Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Silverado: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Silverado - 1999
Released in 1999, this was the first redesign of Chevrolet's full-size pickup line since 1988. The truck was now called the Silverado, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1997
Ford took the aero styling to its conclusion for 1997 with an extremely round nose on the new F-series. The "Super Duty" F series did not...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North American Car Of The Year: Encyclopedia Ii - North American Car Of The Year - 2000-2006
2006 Honda Civic (winner) Ford Fusion Pontiac Solstice Honda Ridgeline (winner) Ford Explorer Nissan Xterra 2005 Chrysler 300C (winner) C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Types Of Pickups
Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dodge Dakota: Encyclopedia Ii - Dodge Dakota - 1987
The first generation of the Dakota was produced from 1987 through 1996. Straight-4 and V6 engines were offered along with either a 5-spee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Tahoe: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Tahoe - 2007
General Motors replaced the Tahoe and Yukon on the new GMT900 platform in late 2005 as a 2007 model. A hybrid version of the Tahoe, which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - General Motors C/k Trucks: Encyclopedia Ii - General Motors C/k Trucks - 1967-1972
A new, more modern look came in 1967, along with more available creature comforts such as air conditioning, power steering, and power bra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nascar: Encyclopedia Ii - Nascar - History
NASCAR - Early History. Many early racing drivers were involved in bootlegging. The runners would modify their cars in order to create ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - Top Manufacturers
Further breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 23 years....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Types Of Pickups
Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advanced Hybrid System 2: Encyclopedia Ii - Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Joint Venture
When GM and DaimlerChrysler engineers realized how similar their hybrid work was, they decided to join forces and share technology. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Types Of Pickups
Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Types Of Pickups
Pickup truck - Compact pickups. The compact pickup (or simply pickup, without qualifier) is the most widespread form of pickup truck. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1957
The truck was restyled again in 1957 with the hood now merging with the fenders. In the back, the traditional separate-fender body was no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1973
The truck was redesigned in 1973 with an automatic transmission option. Other changes included the introduction of the Twin I-Beam suspen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1961
The truck was completely redesigned for 1961 with a wider look, and styleside trucks got an integrated cab and box. Power was over 200
...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1967
Another refresh came in 1967 along with a now-familiar name: the upscale Ranger trim line. The front leaf springs were replaced by coil s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1953
The F-series was redesigned for 1953 with a more integrated look. The pickups also acquired their familiar names: F-100, F-250, and the h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1948
The first F-series truck from Ford was introduced in 1948, replacing the company's previous car-based pickup line. It was a modern-lookin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Miscellaneous
Since about 2001 hybrids of sport utility vehicles and pickups have appeared, which are similar to an SUV except that the 3rd row of seat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Tahoe: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Tahoe - 2000
The vehicles were redesigned for the 2000 model year on the new GMT800 platform, still shared with the full-sized pickups. Two new engine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Other Uses
Pickup truck - Fire chief’s vehical. In the United States pick-up trucks have been used as response vehicals for fire chiefs. These p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - The Cultural Significance Of The Pickup
Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture. Americans have a special fondness for the pickup truck, and it has developed a mythos th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dodge Dakota: Encyclopedia Ii - Dodge Dakota - 1997
The second-generation Dakota was built from 1997 through 2004. It inherited the semi truck look of the larger Ram but remained largely th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1980
The next major redesign came in 1980. The new truck had a squarer look, with sharp lines and flat panels. The Ranger trim line was droppe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1992
The 1992 truck was much more rounded and aerodynamic-looking, and the flareside returned until 1996. The Lightning appeared in 1993. A CD...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Bed Styles
Full-size pickup trucks are generally available with several different types of beds attached. The provided lengths typically specify the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Cab Styles
Pickup trucks have been produced with a number of different configurations or body styles. Pickup truck - Standard cab. A standard cab ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - The Cultural Significance Of The Pickup
Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture. Americans have a special fondness for the pickup truck, and it has developed a mythos th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Other Uses
Pickup truck - Fire chief’s vehicle. In the United States pick-up trucks have been used as response vehicles for fire chiefs. These p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Miscellaneous
Since about 2001 hybrids of sport utility vehicles and pickups have appeared, which are similar to an SUV except that the 3rd row of seat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Cab Styles
Pickup trucks have been produced with a number of different configurations or body styles. Pickup truck - Standard cab. A standard cab ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Bed Styles
Full-size pickup trucks are generally available with several different types of beds attached. The provided lengths typically specify the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Bed Styles
Full-size pickup trucks are generally available with several different types of beds attached. The provided lengths typically specify the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 2004
In 2004, Ford redesigned the F-Series using the new P2 platform. Initially, only Ford's 4.6 L Triton and new 3-valve 5.4 L 3V T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North American Car Of The Year: Encyclopedia Ii - North American Car Of The Year - 1994-1999
1999 Chrysler 300M (winner) Honda Odyssey Volkswagen New Beetle Jeep Grand Cherokee (winner) Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra 1998 Chevrole...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Tahoe: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Tahoe - 1992
