Jul 29, 2011
Toyota and British Gas threw the switch to launch an industry-leading initiative in sustainable energy generation at Toyota's Burnaston car plant this week. ... Continue reading
Toyota Named "World's Greenest Brand"
Jul 29, 2011
Toyota is the world's greenest brand, according to a new global survey from the international brand consultancy Interbrand. The first Best Global Green Brands, published this week, takes into account environmental performance coupled with public perception of a brand's environmental sustainability - its "green profile" ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Improved Safety Technologies
Jul 25, 2011
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled technologies aimed at increasing road safety, particularly for pedestrians and elderly drivers. The new technologies are in response to alarming data about the growing proportion of pedestrians and older people who are killed in traffic accidents as well as the high incidence of ni ... Continue reading
Toyota Donates Vehicles to the L.A. Region Disaster Fleet
Jul 20, 2011
The Red Cross L.A. Region will begin updating its aging fleet of disaster response vehicles, thanks to a generous donation of two vehicles Prius and a Tundra presented to Red Cross representatives on July 14 at Toyota's Torrance-based headquarters. ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Premium Micro-Subcompact is World's Smallest Four-Seater - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 20, 2011
Scion announced today that its 2012 iQ premium micro-subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this October. The Scion iQ is only 10 feet long yet seats four people, making it the world's smallest four-seater. "Scion prides itself on being an innovative brand with a lineup of iconic vehicles that set automotive tre ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v 'Preview' Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 15, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS To say that the Toyota Prius has been successful is massive understatement. Where I live, it sometimes seems like every other car is a Prius. Prius owns the hybrid market, with over half the hybrids sold in this country and over a million sold here since its debut in 2000. And, acc ... Continue reading
New Yaris: More Quality, More Style And Greater Efficiency
Jul 14, 2011
The launch of the third generation Yaris opens a new chapter in the model's UK success story. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 28/52
Jul 13, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Unregulated Plugging In of One Million EV's Could Add $750 Million in Annual Wholesale Energy Costs
Jul 12, 2011
WASHINGTON D.C.--one million electric cars could add $750 million in annual wholesale energy costs unless "smart charging" is adopted, according to a joint study conducted by PJM and Better Place, released by Better Place today. Similarly, consumers who choose to leverage time-of-use pricing can see some The study mode ... Continue reading
Listen To Pandora Internet Radio In Your Car
Jul 12, 2011
Internet radio company expands presence in Ford vehicles and announces a new relationship with Scion OAKLAND, Calif., July 12, 2011; Pandora announced that it has increased its automotive footprint via a new relationship with Scion and an expansion of its relationship with Ford Motor Company where the service will be a ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands European R&D Operations With New Proving Ground
Jul 11, 2011
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) inaugurated its own proving ground today at the TME Technical Centre, in Zaventem, Belgium. ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2011 Public Night in Raleigh
Jul 6, 2011
Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition Public Night on July 19 to get a first-hand look at the latest plug-in technology innovations, including a variety of cleaner and greener cars that can lower fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions and our dependence on oil. Public Night will take place July 19 starting at 5:30 p.m. at ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports A Decrease In June and First-Half Sales
Jul 1, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2011 sales results of 110,937 units, a decrease of 24.1 percent compared to the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in June 2011 compared to 25 selling days in June 2010, TMS sales w ... Continue reading
Toyota Dealer Pays More for Used Prius Than It Was Sold For New
Jul 1, 2011
Washington DC July 1, 2011; The AIADA newsletter asked is the Prius really so valuable? According to Auto Remarketing, a Toyota dealership recently announced it bought one of these used models back from a customer after more than a year for $1,500 more than it was originally sold for. Is this the result of high gas pri ... Continue reading
Toyota Plans Media Blitz for Camry Launch This Fall
Jun 30, 2011
Washington DC June 30, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp., seeking to rebuild U.S. sales momentum for its flagship Camry sedan, plans to position the redesigned car as "smart, safe, and worry-free" during a fall media blitz. Automotive News reports that Toyota executives told a meeting of 1,223 ... Continue reading
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