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2010 Lexus IS 250C - Specs and Features

2010 Lexus IS 250C - Specs and Features

Tokyo, May 7, 2009 — Lexus announces the launch in Japan today of the "IS250C" convertible, an addition to the "IS250" "intelligent sports sedan" series. IS250C "Version L" The IS250C features an electrically operated metal top that ensures the four-seater maintains its characteristic beauty equally with the top u ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports Larger Quarterly Loss than GM

Toyota Reports Larger Quarterly Loss than GM

TOKYO May 8, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. lost 765.8 billion yen ($7.7 billion) in the January-March quarter -- a bigger loss than General Motors reported -- wrapping up its worst fiscal year since the Japanese automaker was founded in 1937. Toyota also warned that because of ... Continue reading

Toyota Forecasts $8.6 billion Annual Loss as Sales Slide

Toyota Forecasts $8.6 billion Annual Loss as Sales Slide

Toyota Announces Year-End Financial Results (All consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America) Tokyo May 8, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced operating results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. ... Continue reading

Lower Emissions Yield Savings for Land Cruiser Owners

Lower Emissions Yield Savings for Land Cruiser Owners

Toyota has achieved a significant reduction in exhaust emissions from its legendary Land Cruiser, cutting its tax liability and strengthening its cost of ownership profile. ... Continue reading

Lexus Launches 'IS 250C' in Japan

Lexus Launches 'IS 250C' in Japan

Tokyo, May 7, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announces the launch in Japan today of the "IS250C" convertible, an addition to the "IS250" "intelligent sports sedan" series.The IS250C features an electrically operated metal top that ensures the four-seater maintains its characteristic beauty equally with the top up or dow ... Continue reading

College Graduates Offered a Break on New Toyota and Scion Vehicles

College Graduates Offered a Break on New Toyota and Scion Vehicles

$1,000 rebate on new Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Camry (excludes Camry hybrid), Tacoma and Yaris vehicles is largest college rebate program ever offered by Toyota TORRANCE, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --days of your purchase contract date. TFS must deem your salary sufficient to cover living expenses and vehicle pa ... Continue reading

Toyota Boosts Incentives to Counter 41% April Drop

Toyota Boosts Incentives to Counter 41% April Drop

Toyota will respond to a 41.1 percent April slide in U.S. sales by pushing more leases, reducing interest rates, and offering more consumer cash. Due to dealer request, the company also has plans this month to boost production of its best-selling car, the Camry, as well as the RAV4 SUV. Automotive News reports that the ... Continue reading

2010 Toyota Prius Review

2010 Toyota Prius Review

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Model: 2010 Toyota Prius Engine: 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle I4plus 27 kw electric motor Horsepower/Torque: 98 hp @ 5200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm (134 total h orsepower) Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 175.6 x 68.7 x 58 ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports April Sales

Toyota Reports April Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported month-end sales of 126,540 vehicles, a decrease of 41.9 percent from last April, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted April sales of 112,345 units, a decrease of 42.2 percent from the same period last year. The Lexus ... Continue reading

Output Rises in Japan's Auto Factories

Output Rises in Japan's Auto Factories

TOKYO April 29, 2009; Tomoko A. Hosaka writing for the AP reported that Japan's struggling manufacturers are showing signs of life as the government said Thursday that industrial production rose for the first time in six months in March. What's more, the outlook is encouraging: factory output -- pivotal in this export- ... Continue reading

New Toyota Prius Technology and Innovation - Hybrid Synergy Drive

New Toyota Prius Technology and Innovation - Hybrid Synergy Drive

It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Equipment Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

Toyota Announces Equipment Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

TORRANCE, Calif., April 27 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will launch an Equipment Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 39,100 Toyota Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip retention Clamps. This optional accessory was designed specifically for 2008 model year Hig ... Continue reading

TheHut.com's Top Performers Hit the Road in Toyota iQs

TheHut.com's Top Performers Hit the Road in Toyota iQs

Online retailer, TheHut.com is one of the first UK organisations to adopt the new Toyota iQ as its company car. An incentive for star performers, as well as an on-car branding opportunity and an environmental statement, TheHut.com has issued the economical car to 15 staff. ... Continue reading

New Toyota Verso: More "Verso" Than Ever

New Toyota Verso: More "Verso" Than Ever

Toyota's rapidly expanding UK model line-up gains another new member this week with the sales launch of new Verso, bringing more style, space, safety and advanced equipment features to the compact MPV segment. ... Continue reading

2009 Toyota Venza 4WD Review

2009 Toyota Venza 4WD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Toyota Venza 4WD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with sequential shift WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 189.0 x 75.0 x 63.4 in. TIRES: P245/50R20 CARGO VOLUME: 30.7/70.1 cubic feet ... Continue reading

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