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Toyota says its iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser will ramble on in Australia

The iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser will remain part of the Toyota lineup indefinitely, according to a company spokesman.
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Lexus’ UX concept has ‘kinetic’ seats and holographic displays

The Lexus UX concept previews what could be the Toyota luxury brand's next crossover SUV. It debuts at the 2016 Paris Motor Show this week.
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BMW and Toyota want to study what exactly you do behind the wheel

Before fully autonomous cars arrive, BMW, Toyota, Allianz insurance, and others are investing in driver behavior data collection company Nauto.
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Parking brake flaw prompts Toyota to recall 340,000 Priuses worldwide

On Wednesday, Toyota announced that it is recalling 340,000 Priuses globally due to a parking brake issue.
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Amazon takes on Apple Music, Pandora and Spotify with new streaming service

Also: Toyota issues a recall for a serious safety problem in some Prius models, and Samsung still isn't sure what caused Note 7 phones to catch fire.
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Facebook Marketplace is neither Craigslist nor eBay, but it’s going to take big bites of both

Facebook Marketplace will let users buy and sell privately online, but it's simplified interface and features leaves it far from Craigslist or eBay status
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Toyota and Microsoft team up with rally legend Tommi Mäkinen for 2017 WRC series

Toyota and Microsoft revealed their collaboration for the 2017 World Rally Championship series at the Paris Motor Show. The team is headed by Tommi Mäkinen.
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With the Open Road Project, Toyota is bringing its i-Road EV to people and businesses

For round two of its Open Road Project, Toyota is bringing its compact concept i-Road EV to members of the general public as well as businesses.
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Decades-old machines turn used CDs into playable vinyl at Afropunk music fest

At the 2016 Afropunk Music Festival in Brooklyn, Toyota Music showcased an installation where vinyl records were cut from used CDs in front of concertgoers.
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Toyota’s 2017 4Runner TRD Off-Road can handle anything you throw at it

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road makes the most of the 4Runner's old-school design by enhancing its off-road capabilities.
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Toyota pays tribute to Trueno with Initial D GT86 concept

Toyota has announced a new concept that pays homage to the Initial D manga and Anime by sprucing up its GT86.
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Facebook puts friends first in your feed thanks to transparent News Feed Values adoption

Facebook has issued a News Feed Values paper detailing how it will put your friends first and squash spam, with more control over sponsored content.
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Toyota adds child models to its virtual crash dummy software

Toyota's Total Human Model for Safety software (THUMS) will have child models for Version 4 to simulate the physiques of children aged three, six, and ten.
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Toyota investing in AI to enable its cars to predict events and take evasive action

Toyota doesn't just want cars that can react, it wants vehicles with onboard systems that can read data from many sources to anticipate and avoid problems.
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This year's Le Mans finish was worthy of an audience-grabbing blockbuster

Toyota seemed unbeatable, even with five minutes left in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but Porsche took first.
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Why you can’t order a Toyota Prius with a roof-mounted solar panel

Toyota is working hard to ensure the Prius' solar panel meets U.S. regulations in a timely manner.
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The 2017 Toyota Camry gains more standard features but no price increase

The 2017 Toyota Camry comes with more standard convenience and safety features, but carries the same MSRP as the 2016 model year.
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Toyota plans solar power system for new Texas HQ

Toyota plans to install a 7.75-megawatt solar power system at its new headquarters in Plano, Texas, with panels on the site's parking structures.
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Toyota's 2016 Prius is Consumer Reports’ fuel economy king

According to a new batch of tests by Consumer Reports, the 2016 Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient car the group has ever tested.
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The Scion FR-S has been renamed Toyota 86, and it gains five extra horsepower in the process

The 2017 Toyota 86 stands out from the outgoing Scion FR-S thanks to a minor facelift and a slight bump in power.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Emergency Network passes cell calls to emergency responders

Toyota Land Cruisers, ubiquitous in the Australian outback, serve as an emergency communications network, in an area covering over 19,000 square miles.
Toyota Million-Mile Tundra

How this man got a new Tundra for free from Toyota

Toyota will tear the truck down entirely and look at how various components have held up over time.
Toyota 86 Shooting Brake Concept

Toyota's newest shooting brake is the GT86 you've been waiting for

Toyota's shooting brake is more practical -- and arguably better looking -- than the standard GT86, but it's not envisioned as a production model.
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Toyota believes magnesium can solve battery woes, eventually

Toyota believes magnesium could be a viable alternative to the lithium-ion battery chemistry that's currently used in everything from phones to cars.
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Toyota is heading to the Oregon Trail Rally with a 2WD RAV4

The Toyota-Millen RAV4 team is heading to the Oregon Trail Rally this weekend to take on the grueling three-day event.
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Toyota to mash plants into parts for your car’s next engine

Toyota will be replacing its petroluem-based rubber engine and drive system hoses with biohydrin rubber. This will reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent.
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Toyota's Prius hybrid features a towing package for the first time ever

Toyota has revealed that its 2016 Prius can be optioned with a tow package to haul just under 1,600 pounds.
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Toyota backs expanded connected-car tech test in Michigan

Toyota will back expanded testing of vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, using 5,000 ordinary drivers.
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Toyota looks to put a 'guardian angel' beside you as you drive

Toyota is taking steps to put an invisible co-pilot in the front seat with you
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Here’s why Ford wouldn’t let Tesla use the name ‘Model E’

Ford may use the name "Model E" for a Toyota Prius-Fighting hybrid model, which would reportedly be built in Mexico beginning in 2019.
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Toyota Connected is making the driving experience more seamless than ever

Toyota Connected "builds on Toyota’s global vision of a future of mobility that is clean, safe, and convenient."
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First drive: Toyota i-Road

The three-wheeled electric Toyota i-Road uses a maneuvering system that combines active lean with rear-wheel steering to maneuver through city traffic.
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Toyota’s popular Corolla celebrates its 50th birthday with a bold new look

Limited to 8,000 examples, the limited-edition Toyota Corolla 50th Anniversary gets more standard features and black cherry accents.
2017 Toyota Highlander

Toyota’s 2017 Highlander heads to New York with updated styling, powertrains

The 2017 Toyota Highlander will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show with a restyled front end and some powertrain changes.