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Sunday, March 9, 2014

2015 Jeep Renegade


While having a slight baby Wrangler feel with its My Sky removable roof, the all-new Jeep Renegade brings a best in-class trail rated 4x4 (Trailhawk) while offering over 70 security and safety features. With safety and security at the forefront of the development of the Renegade, Jeep enters the global market with its first small SUV.

The Renegade will be the brands first small SUV and will offer a class first nine-speed automatic transmission- paired with the 2.0-liter diesel or 2.4-liter gas engine- that is said to offer aggressive launches, improved fuel economy, and smoother power delivery than a six-speed automatic. The Renegade will stay true to its nature by offering a trail rated version, the Trailhawk, for customers who want off-road capabilities.


The interior will have a mix of rugged and functional features that will be suitable for storage, sports gear, and the adventurous lifestyle. Award-winning hands-free is standard. Lets not forget the My Sky roof, said to date back to its Willys MB Jeep days, with its open-air feel.





While not as rugged looking as a Wrangler, the Renegade could fit the lifestyle of someone in the city who enjoys a weekend escape into nature. Keep an eye out for the Renegade later this year.


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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Toyota chases dirt with the all new TRD Pro Series



During the 2014 Chicago Autoshow, Toyota announced a new TRD (Toyota Racing Development) package for its 2015 Tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner that's aimed at taking serious off-road enthusiast to "places they never dreamed possible."



The TRD Pro Series Tundra will be offered with a 2" front lift, decreased spring rates to improve harsh terrain driving, all-black 18" alloy wheels with Michelin ORP tires, TRD dual exhaust, TRP Pro quarter panel bed stamping, and unique touches in the interior.




The TRD Pro Series Tacoma, hilariously nicknamed Taco Supreme, will also benefits from a TRD 2" front lift, TRD dual exhaust, decreased spring rates, 16-inch black bead-lock style wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, and a black TRD Pro Badge. Seeing as this is one of the best-selling pickups in the industry, we should see plenty Pro Series Tacoma's driving around.



The TRD Pro Series 4Runner will be equipped with a 1.5" front lift with an additional 1" of wheel travel, 17-inch TRD all-black alloy wheels, TRD Pro badge, and black front and rear bumper accents.



All three vehicles will also share:

  • TRD Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs
  • TRD front skid plate
  • TRD floor mats
  • TRD shift knobs


With nearly four decades of providing in-house engine and chassis development for Toyota, TRD will be plenty ready for their release of the Pro Series this Fall.