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February 13, 2014

Voluntary recalls: 3.7-million Graco child seats, Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

While I am working on a major truck feature for the print version of the April issue of the magazine, this was important enough to require a quick piece to let you know about two recalls […]
November 20, 2013

2015 Chevy Colorado unveiled today; available in late 2014

There has been much debate about the future of midsize trucks in America. For years, the only available ones have been the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier; both have been good consistent performers but are […]
November 11, 2013

Ram Truck recall affects 1.2-million heavy duty vehicles; Toyota recalls some Tacoma trucks

It’s always ugly when a manufacturer has to issue a recall, but the one issued Friday by Chrysler is both large and somewhat confusing.  Encompassing about 1.2-million vehicles, about 453,000 are actually affected, but the company […]
August 31, 2013

First drive: 2014 Toyota Tundra at Jackson Hole, WY

There is an old saying that a musician should always leave the audience wanting more, and the first drive of the 2014 Toyota Tundra did just that.  Being in the Tetons for a scant 24 hours […]
August 21, 2013

The big tease: 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon

It’s happening again.  GM is tantalizing the market with a little lift of the skirts on its new trucks.  For the Silverado and Sierra it was footage and still photos of camouflaged vehicles months before they […]
August 8, 2013

Toyota Tacoma recall affects 342,000 vehicles

America’s best selling midsize truck has been hit with a multi-year recall.  Announced yesterday, the voluntary safety recall involves about 342,000 Tacoma’s built between 2004 and 2011. Again, seat belt hardware is the culprit.  Screws that […]
October 21, 2012

Truck of Texas is Ram 1500; Ram brand is Truck Line of Texas

Chrysler has again proven that it has the potential to be a giant killer when it comes to the Ram brand. More than 50 automotive journalists — members of the Texas Auto Writers Association — recognized the […]
October 12, 2012

Texas truck writers hold annual event to name Truck of Texas

It’s that time again.  Next week, more than 50 automotive journalists who specialize in trucks and SUVs will be getting together with 17 manufacturers at the Knibbe century ranch near San Antonio to evaluate the vehicles […]
September 27, 2012

Toyota Tacoma is mid-size top seller for good reason

As vehicle manufacturers decide whether mid-size or compact pickup trucks dilute their full-size truck sales, companies like Toyota and Nissan enjoy some exclusivity in this segment.  Both of these companies — especially Toyota — are filling […]