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2015 Toyota Prius wins our vote for the best camouflaged car

As you see in the spy shots here, the car has been heavily camouflaged (even the side view mirrors and alloy design has been camouflaged). This is why we voted the 2015 Prius in the images here as the best camouflaged car.

Prius has already completed its powertrain development and is currently in the process of undergoing road tests. The 2015 model is expected to be highly fuel efficient with best in class fuel economy and will sit on a modular platform. Interiors were also evident from the vehicle on test where it could be seen sporting a three spoke steering wheel and brand new instrument panel design. A new touch panel interface depicting the latest of technology with minimum amount of dials and buttons are seen in its interiors.

The new Prius is expected to sport the same 1.8 liter 2ZR-FXE though it will be mated to a new hybrid system. Batteries are likely to be lithium but other options is still being considered. Toyota is planning on commencing production of the 2015 Prius in the US from early 2015.

Courtesy of Auto Blog

Toyota Donates $250,000 to Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts

NEW YORK, May 23, 2013 – Toyota today announced a $250,000 donation to support relief and rebuilding efforts for victims of the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma and the greater Oklahoma City area on May 20.  Funds will be allocated to immediate response and for mid-to-long term needs in the areas of food, small business revitalization and home rebuilding.  Toyota will also match employee contributions.

“On behalf of Toyota, we express our sincere condolences to everyone impacted by this devastating tornado. Our thoughts are with the affected families as they work to rebuild their lives,” said Latondra Newton, group vice president of philanthropy and chief diversity officer.

Courtesy of Toyota USA Newsroom

Don't let your Toyota get out of line!

Don’t let your Toyota get out of line; set your car straight with our Computerized Alignment Special. Come in and visit our service department and we’ll set both front and rear wheel casters, adjust for proper centerline and thrust angles, inspect steering linkage, AND adjust your tire pressure.

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Toyota Collaborator with Google+

Toyota and Google+ have teamed up to make car shopping a little more social with Collaborator. Be on the lookout for this super-cool tool, coming soon!

Parts/Service Special: Buy 3 new tires, get 4th one for $1!

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Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota join DOE in fuel cells push

WASHINGTON -- Hyundai Motor Co., Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit, Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have linked with the U.S. Department of Energy to prepare for the first major wave of hydrogen-powered cars, the department said today.

The formation of the public-private partnership, which will focus on hydrogen fueling infrastructure and is named H2USA after the chemical symbol for hydrogen, was first reported in March by Automotive News.

"By bringing together key stakeholders from across the U.S. fuel cell and hydrogen industry, the H2USA partnership will help advance affordable fuel cell electric vehicles that save consumers money and give drivers more options," David Danielson, an assistant secretary at DOE, said in a statement.

Fuel cell electric vehicles are seen as a way to lower tailpipe emissions from cars and lessen the world's reliance on oil.

Like electric vehicles, they use an electric motor to turn the wheels of a car. But instead of storing their power in batteries, fuel cell electric vehicles convert natural gas or hydrogen into electricity using a chemical process inside a fuel cell.

The only fuel cell electric vehicles on sale in the United States are Honda's hand-built FCX Clarity, which has been available for lease since 2008 but costs nearly $1 million per unit to build, and a more recent model from Mercedes, the B-Class F-cell, which is also leased in certain U.S. markets.
Costs dropping

Costs are falling fast, but fuel cells are expected to remain expensive even as more automakers put them on sale in the coming years. Toyota, which has pledged to sell its first fuel-cell electric vehicle in 2015, recently said those vehicles will cost about $50,000 apiece to make, with a sticker price below $100,000.

Hyundai has started making a fuel-cell-powered version of its Tucson crossover. The Korean automaker aims to sell 1,000 units by 2015, when it will launch a next-generation version and target annual output of about 10,000 units.

Nissan and Mercedes-Benz unveiled with Ford Motor Co. in January a joint venture with the goal of bringing fuel cell electric vehicles to market by 2017.

One hurdle for fuel cell electric vehicles is infrastructure. Fewer than 100 hydrogen stations are in the United States, and only about 20 are accessible to the public.

The push to develop a bigger network of fueling stations marks a turnaround on hydrogen after former Energy Secretary Steven Chu was openly critical of the technology. Hydrogen technology research received $1.7 billion from DOE from 2004 to 2008 as part of the George W. Bush administration's FreedomCar coalition.


Courtesy of Automotive News

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Maintenance Tip: Empty Your Pockets

Did you know: The average guy spends 67 minutes each day behind the wheel? A thick wallet in your back pocket raises one hip above the other, twisting your spine and straining your lower back. Plus it can put pressure on your sciatic nerve, a common source of lower-back pain, says Stuart McGill, Ph.D., of the University of Waterloo, in Ontario. To avoid this potential lower-back pain, we suggest emptying your pockets!

Courtesy of Men's Health

Maintenance Tip: Remove Pain Transfer with Lighter Fluid

To remove paint transfer from minor scrapes with other cars, fences, etc., wet a towel with common lighter fluid and lightly dab the surface, wetting the area for 20-30 seconds. Then, rub the surface lightly and the transferred paint/color will disappear. Don't worry, it won't harm your cured paint, it just breaks down the bonds between the two paints there. Be careful because it is extremely flammable!

Courtesy of USA Today

Parts/Service Special: Save $5.00 on your next Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Spring has sprung...so has allergy season. Keep dust, pollen and pollutants out of your passenger cabin with a new Cabin Air Filter. Breathe easier AND save with this special offer! Click the following link to view/print your filter replacement discount: http://bit.ly/15qqGzl

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How to Clean Car Battery Terminals With Baking Soda

 

Popping the hood of your car can be a real nightmare. So much so that many people just don't do it, and, as a result, they miss some basic problems that can be solved at home. One example is battery terminal corrosion. If you neglect to clean the battery terminals when they need it, the corrosion can cause problems starting your vehicle. You can easily clean your car battery terminals with baking soda.

1.) Remove the terminal connector wires from the battery, using either a screwdriver or wrench (this depends on whether the wires are connected with screws or bolts). Remove the negative wire first followed by the positive.

 

2. ) Pour 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a small bowl. Then add 1 tablespoon of warm water to the baking soda and mix the two until you have a paste.

 

3.) Dip a toothbrush into the baking soda paste and scrub the battery connector wire heads. Be sure to clean the insides of the ring, as this is where the connection to the battery will be most affected by corrosion.

 

4.) Scrub the battery connection pegs where the wires were clamped on before your removed them. Be sure that your paste isn't too thin. You don't want water dribbling all over your battery. You want a nice thick paste to stay in place once you apply it.

 

5.) Wipe off both the battery connection wire heads and the battery connection pegs with a clean, wet cloth or towel.

6.) Allow the battery connection wires and the connection pegs to dry for at least 15 or 20 minutes. Don't reconnect the wires while they are wet. This will result in future corrosion and will defeat the whole purpose of cleaning them.

 

7.) Slather a tiny bit of petroleum jelly onto the battery connection pegs. This will help slow down any future corrosion. Make sure everything is totally dry before you do this.

 

8.) Reconnect the wire heads to the battery, install the positive wire to the battery first, then the negative. Wipe off any excess petroleum jelly that squirts through as you tighten the screws or bolts.

Courtesy of eHow

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