It’s probably the only Volkswagon that I will write about for this column, and it won’t tow your child or grandchild’s toy truck, but I couldn’t resist sharing a photo of the Beetle that is on display in the Volkswagon booth at the […]
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It has often been said that SEMA, the Las Vegas aftermarket event, is the biggest automotive toybox anywhere, and it is primarily a marketplace for customization, pieces, parts and anything else that can be installed after the vehicle has left
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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 this market niche very
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Whenever I tell you about GM’s growth, whether it be in new models or significantly updated models, I am sure to get a flurry of emails regarding the bailout and GM, in general. There is a lot of venom, but
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I promised that I would keep you appraised of any recalls that might affect your truck, trailer or boat, and this week a new one was issued. It is not for a large-scale problem but, if you are unlikely enough to
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After reviewing the 2013 Toyota Tundra only days ago, I heard about a towing feat that I had to share (if only because it will probably never happen again). The Toyota Tundra CrewMax, without any special customization, will be towing
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It seems strange, but we’ll take what we get on the 2014 Silverado. GM seems to have heard our begging and whining for anything on the long-awaited vehicle. They have not heard our prayers, but did throw us a morsel. Not much detail,
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In the past, I have invited readers to join me for an on-road auto writer experience. Only one has taken me up on it: John (Hoppy) Hopkins of Kyle, TX, joined me for a ride-along in the 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor.
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Yesterday in Austin, a fire killed two children and cause more than $140,000 in damage to the house they were living in. It is probable at this time that the fire was caused by a faulty electrical cruise control switch
F-150 truck with recall may have caused fire, death of 2 children yesterday Read More »
I know some of you turn up your noses at a story that isn’t about a great new sport truck or accessory, but please humor me by sticking with this for at least a couple of minutes. It could save a life — and it might
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In the truck business, 2007 was a lifetime ago; and that’s when we saw the last really meaningful changes to the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra half-tons. GM loyalists had been patient and have kept the models at number 2
2014 Silverado and Sierra — what I know now Read More »
I feel guilty. So many of you are committed GM truck people and it has been tough squeezing anything out of the company as far as new product is concerned. As a result, I haven’t written much lately about the
New Chevy Colorado may be in your future Read More »
I often lament that the truck manufacturers try to dazzle journalists with the most luxurious vehicles with the most extensive options, but two weeks ago I got what I had been asking for: a moderate-priced truck with many of the features that sport truck
2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman could be economical sports choice Read More »
Since Texas is such a huge truck market, manufacturers sometimes introduce their newest vehicles here. The State Fair of Texas has been the site of a few unveilings, but last week’s introduction of the 2013 F-150 was in Waco and featured a
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Now that I have given the thumbs up to the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X, lets give a shout out for Toyota’s newest Tacoma limited edition. The Tacoma is the best selling mid-size truck in the country, and the innovation and imagination
2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series is May delight Read More »
Mid-size pickup trucks have become an almost endangered specie, at least in the US. Truck makers like Ford, GM and RAM are trying to drive their business to full-size models. Their logic is that, by discontinuing their mid-size vehicles here
Frontier Pro-4X 4×4: small truck with big performance Read More »
I have often said that I won’t recommend a product that I haven’t tested myself, but today I am making an exception. The Escort SmartMirror has received so many accolades that I had to share it with you. (Again, I haven’t
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It’s a rarity for a new truck to be unveiled at the New York Auto Show — usually that honor is reserved for events like the State Fair of Texas. The production scheduling for the 2013 Ram 1500 made it
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Yesterday, General Motors announced plans to discontinue the Avalanche after the 2013 model year, not with a whisper but a bang. First introduced as a 2002 model in 2001, more than 580,000 have been sold in the intervening years. Credited
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