Toyota recalls more than 50,000 Tundra trucks

Toyota Motor Sales today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on about 51,000 2011 Tundra trucks to inspect the rear drive shaft. The rear drive shaft in an estimated 0.05 percent of the vehicles may include a component (slip yoke) that could break because of improper casting during the foundry process. According to the Japanese automaker, there are no reports of accidents or injuries associated with this condition, and no other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved in the recall.

Toyota will inspect or replace the rear drive shaft for free. The inspection takes about 10 minutes, the company said. Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a letter advising them of the recall. Information regarding the recall is included on the Toyota Web site or by calling Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

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2011 Toyota Matrix XRS Sport

Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Color-keyed door handles, side rocker panels and power outside mirrors Heated outside mirrors Washer-linked intermittent wipers Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle Washer-linked intermittent rear window wiper Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers and front fog lamps Integrated front fog lamps All-wheel-drive system with active torque control Hatch-mounted roof end poiler 16-in. steel wheels with full wheel covers with P205/55R16 tires 16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires 17-in. alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires 18-in. alloy wheels with P215/45R18 tires Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade

MECHANICAL
Engine                    
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT-i 4-cylinder; 132 hp @ 6000 rpm; 128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm   
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder; 158 hp @ 6000 rpm; 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm           

Emissions rating                    
Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV-II)            

Transmission                    
5-speed manual                    
4-speed automatic                
5-speed automatic                    

Body construction                    
Unitized body                    

Drivetrain                    
Front engine, front-wheel drive                    
Front engine, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with active torque control                

Suspension                    
Independent MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars Independent MacPherson strut front, independent double- wishbone rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, and sport strut tower brace    Sport front strut tower damper only on XRS. 

Steering
 Electric Power Steering (EPS): power-assisted rack-and-pinion with electronic power-assist Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.)         36.0            

Brakes                    
Power-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc                
Brake rotor diameter front/rear (in.)         11.7/11.0            
4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details. and Traction Control (TRAC) with off switch.

DIMENSIONS
Exterior dimensions (in.)                    
Overall height         61.0            
Overall width         69.5            
Overall length         173.0            
Wheelbase         102.4            
Minimum running ground clearance         5.3            
Track (front/rear)         59.8/59.9            
Interior dimensions, front/rear (in.)                    
Head room (with moonroof)         40.5/39.3 (38.9/38.7)            
Shoulder room         53.3/52.6            
Hip room         52.3/43.7            
Leg room         41.6/36.2            
Seating capacity         5

CAPACITIES
Weights and capacities                    
Curb weight (lb.)                    
5-speed manual                
4-speed automatic                    
5-speed automatic         3140            
EPA passenger volume (with moonroof) (cu. ft.) [4]         94.0 (91.0)            
Luggage capacity, rear seats up/down (cu. ft.) [4] [5] (with moonroof)         19.8/61.5 (48.9)            
Fuel tank (gal.)         13.2    

TIRES
Size                    
P205/55R16                    
P215/45R17                     
P215/45R18                    
Type                    
All-season                     
Spare                    
Temporary

Mileage estimates (mpg city/highway) 2011 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
Manual
Automatic         21/29

PRICE
MSRP          $19,800

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $760 for Cars, $810 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4, Highlander Gas, Highlander HV, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Tacoma, and Land Cruiser), and $975 for Large Trucks (Tundra and Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary.

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Toyota Yaris HSD Concept Show Up in Geneva, Production Model in 2012

Toyota will barrage in Europe in 2012, the Yaris HSD Concept is about a brain-teaser adaptation of the assembly amalgam archetypal. Toyota premiered its aboriginal superimini amalgam archetypal based on the next-generation Yaris at the Geneva Motor Show today.

These cover the ample trapezoidal lower grille, the vertical “aero” corners housed in the foreground bonanza that minimise air turbulence and the rear reflectors in the rear bumper. Other changes cover the 18-inch rims, distinctively advised to aid anchor cooling. In a agnate appearance to the Auris HSD afore it, the Amalgam Synergy Drive adaptation of the Yaris appearance some bespoke administration cues that abstracted it from its accepted sibling.

For the account of aerodynamics, the Yaris HSD uses attenuate rear-view cameras instead of accepted aperture mirrors and even the appearance of aperture handles has been modeled to advance airflow about the car. Building on the eco theme, the roof of the car is covered with solar panels that accommodate ability for the air conditioning system.

By 2020, the Japanese architect affairs to action full-hybrid variants for its absolute European lineup. Although no official abstracts are offered, Toyota stresses that the Yaris HSV produces aught CO2, NOx and particulates tailpipe emissions while in abounding EV mode. The Yaris amalgam will be congenital at Toyota's Valenciennes bulb in France and will be on auction during the additional bisected of 2012.

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Toyota Yaris HSD Concept Car 2011

We've apparent lots of makers that teased us with their models to be displayed in Geneva, and so did Toyota with their approaching Yaris HSD concept, a examination adaptation of a continued accounted Yaris amalgam model. Its accurate Chicago Auto Appearance is just about the corner, but everyone's absorption is focused on the Geneva motor Appearance set to alpha in March.

In the official columnist absolution Toyota said: "Making its apple admission at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Yaris HSD abstraction anticipates Toyota's ambition to accompany abounding amalgam technology to the B segment, the better aggregate articulation in Europe. This represents the next footfall in Toyota's abounding amalgam roll-out action in Europe. Incorporating several hybrid-specific administration cues, the Yaris HSD abstraction introduces a new, advanced architecture execution."

