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Camry Gains New Powertrain, New Styling for 2010
The 2010 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, which went on sale in March 2009, debuted revised exterior styling, a new four-cylinder powertrain and new safety, audio and convenience features. All Camry gas models are now equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VCS) with traction control (TRAC) as standard.
Read MoreAvalon Transformed Model for Full-Size Sedans
The Toyota Avalon, now in its third generation, established a new model for full-size sedans when the first-generation model was first introduced in 1995. Avalon provides an exceptionally roomy and comfortable cabin ? including 40.9 inches of rear legroom ? but with far better driving dynamics than customers had experienced with ?traditional? full-size models.
Read MoreToyota/Lexus Consumer Safety Advisory: Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. takes public safety very seriously. It believes its vehicles to be among the safest on the road today. Recent events have prompted Toyota to take a closer look at the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Read MorePew Center Launches Online Resource on Corporate Energy Efficiency
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change today launched a new Corporate Energy Efficiency Web Portal that features a myriad of resources designed to help businesses develop new and stronger energy efficiency strategies. The Web portal is part of a larger Pew Center project to document and communicate best practices in corporate energy efficiency strategies in internal operations, supply chains, products and services, and cross-cutting issues.
Read More2010 Venza: A New Type of Passenger Car
The Toyota Venza, introduced for 2009, is a versatile five-passenger vehicle that couples the styling and comfort of a passenger car with the flexibility of a sport utility vehicle (SUV), to give customers a stylish alternative to the traditional sedan. New for 2010, the Venza adds standard iPod® connectivity, a USB port for connecting an auxiliary music source, and Bluetooth® wireless technology on all audio systems.
Read MoreToyota Adds Standard Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control on Matrix for 2010
The second-generation Toyota Matrix, which was introduced for 2009, gains standard Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control (TRAC) for 2010. The addition of VSC and TRAC, along with current standard features that include an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist help make up the Toyota Star Safety System?.
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