Toyota Adds More U.S. Technical Jobs Mostly in Michigan
Toyota Motor Corporation recently announced that it plans to hire 250 engineers, researchers and scientists in the next five years as it works to expand and enhance its North American technical center. This new announcement is just part of a growing trend of Toyota increasing the number of U.S. jobs.
Toyota recently announced it will be adding 250 technical jobs in the U.S. as it expands its U.S. operations.
What to Do If Your Car (or Truck) Catches Fire
Auto fires are rare (unless you drive an F150, but that’s another story). However, despite their relative rarity, we’ve all probably seen at least one vehicle fire on the side of the road. Ford cruise control fires notwithstanding, car fires can occur. The questions is, do you know what do you do when the vehicle you’re driving catches fire?
This burned-out F150 is a reminder that car fires can and do happen - are you prepared?
Here are some helpful tips: Read more…
Compressed Natural Gas – The Future of Full-size Truck Engines?
Lately there seems to be a lot of talk about Compressed Natural Gas trucks and conversion kits. This trend, plus the absurdly rising gas prices, has us wondering is CNG a viable bi-fuel source for full-size trucks?
While the facts differ at times, here is the most recent reliable information we have found.
What's the deal with CNG, is it the future of full-size truck engines or is it only for commercial and Government fleets?
After-market Italian Leather For Your Toyota?! Pecca Leather
When putting together a custom truck, there’s no rule that says you have to keep the vehicle’s seats looking stock. Even so, many pickup owners are wary of changing out their factory thrones for something aftermarket, for fear of losing comfort, fitment and features such as heating and power adjustment.
Pecca leather - luxury-quality interior leather kits, all of which come from a top-end Italian tannery used by Mercedes, Audi, etc.
Fortunately, there’s a way to keep the basics of your interior intact – including the seats – while still adding a uniquely personal touch. Companies such as Pecca Leather provide not just seat covers but also full interiors made out of some of the finest materials available on the aftermarket. Read more…
CNG Powered Ford F-250 Tackles Moab
In a sign of things to come (maybe), Venchurs Vehicle System showed off a bifuel Ford F-250 Park Ranger pickup at the Easter Jeep Safari held at Moab, Utah. Does this compressed natural gas powered truck pave the way for more consumer pickups to follow suit or is CNG still limited by horsepower issues?
A CNG Powered Ford F-250 modified by Venchurs Vehicle System showed off its skills at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Could other CNG powered trucks be on the horizon? Photo Credit Jake Lingeman.
