1963 International C1200 Update

I’ve been asked repeatedly about my old 1963 International C1200 and what I’ve been up to with it. I thought I’d give an update.

I had a little too much fun with the old truck and didn't see this massive snow drift. Whoops! My neighbor came over and helped me out.

I had a little too much fun with the old truck and didn’t see this massive snow drift. Whoops! My neighbor came over and helped me out.

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February 2016 Truck Sales – Tacoma Rises, Tundra Falls

Another month in the books for 2016 and another almost predictable result for Toyota Trucks. With all the focus on the Tacoma, as well as taking the lion’s share of the production mix at the factory, its sales are up and the Tundra’s sales are down. This trend looks like it will continue through 2016.

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Lexus, Toyota Top 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Survey – Tundra First

Another year and another J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability award for Lexus and Toyota. Overall, Lexus finished first for the fifth consecutive year and Toyota finished fourth. These honors reinforce what Toyota owners already know – you want a vehicle to turn over everyday? Then you want a Toyota.

Once again, the Toyota Tundra finished first in J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study.

Once again, the Toyota Tundra finished first in J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study.

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Review: 2016 Scion iA Offers Great Suspension, Little Else

Throughout the year, I drive a large variety of cars from entry-level models, luxury sedans, trucks, SUVs and crossovers. Undoubtedly throughout this process, I’m going to come across vehicles I just don’t care for. The 2016 Scion iA is one of those vehicles. While the suspension is great, the price is only $16,470 and fuel economy is pretty good, there is little else I found enjoyable about it.

Review: 2016 Scion iA

Note: manufacture photo.

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Review: 2016 Lexus ES 350, Kentucky-Built Luxury

Quite often there are little changes between model years of vehicles, yet the 2016 Lexus ES 350 has a host of changes with probably the largest being a new production facility in the U.S. Yep, the Lexus flagship model is now American made.

Review: 2016 Lexus ES 350, Kentucky-Built Luxury

Sometimes I get the lighting just right with a really good looking car.

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