Toyota Is The World's Most Valuable Automotive Brand
May 28, 2015
Toyota retained the top spot as the most valuable automotive brand in the BrandZ⢠Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands report 2015. Toyotaâs brand was valued at $28.9 billion (approx. £18.8 billion) and maintains its top 30 position in the all-sector ranking. In the 10 years since the BrandZ⢠report wa ... Continue reading
Cars.Com USA Today Compact SUV Challenge Picks Honda CR-V as "Best"
May 26, 2015
But First Snide's Remarks: This media event may have been good publicity for the sponsors, but as a meaningful guide for potential buyers it is worthless. The only three fixed criteria; Compact SUV, Under $28,000 and Minimum 26 MPG Combined Highway and City, adds up to trying to compare apples, oranges and grapefruits. ... Continue reading
Toyota Sienna Honored at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
May 26, 2015
RAV4 Wins Previously Owned Vehicle Award at Technology Conference Cambridge, MA -- May 26, 2015: With up to 150 cubic feet of cargo space, the Toyota Sienna has plenty of room for storage. Which is good because it is acquiring a growing load of hardware â and awards can be bulky! The 2015 Sienna took home the Best ... Continue reading
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for an ... Continue reading
May 20, 2015
Already thriving in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, Breeze enables hardworking individuals to work and build credit on a flexible basis with Uber and Lyft SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO -- May 20, 2015: Breeze, a vehicle-leasing platform for the sharing economy, today announced the launch of its service in Chicago. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Receives 2014 Certificates Of Achievement Awards For Quality Performance From Toyota
May 20, 2015
BorgWarner's Facilities in Bellwood and Frankfort, Illinois, Recognized for Superior Performance and Zero Defects AUBURN HILLS, MI -- May 20, 2015: BorgWarner's facilities in Bellwood and Frankfort, Illinois, received 2014 Certificates of Achievement from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. for ... Continue reading
New ADA Compliant Toyota Northstar E360 Wheelchair Accessible Minivan
May 20, 2015
Great news is coming these days, especially for caregivers. We all know that May is National Mobility Awareness month. This year's campaign will focus on caregivers and their demand in regards to handicap minivans, helping them find optimal solutions for everyday tasks. "Caregivers help millions of US citizens and just ... Continue reading
U.S. DOT Announces National Recall of Takata Air Bags
May 19, 2015
Washington DC May 19, 2015; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will organize and prioritize the replacement of the defective air bag inflators that were used in nearly 34 million vehicles. NHTSA will also be coordinating with Takata and automakers that used the defective inflators in their vehicles, to ... Continue reading
Five U.S Cities Named 'Most Water Wise'
May 18, 2015
Residents Across U.S. Make Over 390,000 Pledges to Cut Water Use By 1.5 Billion Gallons As Part of 4th Annual National Mayorâs Challenge for Water Conservation TORRANCE, CA -- May 18, 2015: Enough to fill 2,300 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Thatâs the amount of water Americans pledged to save over the next ye ... Continue reading
BIG DEAL: Toyota R&D Breakthrough Sets Stage for More Efficient, Durable Fuel Cell Stacks
May 18, 2015
A breakthrough in the real-time observation of fuel cell catalyst degradation could lead to a new generation of more efficient and durable fuel cell stacks. Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan Fine Ceramics Center (JFCC) have developed a new observation technique that allows researchers to monitor the behavior of nanome ... Continue reading
Toyota Named One of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity for Eighth Year in a Row
May 15, 2015
Company Climbs Two Spots over Last Year and Remains Sole Automaker on List PLANO, TX -- May 15, 2015: DiversityInc named Toyota one of its Top 50 Companies for Diversity® in 2015, marking the companyâs ninth appearance on the list since 2006. Toyota, the only automaker in the Top 50, placed at number 36 of over ... Continue reading
Move over Burton, Busch and Bowyer. . .the Engineers are in Town
May 15, 2015
Toyota Sponsors Society of Automotive Engineers Competition at Michigan International Speedway BROOKLYN, MI --May 14, 2015: You canât build great cars without great engineers, so Toyota is always on the hunt. One of the best opportunities to do that? The Formula SAE competition held each spring at Michigan Interna ... Continue reading
Toyota App Helps People With Disabilities Plan Comfort Stops
May 14, 2015
New journey planning tool locates specially adapted facilities</strong></p> <p>Travelling by car presents particular challenges for wheelchair users and people with disabilities or special needs, not least concern about being able to find a suitably equipped public loo when making a long journey. To help address the pr ... Continue reading
Toyota and Mazda Team Up to Make Cars Better
May 13, 2015
Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation today entered an agreement to build a mutually beneficial long term partnership. By leveraging the resources of both companies to complement and enhance each otherâs products and technologies, the partnership will result in more appealing cars that meet the dive ... Continue reading
The Spotlight Shines On The 2015 Toyota Camry At People en Espanol's Annual Los 50 Mas Bellos Event
May 13, 2015
A Camry inspired leather jacket makes its debut on the red carpet with actor, William Levy. NEW YORK, May 13, 2015 -- Some of the most beautiful Latin artists came together last night as People en Espanol hosted their annual Los 50 Mas Bellos event in New York City's IAC Building. The 2015 Toyota Camry joined the actio ... Continue reading
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