XPLORE ADVENTURE SERIES VEHICLES SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL PARKS

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFDM2aOLauTQWsI4VrvShYX_xZvztGkdhXXVuSLMGSQrjWqWgaqFcPbi7Q7d2HWJ1NSBjH8Jl6UofR8Wxi_tD26Fj_xooantNjJa0V-43y6rkJ-aPMRAnV82ufvJ8o_5f_Q2fzSNYk9s/s1600/o7c8779.jpg"><img height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFDM2aOLauTQWsI4VrvShYX_xZvztGkdhXXVuSLMGSQrjWqWgaqFcPbi7Q7d2HWJ1NSBjH8Jl6UofR8Wxi_tD26Fj_xooantNjJa0V-43y6rkJ-aPMRAnV82ufvJ8o_5f_Q2fzSNYk9s/s1600/o7c8779.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />The first XPLORE Toyota FJ Cruiser will be auctioned with the proceeds donated to the National Parks Foundation.<br />XPLORE Special Edition packages will be available through participating new car dealerships nationwide in January 2011.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFDM2aOLauTQWsI4VrvShYX_xZvztGkdhXXVuSLMGSQrjWqWgaqFcPbi7Q7d2HWJ1NSBjH8Jl6UofR8Wxi_tD26Fj_xooantNjJa0V-43y6rkJ-aPMRAnV82ufvJ8o_5f_Q2fzSNYk9s/s1600/o7c8779.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Xplore Adventure Series FJ Cruiser " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563064142500060546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFDM2aOLauTQWsI4VrvShYX_xZvztGkdhXXVuSLMGSQrjWqWgaqFcPbi7Q7d2HWJ1NSBjH8Jl6UofR8Wxi_tD26Fj_xooantNjJa0V-43y6rkJ-aPMRAnV82ufvJ8o_5f_Q2fzSNYk9s/s200/o7c8779.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MIHwc4CjiU9lDQSZpl5qNJNDJX63K-F37RKqD7ZYlCa0dFPqwY9bRRS3ZZlYVrZ2bwNT-iJH0ecPZL6LCpw7S8Uml92NN3HhO79IHGqeIQtiHFNJaTWkQuMUkNUGXJZON7DI_TZK3UQ/s1600/o7c8699.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Xplore Adventure Series FJ Cruiser " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563063832964257906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MIHwc4CjiU9lDQSZpl5qNJNDJX63K-F37RKqD7ZYlCa0dFPqwY9bRRS3ZZlYVrZ2bwNT-iJH0ecPZL6LCpw7S8Uml92NN3HhO79IHGqeIQtiHFNJaTWkQuMUkNUGXJZON7DI_TZK3UQ/s200/o7c8699.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazObz2v9eW_tznFGHvWnWoXcmhLMdWnaScsI5H6kkLLYDULyPsu7hA-XbhtYEtgWeTPNQXyuT8vYi0L-AE83JGOTIso_qmOJnmHLSck_xV1UYOzcksRypdZwg_drlF31so2Mmis2gg2U/s1600/o7c8593.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Xplore Adventure Series FJ Cruiser " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563063629727538354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazObz2v9eW_tznFGHvWnWoXcmhLMdWnaScsI5H6kkLLYDULyPsu7hA-XbhtYEtgWeTPNQXyuT8vYi0L-AE83JGOTIso_qmOJnmHLSck_xV1UYOzcksRypdZwg_drlF31so2Mmis2gg2U/s200/o7c8593.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NfvNxLnrHqSvnlCqmMpGiXwpcuHvpQEdbxiLyH5Mx2CJHd8vY_01OqFBrMUovMHLhOvsKVyFkRPEoL_zrla6XBtLcI9ENGQRf_gPPESLQIl1plZ4Tyhgza20a3k9SQ9__g5XmAuYJS0/s1600/o7c8606.