Trucks

Competition for truck buyers heats up

2013-05-04 05:00:00

Trucks are the hottest segment of the U.S. auto industry this year, as housing and construction rebound and small businesses open the purse strings to replace aging equipment. Sales are up 11% through the first four months of this year, far above the...

Ford's Atlas concept truck rolls into L.A.

2013-04-30 06:00:00

It is a crown Ford has no intention of losing. The F-150 full-size truck has been the bestselling vehicle in the U.S. for more than three decades. In 2012, the automaker sold more than 645,000 copies, outpacing General Motors’ trucks by 70,000....

2013 New York Auto Show: Jeep brings back the Cherokee

2013-03-27 07:34:00

After more than a decade in hibernation, the Jeep Cherokee will return as a front-wheel-drive crossover and make its debut Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The Cherokee returns to a much more competitive segment. No fewer than nine...

Ram 1500 truck to get diesel motor

2013-02-15 11:31:00

Diesel fans got a nice Valentine's Day gift from Ram, as the company announced Thursday that it would be making the Ram 1500 pickup available with a diesel engine. "Truck owners have been emphatically asking for it, and Ram will be the only...

Chicago Auto Show: Toyota unveils new Tundra full-size pickup

2013-02-07 09:48:00

The battle for pickup truck supremacy got a little tighter Thursday as Toyota introduced its redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size truck at the Chicago Auto Show. The automaker hopes this new model will be able to lure buyers away from Ford's perennial...

Kelley Blue Book: Cars that will be cheapest to own over 5 years

2013-02-05 08:54:00

Kelley Blue Book has announced the winners of its 2013 analysis of the cars, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks that have the lowest projected cost of ownership over the next five years. Kelley says its analysis includes factors that go beyond...

Turbocharged cars' gas mileage may be lackluster after all

2013-02-05 05:00:00

While electric vehicles continue to grab the green-car spotlight, an older technology has quietly emerged as a player in the fuel economy wars: turbocharging. Once the province of performance cars, turbochargers now power economy cars, family sedans and...

GM increases pickup truck deals to work down inventory

2012-12-18 13:10:00

Stuck with too many trucks, General Motors Co. is offering discounts of as much as $9,000 to drain its supply of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups as it gets ready to launch a new generation of the vehicles next year. GM's truck inventory has...

Your guide to popular shows, concerts and events in Las Vegas

2012-09-04 17:04:00

ARIA 877.253.5847 “Zarkana” by Cirque du Soleil: preview performances begin Oct. 25; premieres Nov. 8 BALLY’S 888.739.4111 Saturdays – Thursdays: “Donn Arden’s Jubilee!” Wednesdays – Sundays: “The...

Fall of the Titans

2012-10-09 11:49:00

Autumn is a grand time to be a gearhead. By fall, most of next year’s vehicles are in dealerships and we can finally compare and contrast them for ourselves. No more idle speculation about how much oomph the new Audi will have. No more flame wars...

Outdoor clothing maker Patagonia adds sustainable food business

2012-04-11 16:46:00

Patagonia Inc., the clothing retailer known for its use of organic cotton, is now training its Earth-friendly eye on food. Specifically, jerky made from wild salmon. The Ventura-based outdoor apparel-maker has begun selling three flavors of its Patagonia...

Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas

2012-01-09 00:00:00

The sidewalk is crowded during the Maitland Food Truck Pod at Lake Lily Park in Maitland on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.

2011-10-04 00:00:00