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Toyota Corolla spends 25 years in “time capsule”

Chris — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:02:58 +0000

Rode hard and put away wet? Hardly.

This Toyota Corolla was apparently purchased from a dealership in 1986, driven home, parked in a subterranean garage and left there — for a quarter of a century. It has 48 kilometers on the odometer (that’s almost 29 miles) and that’s it.

The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, gave photographer Larry Chen, who has zero interest in anonymity, an opportunity to photograph the lovingly-preserved automotive artifact. Chen has posted a slew of his pictures here.

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Newport News, Virginia’s Casey Toyota launches OdoClub

Chris — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:12:16 +0000

Casey Toyota in Newport News, Virginia has partnered with OdoClub, a one-of-a-kind dealership incentives program that rewards customers for every mile they drive.

To earn their rewards, OdoClub members track the miles they drive and log them on OdoClub’s website once a month.

Casey Toyota is already well known for its extensive inventory of Toyota cars, trucks, and SUV’s, including the Toyota Tacoma, Corolla, Prius, Highlander and Camry. Now, with the addition of OdoClub, Casey Toyota is offering its customers yet another benefit.

“When OdoClub members log their miles on the OdoClub website, they earn points that can be redeemed for benefits and other discounts,” Alkassmi said. “OdoClub and Casey Toyota will help customers save money,” Alkassmi said. “We’re offering customers incentives for keeping up with their mileage.”

To learn more about Casey Toyota, visit its website or Facebook page.

OdoClub makes it possible for you to earn auto rewards for every mile you drive. The rewards earned in this one-of-a-kind dealership loyalty program can be redeemed at participating automotive dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

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Toyota to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Eight Models

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:23:11 +0000

Toyota may have reached a settlement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to fix or replace the accelerator pedals in eight Toyota and Lexus models. This is the company’s largest-ever recall. However, Toyota denies an agreement has been reached.

Japan’s Kyodo News reports that Toyota has reached an agreement with the NHTSA, however, company spokesperson Hideaka Honma says no agreement has been made and that talks are continuing.

Toyota has agreed to fix the accelerator pedal in affected models but does not plan to expand the recall pas the floor mats. The floor mat recall affects the 2004-2009 Prius, 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra, 2006-2010 Lexus IS250, 2006-2010 Lexus IS350.

As more information becomes available on this recall OdoClub will provide you with updates. In the meantime, join OdoClub to earn rewards for every mile you drive. Rewards can be redeemed for discounts on goods and services at participating dealerships.

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Toyota Has Been Replaced as World’s Largest Automaker

Chris — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:55:58 +0000

Volkswagen – Porsche has replaced Toyota as the world’s largest automaker. VW – Porsche largely benefited from the state-backed stimulus packages around the globe. VW has produced 4.4 million vehicles so far this year, while Toyota has only seen 4 million cars roll off the production line since January. VW reached this milestone after taking over Porsche, after Porsche failed to take VW over earlier this year.

Jalopnick noted that VW also over took GM, America’s largest automaker, who now sits in third globally.

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Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Report

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:58:49 +0000

The results for Consumer Reports’ 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey were announced today at an Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit. Ford secured its position as the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability. Ford Fusion and Mercury Millan topped the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in reliability. 90% of Ford, Mercury and Lincoln products were found to have average or better reliability.

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Highlights From Day One of the Tokyo Auto Show

Chris — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:00:09 +0000

The Tokyo Motor Show begins today. With that a slew of new and future models are being announced from mostly Japanese Automakers. Green cars, sports cars, and green sports cars are the talk of the show this year. First up is the Lexus LF-A super car, Toyota’s first entry into the super car world includes a V10 engine that revs to 9000 rpm and maxes out at 560 HP. The LF-A will run 0-62 MPH of 3.7 seconds and top speed of 201 MPH but is limited to 500 units. Next up is the Nissan Leaf, the all electric vehicle has been announced for production in the near future along with the NV200 all electric commercial vehicle. Last but certainly not least is the much anticipated Honda CR-Z. The spiritual successor to the Honda CR-X, the CR-Z will sport a 1.5L hybrid drive train and an optional 6-speed manual gearbox. This will be the first hybrid vehicle designed with a 6-speed manual transmission and will be built as a sports coupe.

As manufacturers produce new models OdoClub is committed to helping make your purchase more affordable, whether it be a sporty fun to drive vehicle or your every day driver. OdoClub members earn rewards for every mile they drive. Rewards can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts on goods and services as well as the purchase of a new vehicle.

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Toyota to Preview FT-86 at Tokyo Motor Show

Chris — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:25 +0000

Toyota announced that it will show the FT-86 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. A joint venture with Subaru this rear wheel drive low to the ground coupe sports a 2.0L boxer engine and 2+2 seating. Built with the idea of giving Toyota an “excitement injection” that President Akio Toyoda said is needed for the company’s future portfolio. The FT-86 name is in homage to the old AE86 Corolla famous for its rear wheel drive excitement and popularity in Drifting. The coup will be low the ground with a 101 inch wheel base and 68 inches wide allowing for driving excitement missed from Toyota since the MR2 and Celica were discontinued in 2006. The production model will be shown sometime next year with sales beginning sometime in late 2011 carrying a sticker price somewhere north of $20,000.

As manufactures produce new models OdoClub is committed to helping make your purchase more affordable, whether it be a sporty fun to drive vehicle or your every day driver. OdoClub members earn rewards for every mile they drive. Rewards can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts 0n goods and services as well as the purchase of a new vehicle.

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Toyota to Expand Use of the Prius Badge

Chris — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:41:30 +0000

Toyota announced it will expand the use of the Prius name to a “a family of models” using similar hybrid powertrains. Toyota will have a range of Prius hybrid models, however, at this time the Prius will not be a separate sub-brand such as Scion. It’s unclear whether all Toyota-branded hybrids would receive the Prius name, however, the move makes sense as most Americans associate the Prius name with hybrids.

Toyota Motor Sales COO Jim Lentz has been pushing for a multi-platform Prius lineup for a year. But this was the first time it has been openly discussed in front of TMS President Yoshi Inaba and Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda.

One thing is for certain with OdoClub you earn rewards for every mile you drive. Points can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

If you do not have an OdoDealership if your area we offer a “Virtual Dealership” program. Each month you accumulate points and when a dealership in your area signs on your points will automatically be transferred.

Each month OdoClub members receive 1,000 points for just being an OdoClub member. Drivers can also earn additional points for inviting friends and driving environmentally conscious vehicles. Join OdoClub today. It’s Free. It’s Easy. It’s Rewarding.

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