Toyota Building Tacoma X-Runner RTR Racer for SEMA

Toyota has revealed its plans for the SEMA Show this year, and it seems the one to take away the cake would be the

Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR which will borrow the 5.7-L V8 from the relatively-huge Toyota Tundra pickup.

The stock 2011 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner used a 4.0-L V6 pushing out 236 hp, equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. And that takes it from naught to 100 km/h in a bit less than 7 seconds. Comparatively, the RTR or “Ready-to-Race” version’s eight-cylinder 5.7-L V8 is capable of delivering up to 381 hp, so we can be assured of a pretty good acceleration figure.

2010 Toyota Tundra

Toyota showed their new prototype of the Tundra at the San Diego Auto Show. According to tundraheadquarters Toyota step-up their time frame. The new Toyota Tundra will have a new 4.6L V8 engine that is based on the 5.7L. This engine will generate 381hp and will replace the nearly 10 year old 4.7L engine.

We hoped on a “big” difference with this new version, but as far we could see, just the tail-lights have been changed. Look on the images below Not even the shape.. but only the inside…

And here the new Toyota Tundra

Well maybe we said enough for now.. below a couple of nice photo’s of this new version.

2010 Toyota Tundra

The 2009 Chevy Silverado, “America’s Best Truck” is getting a run for their money with the new Toyota Tundra on the market. The new Silverado has select improvements that give it a segment topping fuel economy rating, a 6.2-liter engine, and locks on the rear wheels to reduce wheel spin. It now has a 6-speed automatic transmission, compared to the 4-speed on the last model. The technological changes are included in the interior. These include a New Version of OnStar, XM Traffic Flow, and Blue Tooth connectability.
Yes, that’s a lot of cool features, but most of them come only in the more expensive Crew Cab package. Toyota uses genuine Toyota parts to include more advanced features for a lower price than most dealers. And of course, the genuine Toyota parts make all Toyota cars have a higher and better quality. The Toyota tundra has a DVD navigation system, and it provides audible and onscreen instructions. These features are included and don’t require a monthly subscription, unlike the Silverado, which requires an $18.95 monthly payment.
The Silverado has a five star crash rating, but the Tundra is the top safety pick of 2009. It has driver and front passenger seat-mounted airbags. It also includes driver and front passenger knee airbags. These two features are not available on the Silverado. The standard front and rear side curtain airbags included on the Tundra are an extra cost feature on the Silverado.
Again, the Toyota Tundra has knocked out all other trucks in its class as it climbs to the top of the chart. The safety features, the technology differences, and the better gas mileage make this truck a top pick for anyone looking for a heavy duty vehicle. And of course, genuine Toyota parts outlast all other brands, so your truck can withstand even the toughest conditions.

2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4X2 Tundra-Grade 4.6L

2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4X2 Tundra-Grade 4.6L

Toyota Hilux on Eyjafallajökull volcano

This is the Toyota Hilux pick-up truck pictured on Iceland’s Eyjafallajökull volcano just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of the world.

According to Toyota, its legendary truck (their words, not ours) proved the ideal mode of transport for scientists “racing to set up monitoring equipment before the long-dormant mountain blew its top and sent a vast cloud of ash 30,000 feet into the sky”.

Why do we care? Well, apart from the fact this story is connected to the volcanic explosion that brought the world to a standstill (we exaggerate), the pictures that have come from what sounds like thee last journey to the mouth of the volcano before it exploded are absolutely sensational.

And given the crap time Toyota has been through lately, it’s nice to see the Japanese marque in the news for something other than stick brakes and unreliable motors.

See the pictures below:

Toyota Expands Recall of Tundra Pickup Trucks for Rusty Frames

Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks
Toyota has announced that it will expand the recall announced last year for a rust problem with 2000 – 2003 Toyota Tundra models. Undercarriage rust on first generation Tundras could cause the spare tire to detach from the truck. Toyota has already recalled trucks in northern states, and is now expanding the recall to all 2000 – 2003 Tundras, according to The Associated Press.

Toyota originally only recalled trucks in 20 northern states where salted roads would expedite corrosion due to rust. Now Toyota has decided to expand the recall to the other 30 states and inspect all first generation Toyota Tundras for frame rust that could possibly lead to problems. Toyota will repair any Tundra that has rust damage severe enough to cause a problem.

The spare tire on first generation Toyota Tundras are mounted under the truck`s bed, so if it were to become detached due to rust, it could possibly fall out while the truck is driving on a road or highway and cause a serious accident. Obviously an accident due to an unexpected spare tire in the road is the last thing Toyota wants right now, so the company is issuing a nationwide recall on the Tundra.

Toyota recalls 8,000 2010 Tacoma trucks

Toyota is recalling about 8,000 Tacoma pickup trucks from the 2010 model year to fix a problem with the front drive shaft that could cause the vehicle to lose control.

The automaker told dealers Friday that a crack could develop that could lead to the front driveshaft separating and falling from the truck, causing the vehicle to lose control.

While small in number, the recall is the latest issued by Toyota, which has called back 8.5 million vehicles worldwide for faulty gas pedals and brakes. The recall involves 4-wheel drive Tacomas that were built from mid-December 2009 to early February 2010.