18 hrs ago | WorldChanging
Gas guzzlers are losing their resale value--fast. [W]holesale prices on big SUVs such as Chevrolet Tahoes, Ford Expeditions and Toyota Sequoias are down 17% from a year ago. via WorldChanging
Wednesday May 14 | WCCO-TV | Posted by WCCO-TV
People Changing What They Drive To Conserve Gas
“That seems to be exactly what everyone is doing”
When gas prices hit $3.00 a gallon, it was enough to get people to start changing the way they drive. As prices at the pump continue to rise, it's prompting a lot of people to change what they drive.
People out at Walser Toyota Scion, a car dealership in Bloomington, Minn., aren't having trouble getting people in the door lately.
Prices at the pump are taking care of that. Kathy Scharlau is one of many car shoppers looking for more than sleek lines and extra options.
"I'm looking for the gas mileage, so that's what I'm looking for. I'm shopping around for anything that has 30-plus miles to the gallon," she said. Read more
Monday May 12 | Battle Creek Enquirer
Pennfield students get a lesson in finance
“They're really getting a feel for everything an adult would have to deal with, right down to the student loans and weekly grocery bills”
About 85 sixth-graders at Pennfield Middle School got a taste of the driver's seat on Friday morning when they gathered in the parking lot for a personal finance lesson. via Battle Creek Enquirer
Saturday May 10 | ConsumerAffairs.Com
Toyota Raises Prices, Prius Jumps $400
Toyota Motor Corp. is raising the price of the popular Prius hybrid along with some other vehicles in an effort to prop up corporate profits in the U.S. auto market. via ConsumerAffairs.Com
Thursday May 8 | The Chronicle, Centralia, WA
New Car Dealership Woos Freeway Drivers
“We've already doubled our inventory”
Despite a flood scare in December, the new location for I-5 Toyota and I-5 Scion opened on time last week. via The Chronicle, Centralia, WA
Tuesday May 6 | Left Lane News
Toyota announces mid-year price increases
Just as General Motors sales and marketing head Mark LaNeve predicted, automakers are beginning raise prices across the board in order to off-set losses caused by the slumping market and the sharp decrease in ... via Left Lane News
Sunday May 4 | London Free Press
DRIVELINE: Toyota's Sequoia designed for longevity
A Sequoia by any other name is huge . . . be it tree or sport ute. Harry Pegg Nature made the tree, which can be more than 82 metres high. via London Free Press
Friday May 2 | Paddock Talk
Toyota Reports April Sales Down Nearly Five Percent
“With oil prices at record levels, compact cars and hybrids continue to lead the way.”
Toyota Motor Sales , U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 217,700 vehicles, a decrease of 4.5 percent from last April. via Paddock Talk
Wednesday Apr 30 | Aftermarket Business
Tenneco to supply full exhaust system for 2008 Toyota Sequoia
“Being selected to supply emission control systems on this program reflects our progress in achieving the company's objective”
Tenneco Inc. recently announced that will supply the full exhaust system for the new 2008 Toyota Sequoia. via Aftermarket Business
Sunday Apr 27 | Chicago Tribune
Jim Mateja: Sequoia puts Toyota solidly in big leagues
T he man had a choice of several spots but pulled in next to the full-size SUV. He didn't park close to admire the mini-bus; he did it to walk around it and shake his head in disgust at the tall, wide, ... via Chicago Tribune







