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Six Flags' annual Fright Fest is back again this year and providing big frights and scares all throughout the month of October. From now until Halloween, guests will have the chance to experience terrifying haunts and go for a spin on bone chilling rides featured all across the park.
Since Toyota and BMW first decided to build a sports car back in 2012, auto enthusiasts have been going crazy trying to figure out what the two leading carmakers would develop. There has been very little information about the potential vehicle over the last few years, but just recently we received news that both companies will make a final decision regarding the future of the project by the end of 2015.
The Toyota C-HR Concept, which debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, recently remerged as a five-door model at this year's IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. With plans to release a production version of the compact hybrid crossover within the next few years, Toyota has begun to make changes to the concept that will likely carry over to the mass-market model.
As the automotive business continues to progress, more and more advanced technology options are beginning to find their way onto today's cars. In the past few years, carmakers have been focused on developing in-car systems capable of providing seamless smartphone integration, but according to recent studies buyers are more interested in owning vehicles with innovative safety technology.
It's no secret that Toyota is a leader in the U.S. market when it comes to hybrid vehicles. With the launch of the Prius in 1997, they were one of the first automakers to introduce hybrid technology to the mainstream. It's now been 18 years since the introduction of the Prius and Toyota is still going strong in the hybrid segment.
In the past few years, automakers have been slowly transitioning to turbocharged engines, and out of the many manufacturers who have jumped on board for the switch, Toyota is one brand that has held off including turbos in their lineup. However, this could be changing in the near future.
SpacePark 360: Infinity is a one-of-a-kind attraction currently open at UT Arlington's Planetarium. Using a set of full-dome movies, SpacePark 360: Infinity recreates roller coaster experiences and takes guests on a first-person ride to different planets and destinations within our universe. Providing a lesson in space travel that you won't soon forget, this innovative attraction is a great way to learn about space and explore our solar system.
The Toyota Camry has been named this year's most American-Made vehicle by Cars.com! This marks the fifth time the Camry has earned the top spot on the automotive site’s annual American-Made Index and the first time in over three years that Toyota has taken the crown. Aside from the Camry's win, the Toyota Sienna claimed the runner-up position, making Toyota a force to be reckoned with.
Having a full-size car in a congested city can sometimes make traveling a pain; however, Toyota is currently working to make urban excursions less daunting, with the development of two super-compact electric vehicles. The Toyota i-Road and COMS are two zero-emission models the brand hopes to unleash on the global market.
Summer is currently in full swing, and with the warm weather hitting the city of Arlington, it's time to gather the kids and have some fun! Exciting family activities are being held throughout the city for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the entire summer. Check out a few local happenings below, and decide which one is ideal for you and your family to take part in! Six Flags Over Texas Six Flags Over Texas is always a great place to visit with the kids during the summer.
