Toyota Facing an Audi-like Media Firestorm
Jan 27, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - January 27, 2010: About a quarter of a century ago, Audi sales and reputation in the North American market were crushed by accusations that depressing the brake pedal on Audi 5000 cars caused the vehicle to accelerate. Consumer and consumer-watchdog hysteria peaked after â60 MINUTESâ showed fak ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports December 2009 and Year 2009 Sales
Jan 5, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December sales results of 187,860 units, an increase of 22.9 percent over the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in December 2009, compared to 26 selling days ... Continue reading
Scion Helps Military Parents Deliver Gifts to Their Children This Holiday Season
Dec 25, 2009
Scion's 'Holiday Toy' Program Helps Military Moms and Dads Currently Serving Overseas Send Toys to their Sons and Daughters TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 24 -- In the spirit of the holiday season, Scion, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, has launched a special holiday toy program which helps servicemen and women currently dep ... Continue reading
2010 North American Car Of The Year Nominees
Dec 17, 2009
NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR NOMINEES By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Good news for GM and Ford came out of a press conference at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit yesterday as four of the six finalist were from the Detroit manufacturers. An exceptionally large group of journalist ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Scion xD Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 128 hp @ 6,000 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 96.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 154.7 x 67.9 x 60.0 in. Tires: P195/60R16 Cargo volume: 10.5/35.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Toyota Cuts Bonuses for Managers by 20%
Nov 27, 2009
TOKYO November 27, 2009; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp is slashing bonus pay for managers as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second straight fiscal year. Toyota said Thursday winter bonus payments for 8,700 managers in Japan will be cut by 20%. Japanese worke ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Scion xD Scion's small xD hatchback seems to live in the shadow of The Box, the iconic xB. Which is too bad as it's a noteworthy car in its own right, combining a small exterior size and footprint with more interior space than expected -- and providing an entertaining and econ ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Expanded Service Support for Independent Repair Facilities
Nov 5, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) unveiled today valuable new service resources for the independent repair community at the annual Automotive Service and Repair Week, hosted by the Automotive Service Association. These new services, improve upon the Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical informat ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Scion xB If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Scion is feeling pretty flattered. Once alone as the only quirky Oriental box, its xB has recently gotten rather blatant competition. But no worries for Scion, as the second-generation xB more than holds its own against ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports September 2009 Sales
Oct 1, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 126,015 vehicles, a decrease of 16.1 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. TMS posted sales of 525,975 units in the third quarter, a 28 percent increase over the second quarter. "Improving economi ... Continue reading
Toyota Abandons Goal of 15% Global Market Share
Aug 11, 2009
Washington DC August 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that new Toyota President Akio Toyoda has abandoned the goal of grabbing a 15 percent share of the global market as part of a back-to-basics focus on quality over quantity. According to Automotive News, the target was set in 2002 by then-President Fujio Cho a ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
2009 Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Conference As prepared for: Akio Toyoda President, Toyota Motor Corporation Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Conference Traverse City, Michigan Aug 5, 2009 âReinventing the Automobileâ Good morning! ...and thank you Dave... It is great to be back in America...and ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
High on Toyota's Inaba's To-Do List: Lexus, Scion
Jul 27, 2009
Washington DC July 27, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Yoshimi Inaba has discovered a much different Toyota in North America than the juggernaut he left behind six years ago. Among the first things to get his attention was the need to recharge Lexus and Scion. Lexus is "my personal challenge," the outspoken 63 ... Continue reading
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