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Toyota Team Members ‘Get Connected’

Toyota began inviting its team members and their families who live and work in Washtenaw County in Michigan to have their vehicles equipped with the latest DSRC 5.9GHz V2X technology connected vehicle systems.

Toyota Avalon Brake Job: 2005-2012 Applications

In 2005, Toyota’s Avalon underwent a redesign of its third-generation model, which was larger than previous versions and much sleeker. The Avalon came in four trim levels: the standard XL, Touring, XLS and Limited. The XL included 16″ alloy wheels, while other trims came with larger 17″ wheels.

Toyota Research Institute Joins Study Of Workforce Impact From Automated Vehicles

The automaker is contributing $75,000 to the American Center for Mobility analysis conducted by Michigan State University and Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

Hybrid Wheel Bearing Service

There are more than four million hybrid vehicles in the U.S. All of them are equipped with brakes and wheel bearings. When servicing hybrid vehicles, it is critical that the hybrid or regenerative brake systems be disabled. It should also be a common practice to remove the keys from the vehicle and place them in an area that is far enough away from the vehicle, as some hybrid systems will sense if the key is near. As the driver approaches the vehicle, some vehicles will not only unlock the doors, but also activate systems like brakes and the drivetrain.

Toyota Brake Repair Tips

If you are replacing a caliper that has locked up and created a great deal of heat, you should also replace the brake hose. This is a good practice anytime, but particularly important with the Toyota line, as the hose can fail at the caliper fitting after being subjected to the extreme heat.

Toyota Reaffirms Commitment To A Sustainable Future

The automaker has published its North American goals for its long-term environmental initiative, Toyota’s Global Environmental Challenge 2050. There are four key areas of focus: carbon, water, materials and biodiversity.

Dana Receives Multiple Supplier Excellence Awards From Toyota

Dana Inc. was recognized with the Superior Award for achievement in Value Analysis from Toyota Motor North America Inc. (TMNA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 20.

Undercar Service Guide: Toyota Tacoma, Tundra And Sequoia

Toyota has used the same basic chassis and brake ingredients for its full- and medium-sized trucks and SUVs for almost 20 years. Whether it is a Tundra, Tacoma or Sequoia, they use a double-wishbone front suspension with a coil-over shock. The upper and lower control arms are made of stamped steel. The knuckle is tall for improved scrub radius, SAI and steering feel. The brakes will typically use an opposed four-piston caliper in the front, and either drum or disc brakes in the rear. A live axle with leaf springs resides in the rear. The Sequoia also received a multi-link suspension mounted to a subframe.

Toyota Named To Fortune Magazine’s 2018 ‘World’s Most Admired’ List

Toyota has again been named by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and was named the No. 1 motor vehicle company for the fourth consecutive year in an annual ranking. Fortune also recognized Toyota as one of the Top 50 “All-Star” companies surveyed, moving up five spots from last year.

Mazda, Toyota Select Alabama For New U.S. Auto Manufacturing Plant

The new plant will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, with production split evenly between two lines for each company.

Toyota Aims For Sales Of More Than 5.5M Electrified Vehicles Per Year By 2030

Toyota Motor Corp. has announced its plans for electrified vehicles for the decade 2020-2030.

Toyota Recalls Certain C-HR And Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

In the involved C-HR vehicles, there is a possibility that the electronic parking brake may not operate properly. This could cause the parking brake to not disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied.