Another Step In Toyota’s March To Fuel Cell Powered Pickups

While many in the automotive publishing world are fawning over Tesla and battery-powered electric vehicles, we’ve been focused on fuel cell powered vehicles. The reason is simple: We care about trucks, and battery electric pickup trucks just aren’t that feasible.

Toyota fuel cell bus

Toyota is officially in the business of selling fuel cell powered buses. Pickups can’t be far off.

Recently, Toyota announced plans to sell fuel cell powered city buses. In all likelihood, these buses are a rough blueprint for a future Toyota Tundra powertrain. Read more…

Toyota/Lexus News Week Ending October 21, 2016

Here is the latest Toyota/Lexus news.

Toyota\Lexus News for October 14, 2016Toyota and Net Impact Team Up to Promote Social Equity Through Mobility Solutions Read more…

Is the Truck Market Becoming Too Saturated?

This post originally appeared on PickupTruckTalk.com.

As I previously reported on Ford has dialed back production of the F-150 to reduce inventories. This comes on the heels of ongoing concern with the leading truck maker about the future of the truck market. With new products coming to market in the next few years and the stagnant outlook by Ford, a big question looms over marketers and product planners. Is the U.S. truck market becoming too saturated? I believe the answer is yes and here’s why.
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Transamerican Auto Parts Plans Ultimate 2016 Toyota Tundra SEMA On Site Build

Typically, the crazy lifted and modified trucks you see at the Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show are built with months of planning and preparation time. However, Transamerican Auto Parts is raising the ante by building the truck on site. In a week. With plenty of “helpers” watching.

Transamerican Auto Parts Plans Ultimate 2016 Toyota Tundra SEMA On Site Build

This 2016 Toyota Tundra SEMA show build is not going to be like the others. It is going to be built on site!

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All-New 2018 Toyota Tundra Will Debut At 2017 Chicago Show – What You Need to Know

This post first appeared on PickupTruckTalk.com.

Anonymous sources recently told me an all-new 2018 Toyota Tundra will debut on February 9, 2017 at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. While there are no confirmed details on this new truck, here are my best guesses on what it will be like.

All-New 2018 Toyota Tundra Will Debut At 2017 Chicago Show - What You Need to Know

The 2014 Toyota Tundra was unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Now, 4 years later, another Tundra is coming. What will it improve on?

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