Archive for the ‘Toyota’ Category

2011 Toyota Sienna – Review

2011 Toyota Sienna SE (© Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.)

Unique to the 2011 Toyota Sienna SE are a mesh grille, 19-inch Super Chrome wheels, aggressive front and rear fascias, lower side skirting, smoked taillights and lower-than-normal ride height.It’s always been family-friendly, but now gets a sporty flair.
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NHTSA to Study Power-Steering Complaints in the Toyota Corolla

U.S. highway safety officials will begin a formal investigation into electric power steering complaints in the Toyota Corolla, a person familiar with the plan said.
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Don’t Count Out Toyota, Ever!

2010 Toyota Camry LE (© Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.)

This Japanese automaker’s reputation will survive the recall.
A little perspective, please.

That’s my gut response to the near-hysteria caused by Toyota’s recalls to address concerns over unintended acceleration.
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2010’s Top Fuel-Economy Leaders

2010 Audi A3 TDI (© Audi of America)

Since there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to everyone’s vehicular needs, and since fuel efficiency is on the minds of most Americans, here are the EPA’s top fuel misers by vehicle type.
Most Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days, pinching pennies wherever they can.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid: Review

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Toyota Camry hybrid at its Australian launch

The basic details of the Camry hybrid have been public since the car was introduced in 2006 in the USA, but there has been a lot of work on ‘Australianising’ the car, both for production and driving. “Right from day one we knew that the American version wasn’t going to work,” says Phil King, who headed local chassis tuning work.
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Toyota brake problems hit Australia

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The brake and accelerator pedals as seen in a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. More than eight million Toyota Prius vehicles have been recalled in the US Europe and China to address braking problems.
Toyota’s world-wide woes which have culminated in millions of cars being recalled to address safety issues may have reached Australia with reports of problems with brakes in the new generation Prius hybrid.
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Don’t Count Out Toyota, Ever!

2010 Toyota Camry LE (© Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.)

This Japanese automaker’s reputation will survive the recall.

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Coolest Concept Cars From the Detroit Auto Show

Toyota FT-CH (© Rick Dole)

Toyota FT-CH

Coolest Concept Cars From the Detroit Auto Show In looking at the concept, or prototype, vehicles unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit,
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Toyota’s Reputation Suffers Major Blow

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Toyota’s expanded recall for troubles with accelerator pedals includes the 2010 Highlander, shown.
Toyota’s reputation for quality has suffered a huge setback this week after the company recalls a total of 4.3 million vehicles for defective accelerator pedals.
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Toyota Camry Ateva: Road Test

Toyota Camry Ateva

New Car Road Test Toyota Camry Ateva
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