At the aforementioned appearance Toyota will aswell accompany the Prius+, a added amplification of the Prius family. This archetypal is a 7 seats car featuring a abounding amalgam powertrain. It offers cogent access in amplitude and commuter accommodation, but aswell the everyman ammunition burning of any 7-seat MPV on the market.

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2012 Toyota FT-HS Concept Car

 

 

 

 

 

Boasting a able V6 3.5L engine, the FT-HS is accompanying with Toyota's Amalgam Synergy DriveВ® to aftermath a ambition ability achievement of about 400 application and a projected zero-to-60 dispatch in the four-second range. At a mid-priced bazaar position, the FT-HS would be a accurate "attainable exotic" with 21st-century performance. 

FT-HS amalgam powertrain meets sports-car fundamentals

Pairing a almighty amalgam powertrain with capital sports-car fundamentals, the FT-HS is a mid-priced sports car that integrates anatomy and affect in a abstraction that addresses the question, "What is a acceptable sports car for the 21st century?" 

 

A sculpted foreground and rear abolish accumulation about key anatomic components, while the roof has a characteristic scooped-out area advised to abate aerodynamic annoyance and accommodate arch allowance at the key areas. 

The FT-HS's autogenous actualization actualize a committed driver's cockpit that includes a cross-car apparatus console anatomy and delta-wing disciplinarian pod. An chip apparatus console surrounds the driver, creating an amid pod effect. Armrests breeze seamlessly into the aperture and surrounding interior. Basement is optimized for a failing actualization and function: The basement accommodates four and again converts to a two-seater if the roof retracts.

 

 

 

 

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2011 Toyota Corolla S 1.8 L

Smart Stop Technology (SST) Smart Stop Technology operates alone in the accident of assertive accompanying anchor and gas pedal applications. If engaged, the arrangement will abate engine ability to advice the brakes accompany the car to a stop. Factors including speed, alley altitude and disciplinarian ascribe can all appulse endlessly distance. Smart Stop Technology is not a acting for safe and alert active and does not agreement burning stopping. Please see your Owner's Chiral for added details. Smart Stop Technology is advised to automatically abate engine ability if both anchor and accelerator pedals are apprenticed at the aforementioned time beneath assertive conditions, allowance to accompany the car to a stop.  

Star Safety System - includes Enhanced Car Stability Ascendancy (VSC) is an cyberbanking arrangement advised to advice the disciplinarian advance car ascendancy beneath adverse conditions. It is not a acting for safe active practices. Factors including speed, alley altitude and disciplinarian council ascribe can all affect whether VSC will be able in preventing a accident of control. Please see your Owner's Chiral for added details.Traction Ascendancy (TRAC), Anti-lock Anchor Arrangement (ABS), Cyberbanking Brake-force Distribution (EBD). 

Brake Assist (BA) Anchor Assist is advised to advice the disciplinarian yield abounding advantage of the allowances of ABS. It is not a acting for safe active practices. Braking capability aswell depends on able brake-system aliment and annoy and alley conditions.

MECHANICAL

Engine

1.8 Liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) 132 hp @ 6000 rpm; 128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Ignition Arrangement

Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)

Emission Rating

Ultra Low Emission Car II (ULEV-II)

Transmission

5-speed chiral manual

4-speed Electronically Controlled automated Manual with intelligence (ECT-i)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Body architecture

Unitized body

Suspension

Independent MacPherson strut foreground abeyance with balance bar; bewilderment axle rear abeyance with rear balance bar

Steering

Electric Ability Council (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Turning amphitheater diameter, barrier to barrier (ft.)

Brakes

Power-assisted aerial 10.7-inch foreground disc brakes; 9-inch rear boom brakes with Anti-lock Anchor Arrangement (ABS), Cyberbanking Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Anchor Assist (BA) [1]

DIMENSIONS

Exterior Dimensions (in.)

Height 57.7

Width 69.4

Length 179.3

Wheelbase 102.4

Track (front/rear) 59.7/59.9

Ground approval 5.8

Interior Dimensions, front/rear (in.)

Head allowance (with moonroof) 38.8/37.2

(37.9/37.1)

Shoulder allowance 54.8/54.7

Hip allowance 53.0/43.9

Leg allowance 41.7/36.3

Seating accommodation 5

WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES

Curb weight (lb.)

Manual not accessible

Automatic 2800

EPA commuter aggregate (cu. ft.)

with moonroof 92.1/90.8

Cargo aggregate [2] (cu. ft.) 12.3

Towing accommodation (lb.) [3] 1500

Fuel catchbasin (gal.) 13.2

TIRES

Size

Standard P205/55R16

Type

All-Season standard

Spare

Temporary standard

MILEAGE ESTIMATES

Mileage Estimates (mpg city/highway) 26/34

2011 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual breadth will vary.

PRICE

MSRP $18,300

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, excludes the Delivery, Processing and Administration Fee of $760 for Cars, $810 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4, Highlander Gas, Highlander HV, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Tacoma, and Land Cruiser), and $975 for Large Trucks (Tundra and Sequoia). (Historically, car manufacturers and distributors accept answerable a abstracted fee for processing, administration and carrying cars to dealerships. Toyota's allegation for these casework is alleged the "Delivery, Processing and Administration Fee" and is based on the amount of the processing, administration and supply casework Toyota provides as able-bodied as Toyota's all-embracing appraisement structure. Toyota may accomplish a accumulation on the Delivery, Processing and Administration Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, appellation and accessible or regionally appropriate equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Administration Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Actual banker amount will vary.

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