* Iconicvoice of protest keeps a roadside vigil Jun 23, 2008
Pete Seeger pulled his black Toyota Highlander into the Staples parking lot here and plucked some signs from the back seat, including one with Peace spray-painted in large orange letters. With that, he slung his banjo over his shoulder like an old musket and marched toward the intersection of Routes 9, a bustling six-lane thoroughfare, and 9D, the Hudson Valley POW-MIA Memorial Highway. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Despite mileage, SUV will be leased to Lingle Jun 21, 2008
" The base price for the QX56 is $52,450, with a 5.6-liter V8 engine. The cost to fill up the 28-gallon tank, at yesterday's Honolulu average of $4.24 a gallon, would be just over $118. By comparison, Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann's 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is part of the city's fleet, averages 18-24 mpg, according to Toyota's Web site. A fill-up of its 19.2-gallon tank would be about $81. Fuel efficiency is a topic of discussion everywhere as pump prices push into numbers never... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Honda has a tough hill to climb Jun 19, 2008
The Saturn Outlook weighs 2,234 kg. The Toyota Highlander V6 SR5, on the other hand, tips the scales at a svelte 1,895 kg and does, indeed, get better fuel economy (12 ... Cargo capacity behind the third row is impressive twice as much as the Toyota Highlander. (Globe and Mail)
Car carrying nude couple runs off road, hits sign May 29, 2008
She told officers she drank three or four beers before the Toyota Highlander went off the road at U.S. 1 and 25th Street. More Treasure Coast news. (The Palm Beach Post)
School officials starting energy awareness walk in M'dale May 25, 2008
Laurel Auto Group in Johnstown has purchased a new hybrid Toyota Highlander as the chase vehicle, which will haul food, clothing and other supplies. Wright Knox Motor Lines has funded all overnight stays at motels and bed and breakfasts. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Toyota delays Union County Plant May 20, 2008
Barbour expects, realistically, the Toyota Highlander plant will open sometime in the second quarter of 2010, that's sometime between March and June of that year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. (WREG.com, TN)
Toyota delays opening Miss. plant May 9, 2008
The 2,000 employee plant will produce an updated version of the Toyota Highlander crossover sport utility vehicle. In earnings released today, profits were 1. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Covered by employer health insurance, but still feeling the pinch May 4, 2008
She recently refinanced her car, a 2002 Toyota Highlander, to help pay for her husband's heart medicines, which cost some $400 a month. Experts say that too often for the underinsured, coverage can seem like health insurance in name only adequate only as long as they have no medical problems. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Gore's Hot Wheels Apr 11, 2008
With an EPA combined rating of 32 miles per gallon, the Mariner Hybrid gets 4 more miles per gallon than the next-best Saturn Vue Green Line at 28 mpg, and 6 more than the Toyota Highlander s 26 mpg. More impressive is that the Mariner Hybrid s fuel economy is 45 percent better than the conventional four-cylinder Mariner, which returns a paltry 22 mpg in the same test. (Fox News)
Mississippi Toyota plant lures another parts manufacturer Mar 24, 2008
to supply the Toyota Highlander plant under construction in Blue Springs, Miss. The plant is scheduled to open in 2009 and will employ about 130 people. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
2008 Lexus RX 350 Mar 23, 2008
Watch for The RX 350's cousin, the Toyota Highlander, has been reintroduced, so look for a third-generation RX in a year or two. Consider shopping it against Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, Infiniti Fx35, Land Rover LR3, Nissan Murano, Volvo XC90. (Boston Globe)
Veracruz Earns Winter Vehicle Award From NEMPA Mar 18, 2008
In addition to the Buick Enclave, other vehicles tested in the All Weather SUV -- $25,000-$35,000 segment included the Acura RDX, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, Infiniti EX35, Land Rover LR2, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Outlook, Saturn Vue, Subaru Tribeca, Suzuki XL7 and Toyota... (PR Newswire)
Police search for man in UNC student's death Mar 9, 2008
The ATM photos show a young man in a baseball cap and hooded sweat shirt driving a sport utility vehicle that may be Carson's Toyota Highlander, Curran said. There does not appear to be anyone else in the SUV.. (AZCentral -- News)
Police find student shot to death in N.C. Mar 8, 2008
Police detectives reportedly are trying to find Ms. Carson's stolen 2005 blue Toyota Highlander, which had a Georgia tag. Police think the sport utility vehicle was taken during the crime. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Slain UNC Student's Car Recovered Mar 8, 2008
The blue 2005 Toyota Highlander was parked on a street about a mile from where Carson was found fatally shot Wednesday morning. Authorities will process the car for evidence with the hope that it provides some insight into a crime that has stunned students and staff on the University of North Carolina campus. (ABC News)
UNC student from Athens found fatally shot Mar 7, 2008
