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Toyota's Response to Tundra Frame Rust Investigation Due

19 Nov 2009 23:20:25 PST

Written by Mike Levine
Tundra frame rust complaints are the latest ding against Toyota. In September, Toyota issued an urgent warning to remove driver's side floor mats from 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles after a family was killed when their Lexus IS250 experienced sudden acceleration and loss of brake...

Original story at PickupTrucks .

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The Purpose Driven Dodge Ram 1500

05 Nov 2009 20:15:08 PST

Written by Matt
Three Cab Choices The Dodge Ram 1500 is available in three configurations: regular, quad and crew cab with three to five trim levels available for each arrangement. Top towing capacity of 9100 lbs is realized with the regular cab, which comes equipped with a standard 6′ 4” bed or optional 8...

Original story at Auto Trends .

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Pickup Makers Hope To Rope A Win At The Texas Truck Rodeo

18 Oct 2009 12:22:07 PDT

Written by Mike Levine
Full-Size Pickup Trucks 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 1500 Ext. Cab ($41,118); NA 2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 2WD 1500 Crew cab ($39,270); (22/22) 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Supercab ($46, 020); (14/18) 2010 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4WD 4.6L ($43,405); (15/20)

Original story at PickupTrucks .

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Recall Alert: Toyota Tacoma and Tundra Floor Mat Safety Issue

29 Sep 2009 14:58:42 PDT

Written by Mike Levine
The recall includes both the Tundra and Tacoma from the following years: Toyota Notice NHTSA issued a wide-ranging recall late today for 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The recall stems from faulty floor mats that can become stuck under the accelerator pedal.

Original story at PickupTrucks .

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Toyota's Bob Carter Talks About Tacoma and Tundra

28 Sep 2009 22:46:03 PDT

Written by Mike Levine
Could there be some interesting experiments coming from one plant building both midsize and full-size pickups? Might the next generation of both products share the same base platform, similar to the approach Nissan has followed for the current Titan half-ton and Frontier midsize pic...

Original story at PickupTrucks .

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BASS Reporter's Notebook - September 1, 2009

02 Sep 2009 06:36:29 PDT

A 56th place finish in the Elite's Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings left Tucker shy of a Classic slot through the Elite ranks — but ... and more »

Original story at ESPN .

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Toyota Tundra news and blogs - November 20, 2009

20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Toyota Tundra news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Report: Toyota Expected To Fix Tundra and Tacoma Accelerator Pedals -- by Mike Levine from PickupTrucks: News
• We're On The Floor At SEMA! -- by Mike Levine from PickupTrucks: News
• Consumer Reports Recommends All Full-Size Half-Ton Pickups -- by Mike Levine from PickupTrucks: News
• NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tundra Frame Rust Issue -- by Mike Levine from PickupTrucks: News
• Toyota Safety Recall Involves Record 3.8 Million Cars -- by Dave Eyvazzadeh from Wired: Autopia
• Feds Recall Lexus, Toyota Floor Mats Due To Potential For Fiery Death -- by Ray Wert from Jalopnik: Top
• Ten Most Confusing Google Street View Accidents -- by Matt Hardigree from Jalopnik: Top
• Save Big Bucks on 09 Pickups -- by Mike Levine from PickupTrucks: News
• Sources: Brooks & Dunn Toyota Tundra Headed to SEMA -- by Mike Levine from PickupTrucks: News
• Brian Scott big gainer in Truck Series -- from Rotoworld.com

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BASS Reporter's Notebook - August 18, 2009

18 Aug 2009 19:55:25 PDT

10-18 Toyota Trucks Championship Week will end with the crowning of a new Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Kyte reporters will hit the ... and more »

Original story at ESPN .

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COMPTON: Fuel Gamble Costly At Texas

09 Jun 2009 14:14:42 PDT

PA 60 SafeAuto Insurance Toyota Tundra in the garage at the drop of the checkered flag and credited with a 21st place finish. “Texas was disappointing,” said Compton. “We felt like we were pretty good in the race. We had some great pit strategy again. ...

Original story at TruckSeries.com .

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How To: Agri-Cover LORADO Roll-Up Cover Installation

14 Mar 2009 05:10:14 PDT

MOTORZ shows you how to install a LORADO roll-up tonneau cover from Agri-Cover (ACI) on a 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup truck. fr.truveo.com

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2010 Toyota Tundra Boasts Efficient New V-8, New Trim Packages

11 Feb 2009 14:59:51 PST

Toyota debuted its new 2010 Tundra pickup at the Chicago Auto Show today. Big news is the arrival of an all-new 4.6-liter V-8 that boasts the best ... blogs.thecarconnection.com

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A New Outrageous Feat, Toyota Tundra "Killer Heat" Super Bowl Ad

01 Feb 2009 18:58:19 PST

Written by Mike Levine
Super Bowl viewers have come to expect white-knuckle drama and brute strength from our Tundra ads, and 'Killer Heat' will not disappoint. It may be our most spectacular Tundra ad yet," said Kim McCullough, corporate manager of marketing communications for Toyota.

