Linda Water Nelson

2014 Silverado and Sierra — what I know now

In the truck business, 2007 was a lifetime ago; and that's when we saw the last really meaningful changes to…

12 years ago

New Chevy Colorado may be in your future

I feel guilty.  So many of you are committed GM truck people and it has been tough squeezing anything out…

12 years ago

2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman could be economical sports choice

I often lament that the truck manufacturers try to dazzle journalists with the most luxurious vehicles with the most extensive options, but…

12 years ago

Ford unveiled 2013 F-150 in Waco

Since Texas is such a huge truck market, manufacturers sometimes introduce their newest vehicles here.  The State Fair of Texas…

12 years ago

2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series is May delight

Now that I have given the thumbs up to the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X, lets give a shout out for Toyota's…

12 years ago

Frontier Pro-4X 4×4: small truck with big performance

Mid-size pickup trucks have become an almost endangered specie, at least in the US. Truck makers like Ford, GM and…

12 years ago

Escort SmartMirror Live gives radar detector a real boost

I have often said that I won't recommend a product that I haven't tested myself, but today I am making…

12 years ago

RAM introduces new 1500 for 2013

It's a rarity for a new truck to be unveiled at the New York Auto Show -- usually that honor…

12 years ago

GM to discontinue Chevy Avalanche

Yesterday, General Motors announced plans to discontinue the Avalanche after the 2013 model year, not with a whisper but a…

12 years ago

Ft. Worth Pate Swap Meet is third largest auto swap meet in the US

It's the 40th year for the Pate Swap Meet and for vehicle do-it-yourselfers this is the one-stop shopping destination for parts,…

12 years ago