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.
2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser Dead – More Consolidations Coming?
Toyota has quietly announced that the FJ Cruiser will be dropped in June 2014 according to many sources. The cult-like masses of fans have to be surely disappointed in this news, however, is the first in a series of changes related to the 2016 CAFE regulations? Will more consolidations be coming?
The FJ is reportedly dead after the 2014 model year. Smart or dumb?
Ford’s MPG Claim Retraction – Toyota Truthful MPG Estimates?
Ford recently whacked the MPG estimates of its C-Max to placate regulators and angry customers. Is the fight for MPG supremacy pushing companies too far? Is Toyota next or are they truthful?
This Ford C-Max hasn’t been getting close to its EPA estimates. We now know why.
USA Today Reviews 2014 Toyota Tundra “Seriously Better”
The USA Today review of the 2014 Toyota Tundra veers away from the standard beating the truck has been taking. It actually found the truck to be “seriously better.” What gives? Is this the first honest review of the truck?
USA Today found a lot to like in the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Are others missing the point?
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Toyota’s Mike Sweers Defends 2014 Tundra – AutoNews Interview
Last week, Toyota chief engineer Mike Sweers had a revealing conversation with AutoNews West Coast Editor Mark Rechtin. Here is what he had to say.
According to Toyota’s Mike Sweers, 88 percent of Crew Max owners hated the slide and recline rear seats.wee
2014 Toyota Tundra Items to Modify – What’s Your List?
A few days ago, Pickuptrucks.com ran a story about how they would “fix” the issues Toyota “seems” to ignore. While that viewpoint is definitely debatable, it did get us thinking. What would you modify first if you bought a 2014 Tundra?
This grille makes me want to grab a can of Plasti Dip. What about you?
