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April 2008
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Vision Z - The Clean, Green 300 Horsepower Supercar of the Future
From Wired: Autopia | April 29, 2008Think rising fuel prices, global warming and tightening fuel economy and emissions rules will leave us driving cars as thrilling as a Toyota... more
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Toyota Inventories Swell, GM Cuts Truck Production
From The Truth About Cars | April 29, 2008Jim Croce wouldn't like TTAC; we have no compunctions about tugging on Superman's cape. In fact, it's no big deal. But it is for... more
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Toyota Eyeing India for Small Car Production?
From Winding Road | April 28, 2008In the April 16th issue of its print magazine, Autocar is reporting that Toyota is looking keenly at India as a location for small car manufacturing... more
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Want a plug-in hybrid? Get in line for a battery
From Car Tech: An automotive blog from CNET | April 28, 2008A123 Systems has created a Web site where Toyota Prius owners can preorder a battery to convert their cars to plug-in hybrids capable of... more
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Next-gen Prius Bigger, More Powerful
From The Truth About Cars | April 28, 2008While I don't care for the Prius, I can't deny that it has been successful in America. Not just at sales or income for Toyota, but... more
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New Prius to be bigger, better
From Car Tech: An automotive blog from CNET | April 28, 2008Toyota's 1/X concept may hint at some ideas for the new Prius.(Credit: CNET Networks) The Truth About Cars blog posted commentary on... more
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Engine of the Day: Toyota A [Engine Of The Day]
From Jalopnik | April 28, 2008The Toyota R and its amazing 43-year run make it tough for other Toyota engines to grab the spotlight, even in the case of an engine family... more
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The Hot Pass: Don't bet against Toyota
From FOXSports.com | April 27, 2008After months of hard work, Toyota is ready to flex its superspeedway muscles, which is bad news for the rest, says Lee Spencer. more
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Stewart ends slump at Talladega
April 27, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesTony Stewart held off a last-lap charge by Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 on Saturday for his first victory... more
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Non-Valleywag advertisers missing out on sub-$200 million opportunity...
From Valleywag | April 25, 2008A pity that Google's missing out on lucrative advertising opportunities, to the tune of $200 million a year. Our thanks go to the sharp-eyed... more
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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS, Day 2
From Automobile Blog | April 25, 2008Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS. more
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Pressing matters - Toyota wasn’t alone in receiving government assistance...
From Consumer Reports Cars Blog | April 25, 2008The automotive press was abuzz earlier this month as corporations flung around statements related to the development of hybrid vehicles, suggesting... more
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2009 Toyota Venza Photo Gallery
From Motor Trend | April 25, 2008Toyota dropped its new Venza crossover sedan on the automotive world at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. You could be excused for not knowing what... more
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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS, Day 1
From Automobile Blog | April 24, 2008Read Joe DeMatio's comments on driving the 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS. more
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Round 30: Clear Channel vs Toyota [Worst Company In America]
From Consumerist | April 24, 2008This is Round 30 in our Worst Company in America contest, Clear Channel vs Toyota. Vote which sucks more, inside... Which Company Is Worse... more
