Toyota is recalling sixteen models from the 2009 to 2013 model years over a potential issue with passenger seat airbag calibration. In spite of the large number of different Toyotas covered by the recall, just 3,235 units are included. These were vehicles installed with accessories like leather seat covers and headrest DVD systems by Southeast Toyota Distributors, and during the modifications the passenger seat occupant sensor system might not have been calibration tested. If the sensors aren't set up properly, the passenger airbag might not work as it should. Affected models include: ... Read More

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Official: Top 5 most-stolen vehicles in Canada 1348068600

There are plenty of lists on which consumers love to see their vehicles, but the Insurance Bureau of Canada's (IBC) Most Stolen Cars is not one of them. Contrary to what most consumers think, many of the most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada are actually showing up in the local market and not necessarily being exported out of Canada. In these cases, ...
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New York: 2013 Toyota Venza is updated and refreshed. Yay. 1333666800

While it doesn't even appear as a bad pixel on most enthusiasts' radar, the Toyota Venza serves legions of mainstream consumers perfectly well. To keep the unassuming family hauler from lagging behind its advancing competition, the automaker has introduced a refreshed and tweaked 2013 Toyota Venza at the New York Auto Show. Look carefully on the exterior ...
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New York: Toyota Venza has refreshed looks for 2013 1333494000

Toyota has been teasing us with glimpses of the redesigned 2013 Venza over the last month, and now we get to see its modest makeover just before the vehicle's New York Auto Show debut. The new, less fussy grille is the first thing you'll notice. Fewer horizontal bars above the bumper and a chrome accent goes some way toward below classing up the ...
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Official: Toyota teases 2013 Venza, set for debut in New York 1331213400

With all the exciting news coming out of Geneva, you'll have to excuse us for snickering just a little bit when we saw this press release. Yes, the Venza is as deserving of a mid-cycle refresh as any other vehicle, though it appears from this teaser that whatever tinkering Toyota has done will prove itself superficial at best. As is typical these days, ...
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Study: Study: NADAguides reveals six top auto picks based on low depreciation 1309175880

NADA Guides has released its Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report, and six models earned the organizations Top Recommended Buys designation. The 2011 Acura TL, Dodge Challenger R/T, GMC Terrain SLE-2, Hyundai Azera Limited, Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 Manual and Toyota Venza I4 AWD all made the cut. While low first-year depreciation rates factor into which ...

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Confirmed: Toyota recalls 106,000 Prius hybrids for steering defect 1306933200

Toyota is recalling 106,000 Prius models built between 2001 and 2003. Toyota says that if the steering wheel is strongly turned to the full lock position over and over again, the electric power steering pinion shaft nuts may become loose. Over time, that may result in the driver having to exert more force than typically necessary to turn left. Owners can ...
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Review: 2012 Toyota Venza Road Test Review 1262360580

Venza continues to do it right I've gushed on about the Venza in previous reviews, so I'll try to keep my adoration to respectable levels this time around. There are simply some cars that I really like, and while my personal opinions about styling and the way I use a car may have little to do with what you like and your lifestyle, it's hard not to ...