May 6, 2010
All-New KBB Market Intelligence Data Reports Each Automotive Brand's Strength Over Time and Relative to Competition IRVINE, Calif., May 6 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com today announces the latest results from the company's all-new 'Automotive Brand Indicator' (ABI), showing Toyota dropping from the top spot among all ... Continue reading
Toyota Passes 3 Million Milestone in Implementing Recall Remedies
May 5, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., May 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today provided a report on the significant progress that has been made to modify recalled Toyota and Lexus vehicles. To date, more than three million remedies have been performed for three recent recalls, including approximately: -- 1.6 million to addre ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports April Sales - Up 24.4% Y2Y
May 3, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported April sales of 157,439 vehicles. With equal selling days in April 2009 and 2010, sales were up 24.4 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted April sales of 139,080 ... Continue reading
BMW Replaces Toyota as Most Valuable Global Car Brand
Apr 29, 2010
Washington DC April 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automotive News reports that BMW AG has overtaken Toyota Motor Corp. as the world's most valuable automotive brand in an annual ranking of the world's top brands. Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG improved their brand value, according to BrandZ Top 100, a ... Continue reading
Toyota Hilux Aids Communication for Telecoms Team
Apr 29, 2010
The fuel-efficient Toyota Hilux is the vehicle of choice for MLL Telecoms' new field engineering team, which is responsible for 24/7 maintenance of the company's nationwide network of 5000 links. ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 50,000 early-2003 Model-Year Toyota Sequoia sport utility vehicles to upgrade program logic in its Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The VSC system can help control a lo ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. Apil 19, 2010; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today made the following statement after Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine - the largest fine permitted by law - for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defe ... Continue reading
Toyota Maintains Industry Leadership On Average Co2 Emissions
Apr 19, 2010
Toyotacontinues to lead the motor industry in the UK in bringing down average CO2 emissions across its entire model range. ... Continue reading
'Indestructible' Toyota Conquers the Volcano That Emptied the Skies
Apr 19, 2010
Hilux drives to the heart of Iceland's devastating eruption LONDON - April 19, 2010: A new chapter has been written in the world-conquering history of Toyota's mighty Hilux as it took on the ice and fire of Iceland's Eyjafallajökull volcano, just hours before its eruption brought chaos to the skies of Europe. The lege ... Continue reading
Toyota to Recall 600,000 Siennas for Potential Corrosion on Spare Tire Cable
Apr 16, 2010
First and Second-Generation Siennas In Cold Climate Areas with High Road Salt Use May Exhibit Condition TORRANCE, CA - April 16, 2010: Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will launch a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 600,000 first- and second-generation Sienna 2WD minivans sold in t ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall Programme Passes 80 Per Cent Completion As New Car Sales Continue To Rise
Apr 16, 2010
In just two months since the launch of its recall programme, Toyota has successfully processed 80 per cent of the UK cars that required adjustment to their accelerator pedal. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Acquires Toyota/Scion Dealership in South Carolina
Apr 12, 2010
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired Harrelson Toyota/Scion in Rock Hill, S.C., which is in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market area. The dealership will now operate as Toyota/Scion of Rock Hill and is expected to generate approximately $55 million in e ... Continue reading
Toyota Incentives: Toyota Extends U.S. Sales Incentives
Apr 7, 2010
By DETROIT, April 6, 2010; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) has extended broad U.S. sales incentives by a month and widened a maintenance program as the automaker tries to continue a sales rebound in the wake of safety recalls. Toyota offered record U.S. incentives for the aut ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces the 2010 RAV4
Apr 7, 2010
Toyota's RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe's original recreational compact SUV is renowned. ... Continue reading
Toyota's Statement on NHTSA Penalty Announcement
Apr 6, 2010
Torrence CA April 6, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) received notice from NHTSA on April 5 (in the United States) that NHTSA is seeking a civil penalty. TMC is now considering its response. Toyota has and will continue to practice its philosophy of satisfying consumers with high quality vehicles that are safe and ... Continue reading
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