknamed Renegade III took Best in Show honors at the 2018 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion at the LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Jeep was originally reconstructed for the 2017 SEMA Show by Greg Griffith of the AAM Group, Mancave Designs, Atomic City 4×4, and The AAM Group. The award… Continue reading Greg Griffith Takes Best in Show with ‘Renegade III’ Jeep CJ-5

Can High Schoolers Pull Off Another SEMA Build?

EDITOR’S NOTE: See build progress photos above. The following news blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. … Can the Freedom High School students and Auto Club pull off their second annual SEMA build under another… Continue reading Can High Schoolers Pull Off Another SEMA Build?

The GOLIATH 6×6 is Ready to Tow Some Things, Smoosh Other Things

Hennessey Performance has debuted the HENNESSEY GOLIATH 6X6, based on the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado truck. The GOLIATH 6X6 takes the already very capable Trail Boss Z71 model and elevates its off-road capabilities to another level, according to Hennessey Performance. “We are very excited to offer our new GOLIATH 6X6 alongside our VELOCIRAPTOR 6X6 truck,”… Continue reading The GOLIATH 6×6 is Ready to Tow Some Things, Smoosh Other Things

ROUSH F-150: Supercharged & Ready for Action

The ROUSH Performance 2018 F-150 SC will integrate the ROUSH TVS R2650 Supercharger Package with a Fox Racing suspension and performance styling components. ROUSH’s engine tune for the Ford 5.0-liter V-8, combined with the supercharger, will deliver 650 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque. The truck also will include a dual-tip performance exhaust system, or… Continue reading ROUSH F-150: Supercharged & Ready for Action

Chevy’s Answer to Ford’s Raptor is the Bison

The Colorado ZR2 Bison joins Chevrolet’s midsize truck lineup as an all-new performance variant. Bison is Chevy’s first collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), an off-road aftermarket manufacturer. The Bison features five skid plates covering the engine oil pan, fuel tank, transfer case and front and rear locking differentials. The AEV-designed skid plates are constructed… Continue reading Chevy’s Answer to Ford’s Raptor is the Bison

Jeep JL Platform Debuts First Limited Edition Model

The Jeep brand has introduced the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition, the first limited-edition model to be released through the Jeep Wrangler JL platform. The Wrangler Moab Edition honors the long and storied history the brand shares with the annual Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah, and the unique role it plays in offering valuable customer insight,… Continue reading Jeep JL Platform Debuts First Limited Edition Model

The Ultimate Ski & Board Truck

The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain concept, a one-of-a-kind snow-climbing machine, has spent the summer soaking up the sun at Vail Mountain. Built on a GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4WD Crew Cab platform, the All Mountain concept stands ready to tackle steep slopes and extreme weather conditions thanks to its tank-like tracks and plenty… Continue reading The Ultimate Ski & Board Truck

eBay Motors Simplifies Its Online Auto Parts Buying

Shop professionals and DIYers will find two new ways to shop for parts and accessories on eBay Motors. eBay has announced its latest auto feature, Shop by Diagram, which lets shoppers use interactive schematics to determine which parts are necessary, and then quickly makes the exact items they need available for purchase. Also, a newly… Continue reading eBay Motors Simplifies Its Online Auto Parts Buying

Ford F-150 Limited to Feature New Engine

The 2019 F-150 Limited will include the same engine used in the late-model Ford Raptor. “(F-150 Limited customers) wanted more power, so we combined Raptor’s engine with Limited’s business-class features to deliver Baja fierceness, boardroom style and the grit to tackle tough jobs,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. Rated at 450 horsepower… Continue reading Ford F-150 Limited to Feature New Engine

Chevy Adding More Bed Space to Silverado 1500

Chevy is claiming to have achieved best-in-class cargo volume, box depth, and box length at floor with its 2019 Silverado 1500 featuring larger bed volume than last year’s model. The Silverado also will feature 12 fixed tie-downs and a power up/down tailgate. Every Silverado bed size has increased significantly in volume for the 2019 model… Continue reading Chevy Adding More Bed Space to Silverado 1500