Police are looking for Carson's 2005 blue Toyota Highlander with Georgia license plate AIV 6690, the newspaper reported on its Web site. Police said they responded to reports of gunshots. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
UNC Student Body President Shot to Death Near Campus Mar 7, 2008
Police were asking people to be on the lookout for Carson's blue 2005 Toyota Highlander, with Georgia plate AIV-6690. Related. (Fox News)
ECU students mourn peer at UNC Mar 7, 2008
Police found Carson's vehicle, a blue 2005 Toyota Highlander, after receiving a tip Thursday afternoon. Carson, 22, was a senior from Athens, Ga. (The Daily Reflector)
UNC student body president shot dead Mar 7, 2008
Police said that the Toyota Highlander was parked in a residential neighborhood within Carson's home and not far from where her body was discovered. Carson was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and planned to go to medical school. (Xinhuanet, China)
Top Chef Taps Michelob for Web Mar 5, 2008
On-air, the 2008 Toyota Highlander the company s mid-size SUV model will serve as the contestants primary means of transportation throughout the course of the season. In addition to the aforementioned seed money, the winner of the contest will also receive a new Toyota Corolla. (MediaWeek.com)
Is that cheap car pricier than you think? Mar 1, 2008
A Toyota Highlander can cost you $3,000 more to purchase than a Ford Explorer V6, but owning the Ford after five years can cost $6,500 more. In addition to shopping for a good deal, car buyers should also consider how much a model will cost them to own. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hybrid SUV points the way to the future Feb 15, 2008
The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the type of vehicle that will spearhead the move, bringing power and performance without the usual thirst. Despite being larger than its predecessor -- 25 millimetres taller, with a 75-mm-longer wheelbase and length and width increased by 96 mm and 75 mm, respectively -- the Hybrid still manages to return healthy performance and decent fuel economy. (National Post)
NSCC educates for the green economy Feb 13, 2008
In addition to the many on-campus initiatives I heard about, it was fun for me to learn that Burton traded in his Chevrolet Blazer for a Toyota Highlander hybrid, that he raises chickens at his home, and sings the praises of fresh eggs. When you hear him speak you feel like he is a man not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
The Murano at a glance Feb 8, 2008
KEY RIVALS: Toyota Highlander; Hyundai Santa Fe; Volvo XC90; Ford Escape. POWER: 3. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
2009 Dodge Journey Feb 7, 2008
Now that Chrysler's out of the big-wagon business (it recently canceled the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler Pacifica), the Journey is its mainstay in a crowded group that also includes titans like the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Forester and Saturn Vue. How does it measure up--particularly against the latter pair. (BusinessWeek)
Tough times: Cobb home seller throws in SUV, too Feb 5, 2008
Developer Nader Zarrabi is offering something more than a fair market price for this new home: A Toyota Highlander is part of the package ... A new Toyota Highlander a roughly $30,000 tangible, visible incentive is parked behind the sign on Blackwell Road, near Shallowford Road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Talking cars: Computer controlled transmissions Feb 1, 2008
Q: I just purchased a 2007 Toyota Highlander four-cylinder. The manual recommends 5W20 weight oil. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Local man wins new car Jan 4, 2008
He, his wife, Nuria, and their son, Alex, were presented with their new Toyota Highlander Sport on Wednesday at Laurel Toyota/BMW of Johnstown. (Photo by Sarah L. Reiber). (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Future subject of LCS training Dec 26, 2007
The facility, under construction near Blue Springs, will produce Toyota Highlander SUVs by 2010. Economic developers and community leaders have said its influence will be felt throughout the region in ways residents have yet to understand. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Goodbye to Mike and Al Dec 21, 2007
This time the choice was a 30-mpg hybrid Toyota Highlander SUV, and while some members questioned its ability to access truly rugged terrain, in the end three of five councilmembers got it right and gave the chief a vehicle all of us can accept with a green conscience. - David Bolling. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Crooks still like the peppy Civic Dec 21, 2007
2001 Toyota Highlander 4-door. Old Honda models without immobilizer top target Dec 20, 2007 04:30 AM Tony Van Alphen Business Reporter. (Toronto Star)
Malibu Named Top Redesigned Car Dec 14, 2007
com's "2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle" were, in alphabetical order, the Audi TT, Cadillac CTS, Honda Accord, Infiniti G37, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mitsubishi Lancer, Porsche Cayenne, Saturn Vue and Toyota Highlander. "As we've come to expect in recent years, each vehicle on this year's list of finalists represents a huge step forward versus its predecessor," said Nerad. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Oklahoma bank set to begin Arizona operations Dec 12, 2007