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Xplore Adventure Series FJ Cruiser " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563062543334520610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NfvNxLnrHqSvnlCqmMpGiXwpcuHvpQEdbxiLyH5Mx2CJHd8vY_01OqFBrMUovMHLhOvsKVyFkRPEoL_zrla6XBtLcI9ENGQRf_gPPESLQIl1plZ4Tyhgza20a3k9SQ9__g5XmAuYJS0/s200/o7c8606.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><i><br /><br />Adrian, MI (December 20, 2010) – The National Parks are one of America's greatest treasures and a new line of adventure vehicles now gives you and your family another reason to support and enjoy a vacation this year to your favorite National Parks.<br /><br />XPLORE Adventure Series vehicles will be available at your local new car dealers beginning in January 2011 and each one sold delivers a donation to the National Park Foundation for our National Parks. The first XLPLORE Toyota FJ Cruiser will be auctioned in the Spring of 2011 with the proceeds donated to the National Park Foundation.<br /><br />"Venchurs is pleased to introduce the XPLORE Adventure Series line of specialty vehicles for all major brands of vehicles", states Jeff Wyatt, CEO of Venchurs. "It is a privilege to be able to support our National Parks and the automotive new car and Aftermarket communities, with a program that serves America's need for exciting vehicles."<br /><br />XPLORE Adventure Series vehicles are available in four packages featuring increasing levels of equipment and capability. XPLORE Stage 1 Vehicle Packages featuring Katzkin leather interiors are available for Toyota, Jeep, Ford, Ram, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai and Kia vehicles.<br /><br />XPLORE Stage 2 Vehicle Packages for select SUVs and trucks include, BFG off-road tires, Method aluminum wheels, Bilstein 5100 Series shocks, Magnaflow stainless steel cat-back exhaust and optional XPLORE/Katzkin leather and suede seats.<br /><br />XPLORE Stage 3 gets serious; ARB winches, racks, rock-rails, suspension, roof-top tents, Warn winches and IPF lighting are all available as mix-and-match accessories.<br /><br />XPLORE has partnered with TLC to offer Build-To-Order Stage 4 Toyotas and Jeeps with a multitude of custom personalized options including special paint, electronics and expedition-grade upfits.<br /><br />Each XPLORE vehicle comes with a free, one-year Annual Pass to over 52 National Parks and other Federal lands. New owners receive a one-year membership in XPLORE CLUB and a subscription to XPLORE Lifestyle Journal; a high-quality quarterly featuring amazing places to go, fun things to do and interesting people.<br /><br />"XPLORE vehicles are designed to deliver adventure for enthusiasts and families" quotes Ron Flint, XPLORE Program Director. "You can't have one of these in your driveway and not be inspired to get out into the Great American Outdoors!"<br /><br />For more information, please visit www.xplorevehicles.com</i><br /></span><p></p>

