Auto Spectator (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
Receives New Technology for a New Generation Lexus has long been recognized as a leader in the design and implementation of new user-friendly technology as well as control systems in its vehicles. The rationale for following this path is simple: The easier a vehicle is to operate, the easier and more pleasurable it is to drive. 2010 Lexus RX 400h: Practical, simple and even elegant solutions to the...
Vertopia (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Sustainability and the Need for Ambidextrous Marketing | Sustainable Life Media Companies that promote aggressive sustainability claims risk greenwashing accusations. But being too quiet about sustainability achievements leads to missed growth opportunities. Market leading companies have found a way to avoid both greenwashing accusations and lost sales opportunities. Their solution? Ambidextrous marketing....
Cars Of The Future® Blog (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
A Japanese newspaper is reporting that Toyota may be deep in development of a Prius SUV. The SUV could be in addition to the long rumoured Prius wagon since the Toyota Hybrid X Concept was put on display at the 2007 Geneva motorshow. During that show, the manufacture suggested the possibility of a Prius wagon hitting the market in 2011/2012. Although Toyota does not market a wagon in North America...
Wholesale Cheap Jewelry (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Super TOYOTA K+CAN commander V2.0 for TOYOTA/LEXUS/SCION Features: Connecting with all electronic control modules in the vehicle. Working by K and CAN bus diagnostic connection. For all electronic control units read and clear error (DTCs) memories – standart, history memory. Actuator test Current data. Keyprogramming – normal and smart key for vehicles : Toyota Rav4 Toyota Yaris (smart...
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Filed under: Hybrid , SUV , Wagon , Toyota Toyota Hybrid X Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Exactly how the Prius name might shift from defining the world's most famous hybrid to its own sub-brand - " Not! " - or moniker for other Toyota hybirds - " Yes !" - has been a source of interest for quite some time. The latest bit of speculation comes from the Yomiuri newspaper...
Green Car Advisor (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Toyota Motor Corp.'s made no secret of it desire to leverage its successful Prius into an entire line of cars - why not make good use of a name that's synonymous with 'hybrid' to so many people? ---------- Toyota's been toying with the idea of a Prius wagon for years, as shown by the Hybrid X Concept it debuted at the 2007 Geneva auto show. ---------- So its no surprise that a Japanese newspaper -...
Autocar (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
BMW’s new full ActveHybrid system closely follows but does not entirely mimic the principle laid down by petrol-electric pioneer Toyota with its Synergy Drive set-up, as used by the second-generaton version of the ActiveHybrid X6 rivalling Lexus RX400h. Both cars rely on a petrol engine as their prime means of performance; a 407bhp twin-turbocharged 4.4-ltire V8 in the BMW and a smaller 244bhp...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Actor Julian Ovende n loves his iPhone, but wishes the browser was faster What's your favourite piece of technology, and how has it improved your life? Well, that's a difficult one for me as I am a self-confessed gadget anorak, but it has to be the iPhone – surely the must-have gadget of the last few years. When was the last time you used it, and what for? I'm using it now to do this Q &...
AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Filed under: Hybrid , Toyota , Green Daily 2010 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery Toyota's legal battle to over making and selling the Hybrid Synergy Drive has a long history. Toyota has fought with both Solomon Technologies and Paice LLC over the gasoline-electric technology. In 2008, Toyota was ordered to pay Paice LLC $4.3 million for patent infringement, based on a cost of...
Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
It may not be just floor mats that lead to sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus models, which were factors in killed California Highway Patrolman Mark Saylor and his family this summer. More information has come to light regarding Toyota Motor Company’s 3.8-million vehicle recall for sudden unintended acceleration. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released...
Tech-Ex (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Toyota, already having a recent spate of bad news over a massive 3.8 million vehicle recall (over floor mats, no less), is facing more trouble. It's possible, though admittedly unlikely, that Toyota could find its Prius, the most popular hybrid car made, banned, along with other Toyota hybrids. It all centers around a patent owned by a small company, Paice, which feels Toyota is infringing on its technology....
Sassyqarla Entertainment Blog (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
California - Eva Longoria Parker had a run in with the police while driving her Lexus RX 400h in Los Angeles, California on September 16, 2009. Eva made her argument with the officer but that didn’t stop him from handing the Desperate housewife a ticket. Eva then went on with her day but didn’t look happy about her day. Photo Credit: MOE/Fame Pictures
Hollywood Rag (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
Eva Longoria Parker had a run in with the police while driving her Lexus RX 400h in Los Angeles, California on September 16, 2009. Eva made her argument with the officer but that didn’t stop him from handing the Desperate Housewife a ticket. MOE/Fame Pictures
RadarOnline.com (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
Eva Longoria Parker fought the law, and the law won. The gorgeous 34-year-old Wednesday was pulled over while driving her posh Lexus RX 400h around Los Angeles. Though it appears as if she did her best, Eva was unable to talk the officer out of giving her a ticket -- perhaps he's not a viewer of Desperate Housewives ? Eva reveals her hubby doesn’t watch her show Fame Pictures read more
Straightline (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009
The original manufacturer of hybrid cars may not necessarily hold the patent for every bit of its Hybrid Synergy drive system. Bloomberg reported today that Toyota faces a patent infringement claim filed by Paice LLC of Bonita Springs LLC with the International Trade Commission (ITC). Paice is seeking a ban on all imports of vehicles that use components that it says were its inventions. Those would...
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