Author Archive for Tim Esterdahl
Associate Editor Tim Esterdahl is a married father of three who enjoys all things automotive including wrenching on his collection of old pickups. He also plays an absurd amount of golf. Like really absurd.
Truck Wars, Toyota vs. the Big Three – Who Wins?
In the coming year, the full-size truck market will change with several new introductions and updates in the ongoing war for the award of best truck in North America. While critics and diehards will point to sales and others to awards, what really does each manufacture need to do to win?
Which truck has the most riding on it? All of them, these are big, profitable products for every maker.
Ford Hybrids Fail to Meet 47-MPG Claims – Hybrid Trucks Too?
In a story being circulated around the internet, it seems Ford’s new C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid are both being slammed for not meeting MPG estimates. Ford says these cars should reach 47-mpg in city and/or highway driving. Real world owners aren’t seeing above 40.
According to several owners, the Ford C-Max and Fusion Hybrids fail to come close to MPG statements. Is this a problem with all hybrids?
Fix Dents Fast and Easy With GoPro Camera – Really?
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past few years, you have probably heard of the GoPro camera and its suction mount. This camera is being used to film first-person footage of all sorts of things like BMX tricks, Rally Car racing and Skiers. Could the suction mount be strong enough to fix a dent? Yep… well if you believe this video.
2013 Toyota Tundra Wins KBB Best Resale Value Award
The 2013 Toyota Tundra has won the annual Best Resale Value Award in its category from Kelley Blue Book. This award continues a trend of Toyota Tundra pickups having high resale values.
The 2013 Toyota Tundra has won the Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award. This continues a trend of Toyota Tundra pickups winning this award.
Off-Roading in Canada Toyota Style – Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma
The trails in Canada can get very muddy in the first part of the year. Really, really muddy. No problem for the Toyota Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma. See them in action with these amazing photos.
This is a pretty sweet photo of a 2007 Toyota Tundra on a muddy trail.
