New Cars and Trucks Thread

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This is big truck country. My best friend drives one, nice truck, but everytime we go somewhere he gets ripped for driving a baby truck. That's a tough perception to beat. I have a pontoon boat and it's not heavy by any means, 1800lbs, and not overly long, but I passed on the Tacoma because I thought it would look like a tiny little under powered truck pulling it. Honestly I still don't know if the Tacoma was heavy enough to keep the boat from swaying a bunch when it's windy.

That's what I thought you meant but wasn't sure.

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2011 Land Rover DC100 Concept

. . . also the name Landy is being considered.



Not really much info about the truck that I've seen yet, but it looks alright. Kind of reminds me of the Bronco Concept and an FJ Cruiser combined.

- Land Rover Bags Landy Name, May Use It For Compact Crossover

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Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept

Engine: 4 Cylinder/Turbo W/ 6-Speed manual (210HP)
Drivetrain: FWD

The Dune Concept sits two inches higher off the ground than the traditional Beetle, and it’s both longer and wider than the Beetle R-Line on which it’s based. However, it’s powered by the same 210-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It comes only as a front-wheel-drive model, with a multi-link rear suspension and the XDS electronic differential lock, intended for increased traction on less stable surfaces.

In keeping with the all-terrain theme, the Dune Concept wears a chrome-plated underbody skid plate, larger air intake, and the Dune logo. The skis are mounted to the car through a trick spoiler, which swivels to all storage within the actual wing. You’ll also find VW’s LED daytime running lights and xenon headlamps, as well as LED fog lamps gracing the face of the concept car.

-See more here: VW Beetle Dune Concept: A Bug For The Desert Rat In You









Also, here is a cool sketch:

- VW unveils Beetle Dune concept in Detroit - MarketWatch

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Here something pretty cool for anyone who is interested in classic cars. I love classics and this would be an awesome truck to own, however I wouldn't pay that price unless I had money to just blow.

Gene Simmons' ‘Snakebit’ 1956 Ford F100

Sells for $450,000!

The final hammer price was $450,000, with all proceeds set to go to the Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan. Some may scoff at the final sale prices of such vehicles, but when you consider where the money is going... well, you should reconsider your scoffing. A worthwhile charity gets many hundreds of thousands of dollars, and some wealthy gent or lady gets a classic truck that hides 550-horsepower 5.4-liter Shelby V-8 engine under its hood.

- Snake-Bitten 1956 Ford F-100 Sells For $450,000 At Barrett-Jackson

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Also, Fiat now owns all of Chrysler.

Fiat acquires all of Chrysler's remaining shares — now what? | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ares?fbfanpage

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Does anyone want to buy this for me?

It's called the Ford RaptorTRAX, and it's set to star in an upcoming video set to be released over the 2014-2015 winter. Under the hood sits a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine while the interior boasts four Recaro seats and a full roll cage. Outside, it's clear that Mattracks went ahead and helped out on this project.

Custom Ford RaptorTrax



There is an Instagram video here: Ken Block's Trax-Wearing Ford Raptor Is Awesome: Video

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Honda S660 Concept

Engine: 3-cylinder, 660cc Gas Engine
Power: 64HP
Transmission: 7-Speed CVT(Continuously variable transmission) W/Paddle Shift

The engine is xpected to produce 64hp at 6000rpm and 77 lb-ft at 2600rpm, as it does in the N-One, a Japan-only offering. However, one source close to Honda says that the company may settle on -- for export markets including the United States, a turbocharged 1.0 liter unit which should produce upwards of 100hp. And in a minicar that tips the scales between 1875 pounds and 2000 pounds, such horsepower would give the S660 some serious attitude where it counts.

Read more: Honda S660 Concept: Nearly Ready For Production - Motor Trend

I really hope they put this baby into production and bring her to the states. I really like this car.

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A sneak peak shot of the new 2015 Lincoln Navigator.

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Bentley's EXP 9 F SUV Concept


*Expected to go on sale in 2016
*Will also be a plug-in hybrid also using the W12 Engine





- See more here: Bentley SUV: Third Row, Plug-In Hybrid, W-12 Engine Part Of Plan

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I've been driving tundra's since 2003. I've always wanted to buy a Tacoma ever since the tundras became so much bigger the only thing that holds me back is the price and the gas mileage is terrible for a small truck. I just purchased a 14 tundra TSS package and it is sweet best one so far.

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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Price: Not yet announced
Engine: Supercharged LT4 6.2L V-8
Power/Torque: 625HP and 635 lb-ft of Torque
Transmission: Standard 7-Speed Manual (Optional Automatic 8L90 Eight-Speed W/Paddle-Shift)






- 2015 Corvette Z06 | C7 Z06 Performance Specs, Pricing, Pictures, Inventory
GM 8-Speed In Corvette Z06 Shifts Faster Than Porsche PDK; Here's How

I really think these new Corvettes are so badass. I want one, but I'd actually want to wait for the ZR1.

