Downtown crash kills two
Pete Luna|Leader-NewsWreckage from a three-vehicle crash caused by a pickup truck driver fleeing the U.S. Border Patrol blocks the intersection of U.S. highways 83 and 90, Getty and Main streets, in downtown Uvalde. Two people died at the scene and 10 others were injured in the crash, which happened Thursday, Sept. 28, around 6 p.m.
uvaldeleadernews.comEdmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota bZ4X vs. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
Toyota largely pioneered hybrid vehicles, and its extensive lineup of gas-saving models today is a testament to that. One key rival shoppers should consider is the Volkswagen ID.4. This is VWโs first electric SUV and it too promises to deliver familiar brand traits for a new electrified world.
news.yahoo.comElon Musk said Tesla has produced more than 3 million cars to date, and it highlights just how much smaller the company is than the auto giants it's up against
In contrast, Toyota delivered over 10 million cars in 2021 alone. But "production is a much bigger challenge than demand" for Tesla, said Musk.
news.yahoo.comSan Marcos woman killed in car crash, driver faces pending criminal charges
A San Marcos woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday.The San Marcos Police Department responded to a major crash involving a White Kia and a silver Toyota Scion at the intersection of [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comBusch gets antsy for contract resolution with Gibbs, Toyota
Kyle Busch pulled a yellow M&Mโs polo over another shirt before he walked onto the stage to celebrate o ne more victory as a team owner in the NASCAR Truck Series. Busch is down to his final months wearing the M&Mโs gear until the shirt gets tossed aside like an old Snickers wrapper. The wait for a new deal with Joe Gibbs Racing dragged on into Pocono Raceway with the two-time Cup champion seemingly no closer to a contract resolution.
news.yahoo.comEdmunds: The Best Hybrid Pickup Trucks in 2022
As with other hybrid vehicles, these trucks have a gasoline-powered engine thatโs augmented with electric motors and a battery to help improve fuel economy. The experts at Edmunds round up all four hybrid trucks that are on sale today to help you decide which one is the better buy. PowerBoost is the name given to the first-ever F-150 hybrid engine, and rightly so.
news.yahoo.comChip shortage keeps driving up auto prices, cutting sales
U.S. new vehicle sales tumbled more than 21% in the second quarter compared with a year ago as the global semiconductor shortage continued to cause production problems for the industry. But smaller, fuel-efficient gasoline vehicles don't appear to be faring as well.
news.yahoo.comAutomakers ask Congress to lift electric vehicle tax cap
Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people can receive tax credits for buying a hybrid or fully electric vehicle. In a letter to leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives on Monday, the chief executives of Ford, Toyota, GM and Stellantis asked that tax credits be extended to anyone who seeks to buy a qualified vehicle. Currently the number of tax credits allowed are capped at 200,000 per company.
news.yahoo.comMartin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE, Ariz. โ Joey Logano has won a few times at Phoenix Raceway and knows a good restart when he feels one. Truex blew past Logano on the final restart and pulled away for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season and 28th overall. Logano โ who led 143 laps โ won the second stage after leading the final 35 laps during a long stretch of green-flag racing. But he couldn't hold back Truex, who won his ninth race with JGR. Hamlin was fast early in the race, leading for 31 laps until the competition caution midway through the first stage.
US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs
The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating after getting 11 fire complaints involving the 2013 through 2018 model years. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)DETROIT โ The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs. In documents posted Monday, the agency says fires start on the left side of the engine compartment. The agency says the RAV4 has a higher number of fire complaints in the battery area than comparable vehicles.
Thinking of getting a new car? Check out these Consumer Reports top picks
SAN ANTONIO โ If youโve got the itch for a new car, truck or SUV, Consumer Reportsโ annual list of its top picks may help steer you. Consumer Reports is out with its recommendations on new models based on more than 50 track tests as data on predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety equipment. โWe put thousands of miles on each test car and actually evaluate them for how people actually use them in their day-to-day lives,โ said Mike Quincy, auto editor. โTo make CRโs list, the vehicle must come standard with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.โToyota made a strong showing with three on the list. Here is their list of top picks in various categories:
Rights groups target sponsors like Airbnb for Beijing Games
(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)In one corner are the 15 leading Olympic sponsors, many household names like Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Visa, Toyota, Samsung and General Electric. They have branded these the โGenocide Gamesโ and are pressuring sponsors, the IOC and world sports federations to investigate. AdThousands of Olympic athletes are caught in the middle. โOnce again athletes are being used as pawns,โ said Rob Koehler, director general of Global Athlete, an advocacy group for Olympic athletes. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to Blinken: "The most important thing should be repeated three times: China has no genocide; China has no genocide; China has no genocide, period.โAdPolak pointed out that the United Nations Genocide Convention spells out much of the behavior taking place in China.
Wallace becomes 1st Black driver to lead lap at Daytona 500
Bubba Wallace checks his helmet before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ Bubba Wallace ran into trouble early and late in his first Daytona 500 driving for Michael Jordan. He still came out of NASCAR's marquee race with another milestone, becoming the first Black driver to lead a lap in the Daytona 500. Wallace dipped to the low line late in the second stage to grab the lead on lap 129 in the No. Wallace got caught up in a fiery, chaotic last lap and finished 17th in a race won by Michael McDowell. Wallace had a solid first two-thirds of the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway after a tumultuous start in Jordan's debut race.
Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cuts
A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT โ A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Toyota was forced to slow production of the full-size Tundra pickup at a factory in San Antonio, Texas. "This will minimize the impact of the current semiconductor shortage while ensuring we maintain production at our other North American plants,โ Fiat Chrysler said in a statement. The firm lists major players in the automotive chip market as STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductor, Texas Instruments and Toshiba.
Toyota working on hydrogen-powered car
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, as car makers are looking for ways to think outside the box and look to the future of the industry. Toyota released a new version of their Mirai, a hydrogen-powered car, and it could be the first step towards a hydrogen trend in the car industry. The Mirai takes in hydrogen gas, charges in under five minutes and travels as far as a gasoline car while only emitting water vapor. Toyota first released the Mirai back in 2014, but according to Bloomberg the company, has only sold about 11 thousand units in six years. Toyota increased the carโs range by 30% to last about 528 miles per charge by adding a third fuel tank below the vehicle floor.