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2008 Toyota Prius

Toyota has announced that its iconic hybrid, the Prius, will be assembled at a plant currently under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi. The announcement follows months of Prius shortages that have kept potential buyers waiting to in line for a new Prius -- and sometimes even paying more than MSRP for the privilege. This lack of ...

For the first time since October 1991, the long-reigning Ford F-150 has surrendered its best-seller crown to the Honda Civic, and was edged out by three other Japanese cars, as well. Ford moved 42,973 F-Seres trucks in May, but was trounced by the Toyota Corolla with 52,826 units sold, the Toyota Camry with 51,291 units sold, and the Honda Civic ...

Some of the transmission pan screws on my 2004 Camry 2.4L I4 Automatic are not accessible!  The left frame is in the way!  Is there a special tool needed to get at some of the screws?

Hi!!  Please help...this is a pain-staking process and has had my vocals roaring all week.  My manual doesn't explain diddly squat about all that is involved and everything that needs removing in order to get to the water pump.  And, although I am removing the timing belt cover and that idler pulley - My Dad Insists that I am ...

Please Help! Any insight would be well apreciated. When I turn the key to the start position I hear only one loud click and a faint hum. I had the battery tested at Kragen and it showed full charge. I removed the fuse labeled starter and it apeares to be undameged, when I then tried to turn the key there was no click as I ...

By: Jeffrey Ross Autotropolis.com    The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas is primarily known for showcasing aftermarket accessories and displaying tricked-out show cars. Lately, manufacturers have recognized the unique opportunity this auto show allows and many have begun debuting new ...

By: Jeffrey Ross Autotropolis.com When the all-new 2007 Toyota Tundra debuted, many in the industry saw the truck being a major threat to domestic pickups. Despite negative press about receiving only four stars in a frontal crash test, it appeared to be a minor and inconvenient setback for one of Toyota’s most important new car launches ...

By: Jeffrey Ross Autotropolis.com In its effort for total market domination, Toyota is going head-to-head with domestic automakers in two of the largest American-bred automotive markets: NASCAR and pickup trucks. While the Toyota Camry has been a staple in the best selling car list for decades, its debut in the Daytona 500 was anything but ...

By: Jeffrey Ross Autotropolis.com When Toyota created Scion in 2003, the entry-level marque targeted youthful customers and created a personalized buying environment . Scion’s main draw was its highly customizable cars that are uniquely styled and blend adequate performance with stellar fuel economy. Scion will use the 2007 Chicago Auto ...