Toyota Hybrid Powertrains To Be "Made In USA" (Not Just Japan)
Sep 26, 2017
Toyota will support production of its first American-made hybrid powertrain and to implement Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) at its Alabama plant. Each of the projects is scheduled to begin this year and all should be operational by 2020. ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 17, 2017
Yes the Prius Prime is a hybrid, so range anxiety is not really an issue. However, to maximize your return on the purchase of the Prime, and minimize trips to the gas station, the battery should be kept charged so you can drive in the EV-mode as much as possible. I reside in Chicago and could drive in EV-mode all the t ... Continue reading
2018 RAV4 Adventure Grade Starts at $27,700
Sep 15, 2017
The active lifestyle-inspired RAV4 Adventure grade will be available in front-wheel drive (FWD) with an Automatic Limited Slip Differential, or in Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel-Drive (AWD). Both versions feature a standard Tow Prep Package that includes an upgraded radiator and supplemental engine oil and tran ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2017
Its not too late to get a "deal" on these soon left over models ... Continue reading
Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK
Sep 15, 2017
Electric cars were the big news at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2017
Shell in collaboration with Honda and Toyota to Bring Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to California California Energy Commission approves seven hydrogen stations and grants $16 million award to Equilon Enterprises LLC a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company (collectively, “Shell”) for the introduction of seven hydr ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid AWD Review By John Heilig
Sep 12, 2017
Highlander’s quiet operation is almost eerie. Yes, our tester was a hybrid, but we felt as if it was in full electric mode all the time. Yet there is no lack of power. Total combined horsepower with the gasoline and electric motors is 306. Punch the accelerator and the Highlander gets up and goes. You get some engine ... Continue reading
2017 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY
Sep 11, 2017
The Sienna XLE interior is cavernous, comfortable and convenient with enough luxury touches to make us feel pampered. ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 10, 2017
The hybrid powertrain in our RAV4 is certainly powerful enough for most any needs, except maybe towing. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is augmented by two electric motors. Together they make 194 horsepower – well more than most competitors. ... Continue reading
U.S. News & World Report Identifies the 8 Best Cars to Buy Now
Sep 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2017; U.S. News & World Report, today unveiled September's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. ... Continue reading
IIHS: Four Small Pickups Earn Top Rating For Small Overlap Front Crash Test +VIDEO
Sep 6, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. — Four out of eight small pickup trucks evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn good ratings for occupant protection in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, but the lack of an automatic emergency braking system and poor-rated headlights mean these pickups fall short of qualif ... Continue reading
Buckle Up for Life and The Bump Team Up to Give the Gift of Safety to Help Protect Babies on Board
Sep 5, 2017
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2017 -- This month, in honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 17-23, 2017), The Bump, the definitive voice for millennial parents, and Buckle Up for Life, the national car seat safety program from Cincinnati Children's and Toyota, are teaming up to help keep the littlest passengers ... Continue reading
Toyota Begins Collaboration with Grab on Ride-Hailing Service
Sep 4, 2017
Toyota City, Japan, Aug, 30 2017; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFS), Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co.,Ltd. (Aioi) and Grab, Inc. (Grab), the largest ride-hailing service company in Southeast Asia, announce a collaboration to provide ride-hailing services throughout Southeast Asia ... Continue reading
Toyota North America U.S. Sales August 2017 - Up 8%
Sep 1, 2017
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 1, 2017 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported August 2017 sales of 227,625 units. ... Continue reading
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