J.D Power Calls Tundra One Dependable Truck 7 Years in a Row

J.D. Power and Associates has named the Toyota Tundra a 2012 Most Dependable Vehicle according to its latest rankings. This makes the Tundra a 7-year recipient of this impressive award.

J.D Power Calls Tundra One Dependable Truck

J.D. Power and Associates has again named the Toyota Tundra a Most Dependable Vehicle making it now 7 straight years winning this award.

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The Escort 8500 x50 Radar Detector – An Overview

What It Is and What It Does: The Escort 8500 x50 is the latest installment in a series of radar detectors. The Escort detectors have been improved based on customer feed back and changing police technology. It is used to avoid being scanned by police radar. This particular model comes in black or silver with red or blue LED display. It has a 1-year warranty, depending on where it is purchased.

The Escort 8500 x50 Radar Detector

The Escort 8500 x50 Radar Detector is the latest installment of Escort radar detectors and promises to be a great addition in your truck.

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Diesel Truck Engines – Not the Future

While there seems to be a large growth in diesel-powered heavy-duty work trucks some industry experts predict that diesel engines are not the future of U.S. automotive growth.

Diesel Truck Engines - Not the Future

Diesel Engines like this one may not be the future engine choice for U.S. consumers.

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University of Michigan – Fuel Efficiency in Trucks Rises

A new report produced by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute has found good news for truck owners. Fuel efficiency of new pickup trucks has risen as much as 14 percent over in the past four years, equally an increase of three miles per gallon.

Fuel Efficiency in Trucks Rises

A recent study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institue states that fuel efficiency has risen in many trucks.

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Toyota Invests $400M in U.S., Moves Hybrid Production

Toyota recently announced plans to shift production of its Highlander crossover hybrid from Japan to Princeton, Indiana. This project will involve a capital investment of about $400 million to expand and remodel Toyota’s current Indiana plant while adding 400 additional jobs to the Princeton facility.

Toyota Invests in U.S., Moves Hybrid Production

Toyota recently announced that it is investing $400 million in the Princeton, Indiana plant to bring production of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid to the U.S.

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