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Cat Eyes. Caterpillar introduces its first-ever Cat utility vehicles – the gasoline-powered Cat CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102D. Beginning with a clean design sheet, Caterpillar gathered extensive customer and dealer input to build a UTV that delivers the unrivaled combination of durability, comfort and maintenance simplicity. Rigorous vehicle testing ensures both utility vehicles meet the superior […] More »

They aren’t common. But they do exist. Dear ATVC: Is there a gas cap with fuel gauge that would fit a Coolster DX 150 so I can easily tell how much gas is in the vehicle? peekdvm The good news? These things certainly do exist! The bad news is that there isn’t one that we’re […] More »

Not the end; just a new beginning. On November 15th Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a means of eliminating $300 million in debt. In the event that MAG sounds unfamiliar to you, they own and manufacture parts for many brands such as Tucker Rocky, Rethal, ProTaper, Answer […] More »

Yamaha R1 Powered Quad. Yamaha has announced its first ever R1 Dirt Track car (R1DT) exhibition race, which took on place Nov. 11, at the Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, California. Yamaha’s R1DT concept dirt track racecar is still in prototype development, but has captured attention for its unique design and production possibilities. The tube […] More »

The future is now. Dear ATVC: Why don’t ATVs use lithium ion batteries like cellphones? DavMcNutt We’re in the process of transition even as we speak. Though not exactly like bigger version of the lithium ion units that power your cell phones and laptops (lithium cobalt), we’re seeing more and more lithium (lithium-iron phosphate) designs […] More »

Fall in WV means decent deals on four-wheels. Fall is in full effect. The night air is getting crisper, the green is turning orange and your ATV Connection editors are, as always, scouring SprocketList in the hopes of passing along a good deal on a machine to make those epic late summer rides a reality. […] More »

Cannot be found at your local dealership. The US Military relies upon ATVs pretty regularly and while the civilian units are certainly nothing to shake a stick at, the military units usually demand specific features like beefier structural design and operator safety standards. Since its introduction in 2002, Phoenix International’s Prowler has been deployed by […] More »