Nissan’s Eco Pedal should increase fuel economy on the models destined for the new technology, either because of the ingeniousness of the concept or the sheer embarrassment of having a gas pedal control our right foot.
Introduced at the beginning of August 2008, the Eco Pedal was just one component in a Nissan test model packed [...]

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First up, Edmunds.com posted a 2009 Dodge Ram first drive report on their Inside Line blog last week. While Edmunds was quick to point out that the vehicle they drove was a prototype, their review of the new Ram’s rear coil suspension was very complimentary. Here’s a snippet:
A set of gargantuan coil springs now supports [...]

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General Motors and Ford Motor Company may be on the road to collaboration on new engine and powertrain development, according to a report by the Detroit News. With gas prices reaching unprecedented heights and pick-up and SUV sales hitting new lows, the collaboration could be the one bright spot in both companies’ dismal financial [...]

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J.D. Power and Associates recently published their 2008 long term vehicle dependability study, and the Toyota Tundra was rated as the most dependable truck in it’s segment.
Long-term dependability is based on the “reported problems” per vehicle over the course of 3 years. So, the 2008 study is based on 2005 models, the 2009 study will [...]

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Twice a year, Cars.com creates a list of the “Ten Most American Cars.” Last year, we talked about how the Tundra was more American than the Dodge Ram. This year, we can talk about the fact that the Tundra is more American than both the Dodge Ram AND the Chevy Silverado.

The Ram and Silverado are [...]

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In a very wise move, Toyota has announced that they’re going to consolidate all Tundra production to the San Antonio plant. Currently, Tundras are produced in both San Antonio, Texas and Princeton, Indiana. Originally, before the launch of the 2nd-generation Tundra, Toyota decided to produce the Tundra at a couple of different plants for a [...]

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