Apr 17, 2013
"The first Prius was a surprising success, but I don't think any of us at the time imagined it would lead to twelve Toyota and Lexus hybrids for the US market with sales of two million. And after 13 years, there are nearly 50 hybrid models on the road today, but Prius still leads the way." WORLDWIDE, TOYOTA SELLS 19 HY ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales
Apr 17, 2013
Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The announcement was made today by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, in conjunction with Toyota Motor Corporation's announcement in Japan that it has sold 5 million ... Continue reading
Toyota And Lexus Global Hybrid Sales Top Five Million
Apr 17, 2013
Prius has gone on to become one of the world's best-selling cars and it features today among 20 different hybrids - including the first Toyota plug-in hybrid - sold by Toyota Motor Corporation in around 80 countries and regions. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Vehicles for the Front Passenger Airbag
Apr 11, 2013
TORRANCE, Calif., April 11, 2013 â Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 170,000 front passenger airbag inflators installed in several vehicle models. The involved vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota RAV4 Review By John Heilig
Apr 8, 2013
The Auto Page By John Heilig The Auto Channel Model: 2013 Toyota RAV4 Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm/172 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 104.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 179.9 x 72.6 x 67.1 in. (with roof rails) Tires: P225/65R17 (LE and XLE) Cargo: 38.4/73.4 cu ... Continue reading
New RAV4 And Auris Lead Toyota Family Car Range Growth In March
Apr 8, 2013
The rejuvenation of Toyota's family car range has seen sales figures forward in the plate change month of March. Official figures show sales of Auris, RAV4, Verso and Prius + family cars at 5,515, a 37.3 per cent increase over 2012. ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2013
Golden Globe Award-winning actor Idris Elba takes on the lead role in "Only the Name Remains," a dramatic, spy-themed advertising campaign for the 2013 Toyota Avalon. The highly-anticipated campaign and first-ever TV commercial for Elba -- was created in collaboration with Burrell Communications and premiered on Monday ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
Here are the 2013 vehicles sold in the U.S that can get 40+ MPG combined Highway and City Driving Notice there are only SEdans, Wagons and One SUV that meets the great MPG criteria. ... Continue reading
Toyota To Display All-New, Redesigned Avalon And RAV4 At Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
Apr 4, 2013
The 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show will feature more than 15 Toyota vehicles, including the redesigned 2013 RAV4 and 2013 Avalon. The show runs April 4-7 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The 2013 RAV4, the world's original crossover sport utility vehicle, has been re ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2013
Toyota and Discovery Education today announced the top ten finalists for the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. Now in its second year, the contest challenges teens across the country to create two-minute videos to inspire their friends to drive more safely and avoid distractions. The contest is part of Toyota Tee ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013
Apr 2, 2013
All-New Avalon Sales Doubled; Lexus Luxury Utility Vehicles Increased Nearly 18 Percent March 2013 Sales Chart TORRANCE, Calif. (April 2, 2013) â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2013 sales results of 205,342 units, an increase of 4.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjus ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Issues March 2013 Sales Preview
Apr 2, 2013
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales of 205,342 units in March 2013, up 1.0 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis 4.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. "The auto industry continued its string of impressive monthly results, and at Toyota we had our best month since Cash for Clunke ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2013
Toyota and Food Bank For New York City today announced Meals Per Hour, a partnership to support a soup kitchen and a mobile food unit in communities severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy -- Coney Island and the Far Rockaways. The initiative is led by the Toyota Production System Support Center, Inc. (TSSC), which shar ... Continue reading
VMI and Toyota Motor Announce 'Star Spangled Salute' Van Giveaway for Disabled U.S. Vets
Mar 30, 2013
Vantage Mobility International (VMI) and Toyota Motor Sales USA have teamed up for the Operation Independence Star Spangled Salute, a national contest to give America's disabled military veterans the chance to win a 2013 Toyota Sienna SE with VMI's Access360 In-floor Ramp Conversion. The online contest will run March 1 ... Continue reading
2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1
Mar 28, 2013
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel To use a too oft-used word of today, day 1 of the 2013 New York Auto Show was "amazing." The sunny spring-like weather certainly helped to get the day going and stimulate the auto media and VIPs in attendance. At the opening press breakfast the Nielson G ... Continue reading
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