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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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The plan is available to owners of certain units of Toyota connected cars, and uses driving data gathered via telematics technologies to adjust insurance premiums based on the level of safe driving every month. In 2004, the company launched a distance-based automobile insurance that utilized Toyota’s telematics technologies.

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Toyota announces voluntary safety recalls of approx. 670K Prius vehicles in US

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(TMS), will conduct two safety recalls involving some MY 2004—2009 Prius vehicles; approximately 670,000 Prius vehicles are being recalled in the United States to inspect and in some cases replace the steering intermediate extension shaft. The inspection and repair will take approximately one hour depending on the dealer’s work schedule.

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford’s Fusion Hybrid research vehicle uses the same technology found in Ford vehicles in dealer showrooms today, then adds four scanning infrared light sensors—LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging)—that scan the road at 2.5 3D mapping with LiDAR. Click to enlarge. million times per second.

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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The engine has two crossover passages that connect the two cylinders, which separate the four strokes of the pistons. Scuderi Group conducted, in essence, one continuous offering for over eight years, from January 2004 through July 2012. a more efficient internal combustion engine. —SEC order (Release Nº 33-9407).

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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In connection with the settlement, the United States has filed a consent decree , agreed to by Toyota, that resolves the government’s complaint through Toyota’s payment of a $180 million civil penalty and the imposition of injunctive relief. Toyota’s Conduct from Approximately 2005 to 2015.

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Green Friday | Black Friday

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Main dealer for Gretsch, Jackson, Cort, Tokai, Electro Harmonix, Ernie Ball and Daddario amongst others. Established 2004 in sunny Cleethorpes England. All decisions in connection with this Giveaway are final. If you want to join us and #supportsmall and #buylocal tag us in your stories with the local company you have supported.

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The New General Motors Launches; Lutz Unretiring

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The four brands will offer a total of 34 nameplates by 2010, compared to old GM’s total of 48 in 2008 and 63 in 2004. In May, the company accelerated its dealer consolidation efforts, with the goal of reducing the number of GM dealers in the US from 6,000 earlier this spring to approximately 3,600 by the end of next year.