Iveco trucks are an Italian manufacturer of diesel engines, trucks and buses, located in Turin. This company began as a coalition of European vehicle manufacturers in 1975, which included Fiat, who dominated the group. The Iveco 110 was a 4×4 military cargo drop side truck. These trucks had steel composition bodies as well as dropsides. They were also equipped with differential locking.
You could also choose between the optional mounted winches chassis. The Iveco 110 truck had a wheel base of 4200mm, and a GVWR of 23,600 kg. The weight of the front axle of this truck is 14,700 kg while the weight of the rear axle is 27,200 kg. This 4×4 truck is powered by a diesel Deutz 6 cylinder engine, which has a displacement of 373 cu. in, and is turbocharged and intercooled, paired with a six [...]
Cadillac is an American luxury brand, which is also among the oldest in America. Founded in 1902, they were the first to start mass production of automobiles. While they mostly produce cars, they also dabbled in the pick up truck market, by bringing out a crossover truck in the Escalade series.
Cadillac Escalade is a luxury SUV model, which was their first foray into the SUV segment. This SUV was introduced as a 1999 model, in a bid to compete with the Japanese and German competitors that had started to flood the U.S. markets. After 10 months since the project for creating this SUV, was approved, the SUV went into production, which gives an idea of the competiton Cadillac was then facing.
The Cadillac Escalade is in fact so popular, that according to Institute for highway loss data, it is the [...]
Dodge trucks are popular as manufacturers of light weigh pick up trucks. This company is a part of the Chrysler Group and is sold in around 60 countries and territories around the world. Apart from light duty pick trucks, this company also manufactures SUV’s and vans.
The Dodge 350 was manufactured in the year 1993. It was a diesel powered pick up truck mostly available with a diesel 6 cylinder 5.9 liter engine. These Dodge trucks feature a suspension type of 10 leaf springs. For safety features, this Dodge model was equipped with an air bag.
The Dodge 350 was available in many trip options to choose from. This pick up truck had a manual transmission and was a 4 wheel drive. Some of the standard features of this truck included dual rear wheels, power steering, vinyl seating, an ABS for [...]
Sterling Trucks used to manufacture medium duty as well as heavy duty trucks till they stopped production in the year 2009. They were a subsidiary of the American division of the German Co. Daimler AG, which is a leading automobile company. The Sterling brand of heavy duty trucks were sold in many countries which included the U.S., Mexico, Canada, New Zealand as well as Australia.
The Sterling A9513 truck was available in conventional day cab and tractor configurations which were suitable for a number of purposes such as for movers or mail haulers, for freight companies, for trucking companies or for package companies. This truck was powered by a Detroit diesel engine which had a fuel capacity of 14 liters. It delivered a horsepower of 455.
These Sterling Trucks had a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating [...]
Cadillac Escalade has a very special position for Cadillac which is luxury brand of General Motors. With Escalade, Cadillac entered the luxury SUV segment in 1999. Escalade was a quick project as the car ran into production only in 10 months from the period when it was proposed. The quick production was in response to competition arising from Lincoln Navigator and other Japanese and German models. Cadillac Escalade is with strong personality and also its name comes after a warfare technique to over come defensive enemy hurdles “escalade”.
Cadillac also has Cadillac trucks which will be discussed in later part.
The 2011 Escalade ranks 2nd among Luxury SUV’s. Escalade is meets niche buyers those who don’t care much on the mpg figure, those who want to get lot of attention and at the same [...]
Lincoln Navigator is luxury SUV manufactured by Ford Motors for its luxury division Lincoln. The production of the SUV began in 1997 and was offered for sale as a 1998 model. it wasn’t very difficult to source parts for the Navigator as most of the equipment came from Ford Expedition. The Navigator was largely different from the Expeditor. Lincoln being a luxury brand, the Navigator was different from the interior, its material was of top quality and also the exterior styling differed from the Ford Expedition.
The SUV is not only filled with luxury, it’s also the largest Lincoln offering. When we talk about the 2011 Lincoln Navigator, the SUV is ranked 9th among 10 luxury SUVs. The SUV, comparable to a Lincoln trucks, has lot of space in all the three rows and the interior is filled [...]
It would not be un-correct to call the Durango “massive”. The 2011 Dodge Durango comes standard with rear wheel drive and with a carry over V8. The V8 5.7 liter generates 360 horsepower and is always thirsty. The mass engine is the 3.6 liter V6 that generates 290 horsepower and 260 lb ft of torque. According to the latest information both of the engines have same old 5 speed automatic gear box but we can soon expect the SUV to run on a new 8 speed gear box. Produced power form the engine is taken to either rear wheel or all wheel drive. The 2011 Dodge Durango, with a V8 engine is also offered with a low range 4 WD.
As now the V8 Ford Explorer has exited, the new leader in the class is surly the Durango. The towing figures are the segment leader; V6 pulls 6200 pounds where as the [...]
When we hear the name Jeep the first thing that comes in mind is off road. Many to taste the off road capability of the Jeep, compromises on on-road handling and comfort levels.
There are few factors which doesn’t make the SUV a daily ride. The first is its fuel thirsty engine that only gives 15 mpg in the city and around 19 mpg on the highway. The second is its interior that can’t keep the comfort level high for long rides.
In spite of short comings the Jeep Wrangler is the most capable off-road SUV that can take you just any where.
At some places Jeep Wrangler is also known as TJ, JK, YJ, and J8 which is the military version. Wrangler is a part of Chrysler and sold under the Jeep brand name. the Jeep Wrangler is the successor of the military hero the CJ and was also famously [...]
