2007 Toyota Tundra Standard CabRecent auto shows have brought us a glimpse of the Tundra's new look, but Toyota has only shown us a preview of the extended cab. Here we show the standard-cab version of the truck.
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iPod MadnessGM, Ford, and Mazda announced that they will provide a cable that allows an iPod to interface with the factory audio system. iPods will be controlled by the head units and charged by the factory cradle. This will be a dealer-installed option that will be available at dealers in the fourth quarter of this year.
Toyota Tops Vehicle Dependability SurveyLexus, Toyota, and Honda models dominate the segment rankings in a JD Power Vehicle Dependability Survey. Four Lexus models lead in four segments, including the GX 470 SUV. Four Toyota models also lead in their respective segments, with the RAV4, Highlander, and Tundra among them. The Odyssey is one of three Honda models that rank highest in three segments. Models by Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and GMC each rank highest in one segment.
The presence of several non-luxury brands among the top-ranking brands in the industry points to the shrinking dependability gap between luxury and non-luxury brands. Lexus is the top-ranking brand in vehicle dependability for a 12th consecutive year and Cadillac ranks fourth. But three of the top-five-ranking brands in vehicle dependability are not luxury brands and include Mercury and Buick, which follow Lexus in the brand rankings, and Toyota ranks fifth. The study measures problems experienced by 47,620 original owners of model-year 2003 vehicles