Escanaba, MI

The US Sun

A CAR dealership has closed its doors for the last time after the general manager received a $10 million proposal. The dealership, which sold Volkswagen and Mazda cars, shuttered after the companies allegedly said franchise owners needed to make new investments. The dealership in Escanaba, Michigan, closed in September 2023, according to local Fox affiliate […]

Dealership closes abruptly after $10m demand is handed to manager – forcing the end of the 50-year-old business

SlashGear

Chances are if you're at all familiar with cars, you've heard of the Toyota Motor Company. It has been around since the 1930s, delivering cars, trucks, and SUVs of varying quality and price to drivers. Toyota has grown to become a global juggernaut as well, manufacturing its vehicles in multiple different countries. While there are some used Toyota models you should steer clear of at all costs, there are also loads of new and used ones worth buying. Of course, it finds its roots in and is currently headquartered in Japan, so it's no surprise that many of its models are built there.

How To Tell If A Toyota Was Built In Japan

Many consider Toyota to be the pioneer of hybridization, with it being the first brand to ever introduce a mass-market gasoline-electric product to the world . It's no surprise that this historic Japanese brand enjoys some of the best-performing hybrid options in the new car market. As of the first half of 2024, there's one particular hybrid vehicle option that outsells the rest of its range by a massive margin. It may not be as popular as the all-new Honda CR-V Hybrid, but its monthly and year-to-date performance is nothing to take lightly.

The Best-Selling Toyota Hybrid

Toyota has issued a major recall of its twin-turbocharged V-6 engines powering the 2022 and 2023 Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs. Engines produced between late 2021 and early 2023 might have machining debris left in the engine; causing engine knocks or, worse cases, a spun bearing and complete engine stall. At first, Toyota was unsure how many engines were contaminated, but now, months later, the solution is to replace more than 100,000 engines.

Toyota Issues Massive Engine Recall

While many automakers have been aggressively developing all-electric vehicle models, Toyota has been taking it slow. Despite being the pioneer of the model first synonymous with hybrid-electrics – the Prius – Toyota has barely dipped a toe in the EV market, releasing just one model in North America, the bZ4X. Instead the Japanese automaker has focused on what it refers to on its website as “the power of choice.” This adds hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel cell EVs and, of course, traditional internal combustion options.

Toyota Could Be First Automaker to Fully Ditch Gas-Only Cars

RadarOnline

Jay Leno is facing the inevitable as he makes end-of-life arrangements dictating how his fortune should be divvied up when he dies.Court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com reveal the 74-year-old and his wife, Mavis, plan to leave a seven-figure chunk of dough to family and also open a museum to honor Jay's passion for cars.The former late-night host updated his will in a Los Angeles court after being appointed as conservator for Mavis, 77, who has been battling severe dementia.His latest filing detailed provisions for his ailing wife's care and said the couple intended to remain in their home "for as...

Jay Leno Prepares to Die: 'Tonight Show' Icon, 74, Reveals Final Wishes and Plans to Erect Car Museum in His Honor — 'No One Lives Forever'

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Insights The biggest recalls of all time had a big impact on company financials.  Many of the companies on this list were able to cover the cost of the recall.  At least one brand went completely bankrupt due to its widespread recall.  Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever Unfortunately, product recalls are a […]
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Recalling 67 Million Cars Bankrupted This Company

The Spun

The NASCAR Cup Series' regular season is set to come to an end on Sunday in Darlington. For some teams, their focus will be on finishing well enough to secure one of the three remaining playoff spots in the last regular-season race, and others will use the end of the year as a chance to improve on ...

Denny Hamlin Saddened By NASCAR Driver Losing Job For 2025 Season

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Garfield, NJ

JUST hours before his wedding, a groom-to-be was killed by a wrong-way driver in a horrifying crash, along with his cousin.  The early Saturday morning crash came just days after another shocking wrong-way car accident left a nine-year-old boy in Long Island dead.  On Sunday, Kirk Walker, 38, was supposed to greet his bride and […]

Groom dies 24 hours before wedding as he & his cousin are killed by wrong-way driver in second horrific crash in days

Many car shoppers are skipping new car lots and focusing all their attention on the used car market. That is why, for the very first time, Consumer Reports is expanding its online vehicle ratings and recommendations to include used trucks, sedans and SUVs. "It starts with the fact that the...

The most reliable used car brands according to Consumer Reports

MotorBiscuit


If you know what you're doing, you can find a bargain on a reliable used Toyota Tundra 
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3 of the best Toyota Tundra years for an inexpensive, reliable truck

Toyota's vehicles last the longest. It's a testament to Toyota's engineering prowess that six models make it to the iSeeCars annual ranking of the longest-lasting vehicles, trucks, and SUVs. The surprise? These aren't the models you'd expect, given they're not Toyota's top sellers. The Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota...

6 Toyota Vehicles That Will Go 250K+ Miles, But They’re Not Its Best-Selling Models

MarketRealist

As Scarlett recounted the event on TikTok, she unveiled the jaw-dropping twist that left her and countless viewers incredulous

Bartender reveals how she was tipped $900 by a customer who had one unusual demand

CarBuzz.com

You're probably wondering how in the world we can claim a Toyota is more luxurious than a purpose-built Mercedes-Benz S-Class. We can't blame you either, as the Toyota in question isn't sold anywhere outside its home country of Japan. Those in the know may realize what we're on about, so we'll quit beating around the proverbial bush and cut to the chase.

The Toyota With More Luxury Than A Mercedes-Benz... And It's Not A Lexus

Nissan teases new models during its 2024 first-quarter financial results announcement. New Armada and Murano are heading to the United States soon. Company President and CEO Makoto Uchida says these new models will boost profits. A smaller crossover has also been teased; likely the next-generation Juke or Leaf EVs. In...

2 Big New Nissan Models Coming To America


The company's U.S. operations posted a  colossal $35.5 million loss in Q2 from "inventory impairment" and other problems.
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Large car dealership group looks to close all US locations citing cyberattack and Stellantis woes

Motor1.com

Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., great-grandson to Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler, wants to buy his namesake's brand, as well as Dodge, Plymouth, and Mopar, from Stellantis. Rhodes, Jr. released a short video explaining why and how these brands should be brought back to American ownership. He's currently seeking investors to...

Chrysler's Heir Wants to Save Dodge and Chrysler From Stellantis

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Pinehurst, NC

Town Talks

Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

Electric automotive technology isn't necessarily a new thing, but it has become substantially more popular in recent years as brands push to lower their overall carbon footprint. A conventional electric car design possesses far fewer moving parts , making the overall drivetrain a lot more efficient when compared to your average ICE design. Couple this with the fact that you don't need any fossil fuels to power an EV, and you'll find that this newer technology is a lot more of a logical choice for new automotive designs. Of course, this puts the debate of which configuration is more enjoyable to the side, as EVs generally have a reputation for being dull and soulless.

Do Electric Cars Have Transmissions?

Snopes

"Of all the companies to go woke this is a shame," one Facebook user wrote.

Fact Check: Harley-Davidson Sales Dropped 40% After Motorcycle Maker Announced DEI Initiatives?

NewsBreak

Toyota plotting factory move by 2026

Toyota is hoping to move into its all-new, purpose-built Finnish rally base and test track as soon as 2026. Plans for the new facility were unveiled...

Toyota plotting factory move by 2026

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