Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Passo'
Feb 17, 2010
Tokyo, Feb 15, 2010; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the redesigned "Passo" compact hatchback. The second-generation Passo further refines the highly maneuverable compact body, spacious interior and class leading1 fuel efficiency and environmental performance of the popular first-g ... Continue reading
Toyota Details Quality Related Matters
Feb 17, 2010
Tokyo, Feb 17, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that, at a press conference in Tokyo today on quality-related matters, it disclosed the following: - Japan-market recall progress - The company has completed preparations for recall repair for the Toyota "Sai" and Lexus "HS250h", and its de ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2010
TOKYO February 17, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Nobuhiro Kubo writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would trinstall a system to ensure braking umps acceleration for all new car models as it seeks to limit the damage from its vast recall woes. But in a statement unlikely to appease U.S. law ... Continue reading
Road & Track Reveals Five Types of Hybrid Car Buyers
Feb 17, 2010
From 'Statement Makers' to 'Techies,' the Magazine's March Issue Offers Insight Into Who Buys Hybrids and Why NEWPORT BEACH, CA February 16, 2010In its March 2010 issue, Road & Track reveals five types of hybrid car buyers, each with their own distinct attraction to hybrid car ownership. The article, "Hybrids: Percepti ... Continue reading
Toyota's Loss Is Ford and Chevrolet's Gain
Feb 16, 2010
Toyota's recent product recall has consumers moving product consideration toward Ford and Chevrolet models - Toyota Corolla consideration down 13%, Chevrolet Cobalt consideration up 11% CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 16 -- CarGurus® (http://www.cargurus.com/), a leading online automotive community, today announced the results ... Continue reading
Toyota At The Geneva Motor Show
Feb 16, 2010
Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota's presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe. ... Continue reading
Toyota Sales Incentives To Break in March
Feb 15, 2010
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb 15, 2010; Soyoung Kim and Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp is planning an aggressive incentive program for March to lure U.S. consumers sidelined by a damaging product safety crisis, executives said on Monday. The world's largest automaker, reeling from the largest r ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Exclusive Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEOS
Feb 15, 2010
Once again, The Auto Channel was proud to be able to present the most complete and comprehensive coverage of another major auto show, the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. We have loads of text reports, photos and complete press conference videos, most in HD. To experience our coverage just CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
Toyota Considering Incentives and Increased Warranties
Feb 14, 2010
ORLANDO, Florida February 12, 2010; Soyoung Kim and Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp is considering increased incentives and an extended warranty program to combat consumer concerns about a deepening product safety crisis, a source briefed on still-developing plans said on Sunday. Toyo ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the front drive shaft on a small production run of certain 2010 model year Tacoma 4WD trucks. The front shaft in approximately 8,000 vehicles may include a component that contains cra ... Continue reading
Report Says Former NHTSA Regulators Hired by Toyota Helped Halt Investigations
Feb 12, 2010
New York Feb. 12, 2010; Bloomberg reported that former regulators hired by Toyota Motor Corp. helped end at least four U.S. investigations of unintended acceleration by company vehicles in the last decade, warding off possible recalls, court and government records show. Christopher Tinto, vice president of regulatory a ... Continue reading
Toyota Reveals Redesigned 2011 Avalon at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 10, 2010
- Distinctive New Styling Offers a Modern, Upscale Appearance - 'Travel Avalon Class' with Segment's Only Reclining Rear Seat and Overall Comfort - Modern Technologies Provide Comprehensible Convenience CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Evoking ... Continue reading
Toyota UK Recall Work Starts Today
Feb 10, 2010
Work begins this morning (Wednesday 10 February) at 206 Toyota service centres across the UK to implement the fix to the accelerator pedal on the cars affected by the recall. Toyota technicians have received specific training in the repair, the parts are in stock and the first cars are being attended to. ... Continue reading
kbb.com: Toyota Brand Consideration, Vehicle Interest, Values Continue to Decline
Feb 10, 2010
Study Shows Week-Over-Week, More Consumers Defecting from Toyota, Lexus, Scion Brands IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence data, Toyota consideration and interest has dropped even further in the past week as the company continues to issue massive recall ann ... Continue reading
Honda and Toyota Recall Updates
Feb 10, 2010
TOKYO/DETROIT February 10, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co said it would recall another 440,000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota Motor Corp faced further probes over its largest-ever safety crisis. Honda, Japan's No.2 automaker, has now recall ... Continue reading
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