News By Topic: Toyota

Toyota Introduces the 2010 RAV4

Mar 3, 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

Top Three Finalists Announced in All World Car Award Categories

Mar 3, 2010

AND NOW THERE ARE THREE ... GENEVA, March 2 -- At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation, BASF SE and the New York International Auto Show at the Geneva International Motor Show, the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year ... Continue reading

Plug In Solutions Announces Answer to Toyota's Runaway Car Problem

Mar 3, 2010

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Plug In Solutions, Orange County’s largest Plug In Hybrid Kit manufacturer, is now offering a solution for the Toyota runaway car problem. “The same patent pending technology that we use in our Plug In Hybrid Kits just happens to solve Toyota’s latest issues with their custom ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces March Sales Event

Mar 2, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced plans to launch the company's most far-reaching sales program in its history. Starting today, through April 5, 2010, the national marketing program includes financing, leasing and customer loyalty offers. Highlights of the program include: -- ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports February 2010 Sales

Mar 2, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales of 100,027 vehicles. With equal selling days in February 2009 and 2010, sales were down 8.7 percent from the year-ago month on a daily selling rate and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted February sale ... Continue reading

Auris HSD Sets C-Segment Benchmark For CO2 Emissions And Fuel Economy: 89g/Km And 74.3mpg

Mar 1, 2010

Ahead of the official unveiling of the Auris HSD at the Geneva motor show this week, Toyota can announce its new, British-built model will deliver class-leading CO2 emissions of just 89g/km and official combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3mpg ... Continue reading

Toyota's Toyoda Apologizes to China For Recalls

Mar 1, 2010

BEIJING March 1, 2010; Michael Wei and Ben Blanchard writinfg for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda apologized to Chinese consumers on Monday over the company's massive global recall, seeking to ease quality concerns in the world's biggest auto market. Toyota's woes in China have so far been ... Continue reading

Toyota Statement on Media Reports Regarding Internal Legal Memo

Mar 1, 2010

Tokyo February 28, 2010; Various media reports have recently mischaracterized a 2005 privileged legal memo, recently subpoenaed by Congress, as dealing with sudden unintended acceleration. However, the words "unintended acceleration" or "sudden acceleration" and "sudden unintended acceleration" appear nowhere in this m ... Continue reading

Toyota chief to give news conference in Beijing on Monday

Mar 1, 2010

BEIJING 28th February, 2010; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda will give a news conference Monday in Beijing to explain its recall of several models. In 2009, China became the world’s largest automotive market, surpassing the United States for the first time in history, so the news ... Continue reading

2010 Toyota RAV4 4X4 LTD Review

Feb 28, 2010

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Toyota RAV4 4X4 LTD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 269 hp @ 6,200 rpm/246 ln.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 181.9 x 71.5 x 68.7 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 36.4/73.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Toyota Extends Additional Services to all U.S. Toyota and Lexus Customers Affected by Recent Recalls

Feb 27, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 26 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that, working in cooperation with Attorneys General across the country, Toyota will be extending on a nationwide basis the additional services being provided to Toyota and Lexus customers in New York affected by the company's recent recalls. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Says Toyota Crisis Taking Its Toll on Brand Loyalty

Feb 26, 2010

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The intense publicity surrounding Toyota's recent recalls seems to be having a pronounced effect on the company's image among its current customers. That's the news from a recent follow-up to the Consumer Reports 2010 Car Brand Perception Survey. Among consumers who dri ... Continue reading

Latest Official Toyota and Lexus Recall Information: Toyota Recalls and Lexus Recalls

Feb 25, 2010

Official Toyota Recall Information For Owners</a></p> <p>Auto Central February 5, 2010; During major events there are lots of auto sites that pass on misinformation, so if you are caught up in the Toyota Recall we have given you a link to the official Toyota Recall Site. ... Continue reading

Toyota to Provide Additional Services to New York Customers Affected by Recent Recalls

Feb 25, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it would provide additional services for New York Toyota and Lexus customers who are affected by Toyota's recent recalls. These services are available to Toyota and Lexus owners in New York affected by current recalls involving sticking ... Continue reading

Toyota's Proposed Plant Shutdown to Be Scrutinized by Panel of California Leaders

Feb 24, 2010

Blue Ribbon Commission holds public hearing, will issue findings next Wednesday on economic, social, environmental costs of automaker's proposal to close award-winning NUMMI plant in Fremont SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 -- A 10-member panel of California leaders convened by State Treasurer Bill Lockyer held a public hearing ... Continue reading