Scion recently released new apps for Scion owners that help owners keep up with their vehicles and the latest automotive news.  Designed by Cie Studios, the iPhone app and website are designed to provide an online community for Scion owners where they can discuss their vehicles and learn about maintaining them, as well as build [...]

The 2011 Toyota Highland SE is available in three trims: 2WD 3.5-liter V6 2WD 2.7-liter 4-cylinder 4WD 3.5-liter V6 The 2.7-liter engine is a 16-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and kicks out 187 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 186 pound-feet of torque at 4100 rpm. The bigger engine is stacked [...]

The 2011 Toyota Venza is available in four different trims. You can order it as a Front Wheel Drive vehicle or an All Wheel Drive. Both drive trains are also available with a 4-cylinder or a V6 engine block. The 4-cylinder engine is a 2.7-liter DOHC 16-valve engine with Dual VVT-i and puts out 182 [...]

The 2011 FJ Cruiser 4X4 MT looks like a cross between a midsize SUV and a Hummer. In fact, I’ll go ahead and say it … you could say it is Toyota’s answer to the Hummer H3, though there are some differences. For one thing, the MT is considerably smaller – about 4.2 inches in [...]

Toyota automotive continues to support the green movement with a $20 million grant to the Audobon society.  This grant will be used to support the society, which is known for its nature centers and chapters and scientific, educational, and advocacy programs located throughout the country.  Beginning two years ago and lasting 5 years, the grant [...]

The 2011 Toyota Sienna SE Minivan is Toyota’s top-tier SUV and once you get a good look at it you’ll understand why. In a short word, it’s the big one. OK, let me qualify that. It carries 8 passengers and the engine is a 3.5-liter V6. Compare that to the 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine of the [...]

The latest automotive news reports that Toyota’s joint effort with Tesla has been unveiled at the 2010 LA Auto Show.  The new electric RAV 4 is the culmination of a 60 million dollar project utilizing Tesla battery and power technology to create the new electric vehicle (EV).  The EV RAV 4 is capable of traveling [...]

Toyota announced recently that it will be recalling approximately 740,000 vehicles due to leaking brake fluid issues that may result in the activation of the brake warning light.  The affected vehicles are 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350. The specific problem [...]

Toyota announced it will be holding a celebration for the tenth anniversary of the Prius, one of the first hybrid vehicles to hit the road.  The celebration will feature environmentalists, music acts, and art exhibits. Occuring in Malibu, California, the celebration was developed to demonstrate Toyota’s commitment to the green vehicle and promote the car [...]

The 2011 Toyota Camry XLE comes with one of two engine types: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT-i, 169 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 167 pound feet of torque at 4,100 rpm; 3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve Dual VVT-i, 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 pound feet of torque at 4,700 rpm. Both engines are [...]