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Toyota seeks to claw back Europe
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
With sales plunging 41% in the region since 2007, Toyota is taking a three-pronged approach to get back into the European game: a leaner executive suite, new models, and a new partner in BMW.
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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Face it guys - as a kid, you probably had a toy truck that looked a lot like the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Thankfully, now that you're all grown up and no longer eat glue, play in a sandbox or wet yourself, you can drive your very own cool toy 4x4 every day of the week.
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Hybrid owners don't go for seconds
Monday, April 09, 2012
Although the selection of hybrid models on the market has doubled in the last five years, only 35% of hybrid owners bought another hybrid when they returned to market in 2011, according to Polk, a Michigan-based automotive data and marketing company.
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2013 Toyota Avalon makes world debut in New York
Friday, April 06, 2012
Toyota revealed the new 2013 Avalon premium mid-size sedan today at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new Avalon is re-conceived for the premium mid-size sedan segment with a progressive and emotionally styled exterior design.
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Toyota Hilux conquers Antarctica
Friday, March 30, 2012
Toyota's Hilux (4Runner to you and me) has now travelled further on an Antarctic trek than any vehicle of its type, with 9,500 km behind it -- and all without any technical glitches.
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2012 Toyota Prius Liftback First Impressions
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Toyota Prius is the number one selling hybrid in the world, and the poster child for the hybrid movement, but suddenly finds itself at a curious crossroad.
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2012 Toyota Prius c First Impressions
Monday, March 26, 2012
SEATTLE, Washington - The first thing you should know about the 2012 Toyota Prius c is that it is the most fuel-efficient vehicle you can buy in Canada, that does not plug into the electrical grid.
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2012 Toyota Yaris Sedan Preview
Monday, March 26, 2012
For 2012, Toyota's fuel-efficient little model, the Yaris, returns to us in its sedan guise boasting fresh lines, halogen headlamps and a little European flair. Toyota's compact runabout will set you back $14,400 for the base version fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission. The optional 4-speed autobox is $1,000 extra.
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Subaru announces EyeSight coming, celebrates BRZ line-off
Friday, March 16, 2012
Subaru this week announced plans to bring its EyeSight driving assist suite to North America beginning this summer. The technology, already a proven hit in Japan where EyeSight models account for 90% of all Legacy and Outback sales, is the world's first to use solely stereo camera technology to detect objects in front of the car, such as pedestrians or cyclists. The suite includes pre-collision braking control, pre-collision brake assist system, lane-sway warning system and adaptive cruise with all-speed range tracking function.
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2012 Toyota Camry SE Review
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
My outlook towards Toyota has been quite negative over the last few years. Their products and their attitude have been a constant irritant, but it is clear that one of these elements is on the mend. The other will come, I'm certain, once the residual dark clouds move on.
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2012 Toyota Sequoia Preview (video)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The 2012 Toyota Sequoia is now available in dealerships across Canada. Just a few changes set this latest version apart from the 2011 model.
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Toyota FT-Bh looks keen at Geneva show
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Setting a new benchmark for impossible-to-remember nomenclature, Toyota unveiled the FT-Bh in Geneva, a small hybrid concept they say displays their next-gen "Keen Look" styling.
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F1: PURE engine supplier to use Toyota's factory in Cologne
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
PURE engine company run by former BAR F1 team director Craig Pollock will move to Toyota Motorsport Group factory located in the suburbs or Cologne, Germany and expects to test bench its new turbo engine in July.
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2012 Toyota Corolla Preview
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The 2012 Toyota Corolla receives key upgrades across the lineup. Striving to edge out other popular compact sedans such as the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra, the Japanese manufacturer added new standard features and reduced pricing for even greater value than what the outgoing car offered.
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Toyota FT-Bh Concept: An ultra efficient supermini coming to Geneva
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Toyota's FT-Bh concept breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency. It's as spacious as an average five-door supermini, but produces about 50 per cent less CO2, and tipping the scales at under 800kg, its weighs less than a three-door Aygo.
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2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4 CrewMax SR5 5.7L Review
Thursday, February 23, 2012
If actions speak louder than words, Toyota is shouting from the roof tops that they're part of the full-sized truck market. Tundra is now available in three two-wheel-drive versions, two in SR5 trim, and eight 4X4 versions, three in SR5 trim. The other models vary from basic to top-of-the-line Limited trim.
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2012 Toyota Prius pricing to start at $25,995
Friday, February 10, 2012
Owning Canada's best-selling hybrid just got easier. Starting at a remarkable $25,995, $1,805 less than 2011 model, the 2012 Prius is equipped with $766 worth of extra features as standard, including: all season floor mats, back monitor and display audio with USB input and Bluetooth connectivity.
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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x2 Access Cab SR5 Review
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Ford Ranger is dead! Long live the Toyota Tacoma! Yes, the Ford Ranger died a long but not painful death. Even though it survived nearly 20 years without any significant changes, the Ranger still picked up good sales every year. However, the time had come for the plug to be pulled.
