Toyota Nurtures Grassroots Motorsport With Sponsorship Of 2011 Sprint Series
Feb 24, 2011
Toyota is to return as lead sponsor of the 2011 Toyota Sprint Series, confirming its commitment to grassroots motorsport. Running since 2008, the Sprint Series brings together current and classic Toyota models to compete against the clock at venues across the country. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces the Plural of Prius
Feb 20, 2011
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced that the general public has selected 'Prii'as the preferred plural term for Prius. The Prius Goes Plural voting campaign was launched on January 10 at the North American International Auto ... Continue reading
New Toyota Advertising Campaign Reminds Consumers Why It's the Best-Selling Brand in America
Feb 18, 2011
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 -- Toyota will launch a new advertising campaign on Monday highlighting the brand's leadership position as the best-selling retail brand in America. The "#1 For A Reason" campaign will remind people why Toyota continues to be the top brand cons ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
PR Newswire HONG KONG, Feb. 17 HONG KONG, Feb. 17 -- Today, www.WorldStreetFundamentals.com released its industry report highlighting Japan automakers Honda Motor Company, Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. . Investors from around the world are invited to view fundamental and technical analysis at www.WorldStreetFundamentals. ... Continue reading
Toyota Opens New Plant in Japan Of All Places
Feb 17, 2011
OHIRA Japan February 17, 2011; Japan Today reported that Toyota celebrated the opening of an auto plant in a forsaken rural area of central Japan on Wednesday - its first new Japanese plant in 18 years that promises to grow into a new production base for the worldâs largest car maker. Dotted with rice paddies and ... Continue reading
Toyota Verso-S Measures Up in the Space Race
Feb 17, 2011
When it comes to size, on the outside the new Toyota Verso-S is the smallest of the market's mini-MPVs. But clever design and packaging mean that the space on offer inside is close to what you will find in a compact family hatchback. ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2011
Toyota is to give its electric vehicle - EV - prototype its European debut at the Geneva motor show in March. ... Continue reading
CARS Report - State by State Deployment of Electric Vehicles - 2011-2015
Feb 14, 2011
Washington DC February 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News said that California is likely to become the biggest U.S. market for new plug-in and electric cars, accounting for more sales of these high-tech, clean vehicles than the five next largest states combined. The Center for Automotive Rese ... Continue reading
Toyota's Image Surges Back After NHTSA/NASA Recall Results Report
Feb 14, 2011
Washington DC February 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that just two days after NASA engineers cleared Toyota of electronic flaws in its throttle control system, Toyotaâs image among consumers had already experienced a lift, according to Automotive News. The NASA report gave Toyota a big lift in consumer e ... Continue reading
Toyota's Free Safe Driving Program Educates Teens and Parents About Dangers of Distracted Driving
Feb 11, 2011
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2011 -- Committed to reducing teen driving fatalities and educating teens and parents about the dangers of distracted driving, Toyota is continuing its national FREE advanced teen driving skills program, Toyota Driving Expectations. Ã Since the p ... Continue reading
Toyota Becomes First Single Line Manufacturer to Sell 3 Million Certified Used Vehicles
Feb 9, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is the first single line manufacturer to sell 3 million certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles within program history. Toyota marked the unprecedented event by giving away a 2008 Sienna to the 3 millionth CPO bu ... Continue reading
No Electronic Problems With Toyota - We Told You So!
Feb 9, 2011
"Federal highway safety officials absolved the electronics in Toyota vehicles for the problems, and said driver error was to blame for most of the incidents." Ever wonder why the world needs an independent automotive information resource? Now you know. From the very beginning, the entire Auto Channel editorial staff kn ... Continue reading
Toyota Unintended Acceleration: NHTSA-NASA Study - No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
Feb 9, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers wit ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Matrix Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 9, 2011
New Wheels and Interior Styling Improvements Choice of Two Efficient Four-Cylinder Engines Sporty S Model Features 2.4-Liter Engine and 17-Inch Wheels Smart Stop Technology added to Standard Star Safety System Toyota Care Complimentary Maintenance Plan CHICAGO - February 9, 2011: Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Sh ... Continue reading
Toyota To Recognize 3 Millionth Certified Used Vehicle Owner at 2011 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 7, 2011
Cook County resident Sara Hirschhorn will be the guest of honor at the Toyota exhibit when she is reimbursed the purchase price of her 2008 Sienna ââ¬â Toyota's 3 millionth certified used vehicle sold in the United States. à A local nurse and mother, Hirschhorn will be recognized by Toyota Division Group ... Continue reading
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