XPLORE ADVENTURE SERIES VEHICLES SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL PARKS

The first XPLORE Toyota FJ Cruiser will be auctioned with the proceeds donated to the National Parks Foundation. XPLORE Special Edition pack...

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Motor Trend Truck of the Year? The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAei5kL9zx8muK8voFbWvFgOXqUdM1OT3Z0z3JNwSH9wCjZWE211AkZyJZWSQKZu9q5hAOU2qwbvGvVISWNMD9lNRqyuQK76TR5JSYRA1HwLFZGugTxs1Jw0MtsXd-RmgRM8GxkKtpd9o/s1600/2011-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-award-presentation.jpg"><br /><img height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAei5kL9zx8muK8voFbWvFgOXqUdM1OT3Z0z3JNwSH9wCjZWE211AkZyJZWSQKZu9q5hAOU2qwbvGvVISWNMD9lNRqyuQK76TR5JSYRA1HwLFZGugTxs1Jw0MtsXd-RmgRM8GxkKtpd9o/s1600/2011-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-award-presentation.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />Make that two wins for General Motors and Chevrolet this year. The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD joins the Motor Trend Car of the Year - 2011 Chevrolet Volt as this year's Motor Trend Truck of the Year. We just had the Silverado's sibling, the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD in for review... and we can understand Motor Trend's sentiment towards this brute of a hauler. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The first three trucks that MT tested are three-quarter-ton, single-rear-wheel HDs with gasoline engines, including the 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 twins powered by GM's 6.0-liter V-8 and the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the all-new 6.2-liter V-8 under its hood. The second set of trucks are one-ton dual-rear-wheel rigs, including the 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 with the updated 397 horsepower, 765 pounds-feet of torque 6.6-liter LML Duramax V-8 and the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty with the all-new "Job 2" 400/800 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8.<br /><br />“On the outside the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD appears to have been given a subtle makeover, but it’s what’s under the skin that makes this truck a winner,” said Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Angus MacKenzie. “Chevy engineers focused on three key areas – powertrain, frame, and suspension – to deliver a truck with significantly improved capability and more refinement.”<br /><br />The truck award was presented to GM CEO Dan Akerson before the 111th Army-Navy Game at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. Chevrolet is the Official Vehicle of the Army-Navy Game.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFSYbC7WkHaixAgTk17z34cwPYIds0RtL2YKyqG0Adtrnhw0jhyphenhyphenWZuY3dS3UO8_xHJ4LCtwWNYtX_3twt77KI5FkUy4JqXn2bMeuU3NII49bpQjJVmlih2nPNG9Uc1r98ij2PS_c46iY/s1600/motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Chevrolet Silverado HD wins 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549972705124937042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFSYbC7WkHaixAgTk17z34cwPYIds0RtL2YKyqG0Adtrnhw0jhyphenhyphenWZuY3dS3UO8_xHJ4LCtwWNYtX_3twt77KI5FkUy4JqXn2bMeuU3NII49bpQjJVmlih2nPNG9Uc1r98ij2PS_c46iY/s200/motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-2011.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 80px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAei5kL9zx8muK8voFbWvFgOXqUdM1OT3Z0z3JNwSH9wCjZWE211AkZyJZWSQKZu9q5hAOU2qwbvGvVISWNMD9lNRqyuQK76TR5JSYRA1HwLFZGugTxs1Jw0MtsXd-RmgRM8GxkKtpd9o/s1600/2011-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-award-presentation.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Chevrolet Silverado HD wins 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549972637395963682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAei5kL9zx8muK8voFbWvFgOXqUdM1OT3Z0z3JNwSH9wCjZWE211AkZyJZWSQKZu9q5hAOU2qwbvGvVISWNMD9lNRqyuQK76TR5JSYRA1HwLFZGugTxs1Jw0MtsXd-RmgRM8GxkKtpd9o/s200/2011-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-award-presentation.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 80px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Silverado HD Named 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year</i></b><i><br /><br />PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chevrolet Silverado HD is the 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, completing a rare same-year sweep of the prestigious car and truck awards. Chevrolet also earned the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year award.<br /><br />The truck award was presented to GM CEO Dan Akerson before the 111th Army-Navy Game at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field. Chevrolet is the Official Vehicle of the Army-Navy Game.<br /><br />"On the outside the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD appears to have been given a subtle makeover, but it's what's under the skin that makes this truck a winner," said Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Angus MacKenzie. "Chevy engineers focused on three key areas – powertrain, frame, and suspension – to deliver a truck with significantly improved capability and more refinement."<br /><br />The new 2011 Silverado HD built in Flint, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind., was introduced this summer, featuring new frame and suspension designs, and a more powerful Duramax diesel engine with 397 horsepower, 765 lb.-ft. of torque, and 11 percent better fuel-economy. As a result, the 2011 Silverado HD is capable of towing up to 21,700 pounds, or carrying 6,635 pounds of payload. The new Silverado HD also offers available confidence- and control-related features specifically for towing including electronic trailer sway control, hill start assist and smart exhaust brake system.<br /><br />"With more capability and technology than ever before, we believe the Chevrolet Silverado HD sets the bar for heavy-duty trucks," said Akerson. "It's a great honor to have such a respected authority as Motor Trend agree."<br /><br />The full report from Motor Trend appears in the February issue of the magazine (on newsstands in early January) and online at www.motortrend.com. Chevrolet also earned the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year award for the Volt, the industry's first electric car with extended-range capability.<br /><br />It is the first time since 2006 that one brand has won both Motor Trend Car and Truck of the Year awards in the same year. Chevrolet and Buick won both awards in 1979.</i><br /></span><p>

Motor Trend Truck of the Year? The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Make that two wins for General Motors and Chevrolet this year. The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD joins the Motor Trend Car of the Year - 2011 ...

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