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.
Ford’s New Technology – Good or Bad?
Are you done driving your car? Really, really done? Ready for a future without having to worry about driving, instead leaving that task to a robot. Ford plans for that day soon.
Ford is developing new traffic jam assist technology aimed at reducing driver stress while having the side benefit of improving transportation.
Study Finds EV Battery’s Price Drops 70% by 2025
Good news for automakers and consumers hoping that Electric Vehicles can be a solution to our future energy needs. A study by consulting firm McKinsey says a cheaper price is on the horizon.
While this is an uncommon sight now, it could be very normal in 10-15 years.
Changes to Ram HDs Cummins Diesel?
Rumors are circulating that the next generation Cummins turbo-diesel will move toward a less-expensive, industry-standard technology. This change will remove a competitive edge that certain Ram HD pickups enjoy.
Rumors are swirling about the next generation Cummins diesel and how it will impact Ram HD pickup sales.
The Final News, No Mahindra Diesel Pickup for US Market Ever
Years of planning and $100 million dollars later, it is for naught as the Indian manufacture Mahindra announced it is never going to bring the small, diesel pickup to the U.S. The death of the pickup is really a story about the EPA’s stringent rules, poor business relationships and a vision that never had a chance to succeed.
Plans to build a US version of the Mahindra compact diesel pickup appears to be all but dead.
Unfair Advantage – Treasury Department Still Owns GM
There has been a lot of news lately in regards to the Governments involvement in General Motors and the bailouts of the auto industry. China has claimed unfair trade practices and have increased tariffs on imports. Plus, there have been calls during the 2012 presidential race for the Treasury Department to sell all the shares it owns. What should the Obama Administration do?
A big controversy a few years ago, the U.S. Government's ownership of General Motors is fueling some presidential race debate.
