2008 June | Trucks and Trailers

Auto Remote Truck Starter

June 26th, 2008 by shenron

What do Knight Rider and Batman have in common? They all have cars that start on cue and drive themselves towards their troubled masters. Sadly, that kind of technology is not yet available to the general public. Well, at least, the complete automatic remote-controlled start-drive-attack technology. But the automatic remote-controlled start gadget is now at your fingertips, plus a few more.

Yes, you could give James Bond a run for his money with the auto remote truck starter. Remote-controlled trucks are no longer the exclusive property of futuristic detective movies. The auto truck starter will start your truck parked down the street and turn on the heater or air conditioner while you walk towards it. It can also control your truck’s power door lock, power slide van door, power trunk, dome light and more. It can also connect and controls your security and anti-theft devices as an added and important feature.

With the auto remote truck starter, who needs Kitt or the Batmobile?

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Things You Need To Take With You When Going Off Road Driving

June 25th, 2008 by shenron

Four wheel drive vehicles are extremely popular and are an important part of many people’s lifestyles. Much like people once would head off into the hills on horseback to get away from it all, people now days can head off into the hills in a four wheel drive vehicle. Whether you are heading out for such an off road trip in a four wheel drive truck or an SUV, there are some basic things you need to take along for your own enjoyment, convenience, and above all safety. Driving off road is a great way to spend down time and also release some stress, but it can turn quickly into a bad day or even a tragedy if some of the necessary items you should have with you are not there.

Offroad Driving

Things you need to take with you when going off road driving:

First Aid Kit
The most important thing you need to take with you on an off road driving trip is a first aid kit. When driving off road on unstable land and among cliffs and trees, anything can happen. When it does you should be prepared for the worst.

Tool Box
Bringing the tools you may need for minor and even semi-major repairs is very important, knowing how to use them to make those repairs is also important. Doing this can lead you to avoid some serious expenses related to repairs and vehicle recovery.

Vehicle Jack & Spare Tire
When driving off road, the chances of having to change a tire are multiplied because the roadway you will be on is not nice flat smooth pavement. If that were to happen, having a jack and spare tire will make your situation a lot more doable.

Electric Drill
If extensive repairs are needed to a vehicle, these repairs will go much more smoothly if they are able to be done with cordless power tools.

Flashlight
Whether your off road trip is taking place in the day or night, a flashlight with new batteries is a necessary item. During engine work it can come in handy to see into dark places, and during the night time it can be useful to find your way out of the darkness.

Duct Tape
Whether repairing a hose or any number of other minor repairs, duct tape may make the difference between getting your vehicle back to civilization or having to leave it behind and walk out of the wilderness.

When all of the necessary items are included in the vehicle when you take an off road driving trip, it extremely lessens the chances that something can go wrong. In fact, if something does go wrong, being prepared for the worst can lead you to recover faster when bad things happen. Enjoy your off road trip, but take care of yourself and your passengers by making sure you are as prepared as you possibly can be.

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The Evolution Of The Jeep Cherokee

June 14th, 2008 by shenron

Sport utility vehicles have been around for a long time and they serve a number of different purposes. Some people drive an SUV because they need the stability and performance available during bad weather, others drive an SUV because of the added passenger and cargo room available, others utilize an SUV because their driving habits include going off road, and finally there are those that drive an SUV because of the status of having a more expensive car. One of the more popular sport utility vehicles for a number of years has been the Jeep Cherokee. It was one of the first successful SUVs and it made its name performing well in off road situations. The Jeep Cherokee has gone through a number of changes over the years and remains popular with outdoors enthusiasts as well as Jeep afficionados.

The Jeep Cherokee SJ series started production in 1974 and was manufactured by the Jeep brand of the American Motors Corporation (AMC) until 1983. The Cherokee was originally marketed as a more sporty version of the Jeep Wagoneer that had been manufactured since 1963. In fact, the early Jeep Cherokees shared a large number of features and parts with the older Jeep Wagoneer. One of the large attractions to the early Jeep Cherokees was the fact that if someone were to own one that had been assembled with the 6.6 liter V-8 engine, it was far faster than any other similar four wheel drive vehicle in the marketplace, it had no problem reaching highway speeds greater than 100mph. The SJ series of Jeep Cherokee was developed originally as a two door vehicle and a four door version was not added to the line until 1977.

The Jeep Cherokee SJ series ended production in 1983, and the XJ series started production the following year. The Cherokee XJ was popular and stayed in production from 1984 through the 2001 model year. The XJ was a more compact version of the original Jeep Cherokee SJ and many attribute it as the first of the modern SUVs based on it being used by many people in place of normal passenger cars. The Jeep Cherokee XJ was immitated by other automobile manufacturers and soon after its introduction the market was suddenly flooded with a great number of SUV options for buyers to consider purchasing. The Cherokee XJ was available thorugh its entire run in both two and four door versions.

The plan that Jeep, then under the ownership of Chrysler, had was to phase out the Jeep Cherokee XJ and phase in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Due to its popularity though, it was decided to go ahead with the introduction of the Jeep Grand Cherokee even though they would continue production of the Cherokee XJ at the same time. The Jeep Grand Cherokee began production in 1993, it had been intended to hit the market in the late 1980’s but was moved to a non-priority project when Chrysler decided to focus on redesigning and marketing their mini vans. The Grand Cherokee was immensely popular upon its initial release and has remained so throughout its production run. In the first year of production, 1993, Jeep also made a luxury version of the Grand Cherokee that was sold as the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. In 1999, the Grand Cherokee was extensively redesigned including having the structure of it stiffened greatly using Porsche Engineering. The redesign of the Grand Cherokee in 2004 included many modern options like rear seat DVD players and an optional 5.7liter Hemi V-8. Only minor changes have been made to the Grand Cherokee since those last design changes.

