Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicles (SUVs) at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show.
The first-generation Highlander, Toyota’s best-selling mid-size SUV, debuted during the 2001 model year. The Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid and Prius give Toyota Division the only three-vehicle hybrid line-up in the industry.
The Toyota press conference will take place on Wednesday, February 7 at 9:15 A.M. (...)
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The Toyota Highlander continues to be the best-selling car-based midsize SUV since its launch in large part because it provides such a high degree of safety and ride comfort. Highlander is one of six sport-utility vehicles offered by Toyota (including the new Highlander Hybrid), and all are equipped with the STAR SAFETY SYSTEMâ„¢ that helps provide vehicle control from an array of advanced dynamic handling technology.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the first gas/electric mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) to offer seating for seven passengers. Launched in June 2005 it shares the same “Hybrid Synergy Drive” as the
Lexus RX 400h. The Toyota has to offer in a addition to the Lexus two extra seats, and a 20% lower price tag. By joining the popular Prius sedan, the Highlander Hybrid made Toyota the first brand to offer both a passenger car and an SUV with hybrid power-train
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A U.S. trade body is to investigate a complaint that Toyota Motor Corp.’s popular Prius and Highlander hybrid models infringed a patent, according to the body’s website.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will look at a claim that the patent is owned by Florida-based Solomon Technologies Inc., it said.
Solomon Technologies filed a complaint with the panel last month saying the hybrid transmission in the two popular vehicles infringed its patent related to motor and transmission (...)
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The Toyota Highlander is the best-selling vehicle of its type, a midsize sport-utility based on a car. Highlander’s popularity is partly because it’s a Toyota, which promises top-notch quality, durability and reliability. But it’s also a result of its practicality and easy manner.
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