Archive for December, 2010

Happy New Year from JNC!

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Happy New Year from JNC!

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Friday Video: Nissan Cedric 330 vs Jeep

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Friday Video: Nissan Cedric 330 vs Jeep
Nothing goes together like a funk bass and car chases. Seibu Keisatsu has been known to pit its various Nissan products against Detroit iron before, often to disastrous effect. This time, the Nissan Cedric 330 puts up an admirable off-road fight against a Jeep. It’s hard to imagine a modern mid-size sedan taking this much abuse [...]
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Datsun 240Z Stars in Russ Chimes’ Midnight Club Videos

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Datsun 240Z Stars in Russ Chimes’ Midnight Club Videos
Being the semi-old farts that we are, we do not know why purveyors of electronica have flocked to the Datsun 240Z as the automobile of choice for their music videos. First it was “Like a G6″ and “Rocketeer”, both by the Far East Movement. Now there’s this fellow by the name of Russ Chimes who released [...]
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Toyota Sienna still a stalwart van

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Toyota Sienna still a stalwart van

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

When times are tough, a wise consumer looks for a best purchase value; so it shouldna t be a surprise that minivan sales are on the rise again.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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2011 Toyota 4Runner $36,368;

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

2011 Toyota 4Runner $36,368;

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

We welcome everybody ORR Cadillac Toyota in Hot Springs where you will find the best sales and service crew in Central Arkansas! Take that short drive from Little Rock or Texarkana and find a dealership that will earn your business.

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German faults report hails Opel, Audi and Toyota Prius

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

German faults report hails Opel, Audi and Toyota Prius

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

The Opel Insignia, Audi A6 and Toyota Prius have topped the list in terms of reliability, according to an annual report by Germany’s technical testing authority .

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Comparing Minivans with Seven-Passenger Crossovers/SUVsTrue Value:…

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Comparing Minivans with Seven-Passenger Crossovers/SUVsTrue Value:…

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

Some people simply can’t handle minivans. Despite recent efforts by Toyota and others to add some “swagger” to the people-movers, a sporty body kit and stylized sheetmetal can’t disguise the fact that a minivan is a family vehicle above all else.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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2011 Toyota Sienna Xle Awd: Redesigned, but will there be run-flat tire issues?

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

2011 Toyota Sienna Xle Awd: Redesigned, but will there be run-flat tire issues?

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

The 2011 Toyota Sienna is the only minivan available with all-wheel drive. And like the previous model, the AWD version only comes with run-flat tires; therea TMs no built-in space for a spare tire.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota Finally Moving Forward with Mississippi Plant; Corolla on Build List

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Toyota Finally Moving Forward with Mississippi Plant; Corolla on Build List

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

For the past two years, the 170 employee skeleton crew at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi A , located in quiet Blue Springs in the northern part of the Magnolia State,A have kept themselves busy despite their plant never reaching operational status.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Man Thankful To Be Alive After Truck Slips Into Icy River

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Man Thankful To Be Alive After Truck Slips Into Icy River

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

Tony Pope and Justin Blackmon were bundled up and prepared for the frigid cold. They were ready for the brisk wind and the chance that their duck hunt would be rather uncomfortable.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Why Did My Stock Just Die?

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Why Did My Stock Just Die?

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

Your stock just took a nosedive — but don’t panic. First, let’s see whether it had good reason to fall.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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True Gangster: Chinchilla Dash & Seat Covers

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

True Gangster: Chinchilla Dash & Seat Covers
The chinchilla is a squirrel-like creature that has the misfortune to possess a thick, warm, velvety coat of evenly-colored fur. As a result, this native of the Andes Mountains region in South America has been nearly hunted to extinction. Around 2001 the rodent experienced an upsurge among rap lyrics in hat and coat form. But [...]
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