Jun 4, 2017
SEE ALSO: Toyota Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Toyota Avalon Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Sequential Shift Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.6 x 72.8 x 58.5 in. Tires: P215/ ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS The third generation of the Avalon, Toyota's full-sized flagship sedan, debuted for 2005, a decade after the model's first appearance, and gets minor but important upgrades for its sophomore year. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is now available ac ... Continue reading
AIADA REPORT May 2017 US Auto Sales: As Demand for Cars Slips, U.S. Auto Sales Remain Flat
Jun 2, 2017
May 2017 US Auto Sales Scorecard ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Corolla Review By Steve Purdy
Jun 2, 2017
2017 Toyota Corolla Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for May 2017
Jun 1, 2017
PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2017 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported its U.S. May 2017 sales of 218,248 units, a decrease of 0.5 percent from May 2016 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2017 compared to May 2016, sales were down 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota di ... Continue reading
IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths
May 31, 2017
On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading
Automotive Grade Linux Platform Debuts on the 2018 Toyota Camry
May 31, 2017
Automotive Linux Summit -- Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open platform for the connected car, today announced that Toyota has adopted the AGL platform for Toyota's next-generation infotainment system. The 2018 Toyota Camry will be the first Toyota vehicle on the marke ... Continue reading
Toyota to Establish a Mini Driving School at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2017
May 29, 2017
Let's Drive at the Camatte School! TOKYO, May, 26 2017 - - Toyota Motor Corporation will exhibit a booth at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2017, where parents and children are able to have hands-on experience in driving the Camatte concept car. The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 1 to 41.Out of a desi ... Continue reading
May 29, 2017
San Diego, Calif., May 26, 2017 – Summer beach season in sunny San Diego kicks off this Memorial Day Weekend. Toyota and the City of San Diego celebrated accordingly with the announcement of its continued partnership and unveiling of 35 2017 Toyota vehicles for lifeguard rescue and operations. ... Continue reading
Toyota Vice President of Integrated Marketing Operations Named
May 24, 2017
Toyota announced the appointment of Vinay Shahani to vice president, Integrated Marketing Operations, effective June 5, 2017. Shahani’s responsibilities include leading media strategy, digital and social media, vehicle incentive strategy, motorsports, engagement marketing, auto shows, and other consumer events throug ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS TWO ECO REVIEW
May 23, 2017
How can you go wrong with 56 miles-per-gallon?” This was my standard response when friends and acquaintances would ask me what I thought of my Prius test drive. While the hatchback shape still stumps some, Toyota has pushed for more than just the sensibility vote and offers models that are shorter, longer, fancier, a ... Continue reading
May 22, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
May 21, 2017
* Buzz in the automotive business world the past few weeks has centered around the revaluation that electric car maker Tesla has a market capitalization (a measure of a company’s value based on stock price and amount of stock in existence) exceeding Ford and GM, in spite of those traditional company's much bigger siz ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota 86 Sports Coupe Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
May 15, 2017
If the Toyota 86 sports coupe looks a bit familiar, well, it should. It once was known as the Scion FR-S. The Scion brand has been “eighty-sixed” and most of its models have been rebadged has Toyotas. ... Continue reading
Toyota Land Speed Cruiser Claims "World's Fastest SUV" Title +VIDEO
May 8, 2017
Land Cruiser, Toyota’s iconic go-anywhere four-wheel-drive sport-utility vehicle, has earned myriad accolades and records over the 60-plus years it’s been in production. And now, among them: the title of “World’s Fastest SUV” thanks to a record speed of over 230 mph, attained by the custom 2,000-horsepower La ... Continue reading
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