Sweers Hints at New Tundra Transmission and Differential Ratios – Autoline Interview

In a recent video interview on Autoline after dark, Chief Tundra Engineer Mike Sweers hints that a new transmission and differential ratios are coming fueled by the CAFE requirements. Check out the video.

Sweers Hints at New Tundra Transmission and Differential Ratios - Autoline Interview

Sweers was recently interviewed on Autoline after dark. Check out what he had to say.

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Consumer Reports Should Stick To Reliability Ratings and Leave The Reviews To Someone Else

Here’s a video from Consumer Reports about the new 2014 Tundra. While I wouldn’t call it awful, I wouldn’t call it good either.

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DragQuoia – Toyota Sequoia Dragster – rolls into 2012 SEMA

UPDATE: another “flashback” post in anticipation of the 2013 SEMA event. 

Quite often the SEMA show is full of wild (and weird) custom “themed” vehicles. Keeping with tradition, the “DraqQuoia” – Toyota Sequoia Dragster – will turn some heads!

DragQuoia - Toyota Sequoia Dragster - Rolls into 2012 SEMA

The DraqQuoia, a Toyota Sequoia Dragster, is either a really cool concept or an overdone grocery go-getter.

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Oil Quality Matters – Bulk Oil Locations Fail Standards More Often

There are many reasons why changing your own oil is a good thing to do including, apparently, ensuring you are using better quality oil. A recent study says that one in five bulk oil samples fails to meet quality standards.

Oil Quality Matters - Bulk Oil Fails

Are you changing your own oil? That’s good according to a recent testing survey which found bulk oil doesn’t meet standard as often as off-the-shelf containers.

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Toyota Wins Texas Distinguished Service Award – Truth in Towing

How important is telling the truth when others don’t? Apparently, so important that you get a “distinguished service award” like Toyota did for being the only automaker to be J2807 compliant.

Toyota Wins Texas Distinguished Service Award - Truth in Towing

Knowing exactly how much is safe to tow is vital for the safety of yourself and others around you. Toyota gets this and they were awarded for it.

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