2014 Tundra Rumor – No Major Exterior Changes?

According to a post on TundraSolutions, an employee at an Indianapolis area dealership claimed to have seen some preliminary images of the 2013/2014 Tundra. The employee said that the next-generation Tundra will have only minor exterior changes, with slight modifications to the grille and tail lights.

2014 Tundra Rumor - No Major Exterior Changes?

Will the 2014 Tundra only have minor styling updates or will it be a more substantial change?

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Mean Green Volvo Hybrid Attempts World Speed Record

At a recent auto show, Volvo announced that its Mean Green Hybrid Truck, billed as the world’s fastest hybrid truck, will attempt to reach speeds in excess of 260 km/h (165 mph) on April 27 at Wendover Airfield, Utah. This is yet another attempt by Volvo to set/beat its own world speed records (see video below for previous speed record attempt).

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Fueling Up At Your Dealership – Innovative CNG Solution

For many years, Compressed Natural Gas engines have been touted as the future in green automotive technology. However, the big drawback has always been the lack of fueling stations. Honda is trying to solve that with an innovative approach – adding CNG stations at your local dealership.

CNG Fueling Up At Your Dealership

For years, fueling up your CNG powered vehicle has lead many people to drive to desolate locations to fuel up. This could change with dealerships getting involved.

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2012 Ram 1500 Undeniably The Least Reliable Half-Ton Truck On The Road

What I’m about to say might sound like biased drivel, but I can prove it. Here goes:

> IF YOU’VE BOUGHT A 2012 RAM 1500, YOU’VE BOUGHT THE LEAST RELIABLE HALF TON ON THE ROAD

I know a few of you are hitting the “back” button on your browser right now, but hear me out. The two major quality and reliability authorities have found that Ram trucks have the worst quality and reliability ratings. There’s simply no logical justification for buying a truck made by Chrysler-Fiat (unless you work for the company and have to buy one) – at least if you’re concerned about reliability.

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Is This An Electric Tundra Test Mule?

A Tesla visitor recently spotted an electric Toyota Tundra on the company grounds. This truck, which seems to have a Tesla battery control module in the bed, could be a test mule for an electric Tundra.

Is This An Electric Tundra Test Mule?

Is This An Electric Tundra Test Mule?

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