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2014 Tundra – Underwhelming, But Probably The Truck We Need

Toyota is a smart, profitable company. They look at the big picture, assess their opportunity, and act accordingly…which explains why the next-gen 2014 Tundra is:

  1. Better-looking (inside and out) than it’s predecessor,
  2. Offered in a wider variety of luxurious trim packages, and
  3. More focused than ever on the top-end of the market
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition

2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition

 

All of these changes speak to Toyota’s best opportunity for growth: The older and relatively well-off family-truck buyer. He or she probably has a Toyota or Lexus-brand car in the garage right now, and they’re thinking about buying a truck to haul the boat, pull the ATVs, and/or to bang around in from time to time.

Ford, GM Encourage App Development – Toyota?

Ford and GM have developed software kits for third-party developers to create apps for their in-car “infotainment” systems. Should Toyota follow suit and open app development? Is the bigger question: does anyone really care about these systems?

Ford, GM Encourage App Development

Is it time for Toyota to fully open up their Entune system for third-party app development? Or does anybody really care?

Ford Developing 10-Speed Transmission – How Many Speeds is Too Many?

With the 2015 Ford F-150 Atlas Concept, Ford displayed a ton of new aerodynamic features. Sources say that a 10-speed transmission is in the works as well. How many transmission speeds are too much?

Ford Developing 10-Speed Transmission

How many speeds is simply too many? Are we going to see 12, 16, 20? Where will it end?

Now Official – 2014 Toyota Tundra Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show

This morning Toyota announced via press release that the 2014 Toyota Tundra will be unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. This confirms what our sources told us and what we have been telling our readers all along.

Now Official - 2014 Toyota Tundra Unveiled in Chicago

It’s official the 2014 Toyota Tundra will be at the Chicago Auto Show.

Toyota Highlights Made In America at Chicago Auto Show

Toyota plans to highlight their “success stories,” Made in America business plan and the Tundra that pulled the shuttle at the Chicago Auto Show. The focus is on their bright future and we couldn’t agree more.

Toyota Highlights Made In America at Chicago

This image from the 2009 Chicago Auto Show is of Toyota’s then large exhibit. Can’t wait to see a larger one!