8
Aug
Not widely recognized as a performance parts leader, but rapidly becoming one, TRD (Toyota Racing Development) has revealed a supercharger system for its Tundra and Sequoia pickup and SUV. Featuring the same basic Eaton four-lobe system found in the Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR-1, the new supercharger boosts the company’s 5.7L V8 to 504hp (376kW) and 550lb-ft of torque (742Nm) maximum output.
7
Aug
The resale value of Toyota cars is usually pretty good. They are admired for their quality and durability. So when the big Japanese company says it will have to write down the value of many of its leased vehicles, it is an indication that the auto industry’s troubles in the U.S. are getting worse.
continue reading "Toyota writes down leases: Very Bad news for US car industry"
5
Aug
Toyota has announced pricing on the 2009 RAV-4 that features minor styling changes along with a new 2.5-liter engine that replaces the previous 2.4-liter unit. Set to arrive at Toyota dealerships in early September, the average MSRP for the RAV4 will increase by $224, or 0.9 percent with prices ranging from $21,500 for the Base grade front-wheel-drive with a 4-cylinder engine to $27,810 for the Limited grade 4WD with a V6 engine.
continue reading "2009 Toyota RAV-4 with new Engine and minor changes"
5
Aug
Timo Glock will be rewarded with a new contract by Toyota in the wake of his second place finish in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Glock bounced back from his accident in Germany to secure his and Toyota’s best finish of the season as he came home behind Heikki Kovalainen at the Hungaroring.
continue reading "Toyota awards Glock a new Contract in Formula 1"
2
Aug
With all that money floating around it’s no wonder that Dubai is turning into the capital of luxury cars in the automotive sector. While not as excessive as the Gold plated Porsche 911 Cabriolet in Russia we reported here at CarsPortals.com, this 2007 Toyota Camry that’s adorned in 24k gold accessories deserves a place on our list with the worst crimes committed against cars. If by any twisted chance you’re interested, the gold Camry is up for sale in Dubai for 135,000 AED which is about $36,800 or €23,700.
1
Aug
1. 2008 Toyota Prius : 46 mpg (48 city, 45 highway)
2. 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid : 42 mpg (40 city, 45 highway)
3. 2008 smart fortwo : 36 mpg (33 city, 41 highway)
4. 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid : 34 mpg (35 city, 33 highway)
5. 2008 MINI Cooper : 32 mpg (28 city, 38 highway)
6. 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid : 32 mpg (34 city, 30 highway)
7. 2008 Honda Fit : 31 mpg (28 city, 34 highway)
8. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTEC : 26 mpg (23 city, 32 highway)
9. 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid : 26 mpg (27 city, 25 highway)
10. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid : 21 mpg (21 city, 22 highway)
