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Is The Toyota Supra Really Going To Nascar?

source: https://www.motor1.com/news/244469/toyota-supra-going-to-nascar/ JUN 09, 2018 at 2:10AM  BY: DOMINIK WILDE, Contributor PUBLISHED BY: ANTHONY KARR   While we’d love to see it, it would be a bit weird. According to numerous reports, Toyota could be set to take its Supra racing in Nascar next year. The speculation surrounds an entry into the second-tier Xfinity series, while the Japanese manufacturer would continue to use the U.S.-market Camry in the premier

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Busch Wins 600, Claims Victory at Every Track

May 29, 2018 Camry driver Kyle Busch used a dominant performance to capture victory in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ longest race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday and set a new NASCAR record in the process.  NASCAR Busch triumphed in the Coca-Cola 600 by leading 377 laps (of 400) and winning the race’s

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2019 Toyota RAV4: What you need to know

source: https://www.boston.com/cars/car-news/2018/05/28/2019-toyota-rav4-what-you-need-to-know One of the most popular small SUVs gets an upgrade. The 2019 RAV4 has a more aggressive new look. –Toyota By: George Kennedy   May 28, 2018 Small crossovers and SUVs make up one of the fastest-selling corners of the new-car market. They offer increased ride height and a commanding driving position without breaking

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Toyota: Solid-State Batteries Likely to Arrive in 2030

source: http://wardsauto.com/alternative-evs-hevs-fcvs/toyota-solid-state-batteries-likely-arrive-2030 May 21, 2018 Roger Schreffler | WardsAuto TOYOTA CITY, Japan – Global OEMs are racing into vehicle electrification and particularly electric cars, but Toyota made a name for itself with groundbreaking hybrid-electric vehicles and will continue to prioritize them in the coming 10-plus years. WardsAuto spoke with Shinzuo Abe, general manager of Toyota’s powertrain division, to better understand the automaker’s strategy for

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Toyota Takes Aim At Lucrative Chinese Plug-In Vehicle Market With 10 New Vehicles By 2020

source: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/12/toyota-takes-aim-at-lucrative-chinese-plug-in-vehicle-market-with-10-new-vehicles-by-2020/ May 12th, 2018 by Kyle Field  Toyota took to the stage at the Beijing Motor Show last month to announce plans to bring 10 new electrified vehicles to the Chinese market by the end of 2020. In contrast with many of the long-game electrification announcements from legacy automakers, Toyota backed its statement up with the reveal of 3

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Toyota Reaffirms Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Publishes company’s North American goals toward its long-term environmental initiative, Toyota’s Global Environmental Challenge 2050  Hosts “Environmental Thought Leadership Summit” in Sonoma, Calif. to affirm its commitment to four key areas: Carbon, Water, Materials and Biodiversity  April 24, 2018 Carbon Toyota Motor North America Position Statement Biodiversity Toyota Motor North America Position Statement Materials Toyota

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All-New 2019 Toyota Avalon Beams Effortless Sophistication, Style, and Exhilaration

Designed and Assembled in the U.S.A., Five Generations Strong New V6 and Toyota Hybrid System Powertrains Offering More Power and MPG New TNGA K Sedan Platform with Multi-Link Rear Suspension and Available Toyota-First Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Standard Entune 3.0 with Wi-Fi Connect, Toyota Remote Connect with Smartwatch and Amazon Alexa Connectivity, and Apple CarPlay

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Top 10 cool things about the new 2018 Toyota Corolla

source: https://www.motoring.com.au/top-10-cool-things-about-the-new-2018-toyota-corolla-112142/ April 16, 2018 The Corolla has been redesigned from the ground up, and here’s why it will change Toyota foreverAustralia’s top-selling car has come in for a radical overhaul for its latest generation. Here are just some of the reasons you should pay attention when it goes on sale in August. 10. Design   Hang

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2018 TOYOTA C-HR REVIEW

Source: https://www.carkeys.co.uk/car-reviews/2018-toyota-c-hr-review As hybrids become more prevalent on the market, crossovers are getting the electrified treatment. Here is Toyota’s latest effort in the segment. Introduction Toyota has gained a reputation of building reliable hybrid models since the introduction of its Prius hatchback back in 1997 – as all-bar two models offered by the Japanese brand come

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