Toyota recalls 28k cars in Canada due to forward ‘creep’ while in neutral
Toyota’s safety recall of 28,000 cars in Canada involves 2023-24 models of the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and the Lexus LX 600. Anne Gaviola has more on the transmission flaw causing the vehicles to ‘creep’ forward while in neutral for Business Matters on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
Canada
Feb 23
Telsa teeters on the edge of road after Surrey collision
Three people have been taken to hospital after two vehicles collided in Surrey. Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to extract someone from a badly damaged Toyota. And a Tesla could be seen slightly hanging off of a ledge on the side of the road.
Global News Morning BC
Apr 22
Business Matters: Toyota issues ‘do not drive’ warning over some airbags
Toyota is re-issuing a “do not drive” advisory over more than seven thousand cars in Canada with serious outstanding recalls that have not been repaired. Kyle Benning has this story and more in Business Matters for Jan. 30, 2024.
Jan 30
Consumer Matters: Frustrating experience with vehicle flaw
A B.C. man is sharing his frustrating experience with his Toyota Tacoma. He says he’s dealing with an engineering flaw that Toyota Canada is refusing to fix. Perhaps, more surprising is the automaker’s reasoning for denying him compensation. Consumer Matters Anne Drewa reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Nov 15, 2023
Province of Alberta adds hydrogen vehicle to fleet
As the provincial government looks to attract more investment in the technology of hydrogen fuel-cells, a pilot program will see Alberta acquire three Toyota Mirais to add to its fleet. Sarah Ryan explains.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Nov 6, 2023
Video shows dramatic hit-and-run on Nova Scotia highway
Dashcam video shows a dramatic hit-and-run between a blue Toyota Echo and a Jeep Wrangler on Highway 102 Saturday morning. Police are continuing the search for the Toyota Echo with the license plate GYT158.
Crime
Oct 30, 2023
Edmonton police release video connected to Jawad homicide investigation
Investigators are releasing a video clip of Jawad’s Toyota Camry which was driving in the area of 139 Avenue and 89 Street in Edmonton between 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
Aug 11, 2023
Deep sea driving: Australian team drives old Land Cruiser underwater
An ambitious team of divers, engineers and car enthusiasts in Australia has successfully driven an old Toyota Land Cruiser, dubbed the “Mudcrab,” along the ocean floor. Mike Armstrong dives into how the group accomplished the feat, and its hopes of driving into history.
Global National
Aug 1, 2023
Global National: Aug. 1
For the third time in four months, former U.S. president Donald Trump has been hit with criminal charges. This time, a federal grand jury indicted Trump for conspiring to steal the 2020 presidential election. What’s in the indictment, and why it’s unlikely to affect Trump’s bid for the White House. Hundreds of firefighters from around...
Global National
Aug 1, 2023
Global Okanagan News at 5: May 9, 2023
A Kelowna home hit by a semi-truck last month was broken into twice over the last few days. One person has been charged with arson in connection with the Toyota Dealership in Penticton, nearly one year after the incident. A company in the Okanagan has launched a pilot project, testing out a four-day work week.
May 9, 2023
Toyota customer says theft protection didn’t pay, asks for help
A Toronto Toyota customer thought a $699 protection plan would be a smart investment considering the number of vehicles stolen in the GTA each year. But when his Highlander was stolen, Frank Taylor couldn’t collect a $5,000 payout promised under terms of the plan. He called the dealership, the manufacturer, and Ontario’s auto dealer regulator...
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jan 12, 2023
Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Jan. 12, 2023
One person taken to hospital after firearm discharged at Toronto high school, police say. Firefighters battled an industrial blaze in St. Catharines as nearby homes and businesses were evacuated. A Toyota customer calls Global News for help, finally gets $5,000 payout on protection plan.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jan 12, 2023
Newfoundland man driving all the way home from Toronto after his flight was cancelled
A Newfoundland man had to head home the long way: in a rented Toyota Corolla, after his connecting WestJet flight from Toronto to St. John’s was cancelled Sunday.
Canada
Dec 23, 2022
Toyota dealer insisted on buying options or no deal: customer
First Joo-Young Kim had his 2021 Toyota Highlander stolen from his driveway north of Toronto. Then, the owner of a family dry-cleaning shop had car trouble of a different kind. When he went to replace the vehicle with a new one, he says a Toyota dealership raised the price at the last minute and insisted...
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Nov 30, 2021
Toronto police reveal 10 most stolen vehicles of 2021
The Honda CR-V tops Toronto police’s list of most stolen vehicles in Toronto in 2021, followed by the Lexus RX350, Honda Civic, Land Rover Range Rover, Toyota Highlander, Ford F150, Honda Accord, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Rav4, and Hyundai Elantra.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Dec 8, 2021
Trump tweet threatens big border tax on Toyota
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a hefty tax on Toyota Motor if it builds its Corolla cars for the U.S. market at a plant in Mexico. Bobbi Rebell reports.
World
Jan 5, 2017
Tasty vegan comfort foods
Lauren Toyota shares some vegan comfort food ideas everyone can enjoy
The Morning Show
Aug 23, 2017
2017 Cash and Cars lottery: Edmonton showhome
Leslie Horton helps announce the winner of an Edmonton showhome and a 2017 Toyota Corolla IM from the 2017 Cash and Cars Lottery.
Global News Morning Calgary
Oct 26, 2017
Saskatchewan teams draw opening matches at club soccer nationals
Sask Impact FC and Saskatoon Revolution play to 1-1 draws in their opening matches at the Toyota National Championships.
Sports
Oct 4, 2018
Dashcam video shows car driving wrong way on Highway 99 before crash
It was a close call for drivers in Delta after a car was seen driving down the wrong side of Highway 99 before colliding head on with a Toyota Rav 4. RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen the Volkswagen driving the wrong way on March 25.
Mar 27, 2018