Two manufacturers were absorbed into General Motors one hundred years ago to became the company's GMC brand. Newly released facts and photos of trucks from the first hundred years include the company's early electric trucks, buses built for GM's Parade of Progress in 1936 and motorhomes from the 1970s.

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You'll find all sorts of cargo tie downs to choose from when it's necessary to secure items to a trailer or in the bed of your pickup truck. Ropes, ratchet straps, tarps and different types of netting are a few examples. Each type of tie down system has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, and sometimes it takes a combination of products to keep your cargo from shifting around during a trip.

Meet the 2012 Toyota Tacoma Baja T/X pickup truck, actually a pre-production version of the new limited edition truck. Toyota introduced the Tacoma at the Texas State Fair, always the perfect spot to find crowds of truck enthusiasts. The Baja Tacoma isn't one of the big trucks we usually associate with Texas introductions, like the Ford King Ranch, but it should be an attractive option for drivers who want a smaller pickup with off-road capabilities.

Ford showcased its newest collaboration with Harley-Davidson at last year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a huge annual gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 2012 truck is an F-150 (we've seen other Harley-branded F-Series trucks since the two companies partnered-up in 1999, even a big F-450). The 2012 truck is available with a white exterior, a first for the limited edition pickup. The interior's snakeskin-like leather trim and glossy black panels are among the truck's unique design elements, and you'll find some fun and useful instrumentation within easy reach. Expect to see plenty of Harley branding inside and out, including a cloisonne logo on the truck's console lid.

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