Some Scion models are saying goodbye while others are getting new life as Toyota branded products. Here is what Toyota has planned. Scion FR-S The FR-S has gotten gotten a few upgrades and as the new Toyota 86, it’s received some restyling for MY 2017. The Toyota 86 will debut in showrooms in the fall. […]
Lexus Safety System + and Toyota Safety Sense are getting a safety upgrade. By the end of 2017 automatic emergency braking (AEB) will be available on every new vehicle by the end of 2017. Models that will not offer the systems standard by the end of 2017 include Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, 4Runner, and 86, and Scion iA. Mirai […]
Embracing the future of vehicle technology, Ford and Toyota have reached an agreement to implement Livio SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus models. “We continue to investigate new technologies that both enhance and safeguard the driving experience of Toyota and Lexus owners,” said Shigeki Terashi, Senior Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation. “The in-car […]
It’s been 40 years since Honda introduced the Accord to the United States. Since 1976 Americans have purchased 12.6 million Accords, meaning, on average, an American buys an Accord every two minutes. Read more
Mazda has decided to expand a safety recall regarding the Takata front passenger air bag inflator, based on recent information from Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Mazda has decided to expand a safety recall regarding the Takata front passenger air bag inflator, based on recent information from Takata and the National Highway […]
It’s been 40 years since Honda introduced the Accord to the United States. Since 1976 Americans have purchased 12.6 million Accords, meaning, on average, an American buys an Accord every two minutes. Read more
Some Scion models are saying goodbye while others are getting new life as Toyota branded products. Here is what Toyota has planned. Scion FR-S The FR-S has gotten gotten a few upgrades and as the new Toyota 86, it’s received some restyling for MY 2017. The Toyota 86 will debut in showrooms in the fall. […]
It’s been 40 years since Honda introduced the Accord to the United States. Since 1976 Americans have purchased 12.6 million Accords, meaning, on average, an American buys an Accord every two minutes. Read more
It’s meant for executives and primarily usually appeals to older buyers. Does that mean that the Lexus LS 460L wouldn’t work for families? We drove it for a week to find out if would work. Under the Hood The Lexus LS 460L features a 4.6 liter 8-cylinder engine that churns out a delightful 386 horsepower […]
Family car time is about to get even safer. Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that 20 automakers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market, have committed to making automatic emergency braking a standard feature no later than Sept 1, 2022. […]
It looks like more BMWs are headed to Texas. BMW Group has announced the official opening of its newest Vehicle Distribution Center at the Port of Galveston, which will serve 45 BMW and MINI dealers in the 5 states that make up BMW’s Southern Region. BMW Group is expected to import approximately 32,500 vehicles through the […]
When Toyota announced earlier this year that they were getting rid of the Scion brand, they announced that some vehicles, like the Scion FR-S were sticking around. This week we learned that Toyota is 86-ing the FR-S name in favor of renaming the car the Toyota 86. That’s right, they’re renaming a roadster the same […]
It looks like more BMWs are headed to Texas. BMW Group has announced the official opening of its newest Vehicle Distribution Center at the Port of Galveston, which will serve 45 BMW and MINI dealers in the 5 states that make up BMW’s Southern Region. BMW Group is expected to import approximately 32,500 vehicles through the […]
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Lexus Safety System + and Toyota Safety Sense are getting a safety upgrade. By the end of 2017 automatic emergency braking (AEB) will be available on every new vehicle by the end of 2017. Models that will not offer the systems standard by the end of 2017 include Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, 4Runner, and 86, and Scion iA. Mirai […]