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.
New Toyota Ad Breaks Through Walls
Ok, so the walls are really computer generated, but the new Ad for Toyota’s GT86 from Toyota Uk is definitely interesting/different. Specifically, it looks more like a video game than a car Ad. And that is why it is probably going to grab all sorts of attention from its target audience, the younger car buyers.
What do you think? Is it cool or a dud?
Japanese Automaker Subsidy to End – Say What?
Many Americans are irate that the U.S. government, during two different adminstrations, helped bailout General Motors and Chrysler. Little do they know that Japan helped out their automakers too. That subsidy, though, is about to end.
Toyota is hoping its Prius Hybrid will help keep demand up and offset the expected losses from subsidies that are about to end.
Gas Prices on the Rise – Hybrid Collaborations The Answer?
Normally the end of July means lower gas prices, not this year apparently. Many analysts expects prices to hit a peak of $4/gallon before failing back in September. Is the answer to higher gas prices building more hybrid pickups? And are collaborations to build them faster better for consumers?
As gas prices rise are hybrid collaborations between companies great for everyone?
2009 Toyota Tundra Reviews
Are you looking to buy a 2009 Toyota Tundra and want to know what others thought about it? Here is a comprehensive list of reviews of the full-size Toyota truck.
2013 Ram 1500 V6 Already Has Engine Problems
Reports have surfaced that suggest the new V-6 engine slated for the Ram 1500 is already undergoing cylinder head problems that could/could not be related to its unique design and a ticking noise. Is the new Ram 1500 going to have long-term engine problems too?
The 2013 Ram 1500 V6 already has engine problems according to several different reports.
