The figures of last month's sales are easy to compare with that of last year for same period. In the light-truck category which includes SUVs, pickups, and vans; sales figure soared by 14.8 percent last month compared to the sales performance for October last year. The gains in the truck segment exceeded the 2.9% falloff in car sales. Moreover, the automotive industry increased its sales by 6.1 percent over October 2005. Nonetheless, last month was the second worst month in terms of this year's volume. Hummer put together a very intriguing concept vehicle when it put out the HX. This SUV has a removable roof, can be transformed from a short bed pickup to a convertible and then back to the traditional square Hummer. This vehicle is geared for a younger crowd that wants versatility and I think they accomplished it. Saturn had a winner as well with its compact SUV, the Saturn Vue. This vehicle is a 2-mode hybrid and will be available later this year. It was a show stopper with its fuel economy and is pleasant to look at.

If you are one of those hard-working people who like to drive in style in their trucks, then here is one just for you. Previously the GMC Sierra Denali was only available as a luxury light duty pick-up. That has now changed with the Heavy Duty line slated for 2011. It features a four-bar chrome perforated grille and ride on an all new chassis. There will be chrome accents on the doors and door handles. Inside will have a Bose audio system, power-adjustable pedals, 12-way power seats and brushed aluminum trim. This is the first time the luxurious Denali trim will be offered on one of GMC's toughest trucks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napco_Four_Wheel_Drive_Vehicles Chloe was born on March 22, 2012 my second granddaughter. She has been a blessing to me since the first time I saw her beautiful face. I am graced with the ability to work form the comfort of my home, however, my son has not been that fortunate. He is a welder and works 3rd shift so I volunteered to be the nanny and take care of the baby while he and his wife both worked. At 43 and having an 11 year old of my own, this life checkpoint sort of threw me for a loop. Since Jay Leno took over the hosting duties at "The Tonight Show", he has earned another nickname-"The King of Late Night." So, how much money does the king earn? Another little known fact about Jay Leno is that his annual salary is reported to be a cool $17,000,000, according to Forbes. So you're thinking of trading in that gas guzzler collecting rust in the driveway. According to the official "Cash for Clunkers" website, your 1979 buy truck miami won't make the cut-even if you swear it's the biggest piece of "clunk" on the block. The official rules state vehicles must be less than 25 years old. As for the embarrassing junk-mobile you just inherited from your crazy uncle-trade in vehicles must be registered and insured continuously for the full year before you participate. It is important to note that when it comes to the systems that keep you safe, the steering and the suspension are top parts that you need to consider. These two work together so that you get a fine handling and real good ride for your vehicle. The parts that make up these systems include the shock absorbers, the steering knuckle, steering rack, bearings, ball joints, and tie rod ends. If these get damaged, you would most likely be losing control of your vehicle. You also be most likely experiencing a little sway when you take those simple turns that did not bother you much before. I'd finally made it, I thought. A step closer to bottling our green chile sauce, a cooking sauce resplendent with flavor and I could envision a bottle on every table in America. I just needed the right chile. "Trucks bounced back during the month," says Paul Ballew, executive director of market and industry analysis at GM. Chrysler, conversely, boasts its truck sales, "The retail side of our business has really shown a lot of strength for us in October, especially with key products such as Jeep Commander, Dodge Ram pickup... Jeep Liberty," says Steven Landry, Chrysler Group vice president of sales and field operations.