Camrys Claim Six Top-Fives at New Hampshire

Toyota did great last weekend in New Hampshire! “Toyota drivers earned six top-five finishes this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Brian Vickers tied his season-best finish with a fifth-place result in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race and Kyle Busch earned his 30th career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) win and his third straight victory at the one-mile New England oval in Saturday afternoon’s NCWTS race. Camry drivers also swept the top-four spots in Friday’s NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) race at New Hampshire with Brett Moffitt taking the checkered flag and three other Toyotas following him to the...

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Toyota US promotes new Camry by doing burnouts

Ever wanted to see a hybrid do a burnout? Now’s your chance. Toyota US has come up with an interesting advertising campaign for the new 2012 Toyota Camry. To develop a sporty character for the new model, Toyota has put it up alongside a Toyota NASCAR in its latest advertisement. As part of the campaign, the 2012 Daytona 500 pace car will also be a 2012 Toyota Camry. Using the Camry as the pace car for next year’s Daytona is a big statement by Toyota. For generations, the pace car has only ever been a large American muscle car. The only other non-American car to feature as the pace car in Daytona’s history was the Porsche 914 back in 1971....

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The 2012 FJ Cruiser Gets Upgraded

The 2012 FJ Cruiser gets an upgrade. For 2012, the FJ Cruiser gets a trail-oriented Trail Teams Special Edition Package incorporates a standard Off-Road Package, along with a new Radiant Red color. Roof-mounted off-road lights with an air dam improve long-range visibility and enhance visual appeal. Capability is assured with a cyclone pre-air cleaner that’s effective at trapping sand and dirt that may be kicked up during off-road endeavors. The package beefs up chassis performance with trail-tuned Bilstein shock absorbers; rear differential lock and the active traction control (A-TRAC) system; engine, fuel tank and transfer cases; skid...

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2012 Toyota Tacoma Gets Updated

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma gets updated. The 2012 Tacoma’s front-end refresh includes a new lower bumper and restyled headlamps. Two hooks are also now included as standard equipment. Under the hood, the Tacoma is available with the same 159-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and 236-hp 4.0-liter V6 as the 2011 model. For 2012, The TRD Sport Package includes turn signals integrated into the side mirrors as well as chrome five-spoke 18-inch wheels. Inside, HVAC controls and the center stack have been revised and upgraded audio options for all 2012 Tacoma models. Waterproof fabric and all-weather flooring are among the bevy of available...

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