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/Lexus News May 27 , 2016
Here is a weekly recap of news for the week ending May 27, 2016.
Review: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Evolves Again, Too Much?
For decades, the Toyota Land Cruiser has left its mark on the off-road landscape while creating nostalgic memories of leading caravans across the Sahari desert, exploring the U.S. Southwest and being the type of vehicle Indiana Jones himself would drive. Yet, with changes in consumer attitudes and needs, the Land Cruiser, well, really is no more. Now it is a family-friendly SUV, albeit still quite off-road capable, more suited for a trip to the grocery store than the badlands.
Toyota, Uber Sign Partnership to Explore Future Mobility
With an eye towards the future and following along with a recent trend in the industry, Toyota and Uber have signed a partnership to explore future ride sharing possibilities and collaboration.
Toyota/Lexus News May 20, 2016
Here is a the weekly recap of Toyota/Lexus news for May 20, 2016.
Toyota Forced to Close San Antonio Truck Plant for Storm Repairs
Severe storms in the San Antonio, Texas area have forced Toyota to shut down operation at the Tundra/Tacoma plant for a few days. This could put a tight squeeze on sales volume.