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2015 Chrysler 200

Price: $21,700(Base)
Engine: 2.4-Liter I4 MultiAir® Engine
Power/Torque: 295HP and 173 lb-ft of Torque
Transmission: 9-Speed 948TE Automatic Transmission
Gas Mileage: 31MPG Highway







- 2015 Chrysler 200: Live Photos And Video From Detroit
2015 Chrysler 200 - More Available Horsepower than Honda Accord

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Why can't they create a Volkswagon resembling a Batmobile, that is fuel efficient, with a cellphone interface, that turns it into a pile of recycled trash, by the side of the road, as soon as the driver chooses to telephone rather than operate a motor vehicle?

After all . . . some people say we put a man on the moon . . .

(oh. wait: I think They did a Fast and Furious test version of that out on the West Coast that didn't play so well. Disguised as a Porsche? too soon?)

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2015 Hyundai Genesis

Engine: 5.0-liter Tau V8
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8-Speed Auto w/Paddle Shift
Power/Torque: 420HP and 383 lb. ft. of torque







- Detroit LIVE: 2015 Hyundai Genesis [Video] | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews

Also, here is the Hyundai's Webpage for this car; interactive and very cool features. It is worth taking a look at if you have 5-10 minutes. :THE ALL-NEW GENESIS

Here is the press release with a breakdown of all the features. If you are not up to date what high-tech cars are packing these days, take a look at this. Some really cool features like a smart trunk, CO2 cabin sensor, smart braking systems, and a bunch of other cool features. https://www.hyundaiusa.com/about-hyu...-20140113.aspx

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2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

Price: $847,975 (Base)
Engine: 608-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 Mid-engine also with two electric motors that put off 281 hp, totaling 887 hp. Also puts out 940 pound-feet of torque
Transmission: 7-Speed PDK transmission
Weight: 3,715 pounds







- 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Technical Specs Announced | Edmunds.com
918 Spyder - All 918 Spyder Models - All Porsche Models - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

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Yer killin' me Smalls.

Stop posting a crapton of giant pictures.

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I considered a Tacoma before I got my Sierra, but honestly the negative stigma of driving one plus that fact is was just a bit smaller than I thought it should be left me opting for the larger truck.

I wanted a Tacoma, I tried to make a Tacoma work. I worked the wife over for months trying to convince her that I didn't need yet another (I've had at least one full size GM truck in my driveway for more than 20 years) giant pickup.

But putting two giant car seats (one rear-facing) in there sold me on getting a Tundra instead. The biggest rear-facing child seat is till at least 6 inches away from the front seat; The front seat that's been adjusted for a 6' tall man to be comfortably seated.

So for now, giant crew cab it is. But my next truck...My kiddos should be out of the giant seats and in at least boosters. I can move to a smaller truck.

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Steering wheel's on the wrong side.



Somebody got fired over this. "Johnson! You had one job; make sure they put the steering wheel on the correct side. Well there's several hundred thousand dollars in the trash bin...again."

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I'm more concerned about the carbon fiber coccyx plate. That looks...Uncomfortable...

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I have one question. Who is going to be able to afford all the cars? I was at the local dealership the other day and most cars are priced way above the average income in the US. Are we going to 10 year car loans?

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I have one question. Who is going to be able to afford all the cars? I was at the local dealership the other day and most cars are priced way above the average income in the US. Are we going to 10 year car loans?

Oh, come on JTF, you always have more than one question.

My guess would be the same way you bought your Fiat 500L I'm guessing. I wouldn't mind taking out a loan, however I don't have to do that. If and I mean IF I get to where I want to be in life, I'll just pay cash for whatever I want.

Cars, highways, streetcars, urban housing, suburban housing; it all cost money my friend, and you'll pay for it however you pay for it.

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Steering wheel's on the wrong side.



Somebody got fired over this. "Johnson! You had one job; make sure they put the steering wheel on the correct side. Well there's several hundred thousand dollars in the trash bin...again."

That's the one being released in Japan later this year.

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Yer killin' me Smalls.

Stop posting a crapton of giant pictures.

I don't know how to post smaller ones lol

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I have one question. Who is going to be able to afford all the cars? I was at the local dealership the other day and most cars are priced way above the average income in the US. Are we going to 10 year car loans?

Well they're already up to six years on new loans if prices keep going higher it wouldn't surprise me.

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I have one question. Who is going to be able to afford all the cars? I was at the local dealership the other day and most cars are priced way above the average income in the US. Are we going to 10 year car loans?

Ha! Since when did that matter? I know people with half my income with new Corvettes. People are dumb and will go carpoor in a heartbeat if that's what tickles their fancy. That's why you see a sixty thousand dollar Cadillac sitting in front of a fifty thousand dollar house.

I don't know how to post smaller ones lol

How about just one...And maybe a link to more. This thread takes forever to load and is borderline impossible to read on my phone