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Tokyo Motor Show attendees get a chance not to drive a self-driving Toyota Prius

Michael Crider, Nov 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Autonomous cars are scary. But not nearly as scary as some of the human drivers out there. Knowing this, Toyota is aiming to win friends and influence drivers by giving them a chance to witness their new AVOS (Automatic Vehicle Operation System) in action. Attendees of the Tokyo Motor Show next week will be able to hitch a ride while the car drives itself around the company's Smart Mobility Park. Read The Full Story

Intel and Toyota tie up for next-gen vehicle infotainment

Shane McGlaun, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

Intel and Toyota have announced that they are working together to develop the next generation of in-vehicle infotainment systems. The two firms are studying and investigating multiple items for use in cars including new usage models for device connectivity in the car. Among the things that Toyota and Intel are investigating are new interface mechanisms like touch, gesture and voice. Read The Full Story

Toyota medical robots give the ill a leg up

Shane McGlaun, Nov 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Toyota is into all sorts of things even though we mostly think of the company for cars here in the US. Toyota is talking about its new Partner Robots that are aiming for a commercial launch in 2013 for Japanese users. There are three different robots that are aimed at helping the sick or handicapped be able to more freely in the home and out. Read The Full Story

Toyota debuts plug-in Prius Hybrid and hopes to sell plenty of them

Shane McGlaun, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [3]

The Toyota Prius hybrid has been the most popular hybrid on the market for a long time. Much of the reason the Prius is so popular was that it was one of the first hybrids and the price is not out of reach for many buyers looking to save at the pumps. Toyota has long talked about a plug-in version for the Prius that would allow the driver to plug the car in at home and charge the batteries allowing the car to drive for at least a short distance on battery power alone. Read The Full Story

Toyota prices new 2012 Tacoma truck range

Shane McGlaun, Sep 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you are the sort that really likes compact pickups, your choices are getting very slim here in the States. Ford and GM have both discontinued their compact trucks here in the US leaving one of the only choices being the Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma has a redesigned body and interior this year giving the truck a fresh look. Toyota has unveiled the pricing for the 2012 Tacoma truck across all the models in the range. Read The Full Story

Toyota to Release their Smallest Car Yet, and it’s Electric!

Chris Burns, Jul 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

Everyone's favorite Scion-toting car company has announced that they'll be releasing their smallest vehicle ever in the USA in the Scion iQ, also the companies first electric vehicle. This car will be scheduled for 2012 and will indeed by pint-sized as it appears currently available already in Japan and in parts of Europe under the Toyota brand. This vehicle has a 1L engine and rolls out with a massively impressive 65 miles per gallon. I could get to my home town of Cloud City Minnesota and back on less than $10 bucks! Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: April 6th, 2011

Chris Burns, Apr 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

Welcome to the SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up with your host, Chris Burns! I think I'll take over the Daily Show someday. It'll be horrible! Before that happens, let's talk about everything that's happened before we woke up here in the West. Let us begin with a big fat review written by yours truly that was actually published last night, but perhaps beyond a lot of people's bedtimes: T-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound - it's the same as the rest of the world, but different. Then hit the advice books with Chris Davies as he admits: "for a gadget reviewer, I'm rubbish at advice." Read The Full Story

Toyota pulls jailbroken iPhone theme after Apple complaints

Chris Davies, Apr 6th 2011 Discuss [2]

Toyota has yanked a smartphone theme for iOS that required iPhone users jailbreak their devices in order to use it. The theme had been distributed via the unofficial Cydia app store since the end of March, but after it garnered some publicity earlier this week, Apple apparently complained to Toyota. Read The Full Story

Japanese Prius Plus to get lithium ion battery option

Shane McGlaun, Mar 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

The best selling hybrid in the world is the Toyota Prius. The green vehicle has been on the market since 1997 and has sold millions of units globally. Toyota is expanding the Prius family with a new version called the Prius Plus. The Plus has three-row seating in some models. Read The Full Story

Investigation Clears Toyota Electronics, Still Blames Mechanical and Driver Error

Rue Liu, Feb 18th 2011 Discuss [0]

The saga of the "runaway Toyotas" last year that was the cause of several injuries and deaths, 11 million recalled vehicles and a circus show of Toyota bashing now has some "sort of" new developments. After a year's worth of investigation, the authorities have pretty much gone full circle to conclude once again that Toyota's electronics are not to blame. Yes, it was just the floor mats and sticky pedals all along. Oh, and maybe driver error. Read The Full Story

Toyota developing new electric motor for hybrids to reduce need for Chinese rare earth

Shane McGlaun, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

Toyota has announced that it is developing a new alternative electric motor to be used in its hybrid vehicles. The new motor is being designed to reduce the need for rare earth Toyota uses in the construction of its vehicles. The move comes after a spat between Japan and China led to China withholding shipments of rare earth to Japan for a few months. Read The Full Story

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