2012 King of the Hammers Champion

February 16th, 2012

Small Pickup Truck

May 5th, 2012

This small pickup truck also comes with real engine sounds and they are played and heard over a speaker. It also offers a compartment for storage underneath the seat. As for the lighting features, this little Ford toy truck comes with working lights. If your child weighs not more than 44 pounds then rest assured that this magnificent toy truck from Fisher-Price and Ford can carry your child.

The Ford toy truck F-250 seems to look like its real version, which is found in most Ford dealership shops and centers. Like the real one, this toy truck also comes with big and beefy wheels made of plastic. The wheels also come with big chrome grilles and 4 big square headlights. Those are the similarities of the real Ford truck and the ford toy truck. While the real truck can bought in 6.7 L turbodiesel V8 and 6.2 L V8, the toy F-250 is only powered by a child’s feet.

The Ford toy truck is a cool collection indeed but there wasn’t a word yet that came from Fisher-Price and Ford as to whether or not they will also take time developing a Platinum trim version that was given to the real one where it will be launched for the 2013 Super Duty F-Series.

Fisher-Price Launches Lifelike Ford Toy Truck

May 5th, 2012

Sometime this late April, the smallest and super duty truck was introduced by Fisher-Price to the public and captured a great attention and recognition among the spectators.   Vehicle enthusiasts have gathered altogether in the launching event of the said smallest truck ever, which has also struck not only the attention of the grownups but the senses of the kids as well!

The small truck was produced by Fisher-Price in collaboration with one of the giants in motor manufacturing, the Ford Motor Company. The smallest truck is not like the ones you see on the streets and on the road. This one is small in the sense that it is intended as a toy. However, aesthetically, you will come to perceive it as something like a real truck but only its size segregates it from the real ones.

The introduction of the smallest truck was made possible by the collaboration of two famous companies, Fisher-Price and Ford. The toy was developed and has captured the attention of adults and much more to the delight of kids. What is really great and cool about this smallest truck is the fact that it is rideable. In fact, it is the toy version and replica of the famous Ford Super Heavy Duty truck.

Off-Road Breaking News

March 23rd, 2012

The 2012 Bakuriani International Off-Road Contest was successfully held in Georgia earlier in February. The recent driving contest was participated by more than 30 countries from around the world.  The main competition was composed of several categories including the extreme, monster and standard class competition. In the extreme category, Armenian driver successfully won in the division. Meanwhile, Gary Gasparyan was able to achieve the victory in the standard class division. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 stands out among other off-road vehicles in the said competition. A Jeep Wrangler was considered as the most powerful vehicle to win the extreme-class category. Ludwig Ermazyan from Armenia was able to defeat 20 teams in the recent off-road challenge in Georgia. The most dominating team in the event was from the country of Armenia. The winning Armenian team was fully supported by the Beeline trademark company or also called ArmenTel.
Meanwhile, the ACU 2012 British Sprint Enduro Championship was attended by several off-road racers from different parts of the world. The successful event was able to showcase some famous American racer like Ricky Dietrich. The enduro racing features the Enduro World Championship.
In other news, the 2012 King of Hammer Championship title was captured by Erick Miller, followed by Rick Mooneyham. Shannon Campbell ended at the third spot of the recent off-road competition. Graham Jarvis claimed the championship title and called as the King of Motors in desert enduro racing held in Southern California. The recent event was a huge success for the entire off-road racing community.
Charlie Mullins is currently the champion at the GNCC series off-road motorcycle competition. The young motorcycle driver achieved the 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country championship. Despite of the tough competition over the years, Mullins is the first off-road racer to reclaim the title after 4 years. He was able to compete with many off-road motorcycle racers in the past and has been active for more than 7 years now.
Justin Davis recently earned the 2011 Dirt Sports Rookie of the year after the incredible performance last year. He also gained a nomination for the Dirt Sports Driver of the Year, although he was unable to win the award. Davis of General Tires earned the recognition by the age of 18. Davis was very thankful for General Tires for supporting his career. On the other hand, Carl Renezeder joined Davis as one of the recipients in the yearly Dirt Sports awards.

The 2012 Ford and Harley Davidson F-150

March 13th, 2012

The 2012 Ford and Harley-Davidson F-150 deliver a high-performance 6.2-liter V8 engine that is capable of 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque. The Ford Harley truck lineup continues to satisfy the entire community for more than a decade.

