Archive for October, 2009

I’m as surprised as you to like Subaru Outback crossover

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

I’m as surprised as you to like Subaru Outback crossover

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

Somewhere along the line, I think I took a job teaching English in Vermont. Don’t ask me how or why.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Green Friendly Cars From EarthTalk

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Green Friendly Cars From EarthTalk

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Green Friendly Cars from EarthTalk gives us some alternatives to the expensive energy efficient cars like the Tesla Roadster.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Convertible Planned For Toyota And Subaru Joint-Sports Car

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Convertible Planned For Toyota And Subaru Joint-Sports Car

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Toyota and Subaru confirmed as far back as April of last year that the two companies would collaborate on the development of a new affordable sports car.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Reflections on ‘09 winners, losers

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Reflections on ‘09 winners, losers

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. – After five days of intense testing, the 2009 Best New AJAC award winners in 14 vehicle categories were announced last week by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada during its annual TestFest.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota Creates Flowers to Clean Prius Factory Air

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Toyota Creates Flowers to Clean Prius Factory Air

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Automakers have made attempts to create more environmentally friendly factories before.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Coupe To Join Expanded Prius Lineup, Perhaps Even Minivan

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Coupe To Join Expanded Prius Lineup, Perhaps Even Minivan

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It’s long been the dream of Toyota’s U.S. arm that the company would add additional body styles to the Prius line.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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15 pounds of marijuana results in possession charges

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

15 pounds of marijuana results in possession charges

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YAKIMA, Wash. – Two California men face trial after being stopped in a car that state troopers said contained 15 pounds of marijuana.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Happy Halloween from JNC

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Happy Halloween from JNC
Did you know that the Grim Reaper’s own personal ride is a sinister S30 Z? JNCer edz280zx was somehow able to both see it and live to draw about it. All Hallows’ Eve, everyone! Stay safe and don’t OD on chocolate!
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Friday Video: R31 Skyline in Abunai Deka

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Friday Video: R31 Skyline in Abunai Deka
Here are some random clips from 80s Japanese cop show Abunai Deka, starring the R31 Nissan Skyline before they switched to the F31 Nissan Leopard / Infiniti M30. We’re not sure what’s happening but there is senseless tire squealing.

Hat tip to cesariojpn. [Source: 7thskyline Youtube]
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Toyota to Host Classic Car Festival in Tokyo

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Toyota to Host Classic Car Festival in Tokyo

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announces that the Toyota Automobile Museum, a TMC-run cultural facility in Aichi Prefecture, will host a classic car festival at Meijijingu Gaien in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, on Saturday, November 28.

Sourced from: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE

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Mitsubishi Previews New Compact Crossover

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Mitsubishi Previews New Compact Crossover

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Mitsubishi confirmed more than a year ago that its Concept-cX crossover that starred at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show would eventually enter production and today we have the first official preview sketch of the upcoming vehicle.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Japan’s automakers set production records in China

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Japan’s automakers set production records in China

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

Japanese automakers are experiencing a production boom in China with Toyota, Honda and Nissan setting records for September – the latest signs of an emerging recovery for Japan’s auto industry.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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