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With a bold, oversized body and enough power to tear your neighbor's house right off the foundation, the new 2011 Ford Super Duty ($TBA; Spring 2010) is bound to be the manliest truck on your block. Offered with either a new "Scorpion" 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 or a 6.2-liter gas-powered V8, the new Super Duty is a tower's dream, with advanced features like Trailer Sway Control, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, Hill Start Assist and Hill Decent Control, an all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission, and a gauge cluster-mounted 4.2-inch LCD for keeping an eye on all the different systems.
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If Ford's standard-issue F-150 just isn't manly enough for you, take a gander at the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ($TBA). This high-performance off-road terror packs a 5.4L Triton V8 making 320 hp, a completely redesigned front suspension with shocks from Fox Racing, a unique grill, a body that's seven inches wider than a stock F-150, BFGoodrich All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires, optional graphics, and more.
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It's a little early for an April Fool's Day joke, so we're going to go ahead and report on the surprisingly cool 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck ($TBA). First things first — we're going to have to do something about that name. This is the next generation El Camino. Period. So let's make it official. Pontiac has set up a site for guys to submit naming ideas. Like our compatriots at Jalopnik, we are officially supporting the El Camino moniker. So click on over and tell Pontiac what this thing is going to be called. Ok, back to the new truck-car. The 2010 El Camino, based on the Pontiac G8 GT sedan, will feature a 361-hp 6.0-liter V8 (good for a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds) and can handle up to a 1,300-pound payload and tow up to a 3,500-pound trailer. Extras include 18-inch wheels, four-wheel independent suspension with electronic stability control, and a 230-watt Blaupunkt AM/FM/six-disc CD changer with MP3 integration. [More Photos]
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Just when you thought trucks couldn’t get much cooler, here comes something like the F-250 Super Chief Concept ($TBD) to blow that thought out of the water. It carries super-bold styling that “underscores the design and innovation that will define all Ford vehicles going forward,” a supercharged V-10 that can run for 500 miles between fill-ups on hydrogen, E85 ethanol or gasoline, and an interior full of high-grade materials like American walnut, brushed aluminum and rich brown leather. Add to that some state-of-the-art safety equipment, and you have another show vehicle that we’re begging Ford to put into production.
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Trucks have always been known for their utility, but only recently have we seen a push for performance in these beasts — and when it comes to performance, this truck is the tops. The Dodge Ram SRT-10 (starting at $47,000) boasts an engine stolen from a Dodge family member — specifically the 8.3 liter V-10 from the Viper that produces 500 horsepower and propels the SRT-10 from 0-60 in just a hair over 5 seconds. Other niceties include 22-inch wheels, a six-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter, and an aluminum cover with a fixed spoiler. Haul people, haul cargo, or just haul ass.
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The 2005 Nissan NISMO Frontier (starting at $22,100; King Cab or Crew Cab) is a tough mid-size truck with tons of good looks and added performance features from Nissan's Motorsports group. Built on the F-Alpha platform shared with its big brother, the full-size Titan, the Frontier sports off-road tuned Bilstein performance shocks, skid plates, and 16-inch wheels with BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires. It has a 265-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and an electronic locking rear differential and 4-wheel limited slip to help you on your off-road excursions to the mall.
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If you want luxury, but need a pickup, you don't have to compromise. The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (starting at $40,000) has the best of everything and can still get the dirtiest job done. The truck features real ebony wood trim, a boatload of leather (steering wheel, instrument panel, seats, etc.), 6-disc in-dash CD player, subwoofer, optional 7-inch flip-down DVD system, and much more on the inside. Outside, it sports a beautiful chrome grille, four full-size doors, a 5.5 foot pickup bed, and rear park assist sensors. Under the hood, the Mark Lt packs a V-8 that generates 300 hp and 365 lb.-ft of torque for impressive towing capacity.
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Trucks — manly, versatile, powerful. Nothing exudes manliness quite like a truck, and no truck pulls it off quite like the Sierra Denali (starting at$43,000). Like the Yukons of the same family, the Sierra Denali features the best of all the goodies and technology, along with boasting a 345 horsepower engine and heavy-duty everything. Remember, just because you’re driving a truck doesn’t mean you can’t be driving in style.
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If Ford's standard-issue F-150 just isn't manly enough for you, take a gander at the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ($TBA). This high-performance off-road terror packs a 5.4L Triton V8 making 320 hp, a completely redesigned front suspension with shocks from Fox Racing, a unique grill, a body that's seven inches wider than a stock F-150, BFGoodrich All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires, optional graphics, and more.
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Just when you thought trucks couldn’t get much cooler, here comes something like the F-250 Super Chief Concept ($TBD) to blow that thought out of the water. It carries super-bold styling that “underscores the design and innovation that will define all Ford vehicles going forward,” a supercharged V-10 that can run for 500 miles between fill-ups on hydrogen, E85 ethanol or gasoline, and an interior full of high-grade materials like American walnut, brushed aluminum and rich brown leather. Add to that some state-of-the-art safety equipment, and you have another show vehicle that we’re begging Ford to put into production.