2012 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150

The unwavering partnership between Ford and Harley-Davidson brings the new generation of super duty truck models. The new F-150 provides the most excellent truck styling with the same ensemble from last year. On the other hand, the F-150 welcomes a new 4-wheel drive transfer case with a little bit of detailed enhancements. As a result, the new F-150 drives a whole new level of facade for this year.
The Harley F-150 features a 36-gallon fuel tank where it is capable of running up to 600 miles for every tank of petroleum. Based on the recent test drive, the F-150 runs about 65 mph and consumes an average of 14 mpg overall in the city fuel economy. At some point, the EPA fuel economy numbers are not as good with the F-150 V-8 engine. The new F-150 offers a 6R80 6-speed transmission mated with the twin spark-plug engine. The new transfer case is probably the only major update for the new Harley F-150. It is capable of lasting all-wheel drive and low-range at some point.
The general exterior graphics of the all-new F-150 are extremely aggressive.  In addition, a snakeskin design can be noticed in the truck graphics as well. It is fully-equipped with 45R22 high-profile tires, which brings a very unique character for the pickup truck. Meanwhile, the new rims are somewhat different from what is expected. Ford and Harley-Davidson F-150’s overall payload weight is about 1,000 pounds as per the record or a bed capacity of at least 700lbs. You may check out the new productivity LCD screens to learn about the fuel economy and the current performance of the new Harley F-150.
There are several customary features of the new Harley F-150 including power inverter, back heated seats, a back-view camera, elegant lighting, the touch screen navigation system, and a whole lot more. The impressive features are indeed worth the value of the new F-150 model. According to reports, the base price is around $53,000 with an option of a tailgate step and a bed extender. There might be some minor setbacks with the F-150, but overall, it is one of the best pickup truck that came out this year.

The 2012 Dodge Dakota

February 28th, 2012

One of the most anticipated pickup trucks for this year is the 2012 Dodge Dakota. This new truck is one of the newest Dodge Ram model lineups to compete against rival brands this year.  The new Dodge Dakota truck is going to face its solid competitors like the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and the Chevrolet Canyon. Despite of the tough competition over the years, Dodge was able to overcome many difficulties in the market. Dakota has gone through radical changes through these past few years in order to maintain its position in the global industry. There have been several revisions and updates on the new pickup truck model. On the other hand, the 2012 Dodge Dakota is more expensive compared to its previous models. The entry-level full size truck model called the Ram 1500 is seemed to be faced out with the introduction of the new Dodge Dakota pickup truck.
So what’s new with the 2012 Dodge Dakota? There have been better features that are added in the new model truck. It is also noted that some of these features are not visible in the older models. There are several highlights of the new Dodge Dakota including the 6-speaker Alpine System, a keyless entry controlled via key fob, and the addition of the new Sirius satellite radio feature. Due to the shortage of the company’s manpower, outsourced workers were hired to complete this new project. The platform of the new Dakota is going to be based from the minivan type of vehicle. Meanwhile, some critics profusely said that the platform is based from the Jeep Scrambler model.
The Dodge Dakota’s first model was introduced in the late 80s. During that time, Dodge Dakota is the most popular pickup truck among other brands like the Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi-Ram 50. Today, the 2012 Dodge Dakota has climbed over the mountain and marked its name as a lifestyle truck. However, the sales of Dodge Dakota are significantly decreasing over the years with the lowest sales of below 60,000 units. The average sales of the Dodge Dakota since 1992 are at least 100,000 units every year. The 2012 Dodge Dakota has a 4-cylinder V6 and V8 engines. Meanwhile, the Dakota’s platform is a set of dimensions, rather than a set of parts. Each year, Dakota becomes heavier and dramatically expensive. The 2012 Dodge Dakota boasts a reasonable fuel economy, improved handling, and sufficient power.

Major Off-Road Competition News

February 27th, 2012

Earlier this month, the 2012 King of the Hammers Champion was awarded to Erik Miller of Maryland, USA. Miller earned the famous title after completing more than 150 miles in the Johnson Valley field. He was able to finish a brutal course and successfully defeated more than 60 racing drivers in the said racing off-road racing event. The Johnson Valley is considered the largest field in history according to the promoter of the off-road racing challenge.  There were several obstacles along the way, but Miller was able to overcome the challenge and competitively ended the course for the huge win. Rick Mooneyham of Arizona finished at second place, while Shannon Campbell came for the third sport.
Meanwhile, Graham Jarvis was named as the 2012 King of Motors in the invite-only off-road race held at the Johnson Valley. The English enduro racer successfully earned the title after completing the challenging desert race. Jarvis is known for his undisputed enduro skills, which led him to grab the victory on the said off-road competition. The King of Motors is the first-ever motor race that was attended by almost 20 of the most excellent off-road racers in the industry today. The first-ever off-road competition is certainly considered as a motorcycle survival race in a literal manner.  The 79-mile course was the most brutal field that has heavy duty and high speed rock-crawl segments. During the event, the off-road racers were unable to seek for an outside help except for the spectator’s full support. On the other hand, Kyle Redmond entered as the second placer. Redmond was one of the most competitive racers in the event but had only achieved second due to the GPS breakage. Meanwhile, Destry Abbot came in last at the end of the course.
The 2012 Best in the Desert Parker 425 Champion was handed to Robby Gordon. The off-road contest was held at the most brutal terrain in Arizona. The 141-mile loop off-road challenge is the 41st race in the most legendary racing event. Gordon was able to drive the Class 1500 truggy designed by Geiser Brothers. Troy Herbst took the second place, while Mark Weyhrich grabs the third overall spot. Ray Griffith, who also drove the Class 1500, became the fourth overall champion in the BITD Parker 425 off-road challenge. The Mint 400 will be the next major racing event to be held in Las Vegas within this year. Based on reports, there are six more scheduled off-road BITD racing competition to look forward to in the coming months.