Showing posts with label Toyota. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toyota. Show all posts

Saturday, July 12, 2008

2008 Toyota Tundra Review

Cars.com's Joe Wiesenfelder walks you through the 2008 Toyota Tundra.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Toyota Prius Hybrid

Edmunds.com compares the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Hybrid.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Toyota Sequoia Review

Kelley Blue Book reviews the Toyota Sequoia.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Civic vs Corolla vs Mazda 3 Comparison

Edmunds.com rounded up three economy sedans: the two best-selling models (Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic) and the one we consider to be the best (Mazda 3). We also invited a fourth dark-horse contender to the party, but the Mitsubishi Lancer that showed up featured a fancy stereo, a sunroof and a $3,000-higher price tag. It was disqualified before the test started for being too far out of the price range. As such, the remaining three contenders were priced within $479 of each other, giving our testers the chance to see how much equipment each brand provides for basically the same amount of dough. Each car was also right off the boat (or train), with miles in the low hundreds or less. In other words, nothing was given an undue advantage. Here's a rundown of the cars.

Monday, May 26, 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Comparison: Prius vs Jetta vs Focus vs Smart

These days there are a lot of small cars pounding their chests and claiming they get the best gas mileage around. Well, Edmunds.com got tired of the talk and decided to settle the score. Right here, right now!

Edmunds.com picked three cars from our long-term fleet known for squeezing extra miles out of every gallon of gas: the spunky 2008 Smart Fortwo with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine, the thrifty 2008 Ford Focus SES coupe with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, with its legendary 1.9-liter "TDI" diesel engine. Then we added a heavily favored gasoline-electric hybrid to the mix: a 2008 Toyota Prius.

Friday, May 16, 2008

2008 Hybrid Mileage Challenge

The Cars.com staff takes a series of Hybrid cars around Chicago to test their real-world gas mileage.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid 2008 Passenger Vehicles Recall

Toyota is recalling 90,189 MY 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid passenger vehicles equipped with a third row seat. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The non-driver designated seating positions (DSP) on these vehicles is equipped with seat belt assemblies that have a feature that converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (ELR) to an automatic locking retractor (ALR). The belts convert to the alr mode after the webbing has been fully withdrawn from the retractor. The system is designed so that as the belt is released into the retractor, the system remains in the alr mode so that a child restraint system (CRS) can be tightly secured. However, for the two third row DSP's on these vehicles, the alr mode deactivates before the webbing is fully retracted, so that it will not lock when certain rear-facing CRS's that have a short seat belt routing path are installed in the vehicle. This can allow the seat belt webbing to spool out during normal driving maneuvers, which could affect the stability of a child restraint installed at those seating positions. As such, this could discourage the use of a child restraint and in the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately protected possibly resulting in injury.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Pontiac Vibe; Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix 2003-2004 Vehicles Recall

Toyota is recalling 662,178 MY 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows. The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

2009 Toyota Corolla Review

Cars.com's Kelsey Mays walks you through the 2009 Toyota Corolla.

Monday, April 21, 2008

2009 Toyota Matrix Review

Cars.com's Kelsey Mays walks you through the 2009 Toyota Matrix.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

2009 Toyota Corolla Review

The 2009 version of the Toyota Corolla is the largest platform in the vehicle's history. With four trim levels and upgraded features it is changing the definition of an entry level vehicle.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

BuyAToyota.com Announces $400 College Grad Scion and Toyota Offer Extension

Many college graduates find it necessary to purchase a new vehicle, but this process can be difficult with student loans and new bills that are acquired after graduation. To help college graduates afford the new car they need and deserve, BuyAToyota.com proudly announces that eligible college graduates buying or leasing a new, untitled Toyota or Scion vehicle through March 31, 2009 will receive a $400 incentive from Toyota to use towards their purchase or lease of a Scion or Toyota.

The college graduate incentive program is now extended through March 31, 2009, which offers eligible customers an excellent opportunity to save on a new, untitled Toyota or Scion vehicle. Sponsored by the Toyota dealers of Central Atlantic Toyota when purchases or leases are made through Toyota Financial Services, other great program features include no monthly payments for 90 days when financing, no money down, security deposit waived when leasing, and complimentary roadside assistance for a year.

Eligible customers must graduate from an accredited four-year college, university, or registered nursing degree program in the next six months. The program is also open to those graduating from an accredited two-year college or enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program. In all cases, the student will have two years from receiving their degree to take full advantage of the program.

To be a part of the College Grad Club and receive information and updates regarding this great program, eligible college graduates now have the option of saving $400 on their new Toyota or Scion by text messaging "save400" to the number 68683 with standard text messaging rates applying.

In addition, BuyAToyota.com features several unique website applications. The site highlights great information on special offers, pricing, and features on every Toyota model. By simply entering in the zip code, the visitor can discover localized information including dealers, special offers, quotes, and much more.

As an interactive website, the research and shopping tools allow customers to pinpoint the appropriate location and deals for them. Designed strictly to provide information about Toyota incentives, special offers, local dealers, and inventory, BuyAToyota.com is the ideal place for prospective Toyota buyers.

To learn more about the Toyota and Scion $400 college graduate program including complete eligibility rules, terms, and restrictions, please visit a local, participating Toyota dealer or visit BuyAToyota.com.

About BuyAToyota.com
At interactive website, BuyAToyota.com features numerous online tools including research options, shopping tools, eBrochures, and competitive comparisons. With information on every Toyota model, prospective buyers are able to discover all the necessary information about their potential buy without ever leaving their computer. Additionally, BuyAToyota.com offers a comprehensive list of Toyota incentives and rebates. Designed to provide consumers with local dealers, incentives, and inventory, the BuyAToyota.com does not share information with third parties. To learn more about the latest Toyota sweepstakes, how to buy a Toyota, new car offers, or more, please visit BuyAToyota.com.

Source: PRWeb

2008 Toyota Tacoma Review

With something for just about everyone, if you?re in the market for a light-duty pickup truck, Toyota has done just about everything imaginable to insure there is a Tacoma available in a configuration that will suit your needs.

Monday, April 7, 2008

2009 Toyota Corolla Review

Reputed to be one of the most trusted cars in North America, more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling cars of all time.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

2008 Toyota Sienna Review

If you're looking for an all-wheel drive minivan, you've found the only one available in North America. By the way, the proper term for a vehicle of this nature is family van, not minivan.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Review

Without question, one of the most capable off road vehicles in the world, the Toyota Land Cruiser's reputation is every bit as storied as its counterparts from Jeep and Land Rover.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Cars.com's Joe Wiesenfelder takes a look at the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It competes with the Chevy Tahoe and Honda Pilot.

2008 Toyota Tundra Review

Designed and engineered in the United States specifically for Americans, Tundra is built in Texas, where everything is BIGGER.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review

The first Toyota to find a degree of success in the United States was the FJ40, sold in North America from 1960 to 1963 - long before anyone ever coined the phrase Sport Utility Vehicle.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

2008 Toyota Matrix Review

Built in Canada and Intended to capture the cachet of a Sport Utility Vehicle while providing the practicality and maneuverability of a small car, the Matrix does an admirable job of offering the best of both worlds.