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.
DeMello Offroad 2013 Toyota Tundra – Featured Vehicle
While a stock Toyota Tundra will do OK on off-road, it can be vastly improved. Improved like this sweet, off-road monster 2013 Toyota Tundra from DeMello Offroad. This is what happens when an offroad company modifies a truck for their own purposes.
This Toyota Tundra is ready to play!
2014 Toyota Tundra Pricing Released
Toyota has released the pricing for the 2014 Toyota Tundra in all packages. These new trucks are pretty much the same price as the older ones. Is this a surprise or to be expected with the minor changes?
The 2014 Toyota Tundra pricing has been released and this 1794 edition MSRP is 47,320. Surprise or no?
Toyota Tundra Chief Mike Sweers – Hay Farmer Press Release
Toyota has released a press release highlighting Mike Sweers roots and the development process behind the Tundra. Saying that they “paid attention to every detail” makes us wonder if this release is in response to the 2014 reviews suggesting Toyota ran out of money to make changes.
Chief Engineer Mike Sweers and the 2014 Toyota Tundra.
Toyota HD Rumor Grows – Survey Hints at New Model
For years, Toyota has teased dealers and fans with the idea of an HD version of their Tundra full-size pickup. We have recently reported that a 1/2 ton HD is in the works. Now, we have more proof that Toyota is up to something.
Toyota recently surveyed owners about the desire to have more towing and payload. Does this add fuel to the HD rumor?
ZF Expands Transmission Output, Attracts New Customers – Toyota Next?
The German transmission maker ZF Friedrichshafen AG has decided to invest $215 million in the U.S. to expand production of its 8- and 9- speed transmissions. Could Toyota join the growing number of automakers using their transmissions?
German transmission maker ZF has expanded its U.S. operations. Could Toyota be their next customer?
