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Toyota Develops Wireless Electric Car Charger

People like the idea of electric vehicles (EVs) because they're clean; they require zero petrol; and as automaker's work to prove their cool, they offer a fresh, futuristic look. There is, however, one thing about EVs that many people aren't crazy about. That is the continuous inconvenience of charging their power cells.

But, drivers interested in EVs might soon cross that off their con list. For, in hoping to eliminate the frustrations…

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Three's a Charm For Toyota

Think you're interested in a Toyota, but don't know for sure? Maybe this will help you make up your mind. Three Toyota models have recently been earned awards from Consumer Reports magazine. The ever-popular Prius hybrid was named "Top Green Car", for the eighth consecutive year. The RAV4 earned the title of "Best Value Small SUV". And, the Sienna minivan received the distinction of "Best Family Hauler". Plus, Toyota leads all automakers with…

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Don't Top It Off

April is Car Care Month.  Here's today's tip:  Don't top-it-off! Overfilling results in sloshing over and out of the gas tank, leading to inefficient gasoline use. After the first "click" of the fuel nozzle you are ready to go.
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April is National Car Care month

April National Car Care month. You'll find a coupon for 15% off of car care products from our parts store this month.  Just click here.
Here is today's car care tip: Keep Keys Light! The weight of heavy keys in the ignition, combined with bouncing while you drive, can wear out tumblers inside the ignition & eventually lead to switch failure. Consider changing keychains to make them lighter for your ignition key.
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Toyota's 2011 3-Door Yaris Gains Popularity

With a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 106 horsepower with an output of 104 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm and a curb weight of only 2,355 lbs, the all new Toyota Yaris 3-Door is becoming more popular then its 4-door counterpart. And to boot, the third door opens up to a surprisingly large cargo section.

So, how much miles per gallon does a sporty little car like this receive? The Fuel Economy EPA average…

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Consumer Demand Rises for 2011 Prius

With worldwide sales already reaching about two million, demand for the world's best selling hybrid car is surging.

"Consideration of the 50-mpg Toyota Prius among its online shoppers is up more than 30% since the beginning of the year, rising almost in parallel with gasoline," Edmunds.com said recently, in a prepared statement. "That's triple the 11% increase in consideration of all hybrids and of all small cars in general."

But what about…

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"Best Passenger Car Value for 2011" Goes to Toyota

So, if you're in the market for a reliable car you can trust to go the distant and hold its value along the way, you might just want to consider Toyota. The award-winning automaker has just scored another accolade for the team: Best Passenger Car Value for 2011. The award was recently presented to Toyota by Vincentric, a firm that focuses on measuring value in the automotive industry.

To win Vincentric's industry-acclaimed distinction…

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Toyota to Resume Production of Prius

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it will resume Japan production Monday of Prius along with the Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h.  Click Here to read more.
 
The Prius production will be restarted at TMC's Tsutsumi plant, while the Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h will resume production at Toyota Motor Kyushu.
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100 Nonprofits from Across the Country to Receive a Toyota

Toyota today announced its "100 Cars for Good" program, which will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public.

Beginning March 7, 2011, registered 501c(3) non-profit organizations can apply online through Toyota's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/toyota for a chance to win a Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, or Sienna Mobility.  Click Here to read more.

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Toyota Entune Receives Two Prestigious Awards at 2011 Consumer Electronics Show

•    Toyota Entune wins CNET "Best of CES" Award in Car Tech category
•    Popular Mechanics honors Entune with Editor's Choice Award
•    Entune to be available on 2012 Prius v
 
TORRANCE, Calif., January 31, 2011 - At the just-concluded Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the debut of Toyota's Entuneā„¢ multimedia system won both a "Best of CES" award from CNET (www.cnet.com) in the Car Tech category, and the Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice…
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