Toyota Unveils Auris Hsd Full Hybrid Concept
Sep 11, 2009
The new Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, presented publicly for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show, marks a significant milestone in Toyota's plan to equip its mainstream European models with full hybrid technology. Toyota is committed to making the environmental benefits of its Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) accessi ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept
Sep 11, 2009
The new Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, presented publicly for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show, marks a significant milestone in Toyota's plan to equip its mainstream European models with full hybrid technology. Toyota is committed to making the environmental benefits of its Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) accessi ... Continue reading
Toyota Switches On to An Electric Future With New Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Sep 10, 2009
Toyota is unveiling a new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the Frankfurt motor show, signalling further progress towards its ambition of building the ultimate eco-car ... Continue reading
Climatecars Continues to Grow With Toyota Prius
Sep 10, 2009
The new generation full hybrid Toyota Prius has proved again to be the car of choice for Climatecars, an eco-friendly taxi service operating in London. Already a Toyota customer, the company has been operating Prius since they started business in 2007. ... Continue reading
2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 10, 2009
Demonstration Program Begins in U.S. Late 2009 TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 9 -- The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle will make its world debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the third-generation Prius, the PHV Concept expands Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, utilizing first g ... Continue reading
Toyota Releases 2009 Sustainability Report
Sep 7, 2009
Toyota in Europe is achieving year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and continues to step up its use of green energy, according to data released in its 2009 Sustainability Report. The report details the company's environmental, social and economic activities for fiscal year 2008 (April 2008 - March 2009). ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Hybrid Sales Top Two Million
Sep 7, 2009
Worldwide sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the two million mark, with more than 200,000 of these hybrids sales in Europe. ... Continue reading
Toyota's global hybrid sales top 2 million units
Sep 5, 2009
TOKYO September 5, 2009; Toyota Motor Corp said Friday the total number of gas-electric hybrids sold worldwide since their debut in 1997 has topped 2 million units with demand for fuel-efficient cars particularly strong this year thanks to global government stimulus measures. The worldâs biggest automaker has pion ... Continue reading
Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Top 2 Million Units
Sep 4, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 4, 2009: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces today that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 2-million mark, with more than 2.01 million units sold worldwide as of August 31, 20091. In 1997 in Japan, TMC launched the "Coaster Hybrid EV" in August and launched the "Prius" - the ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Toyota Auris Hybrid Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 2, 2009
The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Review
Aug 30, 2009
The Auto Page By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Model: 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 266 hp @ 6200 rpm/245 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.0 x 77.4 x 68.9 in. Tires: P225/60R17 Cargo volume ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota 4Runner Introduced at State Fair of Texas
Aug 28, 2009
Dallas TX August 28, 2009; The all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner is headed for Dallas to make its world debut at the State Fair of Texas during a news conference on Sept. 24. More rugged than ever, the new fifth-generation 4Runner offers sure-footed off-road capability and increased comfort with added roominess. More than 1. ... Continue reading
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. to Lose All Vehicle Orders by End of March 2010
Aug 28, 2009
FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 27 -- New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) today announced it has received notice that Toyota will not order vehicles from NUMMI beyond March 2010. Production of the Pontiac Vibe at NUMMI for General Motors Corp. (GM) ended earlier this month. NUMMI will continue to produce the Corolla and ... Continue reading
New Prius Achieves 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Aug 26, 2009
The new Toyota Prius has achieved the maximum 5-star vehicle safety rating in the latest 2009 Euro NCAP test results. Achieving an overall score of 83 per cent, Prius is the third Toyota model to be granted a 5-star rating this year, after the new Toyota Avensis and iQ. ... Continue reading
Consumers and Toyota Biggest Beneficiaries of Clunker Cash
Aug 25, 2009
Washington Dc August 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the latest Cash for Clunkers tallies, international nameplates continued to dominate. According to the Detroit News, Toyota is the clunker replacement leader: Of all vehicles sold under the program, 19.2 percent were Toyotas. The Toyota Corolla remain ... Continue reading
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