Japan Approves Toyota to Self-inspect and Manufacture Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs
Sep 3, 2014
Toyota City, Japan, Aug 29, 2014; Toyota Motor Corporation has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to self-inspect and manufacture high-pressure hydrogen tanks for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). This makes Toyota the first company to become a registered manufacturer of 70 MPa (700 ... Continue reading
Toyota Posts Best-Ever Sales In August 2014
Sep 3, 2014
Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total August 2014 sales results of 246,100 units, an increase of 10.2 percent over August 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in August 2014 versus 28 selling days in August 2013, sales increased 6.3 percent over year-ago ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner Updates By Steve Purdy
Sep 3, 2014
2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner Updates ... Continue reading
Toyota FCV Programme Boosted by Fuel Tank dea
Aug 30, 2014
Toyota has reached an important production staging post in its programme to launch its first fuel cell vehicle, gaining government-approved status to build and inspect high-pressure hydrogen tanks. Having met the stringent criteria required by Japanâs Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry â the first manufa ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Recall of Certain FJ Cruiser Vehicles
Aug 29, 2014
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced plans to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 1,800 Model Year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with an optional âTrail Teams Ultimate Editionâ package, which includes specialized suspension components and Active Tract ... Continue reading
Toyota Manufacturing Made Simple with Paper Model Kits
Aug 28, 2014
The prospect of building your own Toyota might summon up images of long nights toiling in a cold garage surrounded by myriad parts and tools. But thereâs a way of crafting yourself a car that only requires a sharp knife, glue and an hour or so of patience. With a nod to the traditional Japanese art of origami, Toy ... Continue reading
Toyota Highlander, Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Top Consumer Reports Best Vehicles of 2014
Aug 27, 2014
Washington DC August 26, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Chrysler Group's Ram 1500 EcoDiesel was named the top full-size pickup truck in the U.S. market and Toyota's Highlander the top mid-size SUV by Consumer Reports, the magazine said on Tuesday. The Chicago Tribune reports that the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's ... Continue reading
Toyota Continues to Grow Its Investment in Michigan
Aug 27, 2014
Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 26, 2014 â Toyota will move forward with the planning of its new facility on the York Township, Mich., campus of the Toyota Technical Center to accommodate approximately 250 direct procurement positions currently based in Kentucky following approval of state and local incentives announced to ... Continue reading
Toyota Holds Eighth Dream Car Art Contest Awards Ceremony
Aug 27, 2014
Toyota Motor Corporation held an awards ceremony for the eighth Toyota Dream Car Art Contest at Mega Web, Toyota's vehicle experience facility in Tokyo's Koto Ward on August 27. A total of 662,898 art works from 75 countries and regions were submitted to the contest. In each of three age categories (seven and under, ei ... Continue reading
Eyeing the Checked Flag Early: Team Preps for the 2015 NASCAR Season
Aug 25, 2014
Even with three solid months of racing left in the 2014 NASCAR season, Toyota team Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is getting ready for 2015. This week the team announced theyâll add a fourth Sprint Cup Series Camry to the lineup next year with two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) runner-up Carl Edwards. The 35-year ... Continue reading
Toyota Indiana Adding 300 Jobs to Build More Highlanders
Aug 22, 2014
Popular SUV Added to Second Assembly Line, Improving Production Flexibility â The regional economy is about to get a boost because Toyota Indiana is on the grow again. The plant will invest $100 million and add 300 jobs by summer 2016 to boost production of the popular Highlander midsize sport utility vehicle. Thi ... Continue reading
Toyota Harvests Solar Energy To Power UK Engine Production
Aug 22, 2014
Toyota UK switches on almost 13,000 solar panels today (21 August) to power the car manufacturerâs Deeside factory in North Wales. The solar array, designed and installed by British Gas, can produce up to 3,475,000 kWh a year â enough electricity to build up to 22,500 engines. Potential saving of more than 1, ... Continue reading
Project Thirty Four Acclaims Hilux as "Benchmark" 4x4 Pick-Up
Aug 22, 2014
The Toyota Hilux has a proven reputation as one of the toughest vehicles on earth, making it an ideal candidate for UK conversion specialist Project Thirty Four to turn it into something even stronger. The Midlands-based firm has more than 25 yearsâ experience in engineering 4x4s and light commercials for use in e ... Continue reading
Consumer Reaction to Vehicle Recalls: GM vs. Toyota; recall impact on used vehicle pricing
Aug 20, 2014
NADA Used Car Guide announced the results of its automaker recall perception survey, an online survey conducted on NADAguides.com in response to the record-breaking number of motor vehicle recalls occurring over the first half of the year. An overwhelming majority of consumers were found to be paying more attention to ... Continue reading
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