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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Toyota Gives 2014 4Runner SUV

Toyota has lifted the veil off its updated for the 2014 model year, 4 Runner mid-size SUV at the Stagecoach Music Festival near Palm Springs, California. The refresh for the fifth generation of the Toyota's body-on-frame SUV brings a somewhat tougher look on the outside and a few styling and technology updates to the interior, but other than that, there are no other significant changes.

Looking at 2014 4 Runner from the outside, you'll first notice the redesigned front fascia featuring a more rugged and aggressive appearance, with the massive front grille and smoked headlights also contributing to the meaner look. The Trail grade also comes with a hood scoop and silver painted front and rear bumper accents, while all trim levels are offered as standard with a roof rack.

At the rear end, the changes include the redesigned rear combination lamps with LEDs on all models, and new trims for the tailgate and bumper. The profile remains the same sans the new alloy wheel options.

Ford f-150 svt raptor special edition 2014

The latest addition to the ever-expanding F-150 SVT Raptor family adds unique touches to vehicle’s already available Luxury Package, including a Ruby Red Metallic exterior color or Tuxedo Black Metallic. The vehicle also comes with special box-side graphics.

Inside, buyers will find upgrades including Brick Red seat bolsters with black inserts; more of the Brick Red color on the center console and door panels; and black honeycomb highlights.

No mechanical upgrades are offered this time around, unfortunately. Although we doubt many owners will be complaining considering the stock engine is a 6.2-liter V-8 with 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque available. This engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode and pseudo manual control.

The all-wheel-drive system features electronic shift-on-the-fly capability for the transfer case, and the front axle features a Torsen differential with 4.10 to 1 gearing while the rear gets the same but with an electronic-locking differential as well.

All-terrain tires and the Raptor’s exclusive internal triple-bypass FOX Racing Shox dampers also remain as standard.

Monday, March 17, 2014

2014 Ford Shelby GT500

Ford has now finalized pricing for the new model year as well. For the most part there are small price increases across the board. Both the standard and Premium Mustang GT get an MSRP bump by $450 ($31,545 and $35,545, respectively), as does the Shelby GT500 with and without the SVT Performance Package ($55,445 and $58,940). Ford did keep the bottom line on the Mustang V6, however, keeping prices the same for both the standard and Premium models ($22,995, $26,995).

Thursday, March 13, 2014

2014 Ford Explorer Sport

The 2014 Ford Explorer receives several upgrades, first seen in the 2013 Explorer Sport, that are now available across most of the Explorer model line. These upgrades include second-row heated seats, automatic headlamps and adaptive cruise control. The 2014 Explorer also receives the 2013 Sports’ larger brakes for shorter stopping and better performance while towing. Two new exterior colors (Sunset and Dark Side) are also new for 2014.