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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.

Top Gear Goes Loop to Loop For A Record 720

In a scene reminiscent of video games, the guys at Top Gear decided to try a double loop to loop for a “record” 720 in a car. Add in a stadium full of people and it makes for some dramatic footage, check it out.

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NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer Auctions Custom 2011 Toyota Tundra

The 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Orange County Auction on Saturday, June 23, will have NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer’s custom 2011 Toyota Tundra on its auction block. Bowyer plans to use 100 percent of the proceeds for charity work in his Kansas hometown.

NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer Custom 2011 Toyota Tundra

Imagine driving this truck around in the 1950s? You can own it thanks to Clint Bowyer.

Are Auto Manufacturers Intentionally Making It Hard For You To Maintain Your Own Car?

It seems like every year new vehicles are getting more and more complex to work on. It is getting so the average Joe can’t work on their own car anymore. What gives? Are auto manufactures making it harder? Or is it something else?

Are Auto Manufacturers Intentionally Making It Hard For You To Maintain Your Own Car?

Is it auto manufactures, government regulations, consumers or something else that is making it more difficult for you to maintain your car?

Why Trucks Are Better Than Cars

Trucks are made for off-roading and towing. Cars are for the boring stuff like commuting. Right? What happens when people (see:idiots) switch these roles. Like how about driving a Chevy Corvetter through deep mud with the top down? Glad you asked, because these guys thought it was a great idea.


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Toyota Extended Warranty Advice – Should You Buy One?

Extended warranties, love them or hate them, are always a consideration when buying a new Toyota Tundra. What things should you consider when buying one?

Toyota Extended Warranty Advice – Should You Buy One?

When you're ready to buy a new Toyota Tundra, should you consider buying an extended warranty?