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    2027 Toyota Tundra Changes Deliver the Upgrades Owners Have Been Waiting For

    I don’t think reporting on the tundra press release objectively makes Tim a shill by any stretch of the imagination. He’s an automotive journalist covering the facts of the updated Tundra. Rehashing the engine fiasco in every story mostly read by people who know all about it, isn’t adding much...
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    Flock Camera AI Screw-Up Led to My 90-Minute Police Traffic Stop Driving a Press Vehicle

    On the flip side, I regularly see law enforcement social media extolling the virtuous role flock cameras had in solving local crimes. As with any technology, it comes with tradeoffs. I'm personally not a fan of how flock reduces privacy of the common citizen just going about their business.
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    My Ford F-150 Took $13,000 in Hail Damage, Here’s What Happened and What Comes Next

    Unbelievably bad news. I just commented on your other story about what good shape it was in. Hang in there….
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    Recently picked up something more fun than a suv or pickup

    Yes, that’s right it’s a Toyota v6 from the generation when they built engines to last, rather than to please regulators. It’s just been supercharged by Lotus. The sound at 4k+ revs is thrilling. So far 2400 miles and it’s been perfect. Very un-Lotus like.
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    Bought a used 23 F-150

    Nice truck. I hope it brings your family fun and adventure while you have it. Looks to be in great shape.
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    Famous Ford EcoBoost Teardown Test 15 Years Later: Proved Durability, Still Debate Over Oil, Carbon Buildup and Turbo Life

    Ford may have made the engine more durable, but the 10 speed transmission and all of the hvac and software problems and glitches still make an f150 a questionable purchase for many.
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    Toyota’s $3.6B Tacoma Production Move From Mexico Is Not the Whole Enchilada

    I like enchiladas…and Tacoma’s, no matter where they are built.
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    Wait, What? Ford Credits Veteran Engineers Over AI for J.D. Power Initial Quality Win Despite Leading in Recalls

    I agree that's the interesting part and I think the perfect scapegoat Ford is looking for with so much cultural popular push back and distain for AI in general. Ford is riding the hate train in an effort to excuse poor engineering. It's taking a victory lap for "seeing the light" and brining...
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    Wait, What? Ford Credits Veteran Engineers Over AI for J.D. Power Initial Quality Win Despite Leading in Recalls

    I read that story and it’s summed up as Ford wants to blame AI rather than take responsibility for all their problematic engineering while taking a victory lap for JD Power…which is a nonsensical survey in my opinion. The fact is, other makes may have just gotten worse rather than ford improved...
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    Long time listener first time caller

    Nice truck! And welcome.
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    Personal truck towing basics – understanding payload, limits, avoiding fines and lawsuits

    Or buy an F350 and know that you’re good for all things mortal men do.
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    2027 Super Duty Carhartt Edition

    Agree with above. Sad that they come up with these ideas that very few people can afford these days. At least the 4k tremor package on my 350 added meaningful components and capability.
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    Gas Prices Are High, Yet Truck Buyers Want V8 Engines Says Ford CEO

    Yes, I want one too…and yet, I put an oem front air dam on my trd off road Tacoma and it’s netted me +2.5mpg….I think wanting good mpg and wanting big v8 power just aren’t mutually exclusive thoughts in my mind. I’m ok with the dissonance.
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    Second Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Postponed Again Because Company Incredibly Still Doesn’t Really Have a Fix After 4 Years

    And yet, every time I check FB Tundra feed it’s always someone asking about buying a tundra who hasn’t heard of the problem or someone with Christmas lights for a dashboard on a tundra they bought a few months back asking the group if they know what could have happened. Keep getting the word out….
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