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Ram Trucks debuts new 2011 Outdoorsman, RamBox Holster

Filed under: Truck, Work, Dodge, Off-Road

2011 Ram Outdoorsman

2011 Ram Outdoorsman – Click above for high-res image gallery

“We asked Ram Truck customers – boaters, campers, fishing enthusiasts and hunters – what features would they like to see in a truck. They answered ‘more capability, more room for my gear and ready to hit the trail. And make it affordable.'”

So says Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Chrysler’s Ram Truck Brand. And apparently, he’s not just blowing smoke. Chrysler’s internal research suggests that 62 percent of fullsize pickup truck owners hunt, fish or camp. The automaker’s response to these apparent needs is the new 2011 Ram Outdoorsman.

Functional upgrades include standard trailer towing accommodations, limited-slip differential, 17-inch wheels with off-highway-ready tread pattern tires, underbody protection, tow hooks, halogen head lamps and fog lights. In order to set the truck apart from its siblings, the Outdoorsman will get a two-tone paint scheme with Mineral Gray on the lower portion, wheel lip moldings and, of course, appropriate compass-themed badges.

No matter what configuration you order – 1500, 2500 or 3500; Regular Cab, Quad Cab, Crew Cab or Mega Cab; four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive etc. – Ram promises that the Outdoorsman will be available towards the end of the year, and it will be a replacement for the old TRX4 trim level. Pricing will begin at $28,350 including destination.

RamBox HolsterIn related outdoorsy news, Ram has also announced a new Holster option (right) for 1500 trucks equipped with the RamBox. For just $205, it will “gently, yet securely cradles two rifles or shotguns, or can be rotated 90 degrees to hold up to six fishing rods.” Really, how could you possibly pass that up? See all the details of both new products in the press release after the break.

Gallery: 2011 Ram Outdoorsman

Gallery: RamBox Holster

[Source: Ram Trucks]

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Double-clutch transmissions graduate to the world of commercial trucks

Filed under: Technology

Fuso Duonic DCT

Fuso Duonic dual-clutch-transmission – Click above to enlarge

Dual-clutch transmissions have become increasingly popular in small cars and have even appeared in high-performance machines like the Porsche 911 and Bugatti Veyron. Now, Mitsubishi Fuso has become the first commercial truck maker to offer one of these fancy new gearboxes in a hauler.

The new six-speed M038S6 “Duonic transmission” features wet clutches and incorporates the ability to creep in traffic for smoother operation. Although Duonic-equipped trucks will probably be driven mostly in fully-automatic mode, the transmission can also be manually shifted. Mitsubishi Fuso is 85-percent owned by Daimler, with the remainder being held by Mitsubishi.

[Source: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation]

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Video: Crazy Kiwi skateboarders draw ire for passing trucks at high speed on busy road

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Videos, Australia

Longboarding at 56+ mph – Click above to watch video after the jump

There’s crazy, and then there’s this level of all-out insanity. A group of longboarders in New Zealand have taken to hopping onto the local highway and coasting down a sizable hill while overtaking local traffic. The speed limit? A heady 56 mph. Police first became aware of the daredevils via a video posted on YouTube. Apparently Canadian Andrew Chapman first posted the quick film on Facebook. From there, it didn’t take long for the exploits to make their way to the rest of the internet – and the law.

According to The Daily Telegraph, the boarders cover about 1.5 miles of State Highway 1 before pulling off the roadway and coming to a stop. If that’s not bat guano enough for you, one of the characters in the video is clearly seen riding barefoot. Interestingly enough, the crew isn’t forbidden from using their boards on the road. Since it changes from a motorway to an expressway at the top of the hills, though, law enforcement could technically charge the longboarders with failing to keep left or reckless driving. Hit the jump to see the video.

[Source: The Daily Telegraph]

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