Toyota Tells Dealers to Stop Selling Tundra with Heated Seats – Fix Imminent
Toyota has told its dealers to stop selling several models with heated seats including the Tundra. Apparently, the pad material inside the seat next to the heater elements is causing the issue since it has been found to not be up to standards.
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The fabric on the 2014 Toyota Tundra apparently doesn’t meet flammability standards when used with seat heaters. A stop sell order has been placed and a fix (fabric swap) is being developed.
Does the Toyota Tundra Need to Go on a Diet? Curb Weight Comparison
Putting together a comparison of curb weights for various trucks, one thing stood out. The Tundra is heavy, really heavy. Does the truck need to go on a serious diet? What kind of future does a “heavy” truck have with CAFE regulations and better fuel economy demands from consumers?
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The Tundra will be the heaviest truck in the half-ton market. Is that a big deal?
Is the Ford SVT Raptor Dead? No 2015 Details Announced
One of the big items from the 2014 NAIAS auto show is the complete lack of information about the future of the Ford Raptor. Will the off-road beast survive the changes Ford is making to its trucks? That remains to be seen, here is what we currently know.
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The Ford SVT Raptor has certainly made its mark on the truck world. Has its time come?
2014 Lexus IS 250 AWD – Truck Guy Review
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to drive the 2014 Lexus IS 250 AWD. While it certainly can’t compare to a full-size truck, it was quite the driving experience. Here is my review.
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The Lexus IS 250 AWD is a really fun coupe with lots of appeal.
Toyota Will Unveil New Off-Road Tundra at 2014 Chicago Auto Show
It is looking incredibly likely that we are going to see a new Tundra off-road prototype vehicle at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. This new commercial shows what the truck will probably look like AND Toyota motorsports is going to make a special announcement at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 6. Click here or visit https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7TLl/toyota-trd-pro-desert-gas-station to see the commercial.
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This maybe the new “Rock Warrior.”