Toyota Takes Research On The Road

At the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Toyota is displaying a research vehicle based on the Mirai fuel cell vehicle which is equipped with satellite communications technology from Kymeta, a U.S.-based company that is the world’s leader in flat-panel antenna technology.

Toyota is working to enhance its connected technologies, including a plan to install a Data Communication Module into a broader range of its vehicles. The company is also considering using satellite communications in the future, including high capacity satellites that offer much higher data transfer rates than conventional satellite technologies.

While these satellites have…
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Toyota and The Salvation Army Give Winter Boots In A Big Way

As temperatures fluctuate this winter in Michigan, one thing for sure is snowy, icy and even cold rainy days are here through March and warm winter boots and socks are still  a "must have" in Michigan.  To protect families from the cold, on Saturday, January 9, 2016, Toyota Motor North America through its "Toyota Walk In My Boots" community outreach project and the North American International Auto Show activities, for the fifth year, stepped in…
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Here's Why You Need a Hatchback in Your Life -- Preferably the Scion iM

At Avondale Toyota Scion, we know Scion drivers are always on the lookout for a good time. But a good time requires a few things, among which are space and efficiency -- particularly when it comes to travel. That's why we're here to introduce the all-new Scion iM. Still not convinced you need a hatchback in your life? Well, we've got five fool-proof reasons why. Check them out in the blog post below.

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Scion Encounters Some Bandits With Graphic Artist Shawn Martinbrough

Fans of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead will appreciate his other exciting series, Thief of Thieves. It takes a whole team of artists to create the cohesive stories readers anticipate. We at Avondale Toyota Scion can appreciate that kind of collaboration, because it's not unlike the process of coming up with concepts for advanced vehicle design. One thing is definitely for sure: both Scion and Kirkman know how to provide a thrilling experience. Check out the video below, featuring one graphic artist's interpretation of the Scion iA's run-in with some thieves.

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Toyota Invests in Future Technology

Dr. Gill Pratt has has a prestigious career. He earned a doctorate from MIT, where he later taught. Then he helped found Olin College of Engineering. He worked as a program manager with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency before being hired by Toyota this September.

It shouldn't come as a shock that after investing in this top-level robotics engineer, Toyota Motor Corporation announced it…

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Toyota and Lexus Top the Cars.com 2015 Worry Free List

If the prevalence of automotive reliability and dependability studies are any indication, consumers care a lot about how well their cars will hold up. It's easy to see why: The average car on the road is a record 11.5 years old, according to IHS Automotive. That's more than enough time for an unreliable choice to ravage your finances.

Surveys have shown that when it comes to buying a car, shoppers still want…

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FR-S Release Series 2.0 Focuses on Luxury

The already attractive FR-S is getting a new makeover with a limited special edition run known as Release Series 2.0. Motivated by the same FA20 Boxer engine, the new FR-S focuses on luxury and style. “The FR-S is well known for being a fabulous sports car, and now we’re taking it up a notch in the luxury arena,” said Scion Vice President Andrew Gilleland. “It’s the perfect car to take from the race track during the day to the red carpet that evening.”

Equipped with heated seats, the FR-S Release Series 2.0 features black leather and…

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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser: A Luxurious Bridge Between Civilization and Adventure

  • New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Toyota Safety Sense-P with Pre-Collision System, Frontal Collision Avoidance and Pedestrian Protection
  • Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Entune® 2.5 Multimedia with Siri® Eyes Free Mode and 9-inch Display
  • Standard Rear-Seat Entertainment System with Dual 10-inch Screens
  • Qi Wireless Phone Charging
How do you improve ultimate? The Toyota Land Cruiser has long been the brand's ultimate-capability, ultimate-luxury SUV, and for 2016 Toyota is ratcheting up the meaning…
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See How the New Scion iA Stands Up to the Competition.

On September 1st, 2015, Scion unveiled the all new iA sedan. Reception has been great, but the Scion Twitter team (@scion) still wanted to see just how well their newest addition stacks up against the competition. Check out the following tweet for the results of the head to head match up with class competitor, the Hyundai Accent GLS.

 

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