Toyota Drives Down Emissions With New Urban Cruiser
Mar 24, 2009
Toyota's new Urban Cruiser signals a new industry milestone in achieving the world's lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car. The figure of 130g/km for the 1.4 D-4D AWD model is one aspect of the all-round environmental excellence that Toyota has achieved with its new B-segment hatchback crossover. ... Continue reading
New Toyota Verso Leads on Safety
Mar 20, 2009
The new Toyota Verso brings high levels of safety to the compact MPV segment, providing better protection for all those on board and using intelligent design to cut the risk of injury to pedestrians. ... Continue reading
Toyota Produces One-Millionth Vehicle in Turkey; Commences Production of New Toyota Verso
Mar 20, 2009
Toyota has produced its one millionth vehicle in Turkey, a milestone that coincides with the start of production for the new third generation Toyota Verso. The Adapazari-based Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT) plant has produced over 430,000 Verso models since 2004 and plans to manufacture 55,000 units of the ne ... Continue reading
Toyota Comments on J.D Power 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study
Mar 19, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., March 19, 2009 â J.D. Power and Associates today announced the results from their 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), covering 2006 model year vehicles. The following comments on the VDS can be attributed to Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. âWe are pleased with th ... Continue reading
EDF And Toyota Announce Large-Scale Demonstration of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Strasbourg, France
Mar 19, 2009
EDF and Toyota today announced a major step forward in their joint road-trials in France, involving Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs) and an innovative charging infrastructure. About one hundred units of a next generation PHV equipped with lithium-ion batteries will be leased to selected companies and partners in the Stra ... Continue reading
EDF and Toyota Expand Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Efforts in Strasbourg, France
Mar 19, 2009
Green Car Congress 18 March 2009; EDF and Toyota are expanding their joint plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) road-trials in France, with about 100 units of a next-generation PHEV equipped with lithium-ion batteries to be leased to selected companies and partners in the Strasbourg area starting from the end of 2009 ... Continue reading
Lindop Toyota Points to Car Market Recovery
Mar 17, 2009
Britain's motor industry is taking a battering in the recession, even Toyota's Deeside engine plant has not escaped the impact of the global economic downturn. But there is encouraging evidence of an up-turn in consumer confidence with Toyota sales soaring in the north west. ... Continue reading
22 Cars for Teen Drivers From MSN
Mar 13, 2009
Washington DC March 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that when buying a vehicle, safety and reliability are important considerations. Teens and their parents should looks for cars with advanced safety features and good crash-test results. Large pickups and SUVs are not recommended for young, inexperienced driver ... Continue reading
Toyota To Build Cheaper Hybrids To Compete With Honda Insight Hybrid
Mar 13, 2009
TOKYO, March 13, 2009; Mayumi Negishi and Nathan Layne writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp plans to develop a new low-price hybrid car aimed at undercutting rival Honda Motor Co's Insight, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. The new gasoline-electric car will sell at below 2 million yen ($20,5 ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE RAV4 VEHICLE The 2009 RAV4 has a tougher restyled exterior and engine with an optional third-row offered on the Base and Limited trims. With a 104.7-inch wheelbase, redesigned grille and both head and tail lamps, you're going to look l ... Continue reading
Toyota US Hybrid Sales Surpass Million Units
Mar 12, 2009
TOKYO March 12, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota's hybrid sales in the U.S. have surpassed the 1 million mark, the Japanese automaker said Thursday, underlining the rising popularity of the ecological vehicles. It took seven years for Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest automaker, to sell ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops World First Rear-Seat Centre Airbag
Mar 12, 2009
Toyota has developed a world first rear-seat centre airbag to help reduce the severity of passenger injuries in side-on collisions. ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top One Million Sales in the U.S.
Mar 11, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., March 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced today that total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. have topped the one million mark. The sales milestone was achieved with an industry-leading six Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles including the Toyota Prius, the world' ... Continue reading
Toyota Manufacturing UK Statement
Mar 11, 2009
Final discussions have taken place with our employee representatives to maximise our efforts to maintain employment, whilst recognising the need to reduce our labour costs. Following extensive consultation with our employee representatives, and with input from all employees, it has been agreed that the best way to secu ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2009
Bangkok, Mar 6, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announces it participated in a ceremony today to mark the implementation of improvements in course curriculum at the Center of Driving Instruction and Skill Development for Drivers, a state-run driving school in Bangkok, Thailand. TMC's contribution to the improvements inc ... Continue reading
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