MidFirst Bank will be giving away a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid worth approximately $30,000 and Visa gift cards. All new customers who open a free checking account on Saturday will receive a $75 Visa gift card. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Hybrids becoming more family-friendly Dec 11, 2007
Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This SUV was completely redesigned for 2008 to give it more power and more amenities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
And the winners are... Dec 6, 2007
The other contenders: GMC Acadia, Hyundai Veracruz, Infiniti EX, Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel, Land Rover LR2, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Tribeca, Toyota Highlander, Volvo XC70. SUV/CUV OVER $60,000. (Globe and Mail)
Consumer Reports Rates Toyota Highlander Tops Among Three-Row SUVs Dec 4, 2007
Buick Enclave also impresses, Ford Taurus X improves; New Chrysler minivans disappoint YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Toyota Highlander received top scores in a new Consumer Reports test of four midsized three-row SUVs, though it did not earn the organization's Recommended designation. Still, the Highlander now tops a field of 14 similar vehicles. (PR Newswire)
Business relies on being fast and fresh Nov 29, 2007
For orders on Oahu, Moore-Shelby does deliveries herself in her Toyota Highlander. Delivery on demand. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Panel: Poor hit hardest by climate change Nov 28, 2007
U.N. report: Poor hit hardest by climate change - CNN.com. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Developed nations must immediately help fight global warming or the world will face catastrophic floods, droughts and other disasters, according to U.N. report released this week. (CNN)
Current & the Alliance for Climate Protection Announce the Winner of the ``60 Seconds to Save the Earth'' Ecospot Contest Nov 22, 2007
The grand prize winner will receive a hybrid Toyota Highlander. The three finalists will be awarded Sony prize packages, with the runners-up getting T-Mobile Sidekick phones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Contrite con man feels 'terrible' Nov 18, 2007
Federal prosecutors said Hassan used more than $21,000 in ill-gotten gains to buy a 2004 Toyota Highlander from a dealer in Walnut Creek and more than $50,000 to buy a 2004 BMW 525i from a Concord dealer. Each month, Hassan mailed statements to investors that falsely reported the company's investment activity and account growth of his clients, the indictment said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Hottest suburban dad alive Nov 15, 2007
The good news is that George Clooney and Cameron Diaz are the celebrity judges, and both have cartoons in their backgrounds - Clooney in "South Park" and Diaz in "Shrek." The winner, who'll be announced next week, gets a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Of course. (Boston Globe)
Updated Highlander bigger, powerful Nov 6, 2007
2008 Toyota Highlander bigger, more powerful than ever ... The problem is solved in the 2008 Toyota Highlander, a bigger, more powerful update of the sport utility vehicle on the roads since 2001. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toyota signs contractor Oct 31, 2007
In August, Toyota Boshoku America announced plans to build a new 341,000-square-foot plant located on 40 acres in an industrial park off of Highway 78, 24 miles east of the Toyota Highlander plant in Blue Springs. The plant will manufacture and supply seats, door panels and carpet for the Toyota Highlander vehicle. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Mazda CX-9 Named Motor Trend's Top SUV Oct 19, 2007
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Mazda SUV Tops 10 Other Candidates. (KCRA 3, CA)
Motor Trend Names Mazda CX-9 Top 2008 SUV Oct 19, 2007
Mazda CX-9 Named Motor Trend's Top SUV - Money News Story - KGTV San Diego. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Hybrid harvest Oct 17, 2007
Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Base price: $33,700. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Motor Trend names Mazda CX-9 as 2008 SUV of year Oct 16, 2007
The other finalists were the Buick Enclave, Hyundai Veracruz, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Patriot, Land Rover LR2, Nissan Rouge, Saturn Vue, Subaru Tribeca, Toyota Highlander and Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Associated Press. (FOX23.com, OK)
Columbus company gets Toyota contract Oct 3, 2007
In February, Toyota announced that it had chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue Springs to build 150,000 Toyota Highlander SUVs annually. The new plant represents a 1. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Get The Most Out Of Your Car Sep 6, 2007
Consumer Reports recommends: the Honda Civic, the Honda CR-V, the Lexus ES and the Toyota Highlander, among others. Get regular service. (Fox News)
Honda Pilot comfy, not flashy Sep 5, 2007
Those include the Hyundai Veracruz, Saturn Outlook, Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander. Others, in the traditional SUV market, include the Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder and Chevrolet Trail Blazer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Saturn SUV rated tops Aug 27, 2007
