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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.

Review: 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD – Sneak Peek at 2017 Model and Segment Recap

Great looks, room for 8, good fuel economy and plenty of technology offerings makes the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a strong competitor in its segment. And it is about to get even better.
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Review: 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO – Small Changes Add Up

The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO may have a lot of “carry over” equipment, it is still one of the best stock off-road trucks on the market. Plus, a few minor changes make it that much better.

Review: 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO - Small Changes Add Up

Good looks, TRD capability and a cheaper price than the competition, the 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO shouldn’t be overlooked.

Million Mile 2007 Toyota Tundra Keeps Trucking

An update on an earlier story, Victor Sheppard has now over 1 million miles on his 2007 Tundra with only minor issues. Yes, minor issues.

Million Mile 2007 Toyota Tundra

One million miles and counting now for Victor Sheppard’s 2007 Toyota Tundra.

1963 International C1200 Update

I’ve been asked repeatedly about my old 1963 International C1200 and what I’ve been up to with it. I thought I’d give an update.

I had a little too much fun with the old truck and didn't see this massive snow drift. Whoops! My neighbor came over and helped me out.

I had a little too much fun with the old truck and didn’t see this massive snow drift. Whoops! My neighbor came over and helped me out.

February 2016 Truck Sales – Tacoma Rises, Tundra Falls

Another month in the books for 2016 and another almost predictable result for Toyota Trucks. With all the focus on the Tacoma, as well as taking the lion’s share of the production mix at the factory, its sales are up and the Tundra’s sales are down. This trend looks like it will continue through 2016.

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