Toyota Tundra

Texas-Built Toyota Tundra Named Truck of Texas for Second Time

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Friday, November 10, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's 2024 Tundra was awarded the title "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. This marks the second time in three years the vehicle has taken top honors at the event.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's 2024 Tundra was awarded the title "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo event.
  • Toyota Audio Multimedia also received a Feature Award while the Toyota i-Force MAX Turbocharged Hybrid earned the Best Powertrain Award.
  • "We are thrilled to see the positive impact the Tundra continues to have on the truck segment and are honored that TAWA recognized the Toyota Tundra as the Truck of Texas for a second time."
  • "The Texas Auto Writers Association Truck of Texas award is a prestigious honor, and the 2024 Toyota Tundra has truly earned the title," said TAWA President Teia Collier.

IZEA Wins Five 2023 Vega Digital Awards for Influencer Marketing Campaigns

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Orlando, Florida, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA ), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands and agencies, announced today that it was honored during the first season of the 2023 Vega Digital Awards with three Platinum Awards, one Gold Award, and one Silver Award for its social media influencer marketing campaigns for various clients.

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  • Orlando, Florida, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA ), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands and agencies, announced today that it was honored during the first season of the 2023 Vega Digital Awards with three Platinum Awards, one Gold Award, and one Silver Award for its social media influencer marketing campaigns for various clients.
  • The Vega Digital Awards is organized and hosted by the International Awards Associate (IAA) to honor digital content creators who pioneer new horizons in an ever-changing landscape.
  • "In the realm of influencer marketing, we don't just follow the path; we blaze trails and create new ones," asserted Ted Murphy, Founder and CEO of IZEA.
  • Together, we're not just winning awards, we're shaping the future of influencer marketing."

Worksport announces tonneau cover availability for Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

“When we say there is a Worksport cover for nearly every light truck, we mean it,” said Worksport CEO, Steven Rossi.

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  • “When we say there is a Worksport cover for nearly every light truck, we mean it,” said Worksport CEO, Steven Rossi.
  • For the Stellantis brands, Worksport provides 2 covers for Jeep Gladiator trucks, 2 covers for Dodge Dakota trucks, and 10 covers for RAM trucks.
  • Worksport’s Ford lineup includes 21 configurations for the F-150 model—North America’s best-selling light truck—along with the Super Duty, Ranger, and Maverick models.
  • “We said we hoped to serve many of the best-selling light trucks, and we have created a broad range of models for them.

Green Car Journal Names RAM 1500 2023 Green Truck of the Year at San Antonio Auto & Truck Show

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The announcement was made at a Green Car Awards press conference at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas.

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  • The announcement was made at a Green Car Awards press conference at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas.
  • RAM 1500 offers a wide range of advanced features and amenities that appeal to those seeking a sophisticated personal use or work truck.
  • The Green Car Awards are an important part of Green Car Journal's mission to showcase environmental progress in the auto industry.
  • Green Truck of the Year and the Green Car Awards are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc.

Texas-Built Toyota Sequoia Named SUV of Texas

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia was named "Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. The Sequoia, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, also received the highest mark in three additional categories, including Full-Size SUV, Off-Road SUV and Best Exterior. This year's Texas Truck Rodeo brought together dozens of journalists to evaluate automakers' latest trucks and SUVs on an off-road course at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas. Vehicles were evaluated on interior, exterior, value, performance and personal appeal.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia was named "Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event.
  • The Sequoia, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, also received the highest mark in three additional categories, including Full-Size SUV, Off-Road SUV and Best Exterior.
  • "The all-new Toyota Sequoia provides all the room, technology, power and efficiency our customers need, and we appreciate TAWA recognizing all that the Sequoia offers," said Mike Sweers, executive chief engineer for the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma and 4Runner vehicle programs at Toyota Motor North America, Research and Development (TMNA R&D).
  • For more information on the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, visit the Toyota Newsroom .

It's Finally Here! Toyota Auto Insurance Comes to Texas

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in Texas. Introduced to select markets in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. Expanding into the Lone Star State represents a major milestone for Toyota Auto Insurance. Not only is Texas the nation's second most populous state, it's also home to Toyota's North American headquarters and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX). The San Antonio manufacturing facility produces the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck and Sequoia three-row SUV.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in Texas.
  • Toyota Auto Insurance is underwritten in Texas by Texas County Mutual Insurance Company.
  • "We're thrilled to expand Toyota Auto Insurance to customers in our home state," said Rob Spencer, Toyota Insurance chief operating officer.
  • Toyota Insurance is a brand name of Toyota Insurance Management Solutions USA, LLC an independent licensed insurance agency specializing in Property & Casualty insurance offerings, partnering with top insurance companies to allow customers to choose the best options for their needs.

Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2023 Green Truck of the Year™; Winner to be Revealed at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Finalists for the prestigious 2023 Green Truck of the Year award have been announced by Green Car Journal, the 'green' car field's leading authority for the past 30 years.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Finalists for the prestigious 2023 Green Truck of the Year award have been announced by Green Car Journal, the 'green' car field's leading authority for the past 30 years.
  • The winner will be honored at a San Antonio Auto & Truck Show press conference on Friday, November 11, held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
  • The Green Car Awards are an important part of Green Car Journal's mission to showcase environmental progress in the auto industry.
  • Green Truck of the Year and the Green Car Awards are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc.

CRAFTSMAN® RETURNS AS NASCAR TRUCK SERIES TITLE SPONSOR IN 2023

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Friday, August 26, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), the world's largest tool company and a leader in outdoor equipment, today announced American tool icon CRAFTSMAN® will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2023. After serving as the series' title sponsor from its inception in 1995 to 2008, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.

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  • After serving as the series' title sponsor from its inception in 1995 to 2008, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.
  • The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.
  • As part of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Title Sponsor announcement, representatives from NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker revealed a CRAFTSMAN Toyota Tundra truck at Daytona International Speedway alongside current Truck Series driver Zane Smith and inaugural Truck Series champion Mike Skinner.
  • NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series(NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series).

Altair Announces Winners of 10th Annual Enlighten Award

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Altair Enlighten Award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.  

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  • Ford, Shiloh Industries, General Motors, Toyota, BASF, Nemak, and McMaster University among winners creating a more sustainable, lightweight future
    TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award.
  • "The winners of the 2022 Enlighten Award have demonstrated the great strides the automotive industry has made in creating more sustainable products," said Carla Bailo, president and CEO, Center for Automotive Research.
  • The Enlighten Award winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars onAugust 2, 2022 at 8 a.m.
  • Media partners for the 2022 Altair Enlighten Award include SAE, Automotive Engineering, Tech Briefs, and Automobil Industrie.

Altair Announces Winners of 10th Annual Enlighten Award

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Altair Enlighten Award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.  

Key Points: 
  • Ford, Shiloh Industries, General Motors, Toyota, BASF, Nemak, and McMaster University among winners creating a more sustainable, lightweight future
    TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award.
  • "The winners of the 2022 Enlighten Award have demonstrated the great strides the automotive industry has made in creating more sustainable products," said Carla Bailo, president and CEO, Center for Automotive Research.
  • The Enlighten Award winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars onAugust 2, 2022 at 8 a.m.
  • Media partners for the 2022 Altair Enlighten Award include SAE, Automotive Engineering, Tech Briefs, and Automobil Industrie.