September 2, 2014

The Recall Rumba: has a recalled vehicle has been fixed and August recalls

For months this column has been clogged with recall information. I suspect that this pattern will not change anytime soon. Frequently, as a result, I am asked whether this means that today’s cars and trucks are […]

June 22, 2014

Buffalo, bears and batteries — Oh My!

I have never used a vehicle makers headline before, but this one was just to good to not steal. I also apologize for the exclamation point but it also seemed like a perfect match. I […]

June 3, 2014

Toyota brings TRD Pro trucks to outdoor professionals

Outdoor writers are a tough audience. They drive their trucks and SUVs into places that sportsmen want to read about and experience. It is their stock in trade. No wonder Toyota brought the 2015 TRD Pro […]

May 15, 2014

2014Toyota Texas Bass Classic combines world-record bass haul with truckmaker’s corporate committment

Lake Fork has a reputation that other inland lakes envy. Bass are plentiful and can be HUGE. The setting is extraordinary and locals live to fish. It is no wonder that the 2014 Toyota Texas […]

May 5, 2014

2015 GMC Canyon offers features for mid-size family truck and added safety

We haven’t driven GMC’s new mid-size Canyon yet. Its introduction isn’t scheduled until fall, but I suspect there will be a range of new features designed to set this truck apart from the pack. There will, […]

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 […]

February 3, 2014

Toyota halts sales of vehicles with heated seats including Tundra

While there is no formal NHTSA recall as yet, Toyota last week stopped sales and delivery of about 36,000 vehicles already in dealerships. The affected models include 2013 and 2014 Tundra, Avalon, Sienna and some Camry […]

January 14, 2014

Silverado and Corvette Stingray are Truck and Car of the Year

It is extremely rare for one vehicle manufacturer to win both the Car of the Year and Truck of the Year honors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but Chevy proved that it can […]

January 1, 2014

Michelin truck tires recalled for tread separation

Michelin North America is recalling Michelin LTX M/X tires for tread separation problems which can lead to rapid air loss resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash. The tires in […]

December 28, 2013

New F-150 to be unveiled Monday

With the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) less that two weeks away, any news about the venerable Ford F-150 pickup is always welcome. This time it is also a bit confusing since Ford has neither […]

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