Toyota Probably Readying Updated TRD Pro Off-Roaders

– Look out yonder at that landscape, and you’ll spot a a trio of Toyotas camped out in the wilderness. They’re the latest off-road-ready variants of Toyota’s Tundra and Tacoma pickups and 4Runner SUV, and they’re headed for the Chicago auto show early next month. – Although Toyota has yet to formally specify the deal with the trucks, it’s safe to assume they’re updated TRD Pros. […]

Expect More Off-Roaders and Electrified Vehicles from Ford (Yes, Including the Mustang Hybrid)

-Ford is taking $ 7 billion from what it spends on cars and refocusing that capital on SUVs and trucks. That makes sense, especially in the United States, where people have been turning away from cars in favor of higher-riding vehicles. But it sounds as though North America’s share of that new investment will be […]

Bad Buggies and Ballyhoo: Bashing through the Desert in VW-Powered Off-Roaders

– If Baja California resembles a dog’s hind leg, then Ensenada would lie near the top rear of its thigh, while La Paz finds itself nestled in a crook at the top of its toes. In 1967, a motley crew of dudes set off down the peninsula in search of glory and bragging rights. There […]