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Toyota’s Not Backing Away From Environment

Toyota has established itself as a leader in producing environmentally friendly technology. The Toyota Prius hybrid is one of the company’s most popular vehicles, and has fueled the hybrid craze and helped promote green technology. Partially as a result of Toyota’s efforts in the development and marketing of such hybrid technology, other manufacturers are racing to provide consumers with ultra fuel efficient vehicles to stay competitive among changing perceptions regarding high mpg cars.

In light of its current stature as an environmentally friendly company, Toyota plans to aggressively continue its push to accomplish its sustainable mobility goals, which is pleasing to Orange County Toyota and other dealers who appreciate having hybrid options for buyers. One of the green initiatives is the development of an all-new clean burning V8 diesel engine which will be offered with the Tundra and Sequoia soon. In addition, plus-in hybrid technology is also in the works which will incorporate lithium-ion batteries developed in conjunction with Panasonic.

Toyota also has in the works two all-new dedicated hybrid models that should be on the market within a year; one for Toyota and one for Lexus. By expanding its hybrid offerings, Toyota is quickly becoming a dominant manufacturer of this technology, which suits Toyota just fine as increased awareness and interest in green technology is fueling strong sales at Minnesota Toyota Dealer, in addition to the rising gas prices which is pushing consumers into smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles.

Look to you local Toyota dealers soon for even more hybrid vehicles to choose from.

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Honda Knows How to Satisfy Customers Online

Honda recently came out on top in a study looking at how satisfied customers were with their online experience among automotive websites. With nearly 2,000 participants in the survey, Honda was was chosen as doing the best job in giving customers the information they want.

Shopping online for automotive related information has become a natural habit for most car shoppers, which is Honda dealers such as Honda Dealers Longview Texas have definetly noticed. This is why ForeSee Results created the Automotive Website Satisfaction Index. The survey covered the top six auto brands between August 1st and November 2nd in 2007.

The Honda.com websites scored an 80 in the index, coming in above the industry average of 78, which is good news to dealers such as Honda Jackson Mississippi. In addition to Honda, Chrysler.com and FordVehicles.com came in closely behind Honda at 79, followed by Chevrolet.com and Toyota.com which fell below average at 77, and NissanUSA.com coming in last with a rating of 76.

Although Honda came out strongly above average in the survey which pleased Los Angeles Honda Dealers, one of the auto makers most volitle markets, the index hints that more can be done to help buyers get the information they’re looking for. Aside from automotive websites, Amazon.com scored an 88 in a comparable index.

The study found that Honda effectively conveyed the virtues of its brand and what sets it apart from competing manufacturers. In addition, the study found that the Honda.com website also was able to drive more visitors to Honda dealerships like Honda Dealers Portland and actually purchase a Honda product.

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Honda FCX Clarity’s Racing Spirit

The Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle will be the official car of the upcoming 2008 Indy Japan racing event. The Honda FCX will be highlighted for the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 which will be help in Tochigi, Japan during April 17-19.

While automakers race to find alternative fuel sources to power their vehicles, the Honda FCX is powered by hydrogen fuel cells and doesn’t emit any carbon dioxide, nor does it emit any other harmful emissions. The one thing the FCX does emit is water vapor.

Powering the Honda FCX is a compact Honda V Flow fuel cell. Unique fuel cell and positioning within the vehicle enabled the car to be design with sleek, sophisticated lines, and also delivers decent driving performance as well. Consumers and Honda dealers alike are fascinated by the first production fuel cell vehicle, which will go on sale this summer in Los Angeles. For not, dealers including Honda Shreveport will have to settle for current hybrid offerings until the Clarity is widely available.

As the official car of the race, the Honda FCX will also service as the official pace car for the start of the race and will be on display throughout the event.

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