How Important Are Fresh Tires?

Fresh tires are vitally important to your safety on the road. One of the most important factors in your ability to stop is the depth of your tire tread.

On a wet road at highway speeds, it can take up to 10 additional car lengths for a vehicle with 2/32 inch tread to stop, compared with a car with 10/32 inch tread.

They key, of course, is a wet road. Here in Avondale, we don't get too much rain. You could be driving on completely bald tires right now and not know it until the next time…

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Toyota Tacoma Surpasses Expectations

The work truck segment grows and changes almost every year, and when it comes to abilities--not to mention raw sales--the Toyota Tacoma has always been the one to beat. Sure, the competition have tried to knock it from its lofty perch, but they have done anything but succeed. Now, they have the 2016 model to contend with.

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Make Safety #1 With Toyota

Some drivers are passive. Others are aggressive. There are even those who adopt a complex combination of the two. Now, thanks to Goodyear Tires and AutoGuide.com, readers can learn about all seven personality types to watch out for on the road, in order to optimize their safety -- and the safety of those around them. They might even discover a few ways to adjust their own on-the-road tendencies! Check out the link below to learn more.

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The Shocking Secret Ingredient in Hydrogen Fuel

Hydrogen might just be the fuel of the future. It's long been used by NASA to power rockets and take people into space. The United States already produces about 9 million metric tons of it each year. So isn't it time we started using this clean-burning fuel in our cars?

Well, hydrogen fuel may have an origin that's not so clean.

That’s right, the brand new Toyota Mirai might run on cow poop.

Of course, there are many methods of obtaining hydrogen, some sustainable, and some not so sustainable.

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Toyota 4Runner Stars in Más Que Un Auto Commercial

Hundreds of proud Toyota owners sent in their ideas for a Toyota commercial starring them, and their vehicle. Presenting the winners, Rick and his Toyota 4Runner, "Skullcap." Rick is out camping in the woods with Skullcap, his rugged 4x4 SUV. Suddenly-- a noise from the bushes! Eyes glowing in the beam of Rick's flashlight stands a fierce chupacabra of legend. He runs to get help, but no one will believe that his campsite is under attack by this mythical cryptid. Armed with nothing but his wi
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Toyota Camry Named Most American Made Vehicle by Cars.com

The results are in, and Cars.com has named two Toyota models as most American-Made.
 
The Toyota Camry and the Toyota Sienna have claimed the top two spots, respectively, in the annual Cars.com American-Made Index. This marks Toyota's return to the American-Made pinnacle for the first time in three years and the fifth time overall that Camry has been ranked number one on the index.
 
According to Cars.com, the "American-Made Index rates vehicles built and bought in the United States. Factors include the percentage of parts considered "domestic" under federal regulations, whether the car is assembled in…
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Keep Safe on The Road This Summer with These Great Driving Tips

Ah, the summer road trip...a perfect time to relax as you rock and roll toward the family vacation. But if you're sampling the latest mocha offering from an omnipresent coffee chain or arguing with your teen about whether Tame Impala is the new Beatles, driving should be you not.

According to a 2006 study, driver inattention - from fatigue or a driving distraction - was a contributing factor in nearly 80 percent of crashes.1…
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Summer comes alive with the 4Runner


The summer is when the sun is high and heat is most intense. Somehow, there is still a driving sense within all of us to ditch our day to day lives and get on the open road for a good old fashioned, American road trip during the summer. You just need to make sure the vehicle is capable and has air conditioning.

The Toyota 4Runner has everything you are looking for. With cool air to…

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Is Your Child Safety Seat Road Trip Ready?

Heading out for a road trip with your family this summer? Got your sunscreen? Check. Road tunes? Check. Sunglasses? Check. A properly installed car seat?  The answer may not be as simple as you think.
 
In fact, many people are surprised to learn that a staggering three out of four car seats are incorrectly installed. This is so alarming because motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death among children. However, a…
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Getting Your Toyota Ready For Summer Road Trips

Whether historic U.S. Route 66 is your main vacation drag or you’re cruising for a day on Pacific Coast Highway or motoring west on the route that’s the best, summer means one thing to many Americans…road trip.  

Before you sally forth, you might want to tackle a few technical "to dos" to ensure your trip is as smooth as your driving style.
 
  1. Total recall.  Similar to getting an annual physical from…
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