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Ford Truck Gets Washed for the First Time in 17 Years, the Detailer's Heart Skips a Beat

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This Ford pickup truck was abandoned 17 years ago. The truck is getting its first wash in almost two decades, but the detailer's heart skips a beat at some point. This is a 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning SVT, the brainchild of the Ford Special Vehicle Team. continue reading. )

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Ford F-150 Wins 2024 Fleet Truck of the Year – Again

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The F-150 won for the 10th time since the awards inception in 2003. See where the F-150 ranks among the historical list of winners.

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Produces 10 Millionth Engine, Will Power Hybrid Truck

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Operational since 2003, the US-based plant started engine assembly in April of that year with V8s. liter turbo inline-four mill that will power a hybrid truck. V6 lumps followed suit in 2005, then 2011 saw the introduction of I4s for the 2012 Camry, Venza, Highlander, Sienna, and RAV4. As you're well aware, T.

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Single-Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Many start from a young age and build their lives around diesel trucks and engines, and we think that’s pretty cool to see. He’s done a few smaller scale builds to date, but he recently finished up a “Frankenstein” truck that is pretty impressive. Much of his progress came from YouTube videos and trial and error.

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NHTSA Investigates Nissan Titan XD With 5.0L Cummins ISV V8 Over Crankshaft Failures

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In production since 2003 for the 2004 model year, the Nissan Titan came with the 5.6-liter The VK-series powerplant is featured in the second-gen truck as well, although Nissan further sweetened the deal with the short-lived Cummins ISV turbo diesel V8. liter Endurance V8 as the only engine in the lineup. continue reading. )

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At $6,950, Would You Pick Up This 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT?

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Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Escalade is a pickup. Or is it an oddball sedan with an extra big trunk? Whatever it is, we’ll have to decide if its price makes it a bargain. Read more.

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Here's How An Outfitter In Gibralter Builds Toyota Land Cruisers For The Most Extreme Duty Imaginable

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In 2003, a fleet of white Toyota Hilux trucks was loaded into an Antonov An-124 on the tarmac of Spain’s Málaga Airport. Operated by cargo carrier Aircompany Polet, the An-124 was capable of flying the highest gross payload at the time - aside from the gargantuan An-225. It was loaded up and took off on its way to… Read more.