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2011 Ford F-150 To Feature Electric Power Steering
The result is around a four percent gain in fuel economy and with the ominous cloud of tighter Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards on the horizon for light trucks as well as cars, the automakers are currently looking at any way they can to improve fuel economy.
2011 Toyota Tundra Gets More Powerful Base Engine
Thanks to the adoption Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (as Toyota calls it), power on the 4.0-liter DOHC V-6 jumps from 236 to 270 horsepower and torque from 266 to 278 lb-ft.
Nissan Hopes to Right Wrongs With Next Generation Titan
We’re going to do things the right way,” said Larry Dominuque, Nissan North America’s chief product planner, ” the right way of marketing, the right way of product quality.”
Toyota Lowers Tundra Tow Ratings to Deliver More Realistic Numbers
When applied to the 2011 Tundra; J2807 has seen tow ratings drop as much as 1,100 pounds in some cases.
Next-Gen Toyota Tundra Set for 2014; Sequoia Future Uncertain
However despite these issues, sources inside the giant Japanese automaker have said that a next generation Tundra is on the drawing board, likely scheduled for release as a 2014 model.
2011 Toyota Tundra Updates Include Upgraded V6, Trailer Sway Control
Strangely, Toyota still hasn’t followed the lead set by Ford and GM in offering a factory installed trailer brake controller.
GM Recalls 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Trucks for Hill Start Fix
Not beating around the bush, GM quickly discovered that the problem lay with inproper software calibration on the hill-start start system and is now issuing a recall.
GM’s US Sales Up 36 Percent in June, Spurred On by 27 Percent Growth in Pickup Segment
“As companies continue to invest in their business, we expect this segment to continue to recover,” stated Johnson. “We think that the release of some pent-up demand in the pickup market is indicative that a fundamental part of the US economy is strengthening.”
Nissan Offers Minor Updates for 2011 Titan
The lack of change and options compared with some rivals, especially Ford, Ram and GM, is likely to further hurt sales, which have tailed off considerably in the last few years.
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