Toyota Sunnyvale

Even after all the problems in Toyota PR land over the last year, the Japanese auto maker is still on top. The latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch study said Toyota is on top "as the most-considered auto brand among new-car shoppers." This is according to a press release by KBB, Toyota held the "most-considered auto brand" title from Q1 2007 through Q3 2009.

In Q4 2009 through Q2 2010, Toyota slipped to second place…

The people over at Toyota are finally, absolutely, bringing the long awaited supercar, FT-86, into production... sort of. The car's chassis is going to be used as the underpins of an upcoming Lexus vehicle, the Japanese auto maker's luxury brand.

Toyota's FT-86 hasn't hit dealerships yet, but strong rumors are suggesting the jointly-developed sports car will use its chassis to the next-generation Lexus IS.

Details are limited at the time, but?

 
Mike New
Finance Director

Your new vehicle is perhaps one of the most important investments you will ever make, second only to the purchase of a home.

To protect such an investment, many people purchase mechanical warranties.

But, what about the appearance of your vehicle? When you drive your vehicle it is exposed to such hazards as road salts, industrial pollution, ultraviolet rays, bird dropping stains, plus unavoidable spills on the interior. These conditions can?

Toyota is revving up more electric vehicle news, with the release of the RAV4 and Plug-in Prius. There's also a new, small Toyota iQ headed to the US in 2012.

Details are yet to be revealed, since the concept is still in project form. But more information is likely to emerge in the following months. Toyota will probably show a preview at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Avalon Limited sedan comes with a starting price of only $35,485, but the car is so elegant and responsive to the driver's touch, that it feels like a luxury vehicle.

The Avalon's 3.5L V6 engine with six-speed ECT automatic transmission offers 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, with DOHC 24 valve dual VVT-i. The Avalon gets 20 mpg city and 29 mpg on the highway, for an estimated fuel cost