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May 2015 Truck Sales – Tacoma Sells In Big Numbers
As we move closer to summer, truck sales are expected to continue to climb and this is certainly the case with the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra. Hitting a combined number of 29,170 units sold, these trucks aren’t slowing down.
The Toyota Tacoma sold an amazing 17,520 units in May, 2015.
Does the Toyota Tundra Need More Technology?
In the past week or two, we have seen a surge in new technology apps and features from other leading truck makers. This is leading us to question: does the Toyota Tundra need more technology features to compete better?
The new Pro Trailer Backup Assist from Ford handles the operation with the push of a button.
Toyota Falls Prey to Takata Air Bag Flaw, Recalls Tundra Pickups
Editor’s Note: Toyota recently expanded this recall to include: nearly 160,000 2004 and 2005 RAV4 SUVs; an additional 177,000 2003 and 2004 Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs.
Toyota is recalling specific Tundra trucks to fix airbags provided by Takata. These airbags have been causing havoc throughout the automotive segment with multiple manufactures issuing recalls.
Toyota is recalling certain 2002-2005 Tundra pickups due to an air bag flaw.
Ford Recalls 12k+ Mostly New 2015 Trucks For Possible Part Falling Off
On Tuesday, May 11, 2015, Ford Motor Company announced it was recalling 12,300 mostly new 2015 Ford F-150 trucks due to a part not being properly attached. This part could fall off and cause a loss of steering control.
Ford is recalling 12K mostly new 2015 Ford F-150 trucks due to the possibility of a part falling off.
GM Wins Ignition-Switch Lawsuit Shield, Hides Behind Old GM
As expected, it has happened. A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge has ruled the “new” General Motors isn’t liable for some of the ignition-switch defects that occurred prior to the bankruptcy. If you are following along that responsibility falls on the “old” General Motors. A shell company comprised of bad assets.
GM won a major court victory over the ignition switch debacle.
