When an engine block leaves the foundry, how do you know that it was cast and machined correctly? Quality is something we crave and take for granted at the same time. We demand that every component inside our vehicles is built to exacting specifications and built to last a lifetime. General Motors has continually developed new ways to ensure that anything leaving their assembly facilities…
The eighth-generation Corvette was released on the streets in 2020 to a fanbase that had been waiting for a mid-engine Corvette longer than we’ve been waiting to go back to the moon. To be clear, the first concept Corvette with a mid-engine layout was shown in 1964 as a race car, but an actual show car debuted in 1968, not long before…
This past year saw the growth of hybrid-powered vehicles in the Toyota lineup. As Tacoma and Camry sales jumped, so has the demand for our industry-leading HEV and PHEV drivelines. Sales for hybrid Toyotas now account for 50 percent in the U.S.A. To meet this increased demand, Toyota has expanded production of hybrid drivelines and…
We all love an old school Toyota Land Cruiser. They are the symbol of durability and ruggedness that can go anywhere on this planet. What if one of those old-school Land Cruisers came back to life? How would you do it? Toyota came up with a great concept fusing an FJ60 Land Cruiser from 1985…
Retired United States Army Sergeant Nick Koulchar was deployed to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While serving as a combat engineer and gunner with the U.S. Army Alpha Company, 40th Engineers, Task Force 1/6, his vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device. This attack resulted in Sgt. Koulchar having to undergo a double leg…
Toyota has begun production on three new differentials for its vehicles, which are assembled at the Huntsville, AL, plant. To meet the demand for the latest manufacturing needs, the company also added 350 jobs. This is all thanks to a $282 million investment announced in 2024, which keeps Toyota vehicles, their engines, and drivetrains produced in America. A Word from Toyota “These new product lines highlight Toyota Alabama’s flexibility and reinforce the company’s…
You just purchased or leased a new GMC vehicle. Congratulations! A GMC is unlike any vehicle on the road. GMC treats every customer with the highest level of care, which is why you get some perks for being a GMC owner. They are designed to instill a sense of pride of ownership by keeping you…
A customer at a Toyota dealer in Philadelphia experienced possibly the best timing of her life when she selected her RAV4. It turned out she was the one millionth customer to purchase a Toyota using SmartPath, Toyota’s digital retail technology. We’re disappointed it wasn’t a Sharp Automotive customer but will share the details anyway. First…
The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling and longest-running names in automotive history. Since its introduction in Japan in 1966 and its entry into the U.S. market just two years later, with 60 horsepower, Toyota has sold more than 30 million Corollas worldwide. The 1986 Toyota Corolla FX16 Fast forward to 1986, when Toyota…
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one of the best-selling vehicles in South Dakota. This dependable pickup truck can be found anywhere across the state – at the farm, in every small town, at a South Dakota State football tailgate, and deeper in our state parks. Owners of the Silverado 1500 are loyal to their truck….
