| Fewer luxury-car and 4x4 thefts
After two years of an increase in car thefts, Ituran and Pointer, who provide vehicle tracking services, have reported a large drop in robberies of the hottest cars in the stolen vehicle market: Luxury cars and 4x4s. Both companies' summaries of the first quarter of 2007 show that there has been a 57-72 percent plunge in the number of Mercedes, BMWs, and Audis stolen compared to the first quarter of 2006. There has also been a decrease in 4x4 thefts, although the figures presented by both companies differ greatly; Pointer registered a 67 percent fall, while Ituran recorded 36 percent drop. Although pick-up trucks are a common preference for car thieves, both companies also reported a drop in the number of trucks stolen.
New York Auto Show: 2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha
We can't wait to get our hands on the 2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha, because the other GM trucks we've driven that are equipped with the 5.3L V8 all make all the right sounds and pack the kind of punch you'd expect in a vehicle as butch-looking as the entry-level HUMMER. That probably won't happen 'till late summer, however, so we had to make do with an up-close inspection of one at the New York Auto Show in the meantime. The example on display at the Javits Center is a lightly accessorized version (note the grille guard and roof lights... those are not standard equipment) that looks great in that gray color, which also happens to be new for '08. Inside, it's no different than other loaded, Luxury Package-equipped H3s, save for the Alpha badge on the steering wheel and the embroidered Alpha insignias on the headrests.
Custom 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 - Sky-Scraper
Custom trucks come in all different ways and levels of modifications. Some have a few simple bolt-ons, while others have gone so far away from factory that they only have small sections left of the original truck. These trucks all start from a basic design, and it is up to the particular owners to do what they want to them. After deciding that you are going to go custom, it takes confidence to know that what you are doing will work. If you talk to anyone on the factory side, they will advise you to modify nothing but a license plate frame. But, if you are mechanically inclined or a have a reputable shop that you can trust to build your custom, then you have nothing to worry about. For Dennis Stavinoha, his custom truck started with a need for something to drive on a regular basis to his construction job.
Extensive facelift and new engine for ’07 Isuzu Rodeo
A substantial facelift, plush new interior and world-beating new common-rail diesel engine are highlights of the new '07 Isuzu Rodeo which enters showrooms from April fully armed to make a major impact in the hotly-contested UK market for ‘lifestyle' one-tonne pickups.
Originally launched in the UK in November 2003, the Rodeo racked up three major awards in its first year of going on sale, being acknowledged as the most up-to-date and sophisticated in its class.
The Rodeo's tally of awards includes Japan's ‘2005 Good Design Award', ‘Best Double Cab Pickup' from Used Car Buyer magazine and ‘Lifestyle Pickup Winner' from 4x4 magazine.
The Rodeo also won The Caravan Club's ‘2005 Towcar of the Year – Utility Class' accolade plus ‘Best-In-Class' title from What Van? magazine.
Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Part Of Highway 401
A truck tractor was virtually demolished Sunday morning when it slammed head-on at full speed into the bullnose in the westbound transfer lanes on Highway 401 near Port Union Road. The driver walked away with just minor injuries and police think fatigue may have played a role in the crash. A portion of the highway was temporarily shut down. There's no word yet on possible charges and police are appealing for witnesses. Toronto OPP officers are asking any witnesses to call (416) 235-4981. .
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