Toyota Highlander News

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Distracted driving crashes are becoming more common these days and car manufacturers are developing safety technology to combat the problem.

Chrysler is developing a new seven-passenger crossover to take on vehicles like the Chevrolet Traverse, according to brand president and CEO Al Gardner.

The Toyota Highlander, the vehicle that got the crossover version of the SUV going at the turn of the century, has been redesigned for 2014.

Toyota says the Sienna boasts a number of updates for 2015, including a more upscale interior and improved handling thanks to new suspension tuning.

Volkswagen AG, seeking to revive flagging U.S. sales, will add a mid-sized sport-utility vehicle in 2016 to shore up its lineup in the growing segment.

More than 200 Tri-state residents have started careers this year with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana at Princeton, Ind., and the company says the need for applicants remains strong.

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner celebrated its 30th birthday this year. For most people, turning 30 is a time of deep reflection.

After a bumper Memorial Day weekend sale in May that pushed the month's sales up by 12.6%, the company reported strong results for June as well.

The Toyota Highlander has always presented an admirable alternative to the highly populated mid-size crossover segment.

Mazda, the car company that gave the world the nimble, two-seat Miata roadster, makes a commendable seven-seat crossover sport-utility vehicle, too.

Fiat Chrysler's area at Fieldays won best site Jubilee Award winner for 2014. The Toyota RAV4 was June's top selling passenger vehicle and the best-selling small SUV.

Sales for the first half of the year reached 100,635, up 3.6% compared to the first six months of 2013.

David Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of the Motor Industry Association says "The strong New Zealand dollar, competitive pricing and New Zealanders confidence that the economy is heading in the right direction have all combined to help drive sales of new vehicles skywards as records continue to fall."

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