We’ve written about the relationship between Texans and our trucks before on this site and why this is such a big state for the truck and SUV market. The open country, the need to haul a trailer, and simply the internal needs for wanting to go big or go home all figure into the equation. When it comes to Ford’s new super-truck, the F-150 SVT Raptor, there has already been plenty said and written about it as it’s been out for a few years now. Border agents along the Texas border were even some of the first to put in an order for some. So as you read this, and if you live in Texas, the answer to your inevitable question is yes. Yes, if you have the means to buy one, buy it! Continue reading
Tag Archives: truck
Texas Traffic: Whats Wrong With People Edition
Graham Cracker Rush
Yesterday, on June 3rd, an 18-wheeler turned over on I-35 in Dallas causing a traffic nightmare for motorist that evening. However, it wasnothing compared to what went on the next morning. This truck was packed full of Honey Made graham crackers that were scattered along the road side during the accident. Motorist in the morning caused mayhem parking on the shoulder and running across the freeway to get their hand full of graham crackers. WFAA-TV was on the scene and captured numerous people making there way to the pot of gold that lie on the side of the freeway. Some were quoted as saying that it’s a miracle and they are grabbing them for their kids, for snacks. Continue reading
Toyota Moving Tacoma Production to San Antonio
Toyota Plant in San Antonio
Toyota has announced, last month, that they are shutting down the NUMMI plant in California. The fate of the cars built in that factory is now coming to light. Most notably for us in Texas is the movement of the Tacoma pickup to our own San Antonio plant. My San Antonio news has reported that city and county official’s estimate 100,000 Tacoma’s will roll out annually. Toyota has said they will be investing $100 million in retooling so that the plant can produce the trucks. This should add as many as 1,100 new jobs to the factory and bring new life into the San Antonio community.
[source:mySA.com]