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We are selling our 1998 Toyota RAV4. We are sad to see her go, but we just bought a new Kia Soul and are putting this one up for sale. It has all wheel drive, automatic 4-speed transmission, cold A/C, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power sliding/tilting moonroof, keyless entry, alarm system, factory tint, alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player, good speakers, rear tires at 80%, front tires at 50%, spare tire is new (tire has never touched the ground), still has the factory suitcases that attached to inside of rear door (see photo). Rear seats flip forward for large cargo space (see photo). This car has been in our family for 9 years, we have taken good care of it, we are nonsmokers, and we don't take it off paved roads. There is no rust, and the car has never been flooded. Oil is changed regularly; CV joints and front struts replaced January 2014. This has been a reliable car for us--we do not hesitate to take it on road trips. It has a current inspection sticker and is ready to drive anywhere. The cruise control works but the on/off switch is broken (I can show you how to use the cruise control when you pick up the car). The hinge on the center armrest is broken, so the armrest lifts off instead of swinging back (see photo). There is a dent and scratch on the hood over the passenger headlight (see photo). There is a chip in the windshield (see photo) but it is not in the driver's line of sight, and the clear coat on the roof is peeling in a spot (see photo) but it is not visible unless you're 6'6" tall. The check engine light is on. It was on when we bought it and we replaced the oxygen sensor and it went off. Two years later the light came back on for the same reason. Our mechanic suggested we just let the light stay on and keep the $250 and it has been on ever since. The rear door squeaks. This is a city car so it has its fair share of dings and scratches (see photos). A couple of years ago our neighbor dented in the fender while the car was parked in front of our house--this was repaired professionally (paid for by insurance). Otherwise, the car has not been involved in any accidents. There are no stains or tears on the upholstery. The driver's floormat is missing; the other three are there plus the large cargo mat is there, too. We have clean title in hand, car is ready to go! I put the eBay app on my phone so I'll be able to answer questions fairly quickly if you have one. Thanks for looking!

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Former NHTSA chief may lead automaker-backed Takata investigation

Fri, Feb 6 2015

An automaker-led effort may see the former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration take on the probe into the Takata airbag inflator disaster. A coalition of at least ten automakers is in talks with former NHTSA administrator David Kelly, with unnamed sources familiar with the discussions telling The Wall Street Journal he is "among those we are considering to coordinate" the investigation.The Detroit News, meanwhile, is reporting he could be hired "in the coming days." Takata, the Japanese seatbelt and airbag manufacturer, has been the center of a defect scandal since last year. Takata is under fire for air bag inflators that can explode, shooting out metal and plastic pieces. At least five deaths and dozens of injuries have been linked to the problem worldwide. Earlier this year, Honda Motor Co., the automaker with the biggest exposure to the defective Takata air bags, was fined $70 million in the U.S. for not reporting to regulators some 1,729 complaints that its vehicles caused deaths and injuries, and for not reporting warranty claims. It was the largest civil penalty levied against an automaker. Should he take the role, Kelly would be at the fore of an investigation being assembled by an alliance of ten automakers, which includes the Detroit Three and Honda. Toyota first suggested a joint investigation back in December, The Journal reports. Kelly's goals, meanwhile, will be many. The Detroit News reports that questions abound regarding not only the recalled airbag inflators and the conditions that cause them to fail, but the whether the replacement units will have similar problems in the future. The automaker committee is far from the only one analyzing the airbag issue. Takata has assembled its own panel, led by former Secretary of Transportation Samuel Skinner, while NHTSA's deputy administrator, David Friedman, has brought in an outside engineering firm to investigate the inflators, The Detroit News reports. Separately, on Friday Takata Corp., the Japanese seatbelt and air-bag maker at the center of a defect scandal, is expecting more red ink for the fiscal year through March. It is projecting a 31 billion yen ($264 million) loss, worse than the previous forecast for a 25 billion yen ($214 million) loss, despite higher sales expected for the fiscal year. Ten automakers have recalled about 12 million vehicles in the U.S. and about 19 million globally for problems with the air bags.

Toyota Matrix discontinued for 2014

Mon, 05 Aug 2013

Between its slow sales and the upcoming redesign of the closely related Corolla sedan, things haven't been looking good for the Toyota Matrix (for some time now). After 10 years on the market, Toyota has officially announced that it will drop the Matrix from its US lineup following the 2013 model year.
The announcement was made as a part of a press release breaking down what's new for Toyota in 2014, but for now, it doesn't look like any Toyota-branded product will fill the Matrix's spot. The Matrix and its sister car, the defunct Pontiac Vibe, were the final vehicles developed under the joint venture between Toyota and General Motors, an arrangement launched back to 1984.

Toyota sizzle reel gives better look at i-Road Geneva concept

Tue, 26 Feb 2013

Toyota is taking the tiny tandem Tango to Tron town. In a teaser video for the new i-Road, debuting at the Geneva Motor Show next week, we catch a light-bike-like glimpse of Toyota's quirky tandem-seat concept. We still don't know much about the vehicle itself, but the video does flash the words "fun, compact, emissions-free," which suggests this is an electric ride. Then comes the apparent tagline: "i Roll, i Rock i Road." An indication that the tilting image we see in the video isn't just a special effect, perhaps? We'll have to wait until we get to Switzerland next week to find out. Until then, you can watch the video below.
In more earthly reveals, Toyota will also show off its hotly anticipate FT-86 Open sports car concept and Auris Touring Sports wagon on its Geneva show stand.

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