Archive for April, 2010

Break-through MIT Battery Maker Tries ‘Made in USA’ — Betting U.S. Manufacturing Can Rise Again

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Break-through MIT Battery Maker Tries ‘Made in USA’ — Betting U.S. Manufacturing Can Rise Again

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Yet-Ming Chiang relishes his 20-mile drive to work. His hybrid car gets more than 100 miles per gallon, recharges by plugging into a regular wall outlet, and purrs so quietly that it’s his favorite place for making important phone calls.

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Toyota Recalls Drive Shoppers to Others

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Toyota Recalls Drive Shoppers to Others

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The accumulation of Toyota’s recalls, which deepened Wednesday to include the the seemingly unlikely 2003 Sequoia SUV, is driving buyers to rivals like Ford and Hyundai, The Wall Street Journal’s Driver’s Seat blog reported Thursday.

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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid a " First Drive Review

Friday, April 30th, 2010

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid a " First Drive Review

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The plug-in Prius goes much further and faster on electricity alone, but remains a Prius in every other respect.

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Toyota launches large-scale Prius plug-in test

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Toyota launches large-scale Prius plug-in test

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Toyota has launched a large-scale Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle demonstration in France, along with French energy provider EDF and the City and Urban Community of Strasbourg.

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2007 Toyota Tacoma

Friday, April 30th, 2010

2007 Toyota Tacoma

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Toyota jacks up funds for 2nd plant

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Toyota jacks up funds for 2nd plant

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Jaishankar Jayaramiah Posted: Friday, Apr 30, 2010 at 2322 hrs IST Updated: Friday, Apr 30, 2010 at 2322 hrs IST Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motors , the Indian subsidiary of Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corporation, has increased its total investment in its new manufacturing facility near Bangalore to Rs 3,000 crore, from Rs 1,300 crore …

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European Toyota Corolla Sedan Receives Subtle Facelift

Friday, April 30th, 2010

European Toyota Corolla Sedan Receives Subtle Facelift

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The European-market version of the Corolla that’s offered exclusively in sedan form has just received a mid-life facelift for 2010 with freshened exterior and interior styling.

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Japan Automakers Boost Production In China

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Japan Automakers Boost Production In China

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Japan’s largest automakers made more cars in China last fiscal year then ever before, as surging demand in the booming Asian nation continued to drive a global recovery in auto manufacturing.

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Friday Video: Police vs. Datsun 810 Wagons

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Friday Video: Police vs. Datsun 810 Wagons
This one goes out to Jorge and everyone in the Goon Squad. How often do you get to see Tokyo’s Finest chasing a pair of Nissan Bluebird/Datsun 810 Wagons? Answer: not often. But it’s business as usual in Seibu Keisatsu-land, where grenades are plentiful, Cedrics are disposable and Sgt Daimon never misses. Watch the video on [...]
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Event Horizon for the Weekend of Apr 30, 2010

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Event Horizon for the Weekend of Apr 30, 2010
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This week:

Thursday, April 29 / Santa Clara, CA: South Bay Old School Classic Import Meet
Thursday, April 29 – Sunday May 2 / Braselton, GA: The Mitty & OSJC Meet
Saturday, May 1 [...]
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Toyota recalling 2003 Sequoia SUV

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Toyota recalling 2003 Sequoia SUV

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Toyota Motor Corp., which recalled Lexus GX sport-utility vehicles this month because stability controls failed to engage fast enough, is recalling Sequoia SUVs to adjust a control system that drivers say is too aggressive.

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Brett masters the moment

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Brett masters the moment

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LAST TWO STANDING: MasterChef finalists Kelly Young and Brett McGregor at Countdown Manukau.

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