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International didn't just bring it's super shredder semi, the International LoneStar to the show. They also brought the US Military's latest wheeled transport, the International MaxxPro. The imposing vehicle is basically a purpose-built mobile bomb shelter, capable of taking a hit from any direction, as well as fording bodies of water as deep as 36 feet, just for the hell of it. When we opened the door--or more precisely, tried to open the door--we had to abandon all all our stuff and put our weight behind the effort. The thick armor plated doors were almost as heavy as the ones on an old Mark VIII. While the Humvee is impressive in its general-purpose skilz, this thing is just a plain beast. We want a test drive of the take home version. Any versions with gun portals should get an "A" in our book. galleryPost('maxxproext', 6, 'International MaxxPro');galleryPost('maxxproint', 3, 'International MaxxPro Cabin'); INTERNATIONAL MaxxPrO...
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There's a funny thing about auto shows; from the outside, they appear to be all glitz and glamor, high-dollar extravaganzas to draw the attention of the nearest journalist, and later the consumer. In actuality, they are crushingly boring, highly stressed, cynical, irritating events which grow tiresome from both the PR side and the coverage side. Still, it's fun when you see something unexpected pop up on the floor. The new International LoneStar is definitely outside the mainstream of the average motor show. It was a welcome respite. We're digging the grill because it reminds us of the Shredder's helmet and mask. As a special bonus above that, the truck can be equipped with any of 42 different accessories, ranging from lights to shift knobs to acres of excess chrome. International has certainly switched its truck line from suck to blow. galleryPost('doaneinternationallonestar', 6, 'International Lonestar Live Unveil'); galleryPost('navistarext', 3...
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