Midsize trucks have come a long way from their compact truck origins in the 80s. They now sport more powerful engines than full-size trucks did back in the day and have nearly the same capability. In addition, they offer much more variety and off-road capability than their ancestors, and their turbocharged 4-cylinder engines can go…
We all love an old school Toyota Land Cruiser. They are the symbol of durability and ruggedness that can go anywhere on this planet. What if one of those old-school Land Cruisers came back to life? How would you do it? Toyota came up with a great concept fusing an FJ60 Land Cruiser from 1985…
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is a master of all things off-road. From its powerful TurboMax engine, formidable four-wheel-drive system, and Multimatic DSSV dampers, it is built to tackle anything in its path. To test its worth, MotorTrend had one for a year to see whether it is the best off-road pickup truck around. They put…
Retired United States Army Sergeant Nick Koulchar was deployed to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While serving as a combat engineer and gunner with the U.S. Army Alpha Company, 40th Engineers, Task Force 1/6, his vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device. This attack resulted in Sgt. Koulchar having to undergo a double leg…
When buying a new or used vehicle, you can add options or accessories, but what is the difference? Isn’t adding an accessory an optional extra? It can be, yes. But there is a distinct difference between the two. Allow us to explain. What Is the Difference? The main difference is that options are features the…
Toyota has begun production on three new differentials for its vehicles, which are assembled at the Huntsville, AL, plant. To meet the demand for the latest manufacturing needs, the company also added 350 jobs. This is all thanks to a $282 million investment announced in 2024, which keeps Toyota vehicles, their engines, and drivetrains produced in America. A Word from Toyota “These new product lines highlight Toyota Alabama’s flexibility and reinforce the company’s…
The first compact crossover in the country was the 1994 Toyota RAV4. So, it was pretty easy to be the best-selling vehicle in its class at the time. Now that this is the most competitive and popular category in the industry, it’s a bit more challenging. Still, the RAV4 continues to be the best-selling model…
South Dakotans crave adventure. We seek out places to drive our vehicles where others might not follow. Whether it is overlanding or finding new trails around our farm, we will tackle what’s ahead of us. At Toyota, they are always trying out new ideas for their current lineup. Some with adventure in mind. To explore that objective, they created a concept…
Ford has one, as does Jeep, and our own Toyota, but when it comes to full-size, truck-based SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are what first comes to mind. When a TV show features government officials, these are typically the vehicles that transport them. But if you desire a Tahoe with a bit more interior flair, they can simply look to the…
The Chevy Bolt is back and better than ever! Available at launch, the 2027 Bolt LT will have a starting price of just $29,990, with a lower-priced LT model offered for only $28,995 later in the year. With an estimated range of 255 miles and fast charging from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes, customers will finally have an affordable and reliable electric vehicle…
