Proving Grounds for Truck of Texas
The Savvy Drivers Test Truck Capabilities at the Annual Texas Truck Rodeo at Eagles Canyon Raceway.
October 16, 2023
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The Savvy Drivers at the Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo
TEXAS AUTO WRITERS ASSOCIATION NAMES2022 TRUCK OF TEXAS AND SUV OF TEXAS Special thanks to photographer Kevin McCauley / McCauley Creative, LLC for taking most
November 6, 2021
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Winners Announced for the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Round-Up
UPDATE: The verdict is now in from all the journalists judging vehicles entered into this year’s competition. Let’s compare our predictions with the final results
May 26, 2021
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Looking for Big & Bad in a Truck or SUV?
Nissan Titan XD The Nissan TITAN XD stakes out a unique position between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty pickups. It features an extended 151.6-inch wheelbase –
August 29, 2019
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Let’s Talk Tech: Automotive Technology Advancements
New cars connect your phone by Bluetooth simply by tapping them on the dashboard. Keys are a thing of the past–just start the car using
February 5, 2018
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Ford F150 Lineup Claims 2018 TRUCK OF TEXAS Honors
Photos by Kevin McCauley The 2018 Ford F150 was named the 2018 Truck of Texas by The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) following its major
November 6, 2017
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What is a ZEV? And Will YOU Soon Drive One?
The world is changing and there are new acronyms to learn. In recent years, sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and
August 23, 2017
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Carpool Cool
How many seats do you need? How much cargo will you carry? How does one vehicle stack up against others in the level of gadgetry
August 23, 2017
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Meet the Newly Named “Car of Texas”–The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Photos courtesy of Marshall Tidrick. The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) gathered for the annual Texas Auto Roundup, presented by the Steel Market Development Institute
May 15, 2017
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Lots of Bang for the Buck Among Compact Crossovers
The compact crossover subcategory is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments. Fierce competition leads carmakers to try to outdo one another on options, styling and
May 15, 2017
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The Compact Competition
Compact no longer means bare bones when it comes to fit, finish and features in the compact car segment. Today’s compacts are increasingly comparable to
May 15, 2017
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Nissan is calling 2017 Its “Year of the Truck”
The nation’s second largest car brand is attacking the truck! In July, Nissan revealed a new Pathfinder, an all-new Armada and TITAN arrived in August,
November 14, 2016
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Ford’s Super All-New Duty Earns Prestigious 2017 Truck of Texas Title
Your Savvy Trucks & Toys publishers, Steve and Beverly Smirnis, were among more than 70 journalists members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) gathered in Dripping Springs, Texas, for
October 28, 2016
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So what’s the news so far for 2017 trucks?
Many commercial vehicle fleet buyers want to do business with a manufacturer able to provide a full line of trucks. Ford, for example, brags that
October 2, 2016
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Best “Family Taxis”
By Beverly & Steve Smirnis Something practical for hauling the gang to baseball practice doesn’t have to mean mom has conceded to middle age mediocrity.
March 7, 2016
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Nissan’s Titan XD Wins Highly Sought “Truck of Texas” Honors
More than just a new model, the 2016 Nissan TITAN XD creates a “new class” of pickup that stakes out a unique position in the
November 8, 2015
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