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How to install a billet grille set on a 2008 Toyota Tundra

13 Jan 2009 02:49:31 PST

Customize your vehicle, watch this video tutorial on how to install a billet grille set on a 2008 Toyota Tundra. This shows the process of ... www.wonderhowto.com

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Bedevilled: Chasing Zero to 60 in 4.4 Seconds in a Supercharged Tundra

30 Dec 2008 09:21:28 PST

Written by Mike Levine
TRD kindly left us a written copy of the technical incantation needed to turn off the Tundra’s multiple electronic nannies. We pushed the stability control button once to turn off traction control, then pushed it a second time and held it down for 3 seconds to switch off stability control. F...

Original story at PickupTrucks .

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Road Test Review: 2009 Honda Ridgeline

26 Dec 2008 13:49:21 PST

Written by Mike Levine
Price as Tested: $37,000 (including a $670 destination charge) Horsepower: 250 at 5,700 rpm Torque: 247 pounds-feet at 4,300 rpm Transmission: Five-speed automatic EPA Fuel Economy: 15/20 mpg city/highway Ground Clearance: 8.2 inches

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Ford tops safe car list

25 Nov 2008 12:17:33 PST

The sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to improve crash protection," said Institute president Adrian Lund. The selected vehicles are the best in protecting people in front, side and rear crash tests based on institute evaluations duri...

Original story at Toledo Blade .

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Current used car deals

25 Nov 2008 03:26:00 PST

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
Vehicle Type Vehicle MSRP Current Price To Buy From Dealer Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP Convertible 2005 Lexus SC 430 Hdtp Convt Auto RWD 8 Cyl 2doors $63,575 $31,425 51% Coupe 2005 Toyota Camry Solara SLE Cpe Auto FWD 6 Cyl 2doors $26,195 $14,775 44% Family Car/Large Car 2004 Buick Regal GS...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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Here comes the 2009 Toyota Tundra!

12 Nov 2008 04:04:17 PST

Written by TundraSoul
has also learned despite increased material costs the 2009 Toyota Tundra’s general price will only increase $100.00. Shoppers in the Denver, Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Gulf States Toyota and Southeast Toyota regions should be pleased to know that all 2009 4×4 5.7L V8 models...

Original story at Tundra Solutions .

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2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab 5.7L Review: Tundra Review

09 Aug 2008 13:32:59 PDT

Written by Danny791
Out of the trucks I have owned, this is by far the best truck I have ever driven and owned!!! I love ... More Driven a 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab 5.7L? Rate it!

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Podcast: 40 Years of HMMM

04 Jun 2007 21:00:00 PDT

Mazda's pistonless engine reaches a milestone. Toyota's Tundra has a big problem. Is Ford getting ready for a new rear drive car? A sedan from the land down-under has been spotted in Motown

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Opinion: Autoblog Week in Photos: Week of May 13, 2007

21 May 2007 09:01:00 PDT

Written by Chris Shunk
This week on Autoblog, we got in a full review of the Toyota Tundra Crew Max, and we got some terrific photos of the Toyota's biggest truck in action. The Volkswagen Golf seemed to take a seat near the front of the class this week, as Wörthersee's W12 Golf concept looking mean and fast. The Golf w...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Want a luxury pickup? Cadillac has one

16 May 2007 08:27:31 PDT

A 6.2-liter V-8 with variable valve timing generating a massive 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque replaces a 6.0-liter V-8 that made 345 horsepower. Mated to a slick-shifting six-speed automatic, the V-8 can propel the nearly three-ton truck from a standstill to 60 miles per hou...

Original story at Goldsboro News Argus .

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Silverado moves to the head of the class

24 Apr 2007 08:36:44 PDT

Chevrolet Silverado (2007) Egad. It’s in this climate that General Motors has introduced it’s all-new Chevrolet Silverado. One thing that sets General Motors, Ford and Dodge apart from the Japanese competition, is a myriad of pickup configurations.

Original story at Goldsboro News Argus .

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Autoblog Podcast #61

21 Mar 2007 08:32:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
SUBSCRIBE to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes LISTEN to the show now ADD the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time

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Podcast: The 20,000-Mile Ferrari Torture Test

19 Nov 2006 21:00:00 PST

The new Toyota Tundra starts rolling off the assembly line deep in the heart of Truck Country Texas. What new technology makes this plant one of the most efficient ever? Ford announces that the Edge Crossover is delayed and also unveils a plan to boost the morale of its employees; we'll have...

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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Podcast: Deeper Cuts for Ford

18 Sep 2006 21:00:00 PDT

New deep cuts, more plant closings, a major corporate downsizing: Is this a better Way Forward? Does Ford have the products to keep customers in the showrooms? Co-hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss. Also, Stability required: The government mandates stability control. Do you know i...

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