NHTSA-NASA Study of Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
Feb 9, 2012
NHTSA launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) engineers with expertise in areas such as computer-controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference, and software integrity to conduct new research into whether electronics syste ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Return of "100 Cars for Good" Program in 2012
Feb 9, 2012
At the Chicago Auto Show today, Toyota announced the return of its "100 Cars for Good" program. For the second straight year, Toyota will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 U.S. nonprofits, with winners selected through public voting on the Toyota Facebook page. Applications for the program will open ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for 2012 Prius c
Feb 8, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2012 Prius c which extends Toyotaâs Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment. This dynamically styled, five-door hatchback will arrive at Toyota deal ... Continue reading
Toyota to Increase Highlander Output, Including Hybrid and Exports, in Indiana
Feb 8, 2012
ERLANGER, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2012) â Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the companyâs Princeton, Ind. plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. ... Continue reading
Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota USA: It's A Good Time To Be In The Auto Business
Feb 8, 2012
An ebullient and eloquent Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota Motor North America said during his luncheon speech at The Economic Club of Chicago, held at the 2012 Chicago Auto show in McCormick Place, âits a good time to be in the auto businessâ. His positive remarks included Toyota's announcement that produc ... Continue reading
Second Shift Added to Toyota's Mississippi, U.S. Plant
Feb 8, 2012
Toyota City, Japan Feb 7, 2012; Toyota Motor Corporation announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS), its vehicle manufacturing plant in Mississippi, United States, added a second shift to its production operations on February 6 (local time). The two-shift operations bring TMMMS to the planned ... Continue reading
Hybrid Power Made To Measure For Toyota Yaris
Feb 7, 2012
Inside a modern supermini every inch of space counts. That's why Toyota had to be sure that in creating its new Yaris Hybrid, fitting a hybrid powertrain was not at the cost of room in the cabin, or in the boot. ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2012
TOYOTA / RAV4 2011 TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. JAN 31, 2012 12V029000 N/A N/A AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 427 TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAV4 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2011. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAGS, PROPELLANT WITH THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION WAS USED FOR T ... Continue reading
Toyota Giving Away One Camry Replica Pace Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 6, 2012
The 30 dealers who comprise the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers are offering area residents an opportunity to win a replica of the 2012 Toyota Camry Pace Car that will be gracing the track at the historic Daytona 500 later this month. To enter the "Win a New Toyota Camry Replica Pace Car at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show" conte ... Continue reading
Toyota GT 86: Passion From Just £24,995
Feb 6, 2012
Speculation about the price tag on one of 2012's most keenly anticipated new cars can end: the new Toyota GT 86 will cost from £24,995 when sales start in June. ... Continue reading
Toyota to Make Major Philanthropic Announcement at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 3, 2012
WHAT : As part of its overall presence at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota will make an important philanthropic announcement on the second Media Day, February 9. The announcement will describe how Toyota will give the public a way to be an active participant in directing some of Toyota's philanthropic donations in 2012. W ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Yaris Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Toyota Yaris Model: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE Liftback Engine: 1.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 106 hp @ 6,000 rpm/103 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 98.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 154.7 x 66.7 x 59.4 in. Tires: P195/50R16 (compact spare) Cargo: 15.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ashfield In2Focus Receives Toyota Treatment
Feb 3, 2012
Toyota Avensis is continuing to meet the needs of one of Toyota's largest and long standing fleet customers. ... Continue reading
The Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride Experience Coming to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 2, 2012
Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. The program will allow auto show attendees to experience the capabilities and advantages of the third-generation Prius, all-new Prius v, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid models. Teams of profe ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase in January 2012 Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales results of 124,540 units as momentum from the fourth quarter of last year picked up speed in January. With 24 selling days in January 2011 and 2012, sales increased 7.5 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume b ... Continue reading
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