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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.

2014 Ram 1500 Manages The Big Stuff, But The Quality Isn’t Right On The Details

From time to time, automakers give major outlets long-term loans of their popular products. Currently, Edmunds.com has a 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. This truck has performed well, but has had a slew of quality issues. While these “annoyances” may not seem that major (besides a stalling issue), they certainly don’t help improve Ram’s quality reputation.

2014 Ram 1500 Manages The Big Stuff, But The Quality Isn't Right On The Details

This isn’t a good image for Edmunds.com long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Photo Courtesy of Edmunds.com

Not Every 2015 Toyota Tundra Tows 10,500 lbs

Quite often, we come across information/photos on forums or Facebook showing dangerously overloaded Toyota Tundra trucks with mis-informed comments like: “it can tow 10,500 lbs., you should be fine with the 30-foot trailer loaded with concrete blocks, a backhoe and an ATV in the bed to boot.” While we try to offer accurate information, towing remains one of the least understood topics in full-size trucks. Here is some basic information.

Not Every 2015 Toyota Tundra Tows 10,500 lbs

Before you go hooking up a load, here are some things you need to know.

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2015 Toyota Tundra Retains Most Resale Value in Full-Size Segment – TrueCar

A recent report from TrueCar Inc’s ALG division has found the Toyota Tundra has the highest resale value among full-sized pickups. It trumps the nearest competitor by 5 percent.

Toyota Tundra Leads Half-Ton Segment in Resale Value

According to recent data, the 2015 Toyota Tundra has the highest resale value among half-ton trucks.

A Day in the Life of a Toyota Tundra Factory Employee

While surfing the internet, we came across this video showing a day in the life of a Toyota San Antonio factory employee. Check it out:

February 2015 U.S. Truck Sales – Toyota Tundra Improves Again

Another month is in the books for 2015 and the sales numbers are now out. While some companies will claim poor weather had an effect on their sales, let’s take a closer look at the numbers and draw some conclusions. Like is Ram maxing out demand? Will GM ever consolidate their numbers to show how much they are trouncing Ford? Toyota continues to see sales increases and nobody seems to care.

February 2015 U.S. Truck Sales – Toyota Tundra Improves Again

Toyota continues to sell more Tundra pickups each month keeping up with the growing industry.