Daily Archives: December 16, 2012

Automaker Ads rank high on YouTube in 2012

 


AdWeek has now listed 20 most watched ads of 2012 on YouTube. Nine of the top 20 viewed were car-related with eight coming from automakers. The one not from automakers is from Hot Wheels and surely one of the coolest ones on the list.

India to be major parts export hub for Honda & Toyota

Japanese automobile manufacturers Honda and Toyota are looking at shaping up their India domestic operations as major parts exporters after the introduction of India-specific models Brio and Etios, respectively, in the country.

2013 Ford Ranger Boosts Tow Rating

Ford has lifted its Ranger pickup’s maximum braked towing capacity to 3500kg, now matching the segment-leading 2.8 litre Holden Colorado models. Previously rated at 3350kg, the new figure applies to all Ranger 4×2 Hi-Rider and 4×4 models.

Toyota Venza Auto High Beam – video


Feature switches headlights from high beam to low and back, without driver manipulation. Like most vehicles, the Toyota Venza has an automatic setting for the headlights, in this case on the steering-wheel stalk. Most people usually just leave a car’s headlight switch on this setting so they don’t have to think about turning the headlights on or off.