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Toyota Unveils Auto Access Seat for 2011 Sienna

by jessica on Mon, 2010-01-11 13:30


Toyota Auto Access Seat in 2011 Sienna

Toyota unveiled the Auto Access Seat for the new 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan today at the 2010 North American Auto Show. Designed for those caring for an elderly parent, spouse, or parents of a child with a disability, the power seat rotates 90 degrees and can be lowered to within 19 inches of the ground. This is big news, as Toyota is the first automaker in North America to offer a factory-installed, rotating, power ascending/descending lift-up seat.

The Auto Access Seat features one-touch operation, a seat-mounted ingress/egress switch and a wireless remote control for easy seat operation. It can lift up to 330 lbs. and comes with numerous safety features (read the press release below).

Toyota's Auto Access Seat will be available when the new third-generation Sienna goes on sale in February 2010. It will be offered on Sienna LE and XLE models (dealer order may be required). Read more

Lexus Debuts World's First Dedicated Luxury Hybrid

January 12, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus just revealed the 2010 HS 250h, the world's first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle, at the North American International Auto Show. This year's show marked the 20th anniversary of the debut of the first Lexus vehicles, the LS 400 and ES 250. The cars were introduced at the NAIAS in 1989. The HS 250h will be Lexus' fourth hybrid and is expected to offer the best combined fuel mileage of any luxury vehicle in the U.S. It also will be the first Lexus to utilize carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials in a new futuristic cockpit and interior design, helping the car to be 85% recyclable.

A welcomed addition to Lexus' entry-luxury sedan lineup, the HS 250h fits nicely between the IS luxury sport sedan and the ES luxury sedan. Research has shown that more than 60 percent of entry-luxury car buyers would have considered a hybrid if available, and the HS will provide these consumers with a viable purchase option. Read more

Jaguar Reveals New XFR and XKR at 2009 North American International Auto Show


Jaguar XKR and XFR January 12, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaguar has revealed the new XKR and XFR at the 2009 North American International Auto Show -- two cars that are true to the heritage of Jaguar's legendary performance, delivering a superb balance of high performance, dynamic ability and refinement.

Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars said: "We've started 2009 with the introduction of an advanced new generation engine that set new benchmarks in terms of performance, economy and efficiency. Our cars meet the challenges of the modern world and the needs of today's consumers -- and they're also true to the Jaguar philosophy of creating beautiful fast cars." Read more

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