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 to Out Export Big 3
Facing a tough yen and a weak dollar, Toyota has announced plans on becoming the top exporter of vehicles manufactured in North America. The new plan means Toyota will out export the so called big 3; General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.
Toyota plans on ramping up its exports from North American and further challenge the Big 3.
Wagan Tech Cigarette Lighter Auto Jumper Overview
What it Is and What it Does: The Wagan Tech Cigarette Lighter Jump Starter is a self-charging emergency 12V battery back-up / jump starter. If jumper cables aren’t available, this little device has a shot at getting your car or truck started (note: it only has a shot – more on that below). In addition to an emergency battery, it’s also a very convenient 12V battery source that will fit in your jacket pocket (15″ by 4″ by 4″ – about the size of a large flashlight).
The Wagan Tech Cigarette Lighter Jump Starter will get your truck moving when it has a dead battery.
Via Motors to Debut GM-Based Electric Pickup Truck
Via Motors recently announced plans to introduce an electric-powered GM-based pickup truck at this month’s North American International Auto Show, being held in Detroit. Boasting potential fuel economy of 100mpg, the truck is what is being called an extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV, for short.
Via Motors will debut an electric pickup truck at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
2012 Dakar Rally – Will the Toyota Tundra Team Take Home a Trophy?
The first 16 stages of the 2012 Dakar Rally have been completed. Naturally, the Toyota Tundra team looks strong, though there is a separate Toyota Tacoma team in the running as well. Originally, the rally raid went through Europe and Africa, though due to security threats it has been moved to South America. The race has been aired on the new NBC Sports Channel.
A Toyota Tundra team is racing in the 2012 Dakar Rally going on now.
GM Forgets To Add Brake Pads To New Cars – Simple Mistake or Same-old Same-old?
General Motors is recalling thousands of 2012 Chevy Sonic subcompact cars because the inner and outer brake pads may be missing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the missing brake pads could reduce the vehicle’s brake system performance and increase the risk of a crash.
GM has recalled its brand new Chevy Sonic after discovering that some of the vehicles were missing brake pads.
