News By Topic: Toyota

Toyota Launches 'Cash for Clunkers' Program and Advertising Campaign, Special Lease Rates

Jul 24, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif., July 24 -- Toyota will begin airing national and regional television commercials today in support of the government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) by informing consumers that the Toyota family of cars and trucks has 25 models that qualify for federal rebates ranging from $3,500 to $4,500. The pr ... Continue reading

Toyota Overhauling U.S. Vehicle Manufacturing Strategy

Jul 20, 2009

Toyota Motor Co North America is reviewing its U.S. manufacturing strategy to account for idle capacity and shifting corporate priorities, including a desire to correct internal problems magnified by the industry's worst-ever downturn. Yoshimi Inaba, Toyota's North American president, also told reporters on Monday the ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Receives Whatgreencar of the Year Award

Jul 20, 2009

With almost two weeks to go until its on sale date, the new generation Toyota Prius has already scooped its first award, winning the title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009. ... Continue reading

TMC's U.K. Vehicle Production Base to Build Hybrid Auris

Jul 20, 2009

Toyota Auris Hybrid Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today it will produce from mid-2010 a hybrid version of the "Auris" hatchback at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (TMUK). The hybrid Auris, using engines produced at TMUK's Deeside Plant, will be produced at TMUK's Burnaston Plant. The decisi ... Continue reading

New Toyota Prius Sails in on Solar Power

Jul 17, 2009

Toyota has helped make maritime history by shipping its cars across the world on board a ship part-powered by solar energy. The Auriga Leader docked in Long Beach, California earlier this month with new Prius and other Toyota and Lexus models on board, destined for the North American market. On its voyage from Japan, t ... Continue reading

Toyota, Mazda to form partnership on hybrid technology

Jul 16, 2009

TOKYO July 15, 2009; The AP reported that Toyota is in talks with Mazda about providing its key hybrid technology in a tie-up, the nation's top business daily reported Thursday. Both automakers said no decision has been made. Toyota Motor Corp., the world's leader in hybrids with the Prius, reiterated Thursday it sees ... Continue reading

Toyota UK Marketing Director Appointment

Jul 15, 2009

John Thomson has been appointed Marketing Director for Toyota (GB) PLC, taking over from Mark Hall who left to take up a position in Toyota Motor Europe. ... Continue reading

Toyota GB Receives Nationwide Award For Excellence

Jul 14, 2009

Toyota (GB) PLC has been recognised as the top Manufacturer Partner of the Year (up to 10,000 units) at the annual Supplier Awards presented by Motability Operations, the company which manages the Motability Car Scheme. ... Continue reading

Toyota Yaris TR: Now With Added Alloy-Appeal

Jul 9, 2009

Toyota has made some seasonal nips and tucks to its Yaris range to make it an even more appealing prospect for customers. ... Continue reading

Toyota Pulls Sponsorship of Japan Grand Prix

Jul 7, 2009

TOKYO July 7, 2009; Shino Yuasa writinfg for the AP reported that Toyota-owned Fuji International Speedway said Tuesday it will pull out of hosting the 2010 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix and beyond because of the prolonged economic slump. "It has become extremely difficult for us to host the F1 Grand Prix as we face ... Continue reading

New Toyota Prius Doubles Japan Sales

Jul 6, 2009

Toyota Prius doubles Japan sales in June to remain top-selling car for second month in a row Buzz up! 0 Print TOKYO July 6, 2009; The AP reported that Toyota's Prius hybrid , already Japan's highest-selling car -- more than doubled its sales in June to claim the top spot for a second month, reflecting government tax br ... Continue reading

Glock and Load: Timo Takes the Camera - VIDEO STORY

Jul 4, 2009

COLOGNE - July 3, 2009: Timo Glock is one of the rising stars of Formula 1 and already has two podium finishes to his name since joining Panasonic Toyota Racing for the 2008 season. This year he has been a regular points scorer and finished third in Malaysia, but behind Timo there is a whole team working to deliver res ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Wins Comparative Test Done by Germany's Biggest Automotive Magazine - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 4, 2009

BERLIN - July 3, 2009: Shortly after its launch in Germany, the Toyota Prius has won a comparative test done by German Magazine AutoBild.The car has been rewarded for its space, hybrid technology and lower petrol consumption. Only a few months after having been in Japan in May this year, the new Toyota Prius, has alrea ... Continue reading

Cars.com: American-Made Index Crowns Toyota the Most 'American' Manufacturer

Jul 2, 2009

Japanese Automaker Claims Four of 10 Spots on List CHICAGO, July 2 -- With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Cars.com has announced the rankings in its annual American-Made Index, which ranks the most-American vehicles based on percentage (by cost) of their parts that are made domestically, where they're built ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports June and First-Half Sales

Jul 1, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported half-year sales of 770,449 vehicles. TMS saw improvements in the second quarter, posting sales of 410,777 units, an increase 11.2 percent over the first quarter, on a daily selling rate basis. For the month of June, TMS recorded sales of ... Continue reading