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Scion Coming to Canada, Part Deux

November 2, 2009

Yes, you have heard this one before-back in February The Garage announced that Toyota would be bring the Scion to Canada, and that is the last we’ve heard until a recent post from Auto123.com. Toyota has announced that 45 select dealers will begin selling Scions in September, 2010. Scions will be sold in a “store [...]

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New Toyota 4Runner Adds 4 Cylinder, Hard-Core Trail Model

September 26, 2009

For many buyers, the idea of a body on frame SUV may seem like an automotive anachronism, but nonetheless Toyota is offering an all-new, fifth generation 4Runner. Before passing judgement, consider Toyota’s rationale for the 4Runner. While Toyota calls the 4Runner “more rugged than the Highlander” crossover, I’m going to call a spade a spade. [...]

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Review: 2010 Toyota Prius V

August 11, 2009

Before we even begin talking about the new Prius, I need to make one point clear-the comparisons to the Honda Insight end here. Yes, I know they are both hybrids, cut a similar profile-but having driven both, these are two very different cars. If Honda calls the Insight “a hybrid for everyone”, the mantra for [...]

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Review: Scion xB

July 20, 2009

In the growing selection of affordable, boxy cars, the media’s focus has been on the new Kia Soul and Nissan Cube. It’s hard to believe that the Scion xB has been sold in the US since 2004, and is already two model years into its second generation. The second-gen xB is substantially larger, heavier, and [...]

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Curtain Call for Pontiac Vibe

June 22, 2009

The sad tale of Pontiac winding down its existence as a brand continued today with the announcement from GM that the Vibe would cease production by the end of August. The Vibe is produced at the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California, where its sister car, the Toyota Matrix is produced. Production of the Toyota Matrix [...]

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2010 Toyota Matrix: Redefining a revolutionary

June 10, 2009

While some may disagree with me, I have always felt that the first generation Toyota Matrix was revolutionary. It was a small vehicle that offered tons of utility in an edgy, sporty package at a time when Toyota wasn’t known for being overly daring. In fact, shortly after Toyota launched the Matrix, I became the [...]

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Toyota Announces 2010 Prius Pricing

April 21, 2009

With the Honda Insight now on sale, Toyota has announced pricing for the new Prius, due in dealers at the end of May. Two surprises in today’s news-first, the Prius is priced less than what was originally guessed (Edmunds.com predicted a $23,500 base price), and second, a low-content Prius with an MSRP of $21,000. 
There will [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars Part VII: Toyota Paseo

February 10, 2009

Welcome back to Forgotten Sporty Cars at The Garage! In this space we recall an era where small, economy car-based based vehicles were sold with zippy styling. Whether there was any substance to the sizzle we’ll leave for you to judge. 
1991-1995 Toyota Paseo, 1st Generation

The Paseo was Toyota’s entry-level sporty car. Based on Tercel mechanicals, [...]

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What’s Your Favorite Auto Commercial?

December 13, 2008
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2009 Toyota Camry XLE: Keeping the masses happy

October 26, 2008

People and cars are a funny thing. For the enthusiast, there has to be something in a car that causes a burning passion. The masses though aren’t very passionate. The masses didn’t get Andy Warhol. They didn’t get the Sex Pistols. The masses did get Celine Dion and Dynasty.
Selling cars to the masses isn’t all [...]

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