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Toyota Unveils New 2015 TRD Pro Off-Road Package – Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner

Toyota has unveiled a new off-road TRD Pro package at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Billed as the next evolution of TRD off-road performance, this new offering is sure to grab a lot of attention. Here is what you need to know.

Look at this trio of off-road vehicles! These guys are ready for some dirt.

VW’s Super Bowl Ad Is Pretty Damn Sexist

VW’s “Wings” commercial seriously annoys me. See if you can spot why: Did you see what I saw? Almost no female engineers! Here’s why that’s BS, and why everyone (but especially men) should care.

Toyota Tells Dealers to Stop Selling Tundra with Heated Seats – Fix Imminent

Toyota has told its dealers to stop selling several models with heated seats including the Tundra. Apparently, the pad material inside the seat next to the heater elements is causing the issue since it has been found to not be up to standards.

The fabric on the 2014 Toyota Tundra apparently doesn’t meet flammability standards when used with seat heaters. A stop sell order has been placed and a fix (fabric swap) is being developed.

Is the Ford SVT Raptor Dead? No 2015 Details Announced

One of the big items from the 2014 NAIAS auto show is the complete lack of information about the future of the Ford Raptor. Will the off-road beast survive the changes Ford is making to its trucks? That remains to be seen, here is what we currently know.

The Ford SVT Raptor has certainly made its mark on the truck world. Has its time come?

Toyota Puts Profits Over Volume – And Boosts Truck Resale Values In the Process

In a recent interview, a Toyota exec revealed that demand for Toyota trucks exceeds production by 30k trucks a year. However, rather than expand the San Antonio truck plant to build more units, Toyota is sticking with what they have.

A Toyota Exec recently said that plans to expand the San Antonio plant are on hold.