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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.

Name that Full-Size Truck Dash – Answers

Last week, we challenged you to name all 6 major full-size truck dashes apart. How did you do?

Name that Full-Size Truck Dash - Answers

How well did you guess the dashes apart? Here are the answers.

In case you missed it, here is the link to the post with the dashes for you to guess.

2007 Toyota Tundra Progekt 4ohsix – Featured Truck

When Toyota unveiled the beefier 2014 Toyota Tundra, they said consumers didn’t think it was brawny enough. Apparently, the consumers didn’t see this truck. This is one seriously brawny-looking and  cool Tundra. 

2007 Tundra Progekt4ohsix - Front Profile

What a cool photo with the background. This is a great looking truck.

Does Your Windshield Have Lines or Spots? That’s Normal

Toyota has issued a Tech Tip related to “spots” on windshields when viewed at certain angles. The reality is that there isn’t any problem, it is just the way tempered glass looks at certain angles due to the manufacturing process.

Windshield Spots - Toyota Tech Tip

Does your windshield have “spots” like this one? Not to worry, this is completely normal phenomenon of tempered glass.

2013 Best Full Size Truck for the Money – Toyota Tundra

The 2013 Toyota Tundra has won the “2013 Best Full Size Truck for the Money” award from U.S. News and Word Report. The award is given to the top vehicle in their segment for “outstanding value and critical acclaim.”

2013 Best Full Size Truck for the Money - Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra has been named the “2013 Best Full Size Truck for the Money” by U.S. News and World Report.

Toyota Wins 100th NASCAR Truck Series Race – 7 Straight at Daytona

On Friday, February 22, 2013, Toyota, as a manufacturer, won its 100th NASCAR Truck Series Race. The win by Johnny Sauter was also the 7th win in a row at Daytona. Not bad for Toyota which started racing trucks in 2004.

Toyota Wins 100th NASCAR Truck Series Race

This Toyota driven by Johnny Sauter wins the NASCAR Truck Series Daytona 250. The win is the 100th for Toyota and is 7 in a row at Daytona.