New car
Toyota has set a new standard of excellence for hybrid vehicles with introduction of the 2010 Prius.
The new Prius improves fuel efficiency and now offers an EPA-estimated 50 miles per gallon in city/highway driving. It also offers a quieter ride, more passenger room and a wide range of impressive features.
Car whisperer: part 2
You may be hearing some new noises coming from your vehicle after driving harsh winter roads. Those sounds may indicate it's time to schedule minor maintenance service or point to more serious problems that require immediate attention.
Squeaks and squeals can turn into clunks and rattles that indicate the problem is getting worse. So says said Tony Molla, , vice president of communications at Automotive Service Excellence.
Accessories
Bluetooth devices allow drivers to talk on cellular phones without taking their hands off the wheel. In the past year, the number and quality of Bluetooth devices has exploded as states have imposed regulation on driving with cellular phones.
The ubiquitous little devices are showing up for other applications that make driving more enjoyable and safer. For instance, back-up cameras may be installed quickly and inexpensively without the need to run wires.
Car care
You've taken your family on a Sunday drive to the mountains and parked the car under a grove of pine trees. When you return your shiny Toyota is covered with sap.
What now?
"Sap can remove the clearcoat finish on your Toyota," said Mike Schultz, senior vice president of research and product development at Turtle Wax. "It leaves a permanent light-colored stain."
Toyota has introduced a Visa rewards program that offers points toward purchases of service, parts, accessories and even vehicles at participating dealers.
The Toyota Rewards Visa earns five points for every dollar spent at the dealership and one point per dollar everywhere else. There is no cap on the number of points earned.