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2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review – Sensible Shoes

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And that was before I compared the car to its rivals, such as the usually solid Honda Civic or the ever-improving Hyundai Elantra. Some of this may have been that the car tended to have an awkward seating position. Or perhaps it was just that the Corolla never seemed as fully baked as other cars wearing the Toyota badge.

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Tesla Model Y becomes top-selling car in Iceland and Australia

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The Tesla Model Y has become a top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. The Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car within the first 6 months of 2023. The Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car within the first 6 months of 2023. Iceland has been partial to Toyota vehicles over the last few decades.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

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The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. The 2023 Toyota Prius changes the narrative without sacrificing the core mission. To be sure, the Prius is no sports car. mpg -- and the computer wasn't reset when I picked up the car.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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The data comes by way of CR’s 2023 Annual Auto Survey, where members were asked as part of a much broader survey how much they had spent in total maintenance over the previous 12 months. And usually, cars need very little work in the first couple of years beyond an oil change and tire rotation.

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Toray To Supply Toyota and Fuji Heavy With Carbon Fiber For Auto Bodies

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will start supplying Toyota Motor Corp. FHI) with carbon fiber for car bodies later this year—the first use of carbon fiber for auto bodies mass-produced in Japan. Toyota reportedly will use carbon fiber for the hood and roof of the Lexus LFA, a luxury sports car to be produced starting in December.

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Autonomous vehicle tech company Nauto enters strategic relationships with 3 automakers, including BMW and Toyota, and Allianz

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Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group.

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Toyota Unveils Concept Version of New Compact Car for India

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Toyota has unveiled the Etios concept at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi, India. The Etios is a compact car newly developed specifically for the Indian market. To make the car as affordable as possible for potential customers, Toyota plans thorough use of local parts to keep costs low.

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