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time (06.02.2012 13:00h): Toyota Tackles World Famous Le Mans with Hybrid
With the advancement of new technology and a changing racing atmosphere at the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota has announced plans to race the TS0303, a gas/electric hybrid race car. The big question looms, will it not only compete, but win? 
Toyota has decided to enter their TS0303 Hybrid LMP1 in the world famous 24 hours of Le Mans.Recently at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, regulations have changed in favor of diesel technology. This tilt has only happened in the last few years, but it has led to fewer pit stops thanks to increased gas mileage.Meanwhile, ...
Toyota has decided to enter their TS0303 Hybrid LMP1 in the world famous 24 hours of Le Mans.Recently at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, regulations have changed in favor of diesel technology. This tilt has only happened in the last few years, but it has led to fewer pit stops thanks to increased gas mileage.Meanwhile, ...Video Find (03.02.2012 19:32h): Chevy Silverado Survives Mayan 2012 Apocalypse; Ford Not So Much
Chevy released a commercial for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup ahead of the Super Bowl game this weekend. It begins by showing a devastated metropolis brought about by the apocalypse [some think was] predicted by the...
Reader's Letters (03.02.2012 18:32h): Nissan NV 3500 Cargo Space
Dear Truck Trend, I have one quibble with your article on the Nissan NV 3500 V8 SV. You had seven pictures, but none showing the business part of the vehicle. That's a big oversight in an article on a van, especially one...
time (03.02.2012 13:00h): Amazing Lego Creations – Lego Trucks
It is true that custom trucks are just really cool forms of craftsmanship. But, there is another equally cool AND creative form of craftsmanship out there that we recently stumbled upon. Custom trucks built from Legos. There are literally thousands of photos of these works of art on Flickr.com and here are just a small sampling, presented in no specific order. 
Built by Mr. Thomas. 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Yep, its a Prius. Photo by Mad Physicist 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Photo by Mad Physicist 
Built by Kapgar 
Built by BlazerMan 
Built by Ernesto Carrillo70 
Built by ...
Built by Mr. Thomas. Photo by Mad Physicist Photo by Mad Physicist Photo by Mad Physicist Yep, its a Prius. Photo by Mad Physicist Photo by Mad Physicist Photo by Mad Physicist Photo by Mad Physicist Photo by Mad Physicist Built by Kapgar Built by BlazerMan Built by Ernesto Carrillo70 Built by ...time (02.02.2012 12:53h): Toyota Innovates More Earth Friendly Production of Hybrids
Toyota disclosed that it has discovered a way to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles without utilizing expensive rare-earth metals. The dependency on these metals complicates the manufacturing process, and a new substitute for rare Earth metals would lighten the requirements and expenses required to manufacture these types of vehicles. It would also circumvent export laws and lessen the dependency on mining. 
Toyota faced with a ban on rare earth materials has developed a new way to produce Hybrids that is more earth friendly.Currently, Toyota is the world’s largest manufacturer of hybrid vehicles. However, the production of these vehicles require certain expensive ...
Toyota faced with a ban on rare earth materials has developed a new way to produce Hybrids that is more earth friendly.Currently, Toyota is the world’s largest manufacturer of hybrid vehicles. However, the production of these vehicles require certain expensive ...time (02.02.2012 12:53h): PIAA Silicone Wiper Blades â
What They Are and What They Do: PIAA silicone wiper blades are a set of windshield wiper blades that differ greatly from ordinary wiper blades. These wipers feature an active silicone treatment that coats your windshield with a thin layer of silicone that promotes water beading as it wicks water away. These wipers are available for all wiper arm sizes. 
A visual comparison of PIAA super silicone wiper blades.Who It’s For: Anyone who wants high-quality wiper blades and is willing to pay a bit of a premium. The active silicone windshield treatment boosts clarity and, logically, enhances safety…especially in nighttime and ...
A visual comparison of PIAA super silicone wiper blades.Who It’s For: Anyone who wants high-quality wiper blades and is willing to pay a bit of a premium. The active silicone windshield treatment boosts clarity and, logically, enhances safety…especially in nighttime and ...Truck History 101 (01.02.2012 18:32h): Ten Little Known Things About GMC
You know about the Sierra, Canyon, Yukon, and Acadia, but there’s a lot more to GMC than you might think. In honor of the brand’s 100th anniversary, here are 10 little-known facts about GMC.
time (01.02.2012 13:30h): Why You Really Canâ
Recently Al-Futtaim Motors based in Dubai, UAE, was featured in an article talking about how they are starting to offer custom Toyota vehicles to their customers. Obviously this grabbed our attention, but is it true? 
Ordering a custom built Tundra to your exact specs sounds cool, but it really isn't an option.Technically, customizing a product is called bespoking. And there are some examples of bespoking throughout the automotive industry especially in luxury and high-performance bands. The article states that “Al-Futtaim Motors AFM is working on a bespoke solution that would allow new Toyota owners to customise sic their vehicles to a ...
