Toyota Features Microheat's HotShot in Japanese Corollas
Oct 8, 2007
Several models now offer the hot washer fluid cleaning/de-icing system FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Microheat, Inc., a Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry, announced that Toyota is featuring HotShot(R), the company's revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de-icing system, on its Corollas in ... Continue reading
Lexus creates the Neiman Marcus IS F Special Build Sedan for Neiman Marcus' 2007 Christmas Book
Oct 4, 2007
Torrance CA - October 2, 2007 - The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to ring them in than with the ultimate holiday gift? The Neiman Marcus 2008 Lexus IS F Special Build Sedan debuts as this year's fantasy car in the renowned Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, the upscale retailer's wish book featuri ... Continue reading
I'm Dreaming of a Fast Christmas: with a Lexus IS F
Oct 2, 2007
Lexus creates the Neiman Marcus IS F Special Build Sedan for Neiman Marcus' 2007 Christmas Book TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to ring them in than with the ultimate holiday gift? The Neiman Marcus 2008 Lexus IS F Special Build Sedan debuts as this year's fantas ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling Floor Mats of 55,000 Vehicles in U.S
Oct 1, 2007
Tokyo, Sept 27, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will recall the driver-side floor mats used in a total of some 55,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall covers 24,500 units of the 2007 and 2008 models of the Camry sedan and 30,500 units of the 2007 and 2008 models of the ... Continue reading
Lexus Launches £6 Million Hybrid Campaign in the UK
Sep 17, 2007
LONDON - September 17, 2007: Luxury car maker Lexus has announced a substantial multimedia ad campaign promoting its industry-leading range of hybrid models for the fourth quarter of 2007. The spend of more than £6 million includes national TV, landmark billboard, on-line, and magazine activities. Designed and co-ordi ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports August 2007 Sales
Sep 4, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 233,471 vehicles, a decrease of 2.8 percent from August 2006. "Reduced credit tied to the subprime squeeze challenged consumer confidence this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "We're holding our own ... Continue reading
Advantage New Yorkers: Lexus Brings Virtual Open to Rockefeller Center
Sep 4, 2007
New Yorkers can participate in ultimate tennis experience for chance to win a one-year lease on a new Lexus IS F NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- As the world's professional tennis players vie for greatness at the US Open, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to share the experience at the Lexus Virtual Open at Rockefeller Center ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Announces Management Changes
Aug 30, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced management changes for its Toyota and Lexus divisions, and Toyota Financial Services (TFS). The following executive assignments are effective immediately: David Nordstrom, vice president, TFS product and marketing, is appointed vice president, Lexus m ... Continue reading
Lexus and Vogue Kick Off Fall Fashion Season During Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Aug 13, 2007
The leading luxury automaker and the venerated arbiter of fashion join forces to usher in the new fashion season PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Exquisite design, top talent and innovative fashion will converge during "The Lexus Fashion Preview" fashion show at the 57th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. On Frid ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today placed first among all corporations and earned 10 segment awards in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS), more than any other manufacturer. The study tracks the number and type of problems owners have with thei ... Continue reading
J.D. Powers: Buick and Lexus Brands Tie for Highest Rank in Vehicle Dependability
Aug 9, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. August 9, 2007; Buick ties with Lexus to rank highest among nameplates in vehicle dependabilityâmarking the first time in 12 years that another brand ties with Lexus for the highest-rank position, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Record First Quarter Operating Results
Aug 3, 2007
August 3, 2007 - Tokyo - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced operating results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2007. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the first quarter totaled 6.52 trillion yen, an increase of 15.7 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year. Operating income increased ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports July 2007 Sales Down From 2006
Aug 1, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July sales of 224,058 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5 percent from July 2006. "The industry stumbled this month, on continued housing weakness," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Though Toyota didn't match last July's record-set ... Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Against Lexus U.S.A. Inc, Claiming Lexus Front Passenger Airbags Are Defective
Aug 1, 2007
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--The law firm of Sheldon J. Schlesinger, P.A. has filed a class action suit against Lexus U.S.A. Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc., and others, claiming that Lexus failed to correct problems with the front passenger air bag system in thousands of 2007 Lexus ES350 automobiles. The attorney who f ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices on 2008 RX 400h, SC 430, GX 470, IS 250/350, ES 350 and LS 460
Jul 27, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., July 27 -- Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle, SC 430 luxury hardtop convertible, GX 470 premium luxury utility vehicle, IS 250/350 luxury sport sedans, ES 350 luxury sedan, and LS 460 premium luxury sedan. Each model ... Continue reading
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