Daimler launches first German hybrid car
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German luxury car maker Daimler launched its first hybrid model last week, almost 10 years after the market leader, Toyota.
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Toyota and EDF Energy Awarded UK Government Funding for Innovative…
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June 24, 2009: Toyota and EDF Energy have been awarded UK government funding through the Technology Strategy Board’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition to support a trial of up to 20 innovative Plug in Hybrid Vehicles .
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First Drive: Toyota’s new Prius hybrid
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PRIUS GOES PRIME: Toyota’s latest Prius has orders 18 times greater than expected demand- and that’s only in Japan.
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Lower cost separates Honda’s Insight, Toyota’s Prius
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The 2010 Honda Insight is that other hybrid. Sure, there are actually more hybrids on the road than just the 2010 Honda Insight and the 2010 Toyota Prius, but these two hold billing for the Battle Royale of the originals.
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New Safety Feature
Toyota has announced its new on-board telematics program called Safety Connect. The system comprises four major security features that include the following:
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN)
The ACN automatically calls the Toyota response center if a head-on collision occurs. The Safety Connect response center gets the ID and location of the vehicle using a GPS system, and the response agent can directly communicate with the driver. If the driver is not able to respond, the agent assumes an emergency and notifies the Public Safety Answering Point nearest to the vehicle – providing necessary help.
Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
24-hour emergency support is only a press away with the SOS button. If the Automatic Collision Notification fails, any passenger can use this button to notify Toyota’s specialized call center.
Stolen Vehicle Location (SVL)
Using cellular signals and GPS, Safety Connect can track down the location of a stolen vehicle. The Safety Connect subscriber only needs to report the call center regarding the theft of his/her vehicle after making a police report
Roadside Assistance
The Toyota Safety Connect response center is ready to provide assistance 24/7. From towing problems to jump-start issues, you can ask for technical help by pressing the SOS button. The new technology will be available in selective Toyota models by 2010. With Safety Connect, Toyota strengthens the bond with its customers while ensuring enhanced reliability.
The Safety Connect feature is available in most 2010 models. They are available in every truck model and in most cars. Just walk into your local Toyota dealer and ask if it’s available in the Toyota Parts section in the store. This safety feature could possibly save your life in a dangerous situation.
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Parts Suppliers Cry for Help
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) were lobbying for 8 to 10 billion in loan guarantees that they said were necessary for them to get the financing they require to keep producing parts without interruption. They also need these loans to help them cope with the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler.
These associations met with members of the Obama administration’s auto task force and lawmakers last week to discuss the loans.
They warned 49 major suppliers would close in 2009, with another 60 suppliers likely to follow in 2010. The collapse of GM and Chrysler, along with the drop in U.S. auto sales, has left U.S. vehicle production near an annual rate of eight million vehicles, a huge difference from last year
“There are a number of parts manufacturers that are virtually on the edge of being pushed into a Chapter 11 (bankruptcy) situation,” says Bob McKenna, president and CEO of MEMA. “And on the other hand, when business picks up, you’ve got to have money to invest in building those products to satisfy the market. But in an environment where nobody is lending money, particularly to the automotive industry, it’s pretty tough.”
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Drive Report: 2010 Lexus HS250h
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Overall, we think the HS is a bit of a puzzlement, neither fish nor fowl. We’re left with the impression it may have been the product of a one-night stand between a 2009 Lexus ES350 midsize luxury sedan and the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid.
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Detroit’s Big 3 improve in latest quality rankings
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The Ford brand, which includes the company’s Fiesta cars, did relatively well in the latest J.D. Power and Associates rankings.
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2010 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 First Drive
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There is a new grille and a few other minor changes for 2010 Toyota Tundra, but the big change is under the hood.
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2009 Nissan Quest
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TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the Nissan Quest, along with other minivan models, to give you some no-nonsense Bottom Line advice.
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The Hybrid Challenge used the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion.
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Kingston, Ont.: Few will argue Toyota is the benchmark automaker for driving green.
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Jean Jerome Baudry: Canada Greens Our Roads with Electric Vehicles
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I just don’t understand why we still hear “the technology is too new” when talking about hybrid vehicles.
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