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The Tundra Rocks; And That's The Name of That Tune

11583908 Posted November 14 2008 04:21 PM by thomas_voehringer

 My short story on the TRD-prepped Tundra regular cab shortbed has inspired some interesting reactions on the Internet. Some doubt the legitimacy of our 4.4-sec 0-to-60 time. Of course, they also admit they've never driven...

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What's That on Your Rear? Bumper Stickers Don't Really Say Anything

10721876 Posted October 6 2008 10:23 AM by thomas_voehringer

 I don't put bumper sticker on my vehicles any more. It's not because I have nothing to say. It's because I don't want what I believe to be predicated upon my driving style and because I enjoy debating ideas with...

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Love Won't Sell Me: Is it really what makes a Subaru a Subaru? No!

Subaru Heaven ad 04 Posted July 25 2008 04:36 PM by thomas_voehringer

 I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle.

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Must-See Truck Movies: When trucks turn into movie stars

sorcerer1 Posted July 23 2008 01:41 PM by thomas_voehringer

 There are excellent movies that feature trucks prominently in the story line. Truck Trend ran John Pearley Huffman's " Top 10 Truck Movies " in the March/April 2007 issue. As with all lists, there's bound to be...

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I see the darnedest things on the way to work.

Share the road...
squid on a bike Posted July 11 2008 10:22 AM by thomas_voehringer

 Some people hate their commute. I endure mine only because it's a relatively short distance, I travel in swiftly moving traffic most of the time, and finally, because of the crazy Southern California loonies on the road.

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Just Say No To Stupidity: What not to do with a truck

poorly loaded truck Posted June 19 2008 01:53 PM by thomas_voehringer

 How stupid is stupid? When does expediency cross the line into idiocy? Many things are asked of trucks and truck owners. Even your best friends sometimes see us solely as a means to an end if a task is too overwhelming...

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Driving Blind - One size DOESN'T fit all

Driving blind Posted May 30 2008 02:28 PM by thomas_voehringer

  I routinely drive my daughter to school in the morning before work. Today, I witnessed her nearly getting run down on the crosswalk by an idiot...well, let's just say, inattentive driver, in a Chevy Avalanche. Thank...

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A Laforza to be reckoned with

1989 to 1990 laforza rear view Posted May 21 2008 03:05 PM by thomas_voehringer

 While commuting to the office, I snapped a shot of a rather rare and elusive specimen of SUV history. Look closely, it's a Laforza .

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2009 Infiniti FX35: In Praise of Seeing Where You're Going

infiniti fx front view Posted April 11 2008 03:38 PM by thomas_voehringer

 Some trucks and SUVs have huge blindspots. Here's a technology that overcomes them.

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Making the Scion Hako Concept Work

Scion Hako Concept Posted March 25 2008 01:25 PM by thomas_voehringer

 I like the retro design movement just as much as the next guy, but Scion got it backward  with the Hako Coupe . It’s put the front in the back, and the back in the front. When I was studying animal behavior in college...

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TV's Top Three Must Haves for 2008

International CXT front view Posted March 16 2008 03:00 PM by thomas_voehringer

 I'm a little prone to Attention Deficit Disorder. A conversation with me is likely to twist and turn more often than a mountain path. Likewise, my choices for "must Have" trucks may seem all over the board. They are not.

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Kia, Please Make It Stop...

Kia's end-of-year Kiafest commercial Posted January 7 2008 04:57 PM by thomas_voehringer

 Relatively few things have me diving for the TV remote to quickly change the channel. Kia's end-of-year Kiafest commercia l is one of them. Within three notes of hearing Michael Sembello's "Maniac" emanating from my TV,...

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South Jersey Sites

Band Wagon: 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
Barnegat Lighthouse Posted November 20 2007 03:31 PM by thomas_voehringer

 There is plenty to see in New Jersey by simply driving aimlessly. The beautiful fall colors, rambling creeks, picturesque lakes, and extensive pine forests are natural wonders. Although developement has eaten up many of my...

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New Jersey Cuisine

Band Wagon: 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
2007 Dodge nitro Posted November 20 2007 03:28 PM by thomas_voehringer

 There is more than a cultural difference between the East and West Coasts, there is a culinary one as well. I sorely miss some of the old tastes, and was delighted to get a chance to wolf them down again.

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Shoot Your Truck!

Tips to Help You Get the Best Photos of Your Ride!
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posted August 14 2007 03:41 PM by thomas_voehringer

 As a responsible husband and father, I carry photos of my loved ones in my wallet. They were all shot in a photo studio with great lighting and rich vibrant colors. Why? Because it's nice to show off the family when they...

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