Sound Effects May be Useful on the Prius After All...
10/14/09
Posted by Elizabeth Phelps
Check out this classic scene from The Office.
Hybrid Cars Could Come with Sound Effects
The New York Times reports that cars like the Prius could include a fake engine rev for safety.
Automakers are working with special effects to try and make hybrids safer for pedestrians. The quiet vehicles have a tendency to sneak up on people and that could pose a problem. That’s why your Prius could soon be sporting a fake “vroom vroom,” or any other sound effect you may choose.
Click here to read the full article.
New, Extended Service Hours
10/8/09
Oak Lawn Toyota’s Service Department will soon feature EXTENDED HOURS to serve our customers better!
Beginning October 31st, 2009:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays in the Service department do fill up fast, so please make sure to call ahead!
Off-Roading Made Easy
The 2010 4Runner is loaded with cool features! Check out “Crawl Control” being used in this video…
More on the FT-86 Concept
Toyota is set to unveil the concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The FT-86 is a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru. The rear wheel drive sports car features a 2.0 liter, four cylinder boxer engine called the “C-45 Boxer,” producing between 200 and 250 horsepower. Reports are saying the FT-86 has a manual, six-speed transmission and no hybrid system.
For more pictures of the Toyota FT-86, click here.
Toyota FT86 Sports Car
10/7/09
Posted by Joe Mallet
Here's a look at the Toyota FT86 as seen on Gran Turismo 5.
New Toyota Commericial Worth Checking Out...
10/5/09
Toyota has a new ad campaign airing right now. This is one of my favorites!
