Technological advancements are good. They help us develop faster and more powerful cars…and now even these “fast cars” are fuel efficient. Also there are improvements in other fields like personal safety and a number of add-ons that make these cars enjoyable. But there is a point when it just starts getting ridiculous, and this is one of those things. The Toyota i-swing is not technically a car but really a substitute for walk…yes walking! Why would anyone make such a ridiculous unit? Not don’t go telling me that it might be useful for the old or the sick, we have wheelchairs for that! Look like it is the day and age of dumb ideas like this at the Horntones.

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Toyota’s president Katsuaki Watanabe told Britain's Financial Times that the company is planning to build “ultra-low-cost car” through a "radical" rethink in design and production. "The focus is on low-cost technology," he said in the interview. He also mentioned that the vehicle will challenge Renault's $6,200 Logan which is sold in China and Russia. "Everything from design to production methods will be radically changed and we are thinking of a really ultra-low-cost way of designing, using ultra-low-cost materials, even developing new materials if necessary," he said.

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What do you know, size does matter…at least when it comes to the Toyota Tundra CrewMax. You thought the Toyota Tundra was big? Well, feast you eyes on the CrewMax which debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. It is bigger, more powerful and comes with a range of no less than 31 configurations involving three cab styles, three wheelbases, three bed lengths, three trim levels and three engine choices, with either 4WD or 2WD and I would be insane if I were to list them all! Read on for more info and a Big Press Release.

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It’s all about sports for some people and then may it be Motorsports or simply motors-related sports, companies are cashing in on the opportunity. Some are like the Suzuki Blizzard Grand Vitara made for specially snow sports and include custom racks for all the snow equipment you would need on your ride…while some like this Subaru ready-race-rally cars provide the sports themselves. Subaru Australia will be offering these rally-cars in various packages based on the Impreza WRX STI spec.C – the Group N FIA homologated car developed by Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan.

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Ads or advertisements are something that display a product, in this case cars, to the public so people know what are the good points or the uniqueness in these vehicles. Recently however ads are being used in a…different way. Like the ad-wars between BMW-Audi-Subaru and this one between Ford Fusion against the Accord and Camry. Now, I am all for the little competition but showing down another car just so yours looks better is bad sportsmanship in my opinion.

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People, more particular drivers are so utterly stupid and dumb at times that they need to be spoon-fed. If I had a quarter for every time the police or some welfare organization has advised drivers not to drink and drive I would have enough money to buy every car to be shown at the NAIAS in Detroit this January. “People just don’t listen” is what the many car companies have concluded and are starting to come up with new system for the driver’s safety. Toyota’s anti-drunk driver technology is one of those.

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The Prius was introduced in 1997 as the world’s first hybrid-only model by Toyota. Now Toyota Motor Corp., the Japanese automaker and the world leader in hybrid cars plans to introduce a hybrid-only model in 2009 that will join the previously released Prius. The model is expected to be a mid-size sedan with a 2.5- to 3-liter-engine, larger than that of the 1.5-liter Prius hatchback. This was reported by Japan’s Asahi newspaper.

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Toyota will now introduce the Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept which is powered by a 400hp hybrid powertrain at next month’s Detroit Auto Show. It’s meant to be a 2+2-style car and large enough for the occasional backseat passenger. "We feel there's a hole in our lineup," says Kevin Hunter, the vice president of Calty Design Research. "Toyota hasn't had a sports car since the Supra was dropped in 1997. We need some emotional punch in our lineup, a halo product."

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Toyota had officially introduced the new and improved version of the Auris called the “Blade”. The Blade has been developed as a high-class hatchback for stylish adults aimed at achieving a new appeal by satisfying the pride of those in it and offering them a sense of fun with eye-catching advanced styling, as well as with the safety and comfort features and driving performance of a luxury sedan, all in an easy-to-handle size.
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I have to say that this is possibly the most immature thing I have seen car companies do so far. But I must also admit that it’s the funniest advertisement war I have seen. It’s as if they are like fighting little kids trying to show-off whose toy is bigger and better. This war was started by BMW to which Audi replied and Subaru jumped in followed by Bentley Chairman’s last word…well technically a finger.

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Toyota Tundra, one of the nine cars that made it to Playboys 2007 car of the year list is massive and is called as the best pickup by the magazine. As compared to its predecessors it is five inches wider and 10 inches longer. It’s more powerful with its top engine of the three being a 5.7L i-Force V8 from Toyota’s commercial truck operations. Even though not officially revealed as to how powerful the motor is the Tundra will be capable of towing an amazing 10000lbs.
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Toyota has produced a special edition Scion xB with a special ChromaFlair colour-shifting pigment that makes the car change colour when vied from various angels. In addition to ChromaFlair, JDSU offers SpectraFlair(R) pigment. SpectraFlair utilizes a diffractive pigment structure exhibiting multiple rainbow colors as the viewing angle changes. The 2006 xB R.S. 4.0 will come in Maziora Torched Penny exterior paint. Maziora, by Nippon Paint, is a paint line that changes color depending on the viewing angle or light reflection. The Maziora line was also featured on a Japanese domestic special edition bB and has been used on several OEM and show cars worldwide. Toyota will produce 2,500 of the special edition Scion xB's for the U.S. market.

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Global warming...there are programs warning us on the Discovery channel about the global warming phenomenon, National Geographic says the same thing over and over again and Animal planet shows us that we have one planet...a beautiful one at that, with diverse species and a whole lot to lose if we don't wake-up soon. The thing is, there is just one species on this planet that has the power to save and protect all the other species...and that's us. So I ask...what is being done about it? Carbon emissions, the leading cause for Greenhouse gases (GHGs) which cause global warming has to be looked into. This is where a carbon tax comes in...

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Times have changed and so has the style statement. Yes, you’ve got it; we are talking about 2007 Toyota Yaris TS. The production version of the 2007 Toyota Yaris TS will debut at the Paris Motor Show in late September. The car was first previewed in concept form in February. The TS gets its power from an all-new 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i engine developing 132 horsepower for a top speed of 121 mph. The car will feature specially tuned suspension and sportier styling. Bad news is that there is no word about availability in U.S. If you do not have any idea about how the concept car looks like we have got these pictures just for you.

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At last the day has come and there is a sigh of relief to all who were waiting for Toyota’s most anticipated car of the year, Priyus. Toyota has unveiled the Prius Touring Edition, with additional options for a more pleasing driving experience. To be more specific, the 2007 Prius gains standard driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags, which were previously optional. The new 2007 Prius Touring Edition provides lively driving experience thanks to its European-tuned suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels. The Prius Touring Edition is notable outwardly by the new wheels, a larger rear spoiler, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and integrated fog lamps.

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