Inspiring Teens and Parents To Be Safer Drivers Together with Online Resources, Events, Social Media and More
The first year a teenager gets their driver’s license will be one of the most dangerous of their lives and while cars today are safer than ever, automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers.
Today, Toyota launched TeenDrive365, a driving safety platform to help families navigate the critical first year of a teen’s independent driving. Designed to amplify the teen driving programs and resources Toyota has offered for over a decade, the initiative aims to help foster an ongoing dialogue between parents and teens through engaging online tools, expert advice and tips, local events and social media.
One of TeenDrive365’s goals is to inspire parents to model safer driving behaviors for their teens. This premise of bringing parents and teens together to encourage safe driving is based on scientific research from a national study Toyota conducted with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The study found a significant correlation between how parents and their teens drive, suggesting that parents are the biggest influence on how a teen will behave behind the wheel.
The study was sponsored by Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), which works with leading institutions on auto safety research, including projects designed to better understand teen drivers’ risks and behaviors and identify effective recommendations to help keep them safe.
“We like to say that driver’s education begins the day a parent turns their child’s car seat around to face forward,” said Dr. Tina Sayer, Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center Principal Engineer and teen safe driving expert. “It’s so important that parents understand that the actions they take and the expectations they set for young drivers each day are powerful factors in encouraging a lifetime of safe behavior behind the wheel.”
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Toyota is always pushing the envelope when it comes to the integration of technology in our daily lives. Such is the case with their newest concept, the FV2.
The vehicle is somewhere in between a car, a bike and a horse.
Scheduled to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, the FV2 will offer an entirely new operating experience. When parked, it looks fairly similar to a motorcycle. But power her up, and the canopy sweeps open exposing the cabin which consists of a simple standing platform. Imagine standing up on an ATV, except you won't find a steering-wheel or pedal anywhere. Instead, the operator will have to rely on some fancy technology to make it go.
The idea behind the concept is to seamlessly connect driver and machine. Essentially, the FV2 will just be an extension of the human body. Simply lean in the direction you want the vehicle to travel, and it will swiftly oblige. The functionality has been likened to that of a Segway. While that sounds like it may be dangerous at high-speeds, Toyota has a solution. Adhering to their concept of seamless integration, the FV2 will have 'Driver Assist Mode' capabilities. The highly-advanced HUD (Heads Up Display) projected onto the windscreen will provide traffic and weather conditions, warn of potential collisions and even maintain driving logs so that it can better adapt to your operational style.
Perhaps the craziest feature about the FV2 is its ability to detect your mood and use that information to protect you and other motorists. For example, if you start to get angry at the guy tailgating you, the FV2 will use its voice and visual sensors to immediately determine your mood. It will then use lights on the outside of the car to indicate to the inconsiderate driver behind you that you're getting upset.
All in all, the FV2 makes use of some serious innovations and should be fun to finally see when the Tokyo Motor Show kicks off on November 22.
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We all know about the Toyota Corolla, it has been an extremely popular model since its inception in 1966. [See photo] It is getting our attention today because Toyota has released the all-new 2014 model, and you’re in for a treat.
- All-new exterior styling – Toyota has been spending some
quality time with its design team to come up with drastically sportier,
classier, and more fun Corolla. If you are a new Corolla owner, you will
happy to have Standard LED Headlights, making it a great deal safer to
drive at night. Once you get used to night-driving with these, you just
won’t want regular halogen lights again.
- Newly designed interior - We all have spilled drinks on a car
seat, and so Toyota developed a solution for us humans. The Corolla
comes with available SofTex® seats, Toyota says it is a true blend of
“science and luxury.” SofTex® seats are water- and stain-resistant, and
supportive for long road trips. New Piano black accents are now used in
the dashboard, taking the interior quality to a whole new level.
Available moonroof, for you to enjoy on those beautiful sunny Sunday
afternoons. Lastly, the available gated shifter will give you incredible
feel during your manual shifts.
- Technologic – The Corolla can now be had with a backup
camera, standard Bluetooth, available Entune entertainment system
(welcoming navigation and third-party apps), an advanced voice
recognition module, steering wheel controls and a standard USB port.
- Safety first – The 2014 Corolla has 8 airbags and every
Corolla has our Star Safety System which is packed with technologies to
keep you safe and sound at all times.
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website to see what we currently have in stock. Toyota of York will be
happy to take you on a test drive and get you in that new Corolla.
