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January 11, 2015

GMC introduces panther-like Nightfall Edition

The GMC Canyon and its partner, the Chevy Colorado (both introduced about a year ago) have shown that there is life in the mid-size truck segment. They have both received numerous industry awards and I can […]
January 9, 2015

Toyota allows a peek at the 2016 Tacoma

The Detroit Auto Show doesn’t start until the 12th, but Toyota has lifted their hem to give a tantalizing peek at the 2016 Tacoma. It was reported earlier by many sources that the new mid-size would […]
December 5, 2014

Chevrolet Colorado is Motor Trend Truck of the Year

The automotive awards season is just revving up and the Motor Trend Truck of the Year is certainly one that gives bragging rights to a manufacturer.  There are always those who disagree with the jury, and […]
November 21, 2014

Ford announces fuel numbers for F-150 — best among all gas-powered pickups

Ford today released its long-awaited fuel efficiency numbers for the 2015 F-150 pickup, staking claim to the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings in the gas-powered 1/2-ton pickup segment.  The new trucks started rolling off the line […]
November 4, 2014

Urgent: More than 200,000 vehicles in Ford recall today

It’s a new month and the first of November’s recalls are by Ford. They include some 2014 and 2015 model year, as well as older vehicles. It seems that Ford, like its competitors, is using a […]
October 30, 2014

Urgent: large recalls hit Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Ford

The bogey man is back for Halloween with new recalls; and, for a change, these are not linked to either faulty ignitions or airbags. Together they affect more than 750,000 Chrysler trucks and SUVs and Ford […]
October 29, 2014

A Toyota love-fest in Plano

There was no official announcement, but it would not have surprised me if they had renamed Plano and called it Toyota Town this week.  Toyota executives, state and local dignitaries (including Governor Rick Perry) and thousands […]
October 21, 2014

Urgent recall for airbags covers almost 5-million vehicles

A huge recall for defective airbags is again in the news and I still do not understand why the U.S.government has not taken a strong stand against the manufacturer, Takata Corporation.  I generally like the regulators […]
October 13, 2014

Ford rules as F-150 is named 2015 Truck of Texas

Ford’s bet on a completely redesigned F-150 paid off handsomely this weekend as the Texas Auto Writers Association rewarded the all-new vehicle with the highly coveted 2015 Truck of Texas commendation.  The company’s full line also […]
September 4, 2014

2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon beat the competition for fuel economy

As the release date nears for General Motors’ new midsize trucks, it appears that they have won a major fuel efficiency battle.  That should be no surprise since the segment-leading Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier […]