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Toyota’s Technology Car of the Future – Fun Vii
Is it a car, a futuristic video game, or a really weird internet cafe? Whatever it is (it’s a car), at the very least the Vii is a mechanical interpretation of the how Toyota is using technology to change how we drive.
What the heck is it? It's a fun concept vehicle, Toyota Fun Vii, that's full of technological innovations.
Toyota Opens Another U.S. Plant
In order to keep up with the demand of the popular Corolla, Toyota has brought a new plant online. Located in Blue Springs, Miss, which is just outside of Tupelo, this is an $800 million investment made by the automaker to keep the world’s best-selling vehicle model of all time rolling off the assembly line. This move is an example of Toyota’s practice to manufacture vehicles where they are commonly sold.
Toyota opens another U.S. plant, this time in Blue Springs, Miss., that will produce the Corrola and employ 2,000 people.
CarMD study – Toyota has fewest check engine light-related problems
CarMD.com recently released its first annual CarMD Vehicle Health Index which provided a ranking of vehicles and top manufacturers. According to the study, Toyota is the top-rated manufacturer based on the average repair costs and the percentage of problems related to a “check engine” light.
A recent CarMD study found that Toyota's had the fewest check engine light-related problems of any U.S. manufacturer.
Next Generation Titan Will Offer V6, Fleet Trim, and Maybe Even a Regular Cab
As Nissan’s Titan full-size pickup nears its eighth year of production, engineers have been scurrying to find a way to make the dated truck more appealing to potential truck buyers gravitating to other brands. Nissan’s market share has fallen dramatically in recent years, spurring efforts to not only increase the allure of their only full-size pickup offering, but also to let otherwise unaware car shoppers that yes, Nissan does, indeed still build a full-size pickup truck. Their solution? A full vehicle update for the 2014 model year.
Nissan looking to increase its shrinking market share plans on a complete update to its Nissan Titan.
Kelley Blue Blue – Toyota Has Best Retained Value…Again
A recent report published by the esteemed Kelley Blue Book auto pricing guide indicates that Toyota passenger vehicles are more likely to retain their value five years after being driven off the lot. This projection is based on 2012 Toyota and Lexus models.
Kelley Blue Book has named Toyota as the automaker with the best retained value, once again.
While the Toyota brand is no stranger to the Best Resale Value Award from the Kelley Blue Book, in recent years that award had gone to Subaru and other brands. By Kelley’s estimates, 2012 Toyota models are 2 percent more likely to retain their premium pricing than the 2011 models.
