News By Topic: Toyota

RoadTrip: Algaeus Prius, Algae BioDiesel and the Veggie Van Tour - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Jun 19, 2010

Algae BioDiesel, This Special Edition of RoadTrip Takes an In-depth Look at Algae-Based BioDiesel and a Preview of the "FUEL FILM" The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer talks with Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell of The Veggie Van Organization about their algae-biodiesel Prius, the production of algae-biodiesel, their nation ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2011 Tacoma Pickup Truck

Jun 18, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., June 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2011 Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in North America. The base MSRP for the 2011 Tacoma will range from $16,365 for the Regular Cab 4x2 equipped with a 2.7-liter four-cy ... Continue reading

Toyota To Get "Pounded" By UAW

Jun 18, 2010

DETROIT, June 17, 2010; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that the new head of the United Auto Workers on Thursday vowed to "pound Toyota" as part of a stepped-up campaign to bring union representation to factories operated by Asian automakers in the United States. UAW President Bob King vowed to bring protes ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor Sales Earns six Segment Awards to Lead all Manufacturers in J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Initial Quality Study

Jun 18, 2010

-- Lexus Ties for Most Segment Awards of Any Nameplate -- Production Facilities Earn Top Honors in Asia and North America -- Recent Recalls Impact Overall Toyota Ranking TORRANCE, Calif., June 17 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that its Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands received a combined six s ... Continue reading

Toyota Mississippi Plant to Build Corolla Beginning in Fall 2011

Jun 17, 2010

BLUE SPRINGS, Mississippi (June 17, 2010) – Toyota is resuming construction of its Mississippi plant, which will soon hire 2,000 team members and build the Corolla compact sedan beginning in the fall of 2011. Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour plans to visit Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi (TMMMS) today to ... Continue reading

Double Top For Toyota At the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards

Jun 16, 2010

Toyota scooped two awards at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards, which took place today at Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Berkshire. ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates 3 Million Vehicles Made In the UK With Environmental Landmark

Jun 7, 2010

Today, Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) will produce its 3 millionth vehicle manufactured in the UK. To celebrate this production milestone and to demonstrate continued commitment to the environment, workers will plant a commemorative tree. ... Continue reading

Toyota Signals Continued Confidence In Uk Motor Manufacturing With New Auris Hybrid Production

Jun 4, 2010

Toyota's decision to build its new Auris Hybrid in Britain is a tremendous vote of confidence both in its UK operations and in British car manufacturing. Being given the opportunity to produce the first volume hybrid vehicle to be made in Europe is a source of great pride for all Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) employee ... Continue reading

Aygo and Yaris Highest Ranked for Satisfaction

Jun 3, 2010

Small car double for Toyota in 2010 J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study ... Continue reading

First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs

Jun 3, 2010

First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA — New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports May 2010 Sales

Jun 2, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported May sales of 162,813 vehicles. With equal selling days in May 2009 and 2010, sales were up 6.7 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate and unadjusted raw volume basis. "Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer selling se ... Continue reading

Toyota Continues to See Decline in Consumer Activity in Wake of Recalls

Jun 1, 2010

CHICAGO, June 1 -- According to the most recent Cars.com Consumer Lead Index, Toyota's recalls continue to have a negative impact on sales activity. Leads for Toyota vehicles overall declined close to 5 percent year over year on Cars.com, and interest in the brand's vehicles continues to slip month over month. The Toyo ... Continue reading

Toyota: Cleaner Cars From Greener Factories

May 28, 2010

Toyota's UK manufacturing operations are European leaders in environmental performance, making them the ideal choice for building the new low-emissions Auris Hybrid. ... Continue reading

Toyota and Daimler To Co-operate On Fuel Cell Realization

May 26, 2010

TOKYO (May 25, 2010Reuters) - Japan's Toyota Motor Corp (Tokyo:7203.T - News) and Germany's Daimler AG (XETRA:DAIGN.DE - News) plan extensive cooperation in the field of fuel cells for electric cars, the Financial Times Deutschland reported, citing unidentified sources. The partnership could take the form of a joint ve ... Continue reading

Toyota to Reopen NUMMI Plant in Fremont: Religious Leaders & Workers Celebrate & Pray for More Jobs

May 24, 2010

FREMONT, Calif., May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, May 24, Bay Area religious, political and community leaders will join to celebrate Toyota's recent decision to partner with Tesla and reopen the NUMMI plant in Fremont - the last automobile production facility in California. At a time when our State is grapp ... Continue reading