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It's a little early for an April Fool's Day joke, so we're going to go ahead and report on the surprisingly cool 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck ($TBA). First things first — we're going to have to do something about that name. This is the next generation El Camino. Period. So let's make it official. Pontiac has set up a site for guys to submit naming ideas. Like our compatriots at Jalopnik, we are officially supporting the El Camino moniker. So click on over and tell Pontiac what this thing is going to be called. Ok, back to the new truck-car. The 2010 El Camino, based on the Pontiac G8 GT sedan, will feature a 361-hp 6.0-liter V8 (good for a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds) and can handle up to a 1,300-pound payload and tow up to a 3,500-pound trailer. Extras include 18-inch wheels, four-wheel independent suspension with electronic stability control, and a 230-watt Blaupunkt AM/FM/six-disc CD changer with MP3 integration. [More Photos]
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With a bold, oversized body and enough power to tear your neighbor's house right off the foundation, the new 2011 Ford Super Duty ($TBA; Spring 2010) is bound to be the manliest truck on your block. Offered with either a new "Scorpion" 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 or a 6.2-liter gas-powered V8, the new Super Duty is a tower's dream, with advanced features like Trailer Sway Control, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, Hill Start Assist and Hill Decent Control, an all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission, and a gauge cluster-mounted 4.2-inch LCD for keeping an eye on all the different systems.
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The 2005 Nissan NISMO Frontier (starting at $22,100; King Cab or Crew Cab) is a tough mid-size truck with tons of good looks and added performance features from Nissan's Motorsports group. Built on the F-Alpha platform shared with its big brother, the full-size Titan, the Frontier sports off-road tuned Bilstein performance shocks, skid plates, and 16-inch wheels with BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires. It has a 265-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and an electronic locking rear differential and 4-wheel limited slip to help you on your off-road excursions to the mall.
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Trucks have always been known for their utility, but only recently have we seen a push for performance in these beasts — and when it comes to performance, this truck is the tops. The Dodge Ram SRT-10 (starting at $47,000) boasts an engine stolen from a Dodge family member — specifically the 8.3 liter V-10 from the Viper that produces 500 horsepower and propels the SRT-10 from 0-60 in just a hair over 5 seconds. Other niceties include 22-inch wheels, a six-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter, and an aluminum cover with a fixed spoiler. Haul people, haul cargo, or just haul ass.
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Trucks — manly, versatile, powerful. Nothing exudes manliness quite like a truck, and no truck pulls it off quite like the Sierra Denali (starting at$43,000). Like the Yukons of the same family, the Sierra Denali features the best of all the goodies and technology, along with boasting a 345 horsepower engine and heavy-duty everything. Remember, just because you’re driving a truck doesn’t mean you can’t be driving in style.
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If you want luxury, but need a pickup, you don't have to compromise. The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (starting at $40,000) has the best of everything and can still get the dirtiest job done. The truck features real ebony wood trim, a boatload of leather (steering wheel, instrument panel, seats, etc.), 6-disc in-dash CD player, subwoofer, optional 7-inch flip-down DVD system, and much more on the inside. Outside, it sports a beautiful chrome grille, four full-size doors, a 5.5 foot pickup bed, and rear park assist sensors. Under the hood, the Mark Lt packs a V-8 that generates 300 hp and 365 lb.-ft of torque for impressive towing capacity.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Leave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
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Known primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Think you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
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Forget simulated wood grain — Shwood Sunglasses ($95) are handcrafted from actual wood. They're available in two basic styles, the Wayfarer-like Canby and the more squarish Govy, and can be ordered in a variety of different woods, all with your choice of Carl Zeiss lenses. Just remember: these probably aren't the best shades to wear to the beach, water park, or campfire — we're guessing they're at least a little flammable.
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Who needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
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What would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
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Just in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
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With a bold, oversized body and enough power to tear your neighbor's house right off the foundation, the new 2011 Ford Super Duty ($TBA; Spring 2010) is bound to be the manliest truck on your block. Offered with either a... [More]
If Ford's standard-issue F-150 just isn't manly enough for you, take a gander at the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ($TBA). This high-performance off-road terror packs a 5.4L Triton V8 making 320 hp, a completely redesigned front suspension with shocks from... [More]
It's a little early for an April Fool's Day joke, so we're going to go ahead and report on the surprisingly cool 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck ($TBA). First things first — we're going to have to do something about... [More]
Just when you thought trucks couldn’t get much cooler, here comes something like the F-250 Super Chief Concept ($TBD) to blow that thought out of the water. It carries super-bold styling that “underscores the design and innovation that will define... [More]
Trucks have always been known for their utility, but only recently have we seen a push for performance in these beasts — and when it comes to performance, this truck is the tops. The Dodge Ram SRT-10 (starting at $47,000)... [More]
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The 2005 Nissan NISMO Frontier (starting at $22,100; King Cab or Crew Cab) is a tough mid-size truck with tons of good looks and added performance features from Nissan's Motorsports group. Built on the F-Alpha platform shared with its big... [More]
If you want luxury, but need a pickup, you don't have to compromise. The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (starting at $40,000) has the best of everything and can still get the dirtiest job done. The truck features real ebony wood... [More]
Trucks — manly, versatile, powerful. Nothing exudes manliness quite like a truck, and no truck pulls it off quite like the Sierra Denali (starting at$43,000). Like the Yukons of the same family, the Sierra Denali features the best of all... [More]
