AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 11, 2017
Nov 10, 2017
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
Big Brother Is Watching: Driving Behavior-based Telematics Automobile Insurance Developed
Nov 10, 2017
First Driving Behavior-based Telematics Automobile Insurance Developed for Toyota Connected Cars in Japan Toyota City, Japan, Nov, 08 2017; Toyota Motor Corporation and the MS&AD Insurance Group's Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. have jointly developed Japan's first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insu ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW
Nov 9, 2017
2017 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax; Three years ago Toyota took great pains to iron out flaws and place a stronger finish on the cabin presence and related features – the glossy interior finish, lower center console compartments, and smart connectivity technology are standouts. ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2017
According to Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), the autonomous vehicle is a great opportunity for the automotive industry and will change society as we know it. Just don't expect it to happen tomorrow. ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 7, 2017
The relatively lithe, 3,500-pound RAV4’s powertrain is a tepid but adequate 2.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder making just 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The conventional 6-speed automatic transmission is calibrated to make it quite responsive on the low end. Acceleration is good on full thro ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS NOVEMBER 6, 2017: GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Audi; Infiniti
Nov 6, 2017
GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Audi; Infiniti Recalls ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Limited Review By John Heilig
Nov 5, 2017
The Tundra is Toyota’s full-size pickup, and as such it competes with all the American full size trucks. In this case, the Tundra is close to being the biggest vehicle I have driven, at more than 20 feet long. And just because it says “Toyota” on the tailgate, this is a full ‘Murican truck, built in San Antonio ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates 60 Years in the U.S.
Nov 2, 2017
When Toyota launched its North American headquarters in a Hollywood, Calif., dealership on October 31, 1957, it was, no doubt, a frightening affair. ... Continue reading
Toyota October 2017 US Auto Sales
Nov 1, 2017
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported October 2017 sales of 188,434 units. With one less selling day in October 2017 compared to October 2016, sales were up 1.1 percent on volume and up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2017
When Toyota launched its North American headquarters in a Hollywood, Calif., dealership on October 31, 1957, it was, no doubt, a frightening affair. ... Continue reading
Renesas, Toyota, and Denso Bring Autonomous-Driving Vehicles to Market Faster
Oct 31, 2017
bring autonomous-driving vehicles to market faster. ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2017
NHTSA RECALL RECAP: October 30, 2017; Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford PIck-ups; Tesla; RV's, Trailers ... Continue reading
More British Car Buyers Choose Japanese Brands
Oct 24, 2017
Demand for Japanese car brands in the UK has risen by 38.2% over the past half decade, with year-to-date registrations reaching some 352,824 - almost 100,000 more than in the same period five years ago.[3] At the same time, UK production of cars for Japanese buyers has risen 34.5%, making the country Britain's sixth bi ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review By John Heilig
Oct 23, 2017
The TRD Pro looks tough. Again, according to Toyota, “its heritage-inspired ‘TOYOTA’ front grille with color-keyed surround, blacked-out hood scoop and graphic, color-keyed power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, color-keyed door handles, black overfenders, and color-keyed rear bumper” serve to separ ... Continue reading
Toyota Rolls Out New Model for "JPN Taxi"
Oct 23, 2017
Introducing a people-friendly, next-generation taxi that embodies the spirit of Japanese hospitality - People-friendly universal design(1), including low, flat floor and wide-opening rear sliding door - Designed to harmonize with urban life but instantly recognizable as a taxi at a glance, with a deep indigo body - Equ ... Continue reading
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