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Toyota Recalling Over 750,000 Highlander SUVs in the United States

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confirmed plans to recall the Highlander SUVs over an issue that could cause the front bumper to loosen. The manufacturer stated that the recall only affects 2020-2023 model year Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles — adding that it estimates there are about 751,000 units that need to be dealt with in the U.S.

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Toyota to Offer Two Three-Row EVs in the States

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Toyota hinted at a new electric Highlander variant earlier this month, but its most recent announcement confirms another three-row electric SUV. Yesterday, the Japanese auto giant said it would build a new EV at its Princeton, Indiana facility and noted that it would inject $1.4 billion to modernize the plant.

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Tesla Model 3 is US’ most searched vehicle in the past six months: study

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This is particularly interesting as the new variant of the Model 3, the highly-anticipated Project Highland update , was unavailable in the United States until January 2024. The Kia Sportage, on the other hand, likely saw some interest due to its new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

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More Than a Million Toyota and Lexus Models Recalled for Airbag Sensor Issue

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Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter. Last year, GM recalled several SUVs for the same problem, and several years before that, Nissan recalled vehicles to replace some sensors in select vehicles.

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Rivian Will Give You a Discount to Trade In a Gas Vehicle for a New R1 Model

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That said, it’s unclear how much the automaker will give you for your trade-in, so it would be wise to shop around a bit before signing for a new Rivian. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Tesla is Expected to Roll Out a Thoroughly Refreshed Model Y Next Summer

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The Model 3 was called “Project Highland,” and Tesla chose “Project Juniper” for the Y. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. We also expect interior updates, but details are scarce at the moment.

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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

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After showcasing the next-generation GX , the brand introduced an all-new model designed to replace the three-row RX L. & Sharing a platform with the Toyota Grand Highlander, the TX is an extremely large vehicle. & The above is already available on the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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