Toyota F1 Parts Sale
Looks like Toyota is wanting to clear out some of the garage space in their Cologne Germany GP headquarters, because they’re selling off some race used bits and bobs. Man, I could have titled this post, “Chris, give me a raise.”
Category: Toyota
Jun 03, 2009 | 0 comments
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Prices for 2010 Prius Announced
Probably, the Toyota Prius is the most talked about car currently on the road. Toyota essentially re-wrote the book about what an eco-conscious car is with this thing. Sure, it’s not without its negatives (weight, battery recycling, highway fuel mileage etc.) but overall, if you want to show the world your green cred while [...]
Apr 24, 2009 | 0 comments
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The New Prius Is Here! The New Prius Is Here!
OK, not ‘here’ exactly, but the new Prius has just bowed at the Geneva Motor Show, and to say that this car is highly anticipated is like saying Amy Winehouse has a slight drinking problem.
It won’t hit the showrooms until this spring, but when it does the new 2010 Toyota Prius will set new [...]
Mar 04, 2009 | 0 comments
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2009 Detroit Wrap-Up: 10 Best of Show
The Detroit auto show has come and gone, and has left the automotive industry with a little more to chew over. As a final wrap-up to quite possibly the most important auto show in America, we chose 10 cars that summed up the best of the show. We chose based on significance and looks, which [...]
Feb 13, 2009 | 0 comments
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Toyota Recalls 134,900 Yaris Models Over Seatbelt Issues
2009 Toyota Yaris
RideLust.com informed us about Toyota’s latest recall; 134,900 2006-2007 Yaris models have a seatbelt pretentioner installed, which can affect the sound insulating foam found in the center pillar. The gas emitted when the pretensioner activates (in the case of a severe front-end collision) can ignite the foam in the insulation.
2008 and 2009 Toyota [...]
The 2010 Toyota Prius – Pix, Vids & All
Well here it is, the much ballyhooed and hyped next gen Prius hybrid form Toyota, coming in 2010 to save you, the planet, your gas budget and all of that, right? Right?
We’ll see when we take a closer look at what the new Prius hybrid has to say for itself, look over the shots, and [...]
Jan 15, 2009 | 0 comments
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2009 Toyota Yaris Review
2009 Toyota Yaris
New for 2009
For 2009, Toyota introduces a third body style to the Yaris lineup – a five-door hatchback. This will give a greater range of choices to those who need a sub-compact car, without giving up too much interior room. Also added in 2009 are standard anti-lock brakes, front seat-mounted side airbags and [...]
Jan 01, 2009 | 4 comments
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Don’t Worry About Your Prius Batteries
So late last night, I get an email from the Big Boss Man, Chris, about the batteries on the Toyota Prius. The conversation goes something like this:
Chris:
“Want to do a factual/opinion piece on this? It’s a question I’ve heard quite a few times.”
Tony:
“You mean changing out the Prius battery question is one you’ve been hearing?”
Chris:
“More [...]
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