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The Volkswagen Transporter van is the most popular van sold on lease, according to Swiss Leasing a leading VW retailer of commercial vehicles. " We are seeing a move away from "White Van Man" towards a more sophisticated customer." We see more and more customers order in black or silver, often with thousands of pounds in extras such as air conditioning and blacked out windows. "Gone are the days of selling a basic white van"

If you’re in the market to buy a new minivan this year, you’ll definitely want to do your homework and research which one will work best for you and your family’s needs.

The Dodge Cummins diesel is a favorite of many diesel enthusiasts because of how many modifications can be done to it. The Dodge Cummins diesel comes stock with great power and fuel economy and can be tweaked to get diesel fuel mileage in the upper twenties and some even report low thirties in mpg.

Nissan Titan is the company’s answer to the call of the full-size pickup market. The truck, with its great all around performance and awesome features will no doubt be a serious contender in its class.

89 cents was what one consumer paid, while $1.09 was what another paid for a gallon of gas. You can find out how buyers have cut their price of gas to crazy levels. They used the same strategy used when they purchased non gas items. This explains how.

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has four models: the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, Limited, Laredo, and the SRT8. The many options and features of the new Grand Cherokee make it a vehicle worth checking out.

I don’t care what people say: I’m a Vanilla Ice fan through and through. I even went so far as buying a 1992 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L V8 so I could roll like Ice rolls. However, after fifteen years of putting the pedal to the metal, my ‘Stang started running a little rough. That’s why I added in an AFE intake with a fast-flowing AFE filter. Now, the old girl screams

Accessorizing vehicles has become a top priority for many truck owners.

Why pay when you can do the truck cleaning yourself? Here are some tips to save your hard-earned cash and give your vehicle a dose of your own loving.

One score and a handful of years ago, Skyjacker brought forth to these great shores a better way to boost your ride height. For the quarter of a century, Skyjacker gear has gained a respected reputation for building some of the most durable, stable and extreme off-roading suspension components around.

What do us right-minded conservatives and those Beaujolais-drinking, terrorist-appeasing, Yalta-forfeiting liberals have in common? We’re all going to die sooner or later. Showing respect for the dead can come in many forms, but I’ve figured out how I’m going to pay homage to my kith and kin. I’m going to immortalize them by lifting my Silverado.

There are many types of hand held diesel programmers out there, the ones we are going to talk about today are the Diablosport predator tuner, the Hypertech power programmer, and the Bullydog Triple Dog. These all have similar functions and power increases and a few unique features to each.

Is higher octane gas worth the $208.00 increase in gas costs per year? Does the higher octane premium gas result in better mileage? Is better fuel economy attained by using premium gas? Does higher octane gas enable your car run better?

Choosing the right set of Jeep or truck wheels deserves lengthy consideration, as the right set of wheels can provide additional performance benefits that make buying them not just a stylistic decision, but a smart one as well.

All new for 2007 is the Chrysler Aspen. Chrysler is trying to fill a unique niche with it, in that it's luxurious without all the price, big without all the size, and comfortable without being a land yacht. The total package didn't impress me too much until I saw the sticker. At that point I was pretty much sold.

A few tips can help make your move easier and safer.

Driving the Ford Escape Hybrid has not only changed how much I spend for gasoline each week but also changed the way I drive.

Every year hundreds of trucks and cargo is stolen. This article gives practical tips (e.g. never leave your keys in the truck, install air brake lock systems) on how truck theft can be prevented.

This latest installment of The Misanthropic Mechanic finds our grumpy grease-monkey, Mike, just back from his big win at the Pomona Diesel Drags. And coincidentally, this week’s question asks Mike what it takes to squeeze more power and torque from a diesel truck.

Mud flaps exist to do the thankless job of stopping spatters, slop and gunk from mucking up your vehicle. Sometimes they can even prevent a run in with the law as we see in the following story.

When you have a new ride, you need to cover your ass. And there’s no better CYA move than shielding your seats with some car seat covers. But, when you have a sparklin’ new Ford truck, there’s nothing you need more than Ford truck seat covers. Think of where you go (and what you sit on when you’re there), and getting a set of seat covers becomes a no-brainer.

When long-hauling a massive trailer cross country, it’s important to equip yourself with the proper gear. Besides an actual trailer—and a truck built to haul it—you’ll want a set of heavy-duty brakes to stop the rig, a sturdy hitch rated for the trailer’s weight and some extra-large mirrors to see who’s coming up from behind. Tow on, my friends!

To maintain the proper air pressure in your tires takes very little effort. By doing that simple chore, you can save 4% on your annual gas costs. It is estimated that a 4% savings equates to between $100 and $200 per year. Just follow the advice listed here and start saving.

The costly mistake many drivers make when filling their car with gas is to overfill it by topping it off. When the gas pump nozzle clicks off, do you stop or do you keep pumping? Are you trying to add more gas your tank after the shutoff trying to stuff as much in as possible? Are you pumping more gas after the shutoff to round your total cost to the nearest full dollar amount? If either of these scenarios are true, or if any other reason causes you to top off your tank you have developed a bad habit that is costing you money and is contributing to air pollution.

One of the quickest ways to rob a car of efficient gas consumption is to neglect the tires. There are a number of different ways tires can affect your car's fuel saving performance. Making sure you are riding on properly inflated tires is probably the easiest way to save money on gas.

Many guys who pull a toy or two behind their truck are also fiercely brand-competitive. But, the same crowd who sees their rear window as a blank easel for denouncing their neighbors’ truck brands may find their time wasted when battling over hitch and towing equipment. This is the case for any truck guy looking for a side in the tame conflict between Draw Tite and Hidden Hitch.

There’s an entire kingdom of Toyota truck accessories out there to conquer. But, there’s only one that will yank your hard-running ‘yota out of a thick n’ sticky mess: a winch. And since there’s no way you’d stay on the pavement, it’s worth the investment. Stick with us as we explore one of the most useful Toyota truck accessories ever made.

Concerns from diesel owners over the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSF), EGR’s, DPF’s, and the larger diesel engines have prompted attention to the growing need for supplemental filtration in our diesel trucks. This article should take a little mystery out of Bypass Filtration.

There are a number of methods you can use to reduce your overall expense of gas purchases even before you consider changing your driving habits or taking any actions on your car. These strategies consist of smart buying and good management of your gas purchases.

There are many reasons why people might customize their 4x4 vehicles with suspension lift kits, as well as quite a bit to know before you get started. If you’re a seasoned veteran who has conquered the most vicious terrains and knows your vehicle better than your own mother, there probably isn’t much for you to learn here. On the other hand, if you’re just getting started and want to familiarize yourself with the basics, read on.