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Roadbuilding

Focus on the Process

How equipment improvement process saved company $500,000 in maintenance costs

October 2, 2013

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Watch this tank utterly destroy a Toyota Prius

Among folks who know cars, who love driving cars and appreciate what true pieces of art automobiles can be, there isn’t much love for the Toyota Prius. It’s ugly, isn’t a whole lot of fun to drive—and yet is extremely popular. And on the other end of the spectrum are tanks. They’re big, powerful and […]

July 5, 2013

Pickups

GM Looks to Gain Lead in Pickup Market

GM’s Promotional Storm Through Texas Ups the Ante in Pickup War The General Motors Co.’s promotional stint through Texas last week launched the start of its marketing campaign for the redesigned 2014 Silverado. GM’s flashy display will be seen at all the popular spots, including routes full of truck buyers: a deep sea fishing tournament in […]

June 25, 2013

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Unexpected test drive detour onto construction site makes for hilarious commerical

We can’t testify as to whether the setup in this commercial is 100 percent real, but if it isn’t the actress in question is unbelievably good at looking terrified. In this Belgian ad for the new Toyota Rav 4, an actress is hired to play the part of the passenger in a commercial for the […]

May 31, 2013

Roadbuilding

Toyota tests lower-cost fuel cell vehicles

Toyota is testing a fleet of 100 fuel cell vehicle prototypes that could help consumers pay less for the completed vehicles, Automotive News reported. The prototype, based on the Highlander crossover, has a 440-mile real-world range. However, the production vehicle will look less like a Highlander. Instead, it will have the silhouette and size of […]

May 2, 2013

Construction Equipment

Working Toyota 4A-GE engine built from Legos

We won’t waste time much time talking about this video so you can get to watching. YouTube user Solde1 posted this video of a Toyota 4A-GE engine (engine that powers the Toyota MR2) that he built entirely from Legos. And it actually works. Check out the video below. [youtube 3MVaarnM6yg nolink]

May 2, 2013

Construction Equipment

Toyota Tacoma tops list of most fuel-efficient trucks

Of course, torque and horsepower and towing capacity are all extremely important things to consider when purchasing a new pickup. But, as illustrated with the current demand and buzz around diesel engines, fuel efficiency has worked its way into the conversation as well. So the folks over at Truck Trend have done a pretty swell […]

April 26, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Toyota Me.We concept is a pickup, electric car and convertible in one (PHOTOS)

It likely won’t win any beauty contests (or name contests) but what Toyota’s Me.We concept lacks in looks, it makes up for in utility. If there were ever a vehicle that embodied the term “crossover” this is it. The Me.We (named for its mission to make life better for both the individual and global community) […]

April 25, 2013

Roadbuilding

Google joins panel discussion about future of self-driving cars

Representatives from Google, Toyota and Texas Instruments met on Capitol Hill on April 10 to discuss the development of self-driving vehicles, USA Today reported. The companies were part of a panel discussion sponsored by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. The vehicles still need to meet certain federal regulations before they are available to consumers. […]

April 12, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ram Trucks looking to “upset” pickup sales pecking order after sales increase 25%

The news that Ford, Chevrolet and Ram, in that order, hold the top three spots for pickup sales for March shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. However, as Truck Trend points out in its roundup of how each automaker fared over the year between March 2012 and March 2013, the numbers indicate that an […]

April 5, 2013

Roadbuilding

Toyota forms PAC

Toyota’s North American subsidiary has formed a political action committee. The Center For Public Integrity reports that the Japanese automaker is adding another influence vehicle to its already sizable government outreach operation. The PAC  may raise up to $5,000 per year from eligible company employees. “Toyota is establishing the Toyota/Lexus PAC which will allow employees, acting together, to support […]

March 11, 2013

Pickups

MaxTrac Toyota Tundra 3.5" Lift

MaxTrac spindles level Tundra fronts to clear 33s or level with HD winch and bumper

March 3, 2013