CR said the Outlook trailed only previously tested midsize SUVs the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited and the Honda Pilot, both of which are being retooled. In the large SUV category, the Outlook was behind only the Mercedes-Benz GL450. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Welcome freshmen Aug 24, 2007
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6 injured in head-on crash Aug 23, 2007
The accident occurred when a Nissan Sentra driven by Atri Chatterjee that was traveling west toward Rising Trail Drive slid on the wet roadway into the opposite lane and crashed into a Toyota Highlander SUV driven by Elizabeth Mahar. There were a total of eight passengers involved in the two-car accident that occurred at 5:56 p.m. Six were injured in the crash and were listed in stable condition, according to David Godwin of the Middletown Police Department Traffic Bureau. (Middletown Press, CT)
911 tapes show California senator sent other drivers into panic Aug 11, 2007
One caller described motorists putting on their vehicles' hazard lights in an apparent attempt to warn others away from Migden's Toyota Highlander hybrid. Another caller feared she was drunk. (Fresno Bee -- State)
State senator expects to face misdemeanor for erratic driving Aug 10, 2007
The driver turned out to be Migden, who was in her state-issued 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle. She eventually exited the freeway onto Highway 12 in Fairfield, rear-ending a car carrying a woman and her 3-year-old daughter. (North County Times)
Hyundai does it again Aug 9, 2007
You could name the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander as some of its key competition, but it squares off against vehicles in the luxury segment also. The Lexus RX 350, Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, Acura MDX, Lincoln MKX and others compete for buyers in this segment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toyota Highlander: The Camry of SUVs Aug 9, 2007
Case in point is the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander. This new SUV is larger, faster, and more efficient than the one it replaces, but before we get into the details, a little history: launched in 2001, the first-generation Highlander helped define the growing class of car-based SUVs those would be what most call crossovers. (BusinessWeek)
Sound of silence signals new auto technology Aug 1, 2007
ALBANY -- The Toyota Highlander that was sitting in front of the Albany NanoTech complex Monday morning was running, but it made virtually no sound except for the air conditioner. That's because this SUV was using a hydrogen-powered fuel cell, not the traditional internal combustion engine. (Albany Times Union)
Public Safety Log Jul 24, 2007
According to police, Neuschwander was crossing northbound at the intersection of Pacific and Madison Street, where there is no crosswalk or lights, when he was struck by a 2007 Toyota Highlander driven by Douglas Wayne McGuire, 37, of Albany. Police said alcohol was a contributing factor on the part of Neuschwander. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Crash closes Pacific Boulevard Jul 23, 2007
Traffic was being detoured off Pacific Boulevard at Hill Street Sunday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck by a Toyota Highlander, Albany police said. The crash occurred at 4:17 p.m. at Pacific and Madison Street. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rock star shows opposing taste in cars Jul 20, 2007
Harper: I own a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It has a three rows for the kids, the dogs and the surfboards. (MSNBC -- Business)
Iowa State Patrol Crash Report Jul 13, 2007
A second vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Highlander, driven by Melissa Kay Klutts, 24, Missouri Valley, was heading north on 1st St. and starting to turn left (west) onto W. Huron. Stevens pulled out from the stop sign, hitting the Toyota in the left rear bumper. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Mazda CX-9 zooms to top of SUV market Jul 7, 2007
Mazda considers the CX-9 s primary competition the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot. Mazda may not say it I m not even sure if they re thinking it but as an astute shopper, I would cross-shop the CX-9 against the Acura MDX, Mercedes R-Class or the BMW X5, which are priced in the low- to mid-40s. (Helena Independent Record)
3 hospitalized after 2 cars collide Jul 7, 2007
Officer Keith Dietenhofer said it appeared that Juanita Saunders, 72, of 137 Portsmouth Ave., driving a black 2002 Dodge Caravan, was attempting a left turn from Portsmouth Avenue onto Route 33 when she slammed into a 2004 Toyota Highlander driven by Sandra Herrick, 68, of 134 Lake Road, Brentwood. Saunders' car ended up on the lawn of the Weeks Brick House, inches from a telephone pole. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Saturn Outlook Ranks Among the Best Midsized and Large SUV Models Tested by Consumer Reports Jul 3, 2007
The Outlook posted a "Very Good" overall score and is now ranked in third place -- behind the top-rated Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Honda Pilot -- among the 18 midsize SUVs that have recently been tested by Consumer Reports ... Almost a foot and a half longer than midsized SUVs such as the Toyota Highlander, the Outlook is the first car-based SUV that is spacious enough inside to be a viable alternative to large truck-based models. (PR Newswire)
