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Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models
Read full article: Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas modelsThe reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles.
Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership
Read full article: Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnershipThe first-year team principal of Haas reiterated the Formula 1 team is not for sale even if new technical partner Toyota tried to buy the organization.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Read full article: Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVsHonda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now it’s getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'
Read full article: NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'NASCAR docked Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 75 points and 10 playoff points, eliminating any shot he had at winning the regular-season title and making his path toward a championship more difficult.
Seminole County deputy cruiser overturns after getting struck by car that ran red light, troopers say
Read full article: Seminole County deputy cruiser overturns after getting struck by car that ran red light, troopers sayA Seminole County deputy was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash, according to the sheriff’s office.
100mph ride around Daytona International Speedway with Sports Director Jamie Seh
Read full article: 100mph ride around Daytona International Speedway with Sports Director Jamie SehNews 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh got up close and personal with speed in several laps around the iconic Daytona International Speedway.
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR’s playoffs.
17-year-old killed in rear-end crash on SR-408 in Orange County
Read full article: 17-year-old killed in rear-end crash on SR-408 in Orange CountyA 17-year-old girl was killed early Monday in a rear-end crash on State Road 408 in Orange County that shut down the eastbound lanes for hours overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in PolandEight-time world rally champion Sébastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this week’s race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto ShowThe seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto show.
Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit
Read full article: Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax creditIf you’re in the market for a used car and want to score a nice discount, consider getting a plug-in hybrid vehicle that qualifies for the federal tax credit.
Kissimmee man killed, another injured in Osceola County crash, FHP says
Read full article: Kissimmee man killed, another injured in Osceola County crash, FHP saysFlorida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a crash early Thursday in Buena Ventura Lakes that left a 60-year-old Kissimmee man dead and another man injured.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced
Read full article: Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replacedToyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awards
Read full article: Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awardsThe Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Ford’s Super Duty pickup won the truck award.
UAW will try to organize workers at all US nonunion factories after winning new contracts in Detroit
Read full article: UAW will try to organize workers at all US nonunion factories after winning new contracts in DetroitThe United Auto Workers union has announced plans to try to simultaneously organize workers at more than a dozen nonunion auto factories.
New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show
Read full article: New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto ShowAn all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Toyota is not advising people to park recalled RAV4 SUVs outdoors despite reports of engine fires
Read full article: Toyota is not advising people to park recalled RAV4 SUVs outdoors despite reports of engine firesToyota is not advising owners of 1.9 million recalled RAV4 SUVs to park them outdoors, even though U.S. safety investigators have four complaints about engine fires that can start with the vehicles’ ignitions turned off.
Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns, cause a fire
Read full article: Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns, cause a fireToyota is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.
Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plant
Read full article: Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plantToyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it’s constructing in North Carolina.
White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuel
Read full article: White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuelThe White House is poised to announce the winners of a $7 billion federal competition to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel, a key component of its clean energy program.
Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends
Read full article: Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legendsThe same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon manufacture cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Children taken from Flagler County found safe outside Jacksonville, deputies say
Read full article: Children taken from Flagler County found safe outside Jacksonville, deputies sayDeputies said the children who were taken by their biological father from Flagler County have been found safe in North Florida.
Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence
Read full article: Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absenceFerrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the centenary running of the most iconic sports car race in the world.
Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup Series
Read full article: Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup SeriesOne of the top sports car racers in the world will make his NASCAR debut when Kamui Kobayashi drives for Toyota on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in August.
Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
Read full article: Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breachToyota’s much-touted online service for its drivers had a data breach spanning over a decade, risking outside access to information on more than 2 million vehicles.
15-year-old runs red light in stolen car; 1 dead, 6 injured in Orange County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 15-year-old runs red light in stolen car; 1 dead, 6 injured in Orange County crash, FHP saysA Palm Coast man is dead and six teenagers were hospitalized after a crash Sunday morning that forced the temporary closure of a section of Dean Road, according to Orange County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver sought after 3 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on SR-44 in Volusia County
Read full article: Driver sought after 3 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on SR-44 in Volusia CountyState Road 44 was temporarily closed in both directions after a deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver early Sunday in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las Vegas
Read full article: Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las VegasBubba Wallace and Christopher Bell shared a flight home from Las Vegas, and Wallace apologized during the trip to his fellow Toyota teammate for the incident that crippled Bell’s championship chances.
Titusville man dies after crash with suspected DUI driver, troopers say
Read full article: Titusville man dies after crash with suspected DUI driver, troopers sayA 20-year-old Titusville man died after being critically injured in a crash with a DUI driver in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 2 kids among 5 hospitalized after crash in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: 1 dead, 2 kids among 5 hospitalized after crash in Osceola County, troopers sayTroopers said a 2022 Toyota Camry was driving westbound on State Road 60 west of Mae Bass Road when it drifted into the eastbound lane and into the path of a 2017 Dodge Caravan.
Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville
Read full article: Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at NashvilleChase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.
Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweet
Read full article: Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweetNASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.
🚗 Passed gas? This hybrid car will pay for itself in 2 years with average price at pump in Florida
Read full article: 🚗 Passed gas? This hybrid car will pay for itself in 2 years with average price at pump in FloridaWith gas prices at or near record highs, if you’re in the market to buy a car right now, fuel efficiency might be high on your wish-list! Consumer Reports explains there are lots of other good reasons, including fuel economy, to consider buying a hybrid vehicle.
U.S. auto sales fall in Q1 as chip shortage slows factories
Read full article: U.S. auto sales fall in Q1 as chip shortage slows factoriesU.S. new-vehicle sales fell about 12% in the first quarter compared with a year ago, as the global computer chip shortage continued to slow factories amid high consumer demand.
Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plants
Read full article: Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plantsGlobal automakers are stepping up the pace when it comes to building factories to prepare for what many believe will be a fast-moving transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
Toyota changes stand, halts donations to election objectors
Read full article: Toyota changes stand, halts donations to election objectorsToyota has reversed itself and says its political action committee will no longer contribute to the Republican legislators who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election win.
Driver loses control, dies in crash on US-1 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver loses control, dies in crash on US-1 in Brevard County, troopers sayA driver died Wednesday morning after losing control on an exit ramp and being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 1 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.