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Dont know about the cost but I found this Thailand Standard Warranty: 5 years or 150,000 km. Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 years. Hybrid System Warranty: 5 years with unlimited mileage. Maintenance Package: Optional Smart Plan covering maintenance from 10,000 to 50,000 km .

I think the picture at the top is actually the car we bought taken in the showroom, I guess its a mid range model, but still way too much to get to grips with, electric seats, dash cam front and rear etc.... I asked them for an English Manual, took about six weeks to get it, none the wiser for having it though as you say its like War and Peace. I had no idea about the steering adjusts to recent inputs, have to be careful with that as my wife drives it as well 😁

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Have you ever stopped to think what makes Toyota so special? The answer is much simpler than it seems: it doesn’t break. Just like that. Toyota doesn’t use parts that break, so instead of designing solutions for potential failures, it eliminates the failures at the root, always staying one step ahead of any situation. Want to know what else makes Toyota the king of cars? Toyota, from tradition to innovation Toyota hybrids don’t rely on conventional transmissions. Instead, they have a unique way of transferring power to the wheels, which avoids fluid changes and saves money for users over the lifespan of the vehicles! No conventional starters Instead of the starters we know, it starts using Toyota’s own motor-generator, a highly reliable component they’ve been using for years. Also, it’s included in their power-train warranty (while other brands choose not to include it…) Goodbye to alternators Normally, alternators are components that fail quite often (more than we’d like…) and in many cases the “bill” goes up to $960!! Toyota hybrids don’t want that for their vehicles, so they use DC to DC converters, since they don’t have moving parts, they last longer. No timing chains either So, Toyota wants their timing chains to be much more durable and not require as much maintenance. Similarly, they also don’t use accessory belts (because they use an electric water pump). And the air conditioning? It also has its own system, it uses a heat pump in its more modern hybrids, and there’s no need for a belt to make it work. Toyota, from tradition to innovation , they usually have a revolutionary approach almost always: All are benchmarks of the Japanese brand, but, with more than a decade of data and millions of their vehicles on the roads, it’s more than just a brand. Toyota takes care of every step it takes, and that’s essential in an industry that moves as fast as this one. Now they’ve decided to eliminate parts that aren’t necessary (important to highlight this) so that the vehicles have fewer failures, making them much more durable. No CVT gears or belts Toyota hybrids don’t rely on conventional transmissions. Instead, they have a unique way of transferring power to the wheels, which avoids fluid changes and saves money for users over the lifespan of the vehicles! No conventional starters Instead of the starters we know, it starts using Toyota’s own motor-generator, a highly reliable component they’ve been using for years. Also, it’s included in their powertrain warranty (while other brands choose not to include it…) The “Missing” Parts That Make All the Difference No CVT belts or gears Toyota’s e-CVT is almost maintenance-free. No belt wear, no fluid swaps, no headaches. No conventional starter motor It uses a motor-generator for starting—simpler, more reliable, and covered under the powertrain warranty. No alternator Instead, Toyota hybrids use a DC-DC converter with no moving parts. No failure, no $900 repair bill. No timing belt or standard chains Fewer moving parts = fewer service visits. And no risk of snapped belts or expensive maintenance. No accessory belts They’re replaced with electric pumps (like for water and A/C), cutting wear points even further. No turbochargers Electric motors deliver torque instantly. Toyota doesn’t need turbos to boost power—and that’s one more thing that won’t break. No hydraulic power steering pump Fully electric power steering. No leaks, no fluid, no pump to fail. Would you trade high-tech complexity for long-term reliability?

A 56-year-old personal trainer on how to build muscle after 40 — with rucking, bodyweight, and short workouts By Gabby Landsverk Shorter workouts could be the key to getting in shape and staying that way into your 50s and beyond, according to a personal trainer who learned to work smarter instead of harder. Bill Maeda, 56, said recovering from a health crisis taught him that short, simple, and consistent is key to building muscle and fitness long-term. "My raw horsepower is less than it was 10 or more years ago, but I don't care," he told. "The difference is now, I'm moving better, and it's fun." Inspired by Bruce Lee to start training at 8 years old, Maeda had been a personal trainer for decades, even landed a few movie roles with his muscular physique. But in 2012, he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in his early 40s, requiring major emergency surgery and half a year of chemotherapy. Full story: https://www.businessinsider.com/rucking-shorter-workouts-boost-fitness-after-40-trainer-tips-2025-5

Scientists discover $1,500,000,000,000 worth of white gold in Oregon that could transform the US car industry The McDermitt Caldera By Rebekah Jordan A $1.5 trillion lithium deposit has been uncovered in Oregon. The team of scientists made the discovery in a volcanic hotspot along the Oregon-Nevada border and it could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the United States. Uncovered back in 2023, the treasure trove has just recently been valued at a whopping $1.5 trillion, and it could prove totally revolutionary for America's electric vehicle industry. Although this is brilliant news for the industry, the local community have voice concerns over the discovery. Why are lithium deposits so valuable? Lithium is an essential component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, making it one of the most sought-after minerals globally. With EV production and a drive for clean energy on the rise, the US is eager to reduce its reliance on foreign lithium especially as global conflict threatens key resource supply lines. According to a 2023 study published in Minerals, the McDermitt Caldera could hold between 20 and 40 million metric tonnes of lithium. Expert analysts state that if efficient extraction methods prove efficient, the US could position itself as a leading global supplier of the valuable metal. In other words, if all goes well, a discovery like this could revolutionise the future of the US battery industry. Full story: https://www.uniladtech.com/science/scientists-discover-mcdermitt-caldera-oregon-lithium-deposit-value-787354-20250514

They Shall Not Grow Old It's on tPB 'Must-watch' war film with almost perfect rating shows real horrors This tragic war films uses real-life never before seen footage of the first world war to re-tell the stories in colour for the first time They Shall Not Grow Old is a documentary film by the renowned Peter Jackson, the man behind the highly acclaimed Lord of The Rings trilogy. Jackson decided to dedicate this piece of work to his late grandfather, who himself fought during the war, and it was this that motivated him to focus on creating an immersive experience of life at war. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/2057073/must-watch-war-film

It's OK here, also not possible to move one single post, but I think everyone here will be interested to hear about affordable good quality headphones.

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Watched episode one last night, don't think we shall be watching anymore. Even my wife said 'what is this?' I did like the giant centipede though...

Even California's economy has overtaken Russia's, highlighting the significant economic power of this U.S. state on the global stage. California: In 2024, California's nominal GDP reached approximately $4.1 trillion, making it the fourth-largest economy globally. Russia: In contrast, Russia's nominal GDP for 2023 was about $2.02 trillion, according to World Bank data.

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We get pigeons flying into our 6mm dark glass windows all the time, they usually break their necks. One day we had some sort of hawk hit the glass just by way of a change.

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We had not received one as of yesterday, but some near neighbors had, so we drove up to the local office with last year receipt and paid it that way, wife was told they are sending them out daily but there are still boxes and boxes of demand notes still waiting to be sent out.

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I would have thought Utapao might have been a better choice given it's large size, and government emphasis on attraction of industry to the Eastern Economic Corridor.