4Runner

2025 Toyota 4Runner Refines Adventure Ready Heritage

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner stays true to its original concept, as an extremely capable, dynamic, and durable off-roader and will continue to provide owners a window to bigger worlds.

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  • The all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner stays true to its original concept, as an extremely capable, dynamic, and durable off-roader and will continue to provide owners a window to bigger worlds.
  • The 2025 4Runner will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant in Japan and will arrive in the U.S. in the fall of 2024.
  • The 2025 4Runner introduces its first-ever Platinum grade which offers customers a high-end, luxury experience with all the capability you expect in a 4Runner.
  • All 2025 4Runner models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota's suite of active safety and convenience systems.

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D.

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  • Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D.
  • Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Historically, VDS model results mirror the results of the respective model year in the J.D.
  • Power Initial Quality Study, so a deterioration of vehicle dependability is unusual,” said Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D.
  • Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from 30,595 original owners of 2021 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership.

Standard Motor Products Releases 2,626 New Numbers in 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) is pleased to announce that it released a total of 2,626 new part numbers in 2023. Closing out the year, SMP has released 227 new part numbers in its December new number announcement. This most recent release provides new coverage in 71 distinct product categories and 128 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.

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  • Closing out the year, SMP has released 227 new part numbers in its December new number announcement.
  • This most recent release provides new coverage in 71 distinct product categories and 128 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
  • Standard® has added thirteen new numbers to this program in December, with added coverage for the 2021-17 Honda Civic and 2023-16 Mazda CX-5.
  • With a total of 2,626 part numbers introduced this year, we know that our trusted partners can count on Standard® and Four Seasons® to provide the parts they need."

Quality Takes a Back Seat to Innovation as Problems Reach a Record High, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

"The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future.

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  • "The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future.
  • The study is designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and to drive product improvement.
  • While problems with driving experience are flat year over year, quality declines in all other categories.
  • Plant quality awards are based solely on defects and malfunctions and exclude design-related problems.

Toyota Looks To Shine At The 2023 Washington, D.C. Auto Show

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Beginning outside is Toyota’s exclusive Outdoor Ride & Drive where guests can enjoy a drive around the streets of downtown D.C with a Toyota professional.

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  • Beginning outside is Toyota’s exclusive Outdoor Ride & Drive where guests can enjoy a drive around the streets of downtown D.C with a Toyota professional.
  • Heading back inside and located at the brand-new Lifestyle Pavilion is the all-new Toyota Tundra Pull.
  • With the rise in connectivity and autonomous capabilities, the 2023 Auto Show will highlight mobility advancements in all forms of transportation.
  • The 2023 Washington, D.C. Auto Show will be open to the public for 10 consecutive days, from January 20 through January 29, 2023.

Ford F-150 Ranks as Canada's Most Sought-after Vehicle, while Honda Civic Surges in Popularity

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

This year, the most significant shift on the Top 10 Most Searched list was the Honda Civic, jumping from sixth place to second.

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  • This year, the most significant shift on the Top 10 Most Searched list was the Honda Civic, jumping from sixth place to second.
  • The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Toyota Tacoma held on as category favourites.
  • Adding to the province's year-over-year record of having no luxury vehicles on the list, the Honda Civic (#3) made a new appearance, reinforcing Saskatchewan's penchant for practicality.
  • 2022 marked the first place return of the perennial favourite Honda Civic, reclaiming the top spot from the Porsche 911 the surprise favourite of 2021.

Texas-Built Toyota Sequoia Named SUV of Texas

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia was named "Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. The Sequoia, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, also received the highest mark in three additional categories, including Full-Size SUV, Off-Road SUV and Best Exterior. This year's Texas Truck Rodeo brought together dozens of journalists to evaluate automakers' latest trucks and SUVs on an off-road course at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas. Vehicles were evaluated on interior, exterior, value, performance and personal appeal.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia was named "Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event.
  • The Sequoia, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, also received the highest mark in three additional categories, including Full-Size SUV, Off-Road SUV and Best Exterior.
  • "The all-new Toyota Sequoia provides all the room, technology, power and efficiency our customers need, and we appreciate TAWA recognizing all that the Sequoia offers," said Mike Sweers, executive chief engineer for the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma and 4Runner vehicle programs at Toyota Motor North America, Research and Development (TMNA R&D).
  • For more information on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, visit the Toyota Newsroom .

Get Pickled! Pickle Juice Announces Skin Fermenting Pickle Juice Bath Bomb

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Friday, April 1, 2022

MESQUITE, Texas, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As millennial and Gen Z audiences demand more in the category of the all-things-fermented, Pickle Juice - pioneers in providing scientifically proven methods to prevent muscle cramps and dehydration - decided to beat the young, savvy consumers at the pass with their launch of bath bomb that revitalizes, preserves and ferments the biggest organ: the skin. The launch of the bath bomb coincides with Pickle Juices' Q2 #GoPickleYourself campaign which will roll out in various digital, geotargeted, and live group bathing events.

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  • The launch of the bath bomb coincides with Pickle Juices' Q2 #GoPickleYourself campaign which will roll out in various digital, geotargeted, and live group bathing events.
  • The effervesce bath bomb, with calming aromas of dill and acetic acid, features Pickle Juice's proprietary grain and blend of vinegar which tickles your senses and prickles your nose hairs.
  • Pickle Juice Bath Bombs "may" be an efficient way to get all the benefits of Pickle Juice's performance enhancing drink, by literally stewing in it.
  • To heighten the bath bomb experience, Pick Juice recommends some exfoliating dayglow bath gloves, a black light, and Gregorian Chant Radio on Spotify.

Despite global supply shortages, Canadians remain steadfast in their vehicle preferences

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Monday, December 13, 2021

Despite these market shifts, Canadians remained loyal to their favourite cars, suggesting that these factors were not deterrents for car shoppers.

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  • Despite these market shifts, Canadians remained loyal to their favourite cars, suggesting that these factors were not deterrents for car shoppers.
  • The return of a second truck (last seen in 2019), along with new entrants, like the Toyota 4Runner (#9), indicated a return to the region's tried and true vehicle preferences.
  • Ontarians showed a penchant for the finer things, with half of its vehicle searches consisting of luxury nameplates, rivaling British Columbia.
  • Buyers can search based on vehicle model, make, colour and geographic location to find the deal that is right for them.

J.D. Power Announces 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Power known as the industry benchmark of automotive residual value projections, today announced recipients of the J.D.

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  • Power known as the industry benchmark of automotive residual value projections, today announced recipients of the J.D.
  • Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, highlighted by Honda and Lexus being named brand award winners in the mass market and premium segments, respectively.
  • Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Accurately forecasting residual values in the auto industry is a key factor in assessing an estimated $225 billion lease portfolio of vehicles in the United States, said Eric Lyman, vice president of ALG.
  • Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards are the automotive industry standard in recognizing vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturers suggested retail price following a three-year period of ownership.