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.
Ford Sued Over Unintended Acceleration Vulnerability – Sound Familiar Toyota?
Ford was sued on Thursday, March 28, 2013 by 20 consumers looking to get compensated by Ford for cars and trucks they say were “vulnerable to unintended acceleration“. Wait, isn’t that just a Toyota problem. Apparently not!
Ford has been sued over cars and trucks that are “vulnerable to unintended acceleration.” Not just a Toyota issue it seems.
GasPods – Saving Fuel with Roof Attachments
We are always on the lookout for innovative ways to save fuel and help our readers get more MPG. Here is yet another way to save fuel albeit with some rather odd looking roof attachments.
Ford Snapping Spark Plugs STILL Occurring – Other Trucks Next
For years, Ford has been known for building engines with spark plugs that snap off. With several class action lawsuits related to the problem still in court, no resolution on the horizon and new metals and mixed-metals being used in building trucks, will this issue spread to other trucks due too?
This is a common sight to Ford Triton owners. Could we all be facing issues like this?
Toyota Endeavour Shuttle Tow Short Documentary – Sweet!
Months ago, the world watched the stock Toyota Tundra pull the Space Shuttle Endeavour across the bridge in L.A. Now, Toyota has produced this really sweet short documentary on how it all happened. Enjoy.
Polaris ATVs Feature Non-Pneumatic Tires in 2014 – Trucks Next?
A new breed of airless, virtually indestructible tires are coming to the ATV world, will cars and trucks be next? Probably sooner than we think.
Polaris is planning on using these Non-Pneumatic Tires staring in 2014.