Ordering a custom built Tundra to your exact specs sounds cool, but it really isn't an option.Technically, customizing a product is called bespoking. And there are some examples of bespoking throughout the automotive industry especially in luxury and high-performance bands. The article states that “Al-Futtaim Motors AFM is working on a bespoke solution that would allow new Toyota owners to customise sic their vehicles to a ...time (31.01.2012 17:23h): Scion Unveils Drift Ready Sports Car, FR-S
Scion has developed a new sports car, the Scion FR-S. This super-charged drift-ready sports car is modeled after other successful sports car and is turning a lot of heads. 
The Scion FR-S is a sleek looking, powerful sports car that is causing a lot of excitement.Parent company Toyota has positioned its new Scion FR-S sports car as the spiritual successor to the revered AE86 Corolla of the 1980s. The AE86 was a simple, unpretentious, and — relative to proper performance models — low power economy car. Despite its humble market placement, though, its front engine/rear wheel drive layout, low curb weight, ...
The Scion FR-S is a sleek looking, powerful sports car that is causing a lot of excitement.Parent company Toyota has positioned its new Scion FR-S sports car as the spiritual successor to the revered AE86 Corolla of the 1980s. The AE86 was a simple, unpretentious, and — relative to proper performance models — low power economy car. Despite its humble market placement, though, its front engine/rear wheel drive layout, low curb weight, ...Jason Admin (31.01.2012 15:20h): GM Says No Magnesium Alloy Truck Frames – At Least Not Yet
As fuel economy regulations force automakers to tighten their belts, manufacturers are looking to pull a few different “levers” to improve efficiency. Those levers are drivetrain efficiency, aerodynamics, friction losses, and weight. 
An Automotive News report all but says GM won't be producing lightweight truck frames made from magnesium alloyGeneral Motors, seeking to make their truck as fuel efficient as possible, researched the possibility of a Magnesium alloy truck frame. However, according to a recent tidbit in Automotive News, those plans are dead…at least for now.
An Automotive News report all but says GM won't be producing lightweight truck frames made from magnesium alloyGeneral Motors, seeking to make their truck as fuel efficient as possible, researched the possibility of a Magnesium alloy truck frame. However, according to a recent tidbit in Automotive News, those plans are dead…at least for now. Truck Fuel Economy 101
Without fundamentally changing the capability of the modern pickup, there are really ...Video Find (30.01.2012 19:31h): Honda Channels Ferris Bueller in New CR-V Superbowl Ad
Those of us who grew up in the '80s certainly remember the iconic classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Presumably in an effort to target the key 30-45 demographic, Honda tapped the film's star, Matthew Broderick, to re-make...
Consumer Reports (30.01.2012 13:00h): Toyota Top Consumer Brand
Consumer Reports has released the results of their 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, and it’s good news for Toyota. As in years past, the highly rated Tundra and Tacoma pickup trucks tops the list in consumer brand perception, earning Toyota a winning streak that likely leaves runners up Ford, Chevrolet and Honda scratching their heads. 
Toyota was once again ranked by Consumer Reports as the top consumer brand continuing a dominant streak of placing first.The survey of adult car owners measured how consumers perceive each brand in seven categories:SafetyQualityValuePerformance~ impactDesignInnovationThe scores for each category were added to give each brand its final ...
Toyota was once again ranked by Consumer Reports as the top consumer brand continuing a dominant streak of placing first.The survey of adult car owners measured how consumers perceive each brand in seven categories:SafetyQualityValuePerformance~ impactDesignInnovationThe scores for each category were added to give each brand its final ...time (28.01.2012 00:56h): Toyota excites Auto Show with New NS4 Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota revealed their latest offering in the hybrid market, the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept. The NS4 was introduced to an audience in Detroit during the 2012 North American International Auto Show. 
Toyota unveiled their new NS4 Plug-In Hybrid at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.The NS4 features a next generation hybrid engine that includes lighter components, smaller parts and better fuel economy. Toyota also said it will have an increased range in its electricity mode. A lot of thought into the look of the NS4, with Toyota attempting to make hybrids less boring aesthetically, and more compelling to drivers.Some of the ...
Toyota unveiled their new NS4 Plug-In Hybrid at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.The NS4 features a next generation hybrid engine that includes lighter components, smaller parts and better fuel economy. Toyota also said it will have an increased range in its electricity mode. A lot of thought into the look of the NS4, with Toyota attempting to make hybrids less boring aesthetically, and more compelling to drivers.Some of the ...Truck History 101 (27.01.2012 21:31h): Ford Ranger II
Our onsite archivist, who's devoted to the craziest of all things automotive, was rummaging through a May 1967 issue of Motor Trend when he came across this long forgotten concept trucklet -- the Ford Ranger II.
time (27.01.2012 12:30h): Funny Friday â
Another installment of our occasional Funny Friday series. While there are plenty of good reasons to pick a Prius, space for sleeping is not usually one of them. Thanks to a new device that resembles a marshmallow stuck onto the back of the car, outdoor enthusiasts may soon be trekking into the wilderness in Toyota’s eco-friendly sub compact. However, there is no guarantee that a hungry bear will not attempt to eat the puffy white contraption on the back of your car. 
