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5 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in West Virginia

5 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in West Virginia

Nothing brings out your Christmas spirit more than driving through a holiday light display covered in snow while you sip a hot mocha in your warm car. The Mountain State has quite a collection of light displays for this festive season. Here are five drive-thru holiday light displays in West Virginia. Fayette County Winter Wonderland […]

 Kurt Verlin

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Celebrates 25 Years of Operations

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Celebrates 25 Years of Operations

Since 1996, TMMWV has made nearly 20 million powertrains — averaging at a little over 92 powertrains per minute.

 Kurt Verlin

Toyota West Virginia Gets $210 Million and 100 New Jobs

Toyota West Virginia Gets $210 Million and 100 New Jobs

With this new investment, Toyota will have poured more than $1.8 billion in the engine manufacturing plant where it employs approximately 2,000 people

 Kurt Verlin

$226 Million Investment Finally Pays Off at Toyota West Virginia

$226 Million Investment Finally Pays Off at Toyota West Virginia

In late 2017, Toyota announced it was investing $113 million in Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia to produce 120,000 hybrid transaxles per year. In early 2019, that capacity was doubled and so was the investment, to nearly $226 million. Finally, the first of these hundreds of thousands of transaxles has been made. “Our team has […]

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Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in West Virginia

Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in West Virginia

West Virginia is a beloved road trip destination, thanks to its natural beauty and historical significance. While you’re visiting the Mountain State, stay at these unique hotels to experience even more of the history and excitement. Road Trip Advice: How to increase fuel economy Light Horse Inn, Harpers Ferry With a past spanning 225 years, […]

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West Virginia Passes Bill to Increase Pet Safety in Vehicles

West Virginia Passes Bill to Increase Pet Safety in Vehicles

We’re only one month into 2019 and this year already promises to be a safer one for pets. Pennsylvania recently passed legislation to remove the liability of property damage for those rescuing unattended pets from vehicles. Texas has proposed passing a similar bill. Now, West Virginia has done its part to help protect pets. The new bill […]

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3 Weird Roadside Attractions in West Virginia

3 Weird Roadside Attractions in West Virginia

While most think of West Virginia as an “in-between” state on the way to another destination, the Mountain State is actually quite intriguing and mystifying. As you drive through the twists and turns of the mountains, you’ll find many unique roadside attractions along the way. Here are three of the weirdest things you can see in West Virginia.

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West Virginia University Researchers Conclude FCA Diesel Models Produce Up to 20 Times the Legal Level of Nitrogen Oxide Allowed

West Virginia University Researchers Conclude FCA Diesel Models Produce Up to 20 Times the Legal Level of Nitrogen Oxide Allowed

The Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions, which played a critical role in uncovering Volkswagen's emissions scandal, discovered higher-than-permitted emissions from FCA diesel models

During the investigation into Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal, some of the most important evidence was gathered from studies conducted by West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions (CAFEE). Those studies, commissioned by the nonprofit International Council on Clean Transportation, revealed that Volkswagen’s diesel vehicles produced emissions levels that were 35 times higher than what was […]

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Toyota Helps Huntington, West Virginia Food Bank Feed Locals Faster

Toyota Helps Huntington, West Virginia Food Bank Feed Locals Faster

The “Happy Honda Days” may garner a lot of attention for Honda during this time of year, but the automaker isn’t the only brand making the most of this season. Case in point: Toyota announced today that team members from the Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Viginia (TMMWV) plant have gotten in the holiday spirit by […]

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‘No Vegetarian Tendencies’: West Virginia Town Hosts Roadkill Cooking Festival

‘No Vegetarian Tendencies’: West Virginia Town Hosts Roadkill Cooking Festival

As alternative fuel sources and environmental regulations rise, the formerly coal-mining areas of West Virginia have been emptying, with some areas living in poverty. One such area is the town of Marlinton, high up in the hills of Pocahontas County. With a population of just over 1,000, Marlinton is the largest town in the county. […]

 Patrick Grieve

Bad Dog Crashes Master’s Car Into a West Virginia Walmart

Bad Dog Crashes Master’s Car Into a West Virginia Walmart

One has to imagine that a very, very large rolled-up newspaper awaits the very, very bad dog in Wayne, West Virginia, who managed to drive his master’s car straight into a Walmart. That’s the kind of bad dog behavior that goes beyond simple carpet-wetting or mailman-harassing. Not to mention, he didn’t even wear his seat […]

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3 Best Off-Road Parks in West Virginia

3 Best Off-Road Parks in West Virginia

West Virginia is home to some of the most family-friendly and sizeable off-road parks in the country. We’ve chosen these three that offer the best experience whether you’re a beginner or a pro off-road explorer. [wptab name=”King Knob Off Road Park”] King Knob Off Road Park Hours of Operation: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Location: King […]

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The Importance of Education: Toyota West Virginia’s Donation

The Importance of Education: Toyota West Virginia’s Donation

If there’s one company dedicated to giving back to the community, it’s Toyota. Whether it’s right here in the U.S., or in one of Toyota’s overseas markets, it seems like we’re constantly hearing about the Japanese automaker contributing to a good cause. The latest contribution comes to us from Toyota West Virginia, which is donating […]

 Kyle Johnson

Yes, Virginia, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse Gets 500 Horsepower

Yes, Virginia, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse Gets 500 Horsepower

Upon revealing the next-generation Mustang in the fall, Ford promised that the newest addition to the corral — the Dark Horse — would offer the most power of any pony powered by the Coyote V8. Did Ford deliver? And how! New from Ford: F-150 Lightning primes the F-Series for an all-electric future Ford confirmed its […]

 Catherine Hiles

States with the Lowest and Highest Car Insurance Rates in 2021

States with the Lowest and Highest Car Insurance Rates in 2021

Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need and hate to spend money on. It might seem silly to spend money each month on something you’ll only use if you’re involved in an accident or other incident, but not having insurance will leave you in a pickle if your car is […]

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VW Sales and Service Facility Coming to Virginia This Fall

VW Sales and Service Facility Coming to Virginia This Fall

There are few auto brands that have etched themselves into global culture as deeply as Volkswagen. With each passing year, the European company continues to expand and innovate. As VW moves into 2020, its ambitious plans for growth and success are taking shape. Part of these plans include the opening of a new VW sales […]

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2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets New Lap Record at Virginia International Raceway

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets New Lap Record at Virginia International Raceway

The new performance-based Corvette model finished the raceway's 4.1-mile Grand Course West with a time of 2:37.25

When most automakers want to showcase the abilities of their latest performance vehicles, they take those vehicles to the Nürburgring motorsports complex in Germany. On the other hand, if automakers want to demonstrate the abilities of their vehicles somewhere stateside, one of the most popular available venues is the Virginia International Raceway. That’s where the 2019 […]

 Lauren Stubbs

The Need for Speed: America’s Fastest and Slowest States

The Need for Speed: America’s Fastest and Slowest States

If you’re looking to hit the gas hard (and legally), head to Texas State Highway 130, where you can cruise at 85 mph for 91 miles of non-stop wind-in-your-hair fun. Speed limits vary from state to state, but that hasn’t always been the case. Just forty years ago, President Richard M. Nixon signed into law […]

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