The new GMC Yukon was introduced for 1992, while Chevrolet continued calling their version the Blazer. All were 2-door models through 199...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford F-series: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford F-series - 1987
The 1987 refresh was evolutionary. The design was more streamlined, and maintenance items were made simpler. Rear antilock brakes were no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - General Motors C/k Trucks: Encyclopedia Ii - General Motors C/k Trucks - 1962-1966
1962 C/K trucks were available in smooth "Fleetside" or fendered "Stepside" versions. GMC called these "Wideside" and "Fenderside". Half-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1985
Price cap: $30,000 Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mph Top-selling cars: Chevrolet Cavalier Ford Escort Chevrolet Celeb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1984
Instituted the price cap at $30,000. Fastest car tested: Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, 144 mph Top-selling cars: Chevrolet Cavalier F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1983
For the 1980s, Car and Driver picked five domestic and five import cars. Fastest car tested: Jaguar XJ-S HE, 142 mph Top-selling car...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1986
Price cap: $30,000 Fastest car tested: Porsche 944 Turbo, 157 mph Top-selling cars: Chevrolet Celebrity Ford Escort Chevrolet Caval...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1987
Price cap: $30,000 Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 176 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Escort Ford Taurus Chevrolet Cavalier ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1989
Imports and domestics chosen by marque, not by place of manufacture. Price cap: $35,000 Fastest car tested: 750iL V12, 158 mph Top-s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1988
Price cap: $35,000 Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 173 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Escort Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta Ford Tau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - Top Ten Models
From 1983 through 2005, the following individual models were represented on the list the most times: Note: The Acura RSX and Acura Integr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advanced Hybrid System 2: Encyclopedia Ii - Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Applications
Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Busses. The system was first used in the General Motors transit buses deployed in 2004. City bus system by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Cab Styles
Pickup trucks have been produced with a number of different configurations or body styles. Pickup truck - Standard cab. A standard cab ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nascar: Encyclopedia Ii - Nascar - Nascar And Popular Culture
NASCAR - Broadcast coverage. Before the 2001 CAR TV deal, each track discussed the TV rights with each network on their own. From the 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Pickup Bed Styles
Full-size pickup trucks are generally available with several different types of beds attached. The provided lengths typically specify the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - The Cultural Significance Of The Pickup
Pickup truck - The pickup in American culture. Americans have a special fondness for the pickup truck, and it has developed a mythos th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advanced Hybrid System 2: Encyclopedia Ii - Advanced Hybrid System 2 - Technology
The group touts its technology as "two-mode" to differentiate it from the Toyota, Honda, and Ford "single-mode" systems. The two modes of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pickup Truck: Encyclopedia Ii - Pickup Truck - Miscellaneous
Since about 2001 hybrids of sport utility vehicles and pickups have appeared, which are similar to an SUV except that the 3rd row of seat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1990
Eliminated half domestic/half import rule as impractical. Price cap: $35,000 Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 175 mph To...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1991
New rule: No more than two places per marque. Price cap: $35,000 Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 176 mph Top-selling ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 2001
For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "Five Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories. Top-selling vehicle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 2000
Price cap: $61,000 Top speed recorded: Ferrari 360 Modena, 173 mph Top-selling cars: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Ford Taurus ... S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 2002
Top-selling cars: Ford F-Series Chevrolet Silverado Toyota Camry Car and Driver Ten Best - Ten Best Cars. Price cap: $66,000 Car and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 2003
Car and Driver Ten Best - Ten Best Cars. Price cap: $66,000 Car and Driver Ten Best - Five Best Trucks. ... See also:Car and Driver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 2005
Car and Driver Ten Best - Ten Best Cars. Price cap: $70,000 Car and Driver Ten Best - Five Best Trucks. ... See also:Car and Driver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 2004
Car and Driver Ten Best - Ten Best Cars. Price cap: $69,000 Car and Driver Ten Best - Five Best Trucks. ... See also:Car and Driver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1999
Price cap: $59,000 Top-selling cars: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Ford Taurus ... See also:Car and Driver Ten Best, Car and Driver Ten B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1998
Price cap: $55,000 Fastest car tested: Ferrari F50, 194 mph Top-selling cars: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Ford Taurus ... See also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1993
Price cap: $40,000 Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo, 204 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Taurus Honda Accord Toyota Camry ... S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1992
Price cap: $40,000 Fastest car tested: Ferrari F40, 197 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Taurus Honda Accord Toyota Camry ... See also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1994
Institution of the 2.5x price cap, now at $43,000. Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 179 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Taur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1995
Price cap: $46,000. Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo VT, 185 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Taurus Honda Accord Toyota Camry ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1997
Price cap: $54,000 Fastest car tested: Dodge Viper GTS, 177 mph Top-selling cars: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Ford Taurus ... See ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car And Driver Ten Best: Encyclopedia Ii - Car And Driver Ten Best - 1996
Price cap: $48,000 Fastest car tested: Ferrari F355, 179 mph Top-selling cars: Ford Taurus Honda Accord Toyota Camry ... See als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - General Motors C/k Trucks: Encyclopedia Ii - General Motors C/k Trucks - 1973-1987
The refreshed 1973 version had a longer wheelbase - 117.5 in for short-bed and 131.5 in for long-bed. A crew cab was introduced on a supe...   » Read the article