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Review: 2011 Toyota Highlander

A Refreshed Mainstay Glides into Middle-Age After more than a decade of wild growth and nearly limitless prosperity, Toyota experienced an unthinkable 2010 – the bandwagon derailed in a very ugly, very public way. Embarrassing recalls played their role in the Japanese automaker's uncharacteristic slide, but even though that public black eye is beginning to heal, Toyota is still grappling with an aging product lineup. The Camry and Corolla still sell in massive numbers, but they're growing long in the tooth. Admittedly, the latter received a very mild refresh for 2011, but the ... Read More

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    Cars.com $37,000 SUV shootout yields unexpected results [w/poll]
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    Cars.com recently lined up seven new vehicles for a $37,000 SUV shootout. The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 2012 Dodge Durango, 2012 Ford Explorer, 2012 Honda Pilot, 2012 Kia Sorento, 2011 Mazda CX-9 and 2011 Toyota Highlander all squared off against one another in a range of evaluations, including a one-day highway drive and family testing. If you happen to ...

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    Podcast: Autoblog Podcast #243
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    BMW 3 Series without camo, self-inflating tires, GMC Sierra HD victory, heavy truck efficiency standards Episode #243 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. This week, Chris and Dan are joined by Autoblog Executive Editor Chris Paukert. Topics we cover are the latest win for GMC in an HD-pickup torture test, the spotting of a 2012 BMW 3 Series without camo, ...

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    2012 Honda CR-V prototype in crackup on PCH
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    It's an unfortunate reality of automotive transportation, but accidents are all too common. This one, however, appears to be anything but. While merging onto California's legendary Pacific Coast Highway, one motorist/blogger was hit by another car. What makes the incident a little more out-of-the-ordinary is the vehicle that hit the blogger: the motorist ...

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    Official: Toyota issues recall for Highlander, Lexus RX 400h hybrids
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    There's a problem with some 2006 and 2007 model year Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h vehicles. Today, Toyota announced that it will voluntarily recall 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles that were sold in the States. What's the problem? Toyota says there is a control board with transistors inside the Intelligent Power ...

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    Optima edges Accord in CR test, Altima still favorite; Explorer lambasted *UPDATED
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    The mid-size sedan battle rages on year after year. Perennial kings are dethroned while new challengers emerge boasting fresh styling and a bountiful list of standard features. Consumer Reports launched its June issue today, inside which the institute's testers have pitted four-cylinder versions of the Kia Optima and Honda Accord against each other to ...

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    Toyota recalls 308,000 RAV4 and Highlander models over airbag sensor
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    Toyota has announced that it's recalling 214,000 RAV4 models and 94,000 Highlander and Highlander HV models for side curtain airbag issues. The voluntary recall covers certain 2007 and 2008 models, all of which will need a new Curtain Shield Airbag Sensor Assembly. The roll-sensing curtain shield airbag system contains two sensors that detects roll ...

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    Toyota recalls 2.17 million more vehicles over possible pedal entrapment
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    Toyota has announced that it's voluntarily recalling approximately 2.17 million vehicles due to possible pedal entrapment issues. In case you've forgotten about Toyota's massive recall from last year, this new issue affects 2.17 million more vehicles where the driver's side floor mat can become a potential hazard. Uh oh. In October of 2009, Toyota ...

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    NHTSA probing 44,000 Toyota Highlander Hybrid crossovers over stall risk
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    According to The Detroit News, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has opened an investigation into almost 44,000 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles from the 2006 model year over stalling concerns. The agency has received a total of 32 complaints, with 21 of those incidents involving engine stalling at speeds of over 40 mph. A total ...

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    Review: 2011 Toyota Highlander
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    A Refreshed Mainstay Glides into Middle-Age After more than a decade of wild growth and nearly limitless prosperity, Toyota experienced an unthinkable 2010 – the bandwagon derailed in a very ugly, very public way. Embarrassing recalls played their role in the Japanese automaker's uncharacteristic slide, but even though that public black eye is ...

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    Autoblog Podcast #211: Cadillac cancels SRX Turbo, TribecaLander, Fiat doubling down on Chrysler, new 911
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    Episode #211 of the Autoblog Podcast is here with Chris Shunk, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Chris Paukert. We start with the Autoblog Garage and then cover the death of the Cadillac SRX Turbo, rumors of the next generation Subaru Tribeca and Toyota Highlander sharing a platform, Fiat possibly increasing its stake in Chrysler and a quick mention of the ...

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