Meanwhile, in response to the market launch of International's new monster pickup truck, Sterling unveiled the Acterra Concept with MBE 900 engine. Without a doubt, this machine will turn heads with its humongous Warner pickup bed.
The average Joe drives an Inter
When Arnold Schwarzenegger first bought a Hummer, which was then almost exclusive to the U.S. Army, he set a precedent. Shortly after, GM acquired the brand and gave it a special place in its lineup. The rest is history: Hummers have multiplied at a rapid pace. Today, the original H1 is no longer available; even the Army can't have it. Ironically, Mr. Schwarzenegger is now championing environmentally-friendly solutions... But I'm getting away from the point I'm trying to make: the Hummer craze could repeat itself.
Indeed, the U.S. Army now uses International trucks just about anywhere. And I'm not talking about giant haulers or road tractors but rather the MXT. This new oversized SUV could crush a little smart fortwo without breaking a sweat. I'm barely exaggerating. The impressive and invincible beast looks like a cross between a Hummer H2 and a tank. And believe me, the day an Average Joe will purchase the first MXT to drive around town, Greenpeace folks will sure be erecting roadblocks! That said, I bet the MXT will manage to overcome these obstacles.
At ExpoCam, there was a beige model designed to help soldiers camouflage themselves in the desert sand; the interior is stripped down and the finish is mediocre. But there is also a civilized model for rich people; at $105,000, the fit and finish is more refined. By loosening the purse strings, one could enjoy high-class equipment. A navigation system, sir? What about a giant ACL screen for your DVD unit? Surely, there's ample room for this kind of gadgets!
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| Sterling's Acterra will directly rival International's CXT, which was showcased at ExpoCam two years ago. |
The average Joe drives an Inter
When Arnold Schwarzenegger first bought a Hummer, which was then almost exclusive to the U.S. Army, he set a precedent. Shortly after, GM acquired the brand and gave it a special place in its lineup. The rest is history: Hummers have multiplied at a rapid pace. Today, the original H1 is no longer available; even the Army can't have it. Ironically, Mr. Schwarzenegger is now championing environmentally-friendly solutions... But I'm getting away from the point I'm trying to make: the Hummer craze could repeat itself.
Indeed, the U.S. Army now uses International trucks just about anywhere. And I'm not talking about giant haulers or road tractors but rather the MXT. This new oversized SUV could crush a little smart fortwo without breaking a sweat. I'm barely exaggerating. The impressive and invincible beast looks like a cross between a Hummer H2 and a tank. And believe me, the day an Average Joe will purchase the first MXT to drive around town, Greenpeace folks will sure be erecting roadblocks! That said, I bet the MXT will manage to overcome these obstacles.
At ExpoCam, there was a beige model designed to help soldiers camouflage themselves in the desert sand; the interior is stripped down and the finish is mediocre. But there is also a civilized model for rich people; at $105,000, the fit and finish is more refined. By loosening the purse strings, one could enjoy high-class equipment. A navigation system, sir? What about a giant ACL screen for your DVD unit? Surely, there's ample room for this kind of gadgets!
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| 8 feet wide, over 7 feet high and 21 feet long; you won't miss the MXT, which just arrived in Quebec. |