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2012 Toyota Yaris Hatchback LE 5-door Review
Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Yaris Hatchback is celebrating 2012 with a comprehensive overhaul. What Toyota once thought as novel turned out to be somewhat of a misstep, especially where the cabin was concerned.
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2004-2010 Toyota Sienna Pre-Owned
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Toyota's Sienna is a minivan intended to battle the Honda Odyssey, Dodge Grand Caravan and Hyundai Entourage with an eye for reliability, high resale values and all that built-in goodness that comes with the Toyota name. The last full generation of this machine launched for the 2004 model year and carried on until 2010.
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2012 Detroit Auto Show hits and misses
Friday, January 20, 2012
As any large and international auto show, Detroit 2012 featured a virtual smorgasbord of new production and concept vehicles to ponder.
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2012 Toyota Prius v Review
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Most of us are concerned about fuel economy, but I don't think we're obsessed by it. Paying for gasoline isn't as enjoyable as paying for, say, dinner in a fine restaurant or a good movie. Fortunately, for those who can't stand giving money to the oil companies, there's the Toyota Prius family of vehicles.
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2012 Toyota Prius c; the newest of the Prii
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Toyota promised Prius lovers a complete family of hybrids a few years ago and now, they've delivered. The 2012 Toyota Prius c is the latest and most accessible member of Toyota's popular line of compact hybrid vehicles. Starting price is expected to be below $21,000.
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2004-2008 Toyota Solara Pre-owned
Saturday, December 31, 2011
As an attempt to inject some fun and excitement into the Camry lineup, Toyota turned its reliable and well-loved sedan into the two-door coupe or convertible Camry Solara, widely called simply "Toyota Solara." Intended for shoppers after a more personal motoring experience, the second-generation Solara debuted as a 2004 model, and has now transitioned into used-car territory.
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2011 Japanese automaker report cards
Friday, December 30, 2011
Honda (Acura)
Oh la la. Talk about a sinking ship. This Japanese automaker had the industry copying its every move 15 years ago when the entire Honda and Acura lineups made non-owners green with envy. The Civic Si, the Acura Integra... now that was some car!
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NASCAR: Tony Stewart to reunite with Greg Zipadelli - Sources
Friday, December 16, 2011
It won't be like a baseball trade but hard on the news of crew chief, Darian Grubb, going to Joe Gibbs Racing from Stewart Haas Racing, Greg Zipadelli, currently Joey Logano's crew chief, has been named SHR's competition director.
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Top 10 most stolen cars in Canada in 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Some major surprises and a new No. 1 highlight this year's list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada as published by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
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2011 Toyota Prius Review
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Prius from Toyota has set the bar when it comes to hybrid cars. Prius was the first model introduced exclusively as an electric, hybrid-assist vehicle. The idea behind an electric-assist vehicle is to have the electric motor help out the gasoline engine under heavy load conditions, which in turn improves fuel economy.
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Official: Toyota will use BMW engines
Friday, December 02, 2011
BMW and Toyota, two giants of the automotive world, have announced a "medium-to long-term partnership" that will see them develop and share green technologies.
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They don't make them like they used to
Monday, November 28, 2011
Every Sunday morning, my wife and I watch a great show on television. For 90 minutes, we get to see a little bit of everything, be it recent events, profiles, music or many other interesting stories. On a recent cool and wet Sunday morning, one of the segments was on toasters. Did you know that there are people who spend over $5,000 for 90-year-old toasters? Crazy, I know!
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2013 Toyota GT 86 revealed at last!
Monday, November 28, 2011
The wait is finally over! After two years of backbreaking work, Toyota unveiled the highly anticipated production version of the FT-86 concept, the GT 86. In North America, it will be known as the Scion FR-S.
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Toyota Celebrates 25 years of production in Canada
Monday, November 21, 2011
In recognition of 25 years of making cars in Canada, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) hosted a celebration at the new Waterloo Region Museum and donated 10 RAV4 vehicles to local community groups.
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Too many, too fast
Friday, November 18, 2011
At the 2012 Toyota Camry press launch last month, the Japanese brand was proud to announce that between now and the end of 2012, no less than 20 Toyota, Lexus and Scion models will be added, completely redesigned or face-lifted.
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SEMA 2011: Six Toyotas take the show by storm
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Toyota showed up at this year's edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) with six heavily modified machines. From the diminutive Yaris to the Camry to the muscle-bound Tacoma, the automaker's stand is giving other manufacturers a run for their money.
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2012 Toyota Prius v First Impressions
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec - With the Prius v, Toyota has inadvertently created another brand to be sold under the Toyota name. Prius v is the second of four distinctive Prius models that Toyota wants to bring to Canada. With Prius v in place, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the Prius c will be putting in appearances in the near future.
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Next week on Auto123.com: 2012 Toyota Prius v and Buick Verano
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Trick or treat! After a busy week attending the AJAC TestFest, we'll be heading home to get our costumes and makeup ready for Halloween. Our onslaught of car reviews continues, however, as we'll be presenting you our impressions of some 2011 and brand new 2012 models.
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