The 2010 Scion Xb Utilizes Toyota’s Vvt-I Technology

July 3rd, 2010 by admin 9 comments »
The 2010 Scion Xb Utilizes Toyota's Vvt-I Technology

2010 Scion xB. The current xB was first released for the 2008 model year. At that time one of the upgrades from the prior version was the engine, along with a complete redesign. The 2.4L engine was already in use for the Camry sedans and Solara coupe models. So it is a well-proven engine from the Toyota stable.

The Scion philosophy is that all the cars leave the factory exactly the same with the exception of the transmission. » Read more: The 2010 Scion Xb Utilizes Toyota’s Vvt-I Technology

Toyota may recall Lexus LS460 on faulty engine-Nikkei

July 2nd, 2010 by admin No comments »

Toyota Issues Lexus Recall
Toyota Motor Corp.’s (TM) recall woes seem to be never-ending; the auto-maker said Thursday that it will recall as many as 137,000 Lexus model vehicles in the U.S. due to faulty valve springs in some V8 and V6 engines.

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Lexus engine woes may spur global recall
NAGOYA (Kyodo) Toyota Motor Corp. is considering a global recall of eight models, including its top-of-the-line Lexus LS460 sedan, » Read more: Toyota may recall Lexus LS460 on faulty engine-Nikkei

Toyota to recall 7 Lexus models in Japan

July 2nd, 2010 by admin No comments »

Toyota to Recall Lexus Models in Japan to Fix Engines
Toyota Motor Corp. will recall some Lexus luxury-car models in Japan after saying engines in as many as 270,000 vehicles worldwide may have defective valve components that can cause problems including stalling.

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Toyota to Recall Lexus Models to Fix Engine Parts
Toyota Motor Corp. will begin a recall of some Lexus models in Japan after saying engines in as many as 270,000 vehicles » Read more: Toyota to recall 7 Lexus models in Japan

Terrafugia flying car gets FAA clearance (VIDEO)

July 2nd, 2010 by admin No comments »

Flying car gets OK from FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the Terrafugia Transition, a flying car built by a team of MIT engineers. It can reach a cruising speed of 115 mph in the air and gets 30 mpg on the ground.

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Flying car gets OK from FAA
SEATTLE – Ever since we first saw George Jetson taking Jane, Judy and Elroy to school, people have dreamed of driving a flying car. » Read more: Terrafugia flying car gets FAA clearance (VIDEO)

Flying Car Gets FAA Approval

July 2nd, 2010 by admin No comments »

Flying Car to Soar the Skies
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the classification of a vehicle aiming to be the first flying car. Post from: Daily Contributor Flying Car to Soar the Skies

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Flying car all set for take-off
Regulators in the United States have given approval for a flying car to take-off. » Read more: Flying Car Gets FAA Approval

Flying Car to Soar the Skies

July 2nd, 2010 by admin No comments »

Flying car: It flies! It drives! But will it sell?
Flying car has generated more than 70 preorders, according to Terrafugia, which aims to capture about 10 percent of the general aviation market.

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Flying Car — just like the Jetsons — gets green light from FAA (VIDEO)
Flying Car? Yes, this Flying Car is for real. The Terrafugia Transistion has been approved by the FAA. It can soon be yours for just under $200,000. » Read more: Flying Car to Soar the Skies

Tesla Posts 2nd-Biggest IPO Gain This Year

July 1st, 2010 by admin No comments »

Tesla IPO: Electric-car maker’s stock up 41 percent in debut
SAN JOSE — On a day when the stock market tanked, Tesla Motors beat even the most bullish of expectations. The electric car company’s stock shot up 41 percent Tuesday in its first day of public trading, the second-best start of an IPO this year.

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Tesla stock shifts slightly lower on second day of trading
A day after Tesla Motors’ debut on the Nasdaq, the Palo Alto electric-car maker’s stock motored higher again Wednesday, » Read more: Tesla Posts 2nd-Biggest IPO Gain This Year

Toyota to recall Lexus sedans: reports

July 1st, 2010 by admin No comments »

Toyota to recall faulty Lexus model: report
TOKYO -Toyota Motor will recall one of its top-of-the-line Lexus sedans worldwide because of an engine fault, a report said Thursday. Tens of thousands of Lexus LS460 models will likely be affected by the recall, the Nikkei business daily said without citing sources.

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Toyota to recall Lexus LS460 over engine problem
Toyota to recall Lexus LS460 over engine problemToyota to recall Lexus LS460 over engine problem » Read more: Toyota to recall Lexus sedans: reports

Toyota To Recall 270,000 Lexus and Toyota Cars For Defective Engines

July 1st, 2010 by admin No comments »

Toyota Faces Another Recall Over Faulty Cars
Toyota could recall up to 3,200 cars in the UK after learning an engine fault in its Lexus and Crown models.

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Toyota Plans To Recall 270,000 Cars Over Defective Engines [Beige Bites Back]
# beigebitesback Toyota plans to recall approximately 270,000 Lexus and Toyota models over engines that could stall due to defective valve springs. Soon-to-be recalled models include the Lexus GS and LS, and Toyota Crown. » Read more: Toyota To Recall 270,000 Lexus and Toyota Cars For Defective Engines

Toyota Faces Another Recall Over Faulty Cars

July 1st, 2010 by admin No comments »

Toyota to recall faulty Lexus model: report
Toyota Motor will recall one of its top-of-the-line Lexus sedans worldwide because of an engine fault, a report said Thursday.

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Toyota considering another recall
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) by Thursday morning had not yet alerted U.S. safety regulators of a recall of Toyota and Lexus models for possible engine stalling while driving, a NHTSA official said. » Read more: Toyota Faces Another Recall Over Faulty Cars