Freshened Toyota RAV4 Tops Consumer Reports' Latest Ratings of Small SUVs
Apr 6, 2009
RAV4 outscores competitors including Subaru Forester 2.5X YONKERS, N.Y., April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The freshened four-cylinder Toyota RAV4 outpointed competitors including the Subaru Forester 2.5X in Consumer Reports' tests of six small SUVs for the May issue. In this class, the RAV4's overall road test score ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Review
Apr 4, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Engine: 1.8- liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase (in.):102.4 Length/Width/Height (in.): 178.7 x 69.3 x 57.7 Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume (cu. ft.): 16.6 Fuel economy (m ... Continue reading
Gentex Corporation Receives Supplier Award From Toyota
Apr 3, 2009
Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, was recently recognised by Toyota as one of only five companies to win an "Excellent Award" in the "Technology" category for its SmartBeam product that launched on the Toyota Venza. Gentex received the a ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2009
Early indications are that the iconic Toyota iQ is already becoming more to its owners than purely transportation. ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Wish'
Apr 2, 2009
The Wish is a compact seven-seater minivan that has gained a solid reputation for its sporty styling, wide-ranging utility and comfortable driving performance - with sales of more than half a million units - since its launch in January 2003. The new, second-generation model has enhanced sportiness and comfort, and feat ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports March 2009 Sales
Apr 1, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported month-end sales of 132,802 vehicles, a decrease of 36.6 percent from last March, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted March sales of 118,563 units, a decrease of 36.0 percent from the same period last year. The Lexu ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Toyota Prius Review
Mar 28, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE PRIUS VEHICLE The Toyota Prius has now reached iconic status since the first model entered the American market almost ten years ago, representing a positive change for the way people think about transportation. There are currently 700, ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2009 Toyota Venza - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Mar 28, 2009
Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Crown Majesta'
Mar 27, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 26, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the redesigned "Crown Majesta".The fifth-generation Crown Majestathe Toyota brand's top sedanfeatures a high-quality interior with enhanced comfort and safety features, all designed to offer the highest levels of satisfaction to ... Continue reading
The Mothra Vs.Godzilla of Hybrids
Mar 26, 2009
OYAMA, Japan March 25, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota's chief engineer, Akihiko Otsuka, chose a curvy test-drive course near Mount Fuji to show off the smooth handling of the prototype of the remodeled Prius hybrid, set to reach showrooms in May. He proudly told reporters about its outstand ... Continue reading
FAW Toyota To Delay Changchun Plant Project
Mar 25, 2009
FAW Toyota to delay Changchun plant project http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009750/FAW-Toyota-to-delay-Changchun-p lant- project.html Shanghai, March 25 (Gasgoo.com) Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Toyota Motor and China FAW Group, may reconsider or delay its 4 billion yuan ($585 million) new pla ... Continue reading
Toyota Names John McCandless National Manager of Field Operations
Mar 25, 2009
Detroit, March 25 -- John G. McCandless has been named National Manager of Field Operations for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, (TMS) Corporate Communications. A long-time public relations professional on the automotive scene in Detroit, his new responsibilities will include corporate communications and community relations ac ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4x4 Review
Mar 24, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Toyota RAV4 LTD 4X4 Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 179 hp @ 6000 rpm/172 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 181.9 x 71.5 x 68.7 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 37.2/73.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Toyota Venza Life used to be simple. "Car" meant either sedan, with an emphasis on practicality and room for four or more, or coupe, with a sportier mien and space for four or less. Then came the station wagon, originally a specially-bodied vehicle on a production chassis made ... Continue reading
VW, Toyota Eye 25% Of China '09 PV Market
Mar 24, 2009
VW, Toyota eye 25% of China '09 PV market http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009738/VW-Toyota-eye-25-of-China-09-PV -mark et.html Shanghai, March 24 (Gasgoo.com) Volkswagen Group and Toyota Motor Corp together plan to sell 1.7 million passenger vehicles in China in 2009, accounting for one fourth of the 6.5 million passe ... Continue reading
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