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Toyota claims that since its debut, the Highlander Hybrid has been a good seller, since 2006 the Highlander has sold around 31,000 vehicles and helping the brand capture 67 percent of the U.S. hybrid market.

Recalls is something that every automaker dreads and prays that they never have to deal with. Unfortunately for GM and Toyota it is time for them to face the music. Together they are both recalling over 662,000 cars that have been sold in the U.S. because of the defective power windows.

Canadians may not be too crazy about the cars that come out of their homeland at the moment due to the inequitable prices – but the people in Afghanistan are more than happy to take up their slack and their cars. Reports have stated that after the Taliban fell the first cars to arrive were those from Canada.

Toyota chose to show off their new FJ Cruiser prototype at the NAIAS press preview though not in the usual way. There was no hype, no fan fare, and no publicity waiting to take snapshots of the new car. In fact the new ‘Trail Teams’ vehicle was out of eye shot and away from the other popular vehicles in the room. Now it’s our job to make sure that you get to hear about it.

After a 75 year lock on the #2 position for domestic auto sales, Ford has dropped to #3 - replaced by Toyota. Now, only behind General Motors, will Toyota continue it’s relentless innovation of new products in search of the #1 spot?