October 13, 2015

2016 Nissan Titan XD Turbodiesel V8 is the Truck of Texas

It isn’t in the dealer showrooms yet and I can’t share my driving impressions until November 15th, but the Truck of Texas this year, as voted by the Texas Auto Writers Association, is Nissan’s all-new pickup, […]

October 3, 2015

2016 Ford Super Duty is previewed at State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas is the state’s largest and most influential auto show with more than a million attendees checking out what’s new in cars and — especially — in trucks; and Ford took the […]

September 22, 2015

VW debacle will resonate for years; what to do if you own a VW diesel

If you don’t own a VW with a diesel engine or just hate the auto manufacturers so much that another recall doesn’t even phase, you may want to stop reading right now. If you are still […]

August 16, 2015

2016 Toyota Tacoma is game changer

It is not often that I am given to superlatives. I drive hundreds of vehicles every year and it is easy to become jaded. In this kind of job, you grow quickly skeptical of the manufacturers’ […]

August 14, 2015

Two large recalls for Volkswagen and Discount Tire (trucks and SUVs)

Attention — two recalls announced this week could have an impact on your vehicle safety. One is for about 80,000 truck and SUV tires. The second is for more than 420,000 Volkswagens from a range of […]

August 13, 2015

Rising Texas temperatures? Up north travel in GMC Yukon Denali is perfect fit

What does a self-respecting Texan do when the heat index is in the 115 degree range? Step one for many is to rekindle relationships with family and friends who live up north. That doesn’t mean giving […]

August 2, 2015

Galveston and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited prove powerful combo

Galveston, TX, is unique. For anglers it offers great fishing experiences. For historians, there is an unending wealth of information. The food choices are rich and plentiful, as are the hotels and lodging alternatives. When spending […]

July 27, 2015

Extensive Ram recalls may affect you

As you may already know, FCA (formerly Fiat Chrysler) has been hit with the highest punishment ever for transgressions that the NHTSA considered the worst ever for a vehicle manufacturer. I personally believe that some of […]

July 5, 2015

Toyota Land Cruiser is great choice for towing

If you have ever felt as though your head was going to explode when you reviewed the specs for a new tow vehicle, the Toyota Land Cruiser might just be the best choice for you. You […]

June 6, 2015

First Response Team and RAM Truck aid in active flood relief

When a flood-damaged house is opened for the first time, it is the smell that hits you. There is no simple way to describe the combination of earthiness, sewage and debris that has seeped through the […]

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