Toyota Motor Sales Reports Rise In July 2012 Sales
Aug 1, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2012 sales results of 164,898 units, an increase of 36.6 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in July 2012 compared to 26 selling days in July 2011, TMS sales w ... Continue reading
Toyota Canada reports 30% year over year sales gain in July
Aug 1, 2012
New monthly record for Toyota trucks, Prius family hybrids, Lexus GS, Scion TORONTOFollowing a strong first half which saw year over year sales increases across all three brands, Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) kicked off the second half of 2012 with July sales that broke monthly records for many models and segments. TCI repo ... Continue reading
41 Innovative Environmental Projects Win Over $1 Million In Funding From Audubon And Toyota
Aug 1, 2012
Toyota and the National Audubon Society today awarded over $1 million in TogetherGreen Innovation Grants funding to 41 innovative environmental projects nationwide. This year's winning projects involve more than 150 conservation, environmental justice and community organizations working collaboratively on habitat, wate ... Continue reading
Toyota to Expand Lexus RX Production in Canada
Jul 24, 2012
$100 Million Investment to Create Approximately 400 Jobs North American Job Announcements Total 1,500 This Year ERLANGER, Kentucky July 24, 2012; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced today that it will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 team members to increase Lexus production ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: New Fuel Efficient Engines Shake Up Sporty Compact SUV Ratings
Jul 24, 2012
BMW X3 and Redesigned Acura RDX Move To Top of Ratings YONKERS, NYâ While the BMW X3 and redesigned Acura RDX have move up in Consumer Reports Ratings of upscale compact sporty SUVs, both vehicles earned a top spot by changing their powertrains in different directions. The X3 has been powered by a six-cylinder bas ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2012
"Buckle Up for Life" is the first national program of its kind --nearly tripled the number of children in seatbelts and car seats in program pilot Responding to disproportionate risks that African American and Hispanic children face in motor vehicle-related crashes, Texas Children's Hospital, Toyota and Cincinnati Chil ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Announces Executive Changes
Jul 16, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. (TMS) announced the following executive changes: Don Esmond, Senior Vice President -- Automotive Operations, is appointed Senior Advisor and will play a major role in ensuring a smooth transition prior to his retirement. Esmond will continue to report to Jim Lentz, President and CEO. B ... Continue reading
GM, Daimler and Toyota Lead Automakers in Emerging Technology Partnerships
Jul 12, 2012
Megatrends like sustainability, urbanization and materials revolution are forcing OEMs to build a web of partnerships that drive innovation -- or to risk being left in the dust. Technologies like alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and advanced composites are partial responses to these megatrends, but understanding t ... Continue reading
Second Group Of 25 Winners Announced In Toyota 100 Cars For Good Program
Jul 10, 2012
Toyota today announced the second group of winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, a national philanthropic program that is awarding 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days. Winners will be selected each day through public voting on Facebook at 100carsforgood.com. Starting May 14 and ... Continue reading
Toyota Sales Increase More Than 60 Percent In June 2012
Jul 3, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2012 sales results of 177,795 units, an increase of 54.3 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in June 2012 compared to 26 selling days in June 2011, TMS sales w ... Continue reading
Europe's First Production Prius Plug-In Hybrid Delivered To H.S.H. Prince Albert Ii Of Monaco
Jul 3, 2012
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco today took delivery of the very first production Toyota Prius Plug-in available in Europe for a two month loan. The new vehicle could soon replace the standard Prius His Serene Highness currently uses. ... Continue reading
BMW Group and Toyota Agree to Further Strengthen Collaboration
Jul 1, 2012
- Companies Sign MoU Aimed at Collaboration in Four Technological Fields - Tokyo, June 29, 2012; Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), met today with Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at BMW Group headquarters in Munich to announce the planned expansion of their exist ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Amendment to 2009 Recall
Jun 29, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator pedal. The models added are: 2010 RX350 (approximately 131,800 vehicles) and 2010 RX450h (approximately ... Continue reading
Toyota And Audubon Ask Drivers To Exit The Highway This Summer
Jun 28, 2012
New initiative encourages Americans to pledge to spend more time in nature and to visit scenic locations for chance to win a new Toyota Prius v Have you taken an animal safari in Texas? Checked out the "Love Motel for Insects" in New York? Toyota and the National Audubon Society are teaming up this summer to ask Americ ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2012
Following the success of 2011's Prius v Creation Station campaign, Toyota is launching an expanded nationwide experiential tour this summer to include a wider selection of the automaker's line-up of vehicles geared towards families. Beginning over the July 4th holiday, the Toyota Creation Station tour will arrive at de ... Continue reading
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