Archive for February, 2010

Volvo introduces industry first touch screen rear seat entertainment system with broadband, WiFi and 500G hard drive

The 2010 Volvo XC70 was shown at the Chicago Auto Show on February 11, 2010 with the industry’s first Internet connected Rear Seat Entertainment System with Windows XP, WiFi and a 500G hard drive. This innovative product will allow customers to surf the Internet, download applications to personalize their Volvo to their lifestyle while enjoying [...]

Toyota reveals redesigned 2011 Avalon at Chicago Auto Show

Distinctive New Styling Offers a Modern, Upscale Appearance ‘Travel Avalon Class’ with Segment’s Only Reclining Rear Seat and Overall Comfort Modern Technologies Provide Comprehensible Convenience Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Evoking a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable, the new Avalon possesses a distinctive new [...]

2011 Ford Edge blends technology, design and class-leading powertrains in revamped package

Style and technology – the hallmarks of Ford Edge since it took the midsize crossover segment by storm starting in 2006 – come together in an all-new way, offering customers even more of what they love for the 2011 model year. “Customers told us how much they like Edge’s design and dynamic driving quality,” said [...]

Toyota announces voluntary recall on 2010 model year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles to update ABS Software

Inspection of Power Steering Hose Position on Certain 2010 Camry Vehicles Also Announced Recalls Underscore Toyota’s Commitment to Address All Vehicle Quality and Safety Issues Promptly and Effectively Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,550 Lexus Division 2010 [...]

World’s first predictive sales demand indicator says Toyota demand in 28 percent freefall

Impact of Safety Recall, Market Uncertainty Having Dramatic Impact on Toyota Demand General Motors is Early Beneficiary; Ford Catching Up Autometrics Pulse(TM), the first predictive demand indicator for new vehicle sales, has forecasted that Toyota demand has declined 28 percent (seasonally adjusted) in the U.S. since Toyota announced sales suspension and a recall of many [...]