Toyota Tundra: Toyota recalls 110,000 pickups on rusted-frame concern

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 110,000 Toyota Tundra pickups for the 2000 to 2003 model years after reports that rusted frames in cold weather may cause spare tires under the truck bed to break loose and fall onto the road. Corrosion of the rear cross-member, which supports the spare tire, also eventually may affect the rear brake line and lengthen vehicle stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash, Toyota said in a statement Tuesday.

Pay Attention At The Front

THE IAM has revealed a worrying statistic as part of a survey regarding distracted driving. Of almost 1,500 drivers polled, only sixty per cent of drivers were said to concentrate when behind the wheel. The survey by IAM/Vision Critical did, however, also have some good news.

Nissan ESFLOW: Great toy – won’t happen

Nissan ESFLOW EV - Looks great. will never be built You all know we’re not overly impressed with the way makers of electric cars pitch their products. ‘They’ll save the planet’ they say.