Mar 13, 2013
Toyota will stage the world debut of the all-new 2014 Highlander mid-size SUV at a press conference at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time in the Galleria Level Four at the Jacob Javits Center. ... Continue reading
New Car for the Family Millennials - An Experience of a Lifetime
Mar 12, 2013
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel Good news! Daughter No. 1, now post-university, living in Chicago, and married for just over a year, has been offered a new job. Weâre all excited for her. After a few conversations about the new job, exiting her former employer, and transitioning to ... Continue reading
Detroit Coming Back With Small Pick-ups
Mar 12, 2013
After ceding market to Toyota, GM and Chrysler plot return Detroit March 12, 2013; The Wall Street Journal reported that rising fuel prices have General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC taking a second look at peddling smaller pickup trucksâvehicles that the Detroit Three auto makers abandoned in the U.S. amid we ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2013
Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales & Marketing (Toyota) have premiered the "TOYOTA i-ROAD," an ultra-compact, tandem two-seater electric vehicle, at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show held from March 7 through 17. The TOYOTA i-ROAD, developed under the theme of compact and refreshing mobility, design ... Continue reading
New RAV4 Hits Fast-Growing SUV Market with Top Safety Rating
Mar 12, 2013
ANCAP today released a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Toyota RAV4. ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What' Up? - "Car Wars" Erupt In All Segments
Mar 11, 2013
By Mac Gordon Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel In their anxiety to become competitive in every segment of the market, automakers like Toyota and Chevrolet are adding nameplates like there's no tomorrow in this business. This fling in metastasizing has drawn praise from dealers burned by Volkswagen's Beetle and Golf suc ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2013
Toyota Industries Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6201) today announced that Industrial Components and Attachments II, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TICO, has extended its tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Cascade Corporation for $65.00 per share . The Offer was scheduled to expire at ... Continue reading
Five-Star Safety Ratings For New Toyota Auris And RAV4
Mar 7, 2013
Toyota's commitment to achieving the highest safety standards is yielding excellent results with both the new Auris and RAV4 being awarded the top five-star rating by the independent testing organisation Euro NCAP. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Executive Changes Across North and South America
Mar 6, 2013
Motor North America, Inc. (TMA) today announced executive changes across Toyota's North and South American affiliate companies, which are effective as of April 1. These executive appointments are intended to give greater autonomy and more local control to regional executives and managers so they can provide superior cu ... Continue reading
Toyota Adds Hybrid Driving Opportunities To Surrey's Climate Week Programme
Mar 6, 2013
Toyota took its hybrid power message to its own local authority this week, providing two of its latest low-emissions vehicles for a ride and drive event organised as part of Surrey County Council's Climate Week activities. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Europe to Equip Vehicles with TomTom HD Traffic
Mar 5, 2013
Today, TomTom announces that Toyota Motor Europe (Toyota) will offer TomTom HD Traffic* as standard in all vehicles with Toyota's next generation Touch&GO navigation and infotainment systems. TomTom's award-winning traffic information will be rolled out from early 2014. âTomTom HD Traffic is in a league of its own ... Continue reading
World Premiere For Toyota I-Road At Geneva Motor Show
Mar 4, 2013
Toyota's new i-ROAD personal mobility vehicle (PMV) makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show, a new, flexible form of transport designed for city streets. ... Continue reading
Toyota Canada Inc. reports February sales
Mar 3, 2013
TORONTO, March 1, 2013 TORONTO, March 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Toyota Canada Inc. sold 10,775 vehicles in February, down 13% versus 2012. Favourable results include TCI truck sales of 5,601 setting a new February record. The new, fourth-generation RAV4 set a February record with sales of 2,371 in its first month on sale. Prius ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2013
Toyota Industries Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6201) today announced that Industrial Components and Attachments II, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TICO, has extended its tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Cascade Corporation for $65.00 per share . The Offer was scheduled to expire at ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Continues To See Steady Growth In February
Mar 1, 2013
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2013 sales results of 166,377 units, an increase of 8.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 24 selling days in February 2013 versus 25 in February 2012, TMS sales were up 4.3 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted F ... Continue reading
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