Hey look! A sporty camper Prius with a big marshmallow on its back.The new camper shell is the product ...
Hey look! A sporty camper Prius with a big marshmallow on its back.The new camper shell is the product ...Our Cars (26.01.2012 20:31h): Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid - Fix Those Brakes!
Switching from the ultra-long brake pedal travel of the Chevy Camaro RS convertible to the ultra-grabby Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid brakes was quite an adjustment, but I still find both setups unacceptable. Maybe a next-gen...
Jason Admin (26.01.2012 18:39h): Russian Road Rage â
The following is a guest post by Oleg Gudonov.In Russia, we have saying: Do not kick old man or you will need new knee and new windshield. It is new – my country just start saying it yesterday.In video below, you learn why we have this saying:Old man honking horn might have been out of line, but young man was huge jerk. Punch or two? No problem. Open door and start kicking? Big time jerk.Please to note that man with bat is former KGB. After breaking kneecap and busting windshield, he drops bat on ground and walks away. This is ...
time (26.01.2012 12:30h): Bosch Engineers Push Forward with HCCI Engine
Bosch Engineers have begun work on a new engine that could combine the efficiency and reliability of diesel engines with the lower emissions of gasoline. This new engine called the HCCI engine, Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, could be the future of automotive engine development. 
The graphic shows the difference between HCCI, diesel and gasoline engines. Graphic courtesy of the Robert Bosch Corporation.Diesel engines have been known to have an efficiency and reliability advantage over gasoline engines. This is due to the lack of an electrical spark to burn the fuel in the combustion chamber. Having fewer electrical parts has given diesel ...
The graphic shows the difference between HCCI, diesel and gasoline engines. Graphic courtesy of the Robert Bosch Corporation.Diesel engines have been known to have an efficiency and reliability advantage over gasoline engines. This is due to the lack of an electrical spark to burn the fuel in the combustion chamber. Having fewer electrical parts has given diesel ...Our Cars (25.01.2012 22:31h): Kia Sorento Long Distance Road Trip -- It Knew the Way to Santa Fe
When I texted my sister Maria that we would be driving the Sorento to Santa Fe, NM and back, she texted back, "What's it like?" I responded, "It'll be fine." After more than a week in it, to our surprise we both felt that...
time (25.01.2012 12:30h): Gas Subsidy Ends Could Cause Fuel Prices To Rise
Fuel efficiency and the cost of filling up the tank in E85 vehicles has been a topic of discussion for a while now and it seems that it may get more expensive to drive them. There’s a chance that price of gas is going to be higher at the pump due to the U.S. government ending the 30-year subsidies they have on ethanol. 
This sign may not be that far off with current gas subsidies coming to an end.The credit ended on January 1, 2012 and estimates currently assume that regular unleaded gasoline will increase by approximately 4.5 cents per gallon. ...
This sign may not be that far off with current gas subsidies coming to an end.The credit ended on January 1, 2012 and estimates currently assume that regular unleaded gasoline will increase by approximately 4.5 cents per gallon. ...Jason Admin (23.01.2012 12:30h): Prius vs Corolla â
A frequent commenter here on TundraHeadquarters.com shout out to mk posited an interesting thought: It makes more economic sense to buy a new Toyota Corolla than it does to buy a new Prius, because it would take years of driving and gas savings to recover the cost difference between the two.Said another way, the $5500 price difference between the Prius and the Corolla buys a lot of gas. Right?While I was completely inclined to agree with this idea, I decided it might be fun to run the numbers. Here’s how I broke things down.First, let’s make a few assumptions:We’re financing ...
Video Find (20.01.2012 23:31h): 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Hits the Rocks In Moab
By deciding to take the 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor to rock crawl in moab, someone in Dearborn clearly said "time for something completely different." They also said "make sure you get it on video," as is evidenced by this...
Jason Admin (20.01.2012 18:30h): Four Chevy Trucks Help Demolish Building – VIDEO
OK – since we’re a Toyota fan site let’s get one thing straight: any four pickups could have done this. Four Fords, four Rams, four Nissans – they all have enough torque to pull down the facade on an already partially demolished building. SO, if you’re a “Chevy is number one” kind of person, and you think this video somehow proves that Chevy’s are the greatest, you’re delusional.Now, without further delay, I present a video showing Four Chevy Trucks Helping To Demolish A Building:I can’t quite see the tires on the last truck on the right, but based on the ...
Truck Trend Blog (20.01.2012 17:31h): Sprinter MPG
According to Mercedes-Benz , in an independent study that adhered to SAE fuel economy testing standards, a 2500-series single-rear-wheel Sprinter carrying 50 percent of its rated load achieved 24.9 mpg.
time (20.01.2012 12:30h): Funny Friday Series â
Here at Tundraheadquarters.com, we spend a lot of time trying to find interesting stories for our readers. Often though, we come across articles that don’t quite fit, but we really want to share. With that in mind, we have created a new Funny Friday Series. This occasional series will run from time to time. Please email us if you find a story that will fit. We hope you will enjoy these posts as much as we enjoy bringing them to you.Click here to view the embedded video.Tim says: These kids are so creative! I love the intro music, the slow ...
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