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Jun
15th

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Toyota Midsize SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
One of the few Toyota products with passion infused in the design and engineering.

Even though the FJ Cruiser is a stale model in Toyota's lineup, it's still fun to slap on a new package that appeals to the off-road enthusiast crowd. This particular FJ is wearing the Trail Teams Special Edition package ($6695 mind you), which consists mainly of exterior features like: unique Sandstorm paint, blacked-out hood, sideview mirrors, and grille. But my favorite is the black, beadlock-look wheels with beefy BFGoodrich all-terrain rubber. It really sets it apart from other FJs on the road-or trail more like it. The package also comes with a locking rear differential, backup camera integrated into the rearview mirror, and Bilstein shock absorbers.


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Jun
14th

BELGIUM: Leroy to take over as Toyota Europe chief

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Toyota has appointed Didier Leroy president of Toyota Motor Europe from 24 June, 2010. He will head all European operations, including manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing. Full story...
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Jun
14th

MANAGING THE TRANSITION

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Bill Reinert is too plain-spoken to work for Toyota. Reinert, national manager of advanced technology vehicles, is the automaker's green-car guru. And his statements have been known to rattle cages. Full story...
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Jun
11th

UK: Deeside builds hybrid engine for Auris

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Toyota's UK engine factory at Deeside, North Wales, has become the company's first plant outside Japan to manufacture a hybrid vehicle engine. Full story...
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Jun
10th

Toyota California lawsuits coordinated in Los Angeles

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Forty Toyota Motor Corp. lawsuits over alleged sudden acceleration pending in California state court were ordered coordinated before one judge in Los Angeles. Full story...
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Jun
10th

US: Tesla and Toyota yet to reach formal JV deal

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Tesla Motors has said there are no assurances it will be able to formalise any joint development activities with Toyota, despite an announcement last month that the Japanese giant is to plough US$50m into the electric vehicle manufacturer. Full story...
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Jun
10th

A First in Canada, New Ontario Dealership to Earn LEED Gold Certification

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Registered with the Canada Green Building Council, the Stratford Toyota facility is the first automotive dealership in the country to achieve Gold Certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R)) Green Building Rating System. Full story...
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Jun
9th

Rutherford’s column

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It’s a bit late in the day, but Toyota has now decided it’s strong enough to compete on the five-year warranty front, although it’s petrified to go into the seven-year arena Kia occupies all by itself
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Jun
9th

VW makes ‘intelligent move’ to tackle brand complexity, experts say

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Volkswagen AG made an "intelligent move" to reduce complexity in its sales and marketing operations as part of its bid to pass Toyota Motor Corp. as the global No. 1 automaker, analysts and industry insiders say. Full story...
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Jun
8th

After making changes sought by industry, Senate panel to vote on safety bill

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A Senate panel will vote tomorrow on a broad vehicle safety bill that has been modified to satisfy the auto industry and more closely track the House legislation crafted after Toyota's safety recalls. Full story...
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Jun
7th

UK: Toyota UK hits 3m milestone

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Toyota Manufacturing UK rolled out its three millionth vehicle manufactured in the UK on Monday (7 June). Full story...
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Jun
7th

May share slip means Toyota will stay on spiffs

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Don't expect Toyota's uncharacteristically high level of incentive spending to disappear soon, executives at the automaker's largest independent distributor said last week. Full story...
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Jun
7th

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin takes fourth Pocono win while wild wreck goes on behind

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Not even race winner Denny Hamlin's Toyota was immune to body damage as he claimed his fourth victory at the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Pocono, Pennsylvania. Full story...
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Jun
5th

2001-2005 Toyota RAV4 Pre-Owned

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If the latest Canadian crossover and SUV sales figures are any indication, chances are that you'll one day hit a point in your life where a fuel-efficient, flexible and all-weather ready small utility vehicle just makes sense. Full story...
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Jun
4th

Tesla sells battery car credits to Honda to ease Roadster losses

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Tesla Motors Inc., a startup backed by Toyota Motor Corp. and Daimler AG, hasn't turned a profit on rechargeable sports cars bought by Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Full story...
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Jun
4th

JAPAN: Prius stays in top spot

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Toyota's Prius hybrid maintained its position at the head of Japan's market for new passenger cars for the 12th consecutive month in May, according to industry data. Full story...
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Jun
4th

2011 Toyota Sienna XLE

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2011 Toyota Sienna XLE
2011 Toyota Sienna XLE - Automobile Magazine
Nothing comes close to a real minivan for successfully combining people comfort and cargo carrying ability.

As a child of the minivan era, I've always respected these vehicles for their excellent versatility. To wit, I used the Sienna to pick up a new dining table and six chairs, still boxed, and the Toyota swallowed all contents fairly easily and without having to fold the middle-row seats (which can't fold down into the floor anyway). Once I unloaded the furniture, I marveled at how far the middle seats can slide back and forth. Minivans are ideal for families with children, but if four dads wanted to get away for a long road trip, the Sienna would excel in that application, too. The guys in the middle row can slide their seats all the way back for truly limousine-like legroom, still leaving plenty o room in the way back for luggage. Even better, the middle captain's chairs have La-Z-Boy-style footrests, so the guys in back (especially if they're five-foot-six or shorter) can get some solid business-class-style sleep while the other pair drives and navigates. The Sienna's occupants might not feel very cool, but they'd certainly be comfortable.


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Jun
4th

Warranty battle hots up

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Toyota eyes knock-out sales fightback with five-year cover, Kia beats rivals to punch with longer deal, clever brake tech
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Jun
3rd

JAPAN: Toyota may agree 25% steel price hike

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Toyota Motor is in the final stages of talks with Nippon Steel on steel sheet prices and may accept a 25 % increase for the April-September period, the Nikkei business daily reported. Full story...
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Jun
3rd

Toyota battery venture gets new name: Primearth

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Panasonic EV Energy Co., which supplies batteries to the Prius and most other Toyota Motor Corp. hybrid vehicles, has changed its name to reflect Panasonic Corp.'s dwindling influence in the venture. Full story...
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