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.
Toyota Tundra Vs. Dodge Ram Battle in Philly
The full-size 2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4X4 is the better choice compared to the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab, according to a head-to-head comparison test that was conducted by Philly.com. A Philly.com reviewer recently took the two full-size pickup trucks for a spin, paying close attention to powertrain options, cabin and cargo space, the way the trucks drive and how easy the trucks are to maneuver.
The Toyota Tundra came out on top in a head-to-head comparison with the Dodge Ram 1500 in a review by Philly.com
Toyota Pulls Plug on Texas Plant Since Local Lawmakers “Won’t Buy Our Trucks”
In response to the recent media coverage surrounding local Texas governments not having Toyota’s in their fleet even though the Tundra/Tacoma plant is nearby, Toyota officials have decided to end all production in Texas. The plan is to move somewhere else, where Toyota can get mo’ respect.
Toytec Lifts, Reasonably Priced Lift Kits
Toytec Lifts was started in 2004 with a simple idea for Toyota lift kits at a reasonable price. The company has since expanded into a retailer of hundreds of products and accessories for Toyota trucks. We manufacture our well known “ToyTec” lift kits and suspension products. We also stock a HUGE inventory of Toyota suspension parts and off road accessories from dozens of other manufacturers.
Looking for a Lift Kit? Try Toytec Lifts, home to reasonably priced lift kits.
2014 Tundra Rumor – No Major Exterior Changes?
According to a post on TundraSolutions, an employee at an Indianapolis area dealership claimed to have seen some preliminary images of the 2013/2014 Tundra. The employee said that the next-generation Tundra will have only minor exterior changes, with slight modifications to the grille and tail lights.
Will the 2014 Tundra only have minor styling updates or will it be a more substantial change?
Mean Green Volvo Hybrid Attempts World Speed Record
At a recent auto show, Volvo announced that its Mean Green Hybrid Truck, billed as the world’s fastest hybrid truck, will attempt to reach speeds in excess of 260 km/h (165 mph) on April 27 at Wendover Airfield, Utah. This is yet another attempt by Volvo to set/beat its own world speed records (see video below for previous speed record attempt).
