Sun, Sun, Sun ...

Rugby League legend and host of popular fishing show Escape with ET Andrew Ettingshausen has joined the Melanoma Institute of Australia ahead of the summer months in urging Australians to be sun conscious while driving.
Lisa Sampson, spokesperson for the Institute advises that people can be vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun while travelling in motor vehicles.
"UV exposure from the sun has been proven to increase the risk of melanoma.
"It is important for drivers and passengers to protect themselves from the sun while travelling in the car by wearing long sleeves, applying sun screen and wearing sunglasses when driving into the sun," said Ms Sampson.
When sunlight penetrates the top layers of the skin, ultraviolet radiation (referred to as UVA or UVB) damages the DNA inside the skin cells.
Tinted window film that blocks UVA and UVB can be an effective part of protecting occupants from sun damage.
Desmond Lew, Divisional Manager National Parts and Accessories Toyota Australia, says that Toyota Genuine Window tint offers drivers and their occupants significant protection from the sun.
"Toyota Genuine Window Tint was awarded the highest rating of UPF 50+ by the Australian Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency.
"The tests also concluded Toyota Genuine window tint rejects 99 per cent of UVA and UVB rays.
"It is produced in partnership with 3M and pre-cut to fit your Toyota perfectly," said Mr Lew.
Andrew Ettingshausen says he tries to ensure his family practises good sun safety, and recently had his windows tinted with Toyota Genuine Window Tint.
"We lead a very active outdoors lifestyle, so I protect my family from the sun wherever possible," said Ettingshausen.
The Institute has five tips for being sun safe outdoors.
When you are exposed to the sun always wear sun screen, a broad-brimmed hat, wrap-around sunglasses, protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest part of the day.

New "86" Sports Car

Toyota has taken the wraps off its newest sports car, announcing it will be called Toyota 86 or "hachi roku" in its home market, Japan.
The unveiling occurred when Toyota president Akio Toyoda drove a production prototype down the main straight of the Fuji Speedway, south of Tokyo.
Mr Toyoda said the new rear-wheel-drive sports car was all about "waku doki" - a car that creates excitement and gets your heart racing.
"I am very proud of this car," Mr Toyoda said. "Thank you for the patience of car lovers. They are going to enjoy this car."
The 86 is a rear-wheel-drive car with intuitive handling that embodies the essence of driving enjoyment.
It features the world's first horizontally opposed D-4S engine, combining "boxer" engine technology with Toyota's cutting-edge D-4S direct injection technology.
The engine is installed front mid-ship to create an ultra-low centre of gravity and low inertia. It is the world's only horizontally opposed engine and rear-wheel-drive package.
As a result, the 86 offers fun driving at a level unprecedented in earlier sports cars.
It carries on the spirit of the AE86 Corolla in its aim to be a car that evolves with its owner.
The lightweight and compact rear-wheel-drive platform was designed to achieve superior handling and create the world's smallest mass-production four-passenger sports car (by volume).
The vehicle's newly developed engine delivers exceptional output and torque as well as superior response at low and medium speeds.
The D-4S, with separate twin injectors for both direct injection and port injection, boasts a high compression ratio of 12.5:1. This provides high output and high torque over a wide range of engine speeds and contributes to improved environmental performance.
The engine's redline is 7500rpm with maximum output of 147kW. Even so, the engine achieves fuel efficiency and environmental performance that rivals that of a standard two-litre sedan.
Customers will have the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a special sports-driving six-speed automatic transmission.

The 86 has the lowest hip-point of any Toyota-brand production vehicle and creates a driving position suited for driving enjoyment.
The rear seatbacks fold down to the front to create a luggage space that can accommodate four sports wheels or two golf bags.
The exterior design features a predatory look at the front; the sides are a modern take on Toyota's sports-car heritage; and the rear view is wide and sturdy despite the compact cabin.
The interior design seeks the essence of sports cars by emphasising the form, placement and materials of each element.
The seatbacks and cushion surfaces are designed to provide support during acceleration g-forces from the front, the back and to the sides. In addition, the shape of the front seats is designed to prevent elbows from interfering with gearshift operation.
The circular steering wheel has a diameter of 365 mm, the smallest in a Toyota-brand vehicle. The wheel's surface was optimised with exhaustive feedback from test drivers to enhance steering performance and grip.
A three-cluster meter built around the tachometer has been designed with particular attention paid to display placement, markings and typeface to enhance visibility and readability during sports driving

Fun, Fun, Fun ...

Toyota has used the unveiling of its new 86 sports coupe to declare its commitment to producing more 'fun-to-drive' cars.
Global president Akio Toyoda said cars must have an emotional presence that inspires drivers.
"Personally, I love the smell of petrol and the sound of an engine, so I hope that this type of vehicle never disappears," Mr Toyoda said.
"I hope that motor vehicles will continue to provide dreams and inspiration to people for all eras.
"I believe that if it is not fun, it is not a car."
Mr Toyoda said that, no matter how advanced cars become, it was important to retain the anticipation of buying a new car and the excitement of gripping the steering wheel and driving.
"Today it is said that young people have little interest in cars as there are much more interesting things.
"As an automobile maker, I find this quite frustrating.
"It is for this reason that we are committed to making cars that will evoke this feeling of 'fun to drive, again' in as many people as possible.
"This is Toyota's declaration."