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FBI Releases Photo Of Vehicle From Cody Abduction

Rich Denison — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:49:19 +0000

New photo of vehicle officials believe was driven by suspect in Cody abduction

Toyota Recalls Almost 700,000 Vehicles for Brake Light and Airbag Issues

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:30:30 +0000

If you bought a new Toyota car or truck in the past few years, you could be getting a recall notice. The automaker says more than 680,000 vehicles may have brake light and airbag problems. Toyota reports that during assembly, silicon grease might’ve found its way into the stop-lamp switch on affected cars, which could [...]

New Toyota Technology Could Help the Paralyzed Walk [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:05 +0000

On November 2 in Tokyo, auto maker Toyota unveiled several robotic devices designed to help paralyzed people and the elderly walk.

These robots include sensors that detect the user’s posture, grasp and holding strength, and motor control technology that facilitates someone’s desired motion.

Toyota Imagines a Future With Interactive Car Windows [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:05:06 +0000

Eventually, your car options may not be limited to just choices about color, transmission or even GPS. If Toyota has its way, you’ll also be mulling over interactive window features.

These futuristic pieces of glass, called “Windows to the World,” will be far more than just a way to watch the miles fly by. They’ll also be a drawing tablet, learning device, and distance tracker — not to mention mind-blowingly cool.

Toyota Unveils New "Entune" Dashboards [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:19:27 +0000

The new dashboard units that Toyota unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show would make George Jetson jealous.