The Jeep Cherokee KJ series was introduced in 2002, in North America the model was known as the Jeep Liberty and was seen as a replacement for the popular Jeep Cherokee XJ. The Jeep Liberty was available in either two wheel drive and four wheel drive versions, and with a great number of options and modern styling. The Liberty carries the spirit of the Cherokee which inspired it forward into the 21st century.

The Jeep Cherokee revolutionized the old sport utility vehicle market, and then it provided the impetus for the modern sport utility vehicle market too. The model won over many fans based both on its comfort and functionality in the city as well as its high level of performance when off road and putting its four wheel drive status to the test. The Jeep Liberty takes the torch from the Jeep Cherokee and appears to be well on its way to establishing itself as a worthy successor.

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Cadillac Escalade - 2008

June 6th, 2008 by shenron

When it comes to luxury SUVs, few are as popular and as well thought of as the Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade combines the high quality features that have been a signature factor in the popularity of the Cadillac with the all-terrain capability of an SUV. Anyone carrying a large number of people, adults and children alike, who doesn’t want to give up on their desires to travel in style need look no further than the Cadillac Escalade in their search for an automobile that meets their every need.

The Cadillac Escalade was introduced in 1999 as Cadillac’s answer to the Ford Motor Company’s Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade was popular with celebrities and the wealthy from the day it was released. There seems to be no limit to the amount of accessories available for the Escalade, many of them are manufactured by companies independent of Cadillac and many are only available through the Cadillac company itself. The 2008 Cadillac Escalade picks up the luxury SUV torch and carries it on into the future, representing very well the legendary name of Cadillac.

the 2008 Cadillac Escalade comes armed with a 6.2 liter V-8 engine which throws out a very robust 403 horsepower. The six-speed automatic transmission successfully propels the Escalade down the road and the shifting is almost unnoticeable. The Escalade is head-to-toe covered in polish and shine on the interior, but don’t be deceived as under the hood the Escalade is all about pure raw power. As powerful as it is, there is also the option of getting a 2008 Escalade Hybrid which features a 25 percent increase in fuel efficiency over the standard model. It is able to achieve this through the use of two independent electric motors that assist the vehicle under slower moving traffic and normal city driving situations.

Some of the many options available for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade are things like: satellite navigation, rear view live image cameras, 52.8cm rims, dual zone climate control, headrest mounted DVD screens, and Ipod/MP3 compatible surround sound stereos. One of the things to keep an eye out for in the future of Cadillac Escalades is the use of what is known as Smart Engine technology that will reduce the number of operational cylinders based on the performance needs of the vehicle at the time, saving engine wear and fuel at the same time.

The Cadillac Escalade is known for its luxury features and flashy appearance. Many high profile people travel regularly in a Cadillac Escalade, but the Escalade is more than that. The Escalade combines a great amount of power with the top of the line comfort and quality that Cadillac has been known for since its debut to bring to the public a four wheel drive vehicle that can comfortably carry the whole family or group wherever they need to go. The company has even taken steps to increase fuel efficiency with a more environmentally friendly version of the same vehicle available. Truly one of the finest automobiles on the market today.

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The History Of Land Rover

June 6th, 2008 by shenron

The Land Rover was first designed shortly after the end of World War II and it was based on the American made Jeep that had been used during the war. The Jeep had impressed many people from different countries while in use during the war, not only because of its driving performance, but also because of its simplicity in construction and ease in maintenance and repair. A simple to build and easy to maintain four wheel drive all terrain vehicle would be a great accomplishment for any company to build and market for non-military use.

The first Land Rover prototypes were constructed on Jeep made chassis. The early models concentrated on a basic 4×4 model that included simplification of everything, including the 4 cylinder engine, so that repairs in the field would be easier to accomplish successfully. In its early years, the colors available for Land Rovers were confined to what was available in military surplus paint supplies, it is for this reason that so many Land Rovers were painted varying shades of khaki and army green.

Although there were few changes in the basic design of both the engine and body of the Land Rover over the first few decades, eventually as it became more mass marketed alternate versions with more public friendly options and an electronically controlled 5 cylinder engine were constructed. To this day, the British Army continues to use the simpler and easier to repair 4 cylinder version of the Land Rover.

During the 1960’s and 70’s, due to the well documented major upheaval in the British automotive industry, Land Rover became a part of different other companies at different times, eventually ending up being owned by American car manufacturer the Ford Motor Company. Ford would eventually sell the combined assets of Land Rover and Jaguar to Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors in 2008.

The Land Rover continues to be one of the more sought after vehicles by four wheel drive enthusiasts. The two main reasons for this are nostalgia for a classic automobile and one of the early all terrain vehicles as well as because of continued appreciation for the easy to maintain operation of the Land Rover. With its long track record as a popular and reliable 4×4 vehicle, nothing in present day information indicates that the Land Rover will suddenly fall out of favor with all terrain vehicle enthusiasts now or in the future.

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