Archived Articles 2002...

Recent Articles: 2001; 2002

12/16/02 - A Date With A Paper Plate
Del Albright, BlueRibbon Ambassador, brings the hot topic of trail sanitation the the forefront.  It's our problem. What are we going to do about it. 

12/14/02 - Yokohama's Geolander H/T-S -  One tire, Three Different Applications
Yokohama's Geolander breaks the design barrier by offering, long mileage, durability and comfort across each diverse application - standard fitment (original equipment), commercial applications and inch-up performance. There's something for everyone.

12/11/02 - Jeep Wrangler: Lots Of Fun... But A Smart Buy?
There really is no other vehicle like a Wrangler. To this day, the Jeep Wrangler continues to be the ultimate off-road icon. Yes, they’re fun to drive, but are they practical to own?

11/24/02 - Jeep Owner Appreciation Days 
Sponsored by the New England Jeep Dealers, here's a chance to ski for free in some of New England's finest resorts.

11/09/02 - 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon- It's a real gem: A ruby on- and off-road 
The Wrangler Rubicon is Jeep's "ultimate off-road rig", built to reflect the "original" Jeeps designed in 1940 for off-road military travel.

10/28/02 - Fasten Your Seat Belts - The 2003 SUVs Are Here
You may not recognize this years SUV line up without a score card. In fact, you may have the need to have someone tell you these are SUVs. Form Compacts to Full Sized, every manufacturer has a model to interest you.

09/24/02 - What is the Dirty Little Secret?
John Stewart, Director of Environmental Affairs, UFWDA and Recreation Access and Conservation Editor of www.4x4wire.com, weighs in on a controversial subject. By keeping our trails a secret are we running the risk of losing access?

09/22/02 - 60 Facts on Women Drivers 
Women have become more powerful in the automotive industry, influential in auto buying and have increased their ownership of 4-wheeldrives and SUVs. For the first time ever, sport utility vehicles have captured the overall market share lead among female new vehicle buyers. Women shopping for a new car or truck now favor SUVs over any other type of vehicle. Leave your stereotypes at the door. The ladies of the new millennium won't be confused with your mother.

09/15/02 - Stats show that 83% of all statistics are lies 
SUVs and Offroad enthusiasts get the brunt of misleading and unwarranted reports.  How much is fact and how much is fiction? Finally the truth behind stats!

08/17/02 - Power Stroke Torques Up 2003 Fords
With best-in-class 325 horsepower and 560 foot-pounds of torque - the new Power Stroke Diesels beef up Ford models.

08/06/02 - Is Ford taking an Excursion from the large Format SUVs?
In 1999 Ford launched the Excursion and coined the oversized sport utility the Suburbanator. The 19-foot long Excursion can tow 11,000 pounds and haul 9 passengers, but it can't pull Ford past the Suburban when leaving dealer lots.

07/30/02 - 4WD Systems Can be Costly: 10 Ways to Save
His book was recently showcased on Motor-Week Maryland Public Television. Kyle has over a quarter-century of experience saving money on transportation and took the time to answers ten commonly asked questions about purchasing 4 wheel drives and saving money.. SUV's and four-wheel-drive vehicles offer many solutions for drivers but can be expensive to maintain. Check these top-ten questions and answers, and learn how to save money. 

07/17/02 - Who Knew?
Who knew there were so many one of a kind items built or manufactured for 4 wheel drive and off road adventurers? Check out this article and you'll be "in the know".

07/01/02 - Liberty on a Roll...Or Not
Jeep announced that it will lower the Liberty a little less than an inch. There have been no reports of rollovers, yet Chrysler says changes would improve road conditions and address "perceived safety concerns".

06/16/02 - NASCAR Driver Terry Cook Shares Tips
International Truck and Engine Corporation, manufacturer of the Power Stroke® Diesel engine for Ford Motor Company, is teaming up with Top-10 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Terry Cook to promote safe driving tips for pickups and SUVs.

06/15/02 - Getting Started Geocaching
Geocaching... For some, it's a hobby. For others, it's an obsession. All you need to participate in this new high-tech treasure hunt is a GPS device and a hunger for adventure. Here's how to enjoy the adventure to the fullest.

05/05/02 - Sell Your Vehicle Online
Learn how to turn your vehicle into cash today using the internet and online classifieds.

04/20/02 - Learning to Drive a Standard Transmission Made Easy
Almost anyone can learn to drive a standard transmission when they put their mind to it, right? Not! However, almost anyone can lean to drive a standard transmission if they go about it the right way (or rather the left foot way). Kyle Busch, author of "Drive the Best for the Price..." helps with step by step instructions.

04/15/02 - New Street-Legal High Performance Lighting
Sylvania’s XENARC High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting systems are the only street-legal HID product available in the automotive aftermarket today.

03/15/02 - Lowering the Finance Cost on Your Next Four-wheel Drive Purchase
Before making a purchase, especially a large one, most buyers ponder an equation that goes something like: What is it going to cost me, and will that equal what I am going to get? Kyle Busch, author of "Drive the Best for the Price..." helps save money!

02/22/02 - Kia Unveils All New SUV for 2003
Kia offers the Sorento, a larger and more powerful SUV than ever offered by the Korean Auto Manufacturer.

02/21/02 - Eaton Gives Kia Sorento Added Traction
Kia becomes the first Korean Auto Manufacturer to offer Carbon Fiber Limited Slip Differentials and choose Eaton as their supplier from the inception.

02/05/02 - Book Review: "Shifting Into 4WD" by Harry Lewellyn
This 323-page book is subtitled “How To Use Your 4WD Off Highway” and bills itself as a handbook for first-timers to experienced 4-wheelers.

01/25/02 - Are We Killing Our Trails?
Will promoting local trails ultimately kill them? Will the wrong people show up and trash our trails? Can too much awareness of our sport (the hobby that we are all so passionate about) undermine its existence. Should trail riding areas and our favorite backcountry roads remain “our dirty little secret”?"

01/14/02 - Where To Go Off-road
Whether you want to try out the trails for the first time, or you're just looking for some new places to go off-road, here's a great way to find new trails in your area.