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Toyota Glass Blocking UV Rays

Toyota strives to lead in all technology when it comes to automobiles. Their latest venture may help protect us from the sun. "Toyota has invented an innovative glass technology that claims to reduce ultraviolet (UV) light penetration into the front of the car by approximately 99 per cent," according to reports.

The front-door glass will be used in various new Toyota cars to be launched on international markets during 2011 - and maybe soon set to launch in the United States.

"Combined with UV-reducing windscreens, the use of the new front-door glass will result in an approximate 99 per cent reduction…

2011 Toyota Highlander - Driven by Enhancements

2011 Toyota Highlander and Toyota Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles are not only designed to be more stylish. They feature additional standard amenities and updated technologies, making them leaders in the segment of active and passive safety features.

The 2011 Toyota Highlander design showcases a new front fascia, hood, and fenders. The profile is sleeker with chrome-accented black rockers. To complement the new look, the headlights, taillights and 17-inch alloy wheels are also redesigned. In addition, the Limited Grade offers larger 19-inch wheels and silver roof rails, and the SE grade has a new power-lift gate.

While the 2011…

Toyota Hiring in Mississippi

Toyota will continue hiring at its North Mississippi plant, where it will manufacture seats and other interior materials for the all new 2012 Corolla. The announcement was made last Friday at the site of the $46 million parts plant. The Corolla will be built at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi plant located near Blue Springs.

"We have begun and will continue to fulfill our promise to invest in the community and create new jobs in the region," Masaki Katsuragi, CEO of Toyota Boshoku America, said. The equipment needed to begin production has been ordered and will be installed in December…

Toyota Plug-in Fleet Heads to New York City


Yoshi Inaba; President and CEO of Toyota Motors North America; introduced the all new Toyota Prius Plug-in at a ceremony at New York City Hall. He presented plug in models to Mayor Michael Bloomberg and commissioner of the city department of transportation; Janette Sadik-Khan.

This plug-in test fleet is part of a city wide program to reduce emissions of carbon and greenhouse gases. It is also part of Toyota's preparation for launching their plug-ins during 2012. The car maker is providing over 160 plug-in hybrids for similar programs across the US.

"New York City has one of the world…
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