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Toyota Begins 2009 Toyota Venza Production in Kentucky

Toyota Begins 2009 Toyota Venza Production in Kentucky

Georgetown, KY November 10, 2008; Team members from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) along with company officials and community leaders celebrated the official launch of the Venza, Toyota's new, versatile five-passenger vehicle. Venza couples the styling and comfort of a passenger car with the flexibil ... Continue reading

Toyota Aygo 2009 to debut at the Bologna Motor Show

Toyota Aygo 2009 to debut at the Bologna Motor Show

Italy, Europe's biggest A-segment market, will host the launch of the AYGO 2009 during the next Bologna Motor Show starting December 4. ... Continue reading

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review By Carey Russ

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid At this point in time, gasoline-electric vehicles have gone from early-adopter to mainstream technology. And what could underline that more than a hybrid version of that most popular of mid-size cars, the Toyota Camry? The Hybrid has been in the Camry lineu ... Continue reading

All-New Four-Cylinder Engine for 2009 Toyota Highlander Coming Soon

All-New Four-Cylinder Engine for 2009 Toyota Highlander Coming Soon

- New Engine Raises Popular SUV to New Levels of Fuel Efficiency, Performance, and Value - TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 4 -- When it arrives at dealerships in mid-to-late January, Toyota's new 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine will help make the Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) one of the best in its segme ... Continue reading

2009 Toyota Venza Close-Up Look and Specs

2009 Toyota Venza Close-Up Look and Specs

2009 Toyota Venza A Close Up Look; Specification:2009 Toyota Venza Type: 4-door Wagon/CUV Wheelbase in. 109.3 Overall Length, in. 189.0 Overall Width, in. 75.0 Overall Height, in. 63.4 Curb Weight, lbs. ... Continue reading

Tax Breaks Coming For Electric Cars

Tax Breaks Coming For Electric Cars

<p><i>An overlooked part of the $700 billion bailout provides an incentive for consumers looking to purchase green cars. WASHINGTON DC October 31, 2008; The AP reported that Plug-in electric vehicles from General Motors and Toyota are not expected to hit showrooms for more than a year, but when they arrive, the first b ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for New 2009 Venza - VIDEO ENHANCED

Toyota Announces Prices for New 2009 Venza - VIDEO ENHANCED

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2009 Toyota Venza. MSRPs will range from $25,975 for the four-cylinder with front-wheel-drive (FWD) model to $29,250 for the V6 with all-wheel-drive (AWD). Venza V6 models will start ... Continue reading

VOTE YES ON CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 10: TACH Official Endorsement

VOTE YES ON CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 10: TACH Official Endorsement

Why Californians Should Vote YES on Proposition 10 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Electing someone for public office is rather easy; you simply vote for the best looking or the best dressed or the one with the nicest voice, or the one with the best looking daughter/son/wife/husband. ... Continue reading

2009 Car and Truck Best Buys from Consumers Magazine

2009 Car and Truck Best Buys from Consumers Magazine

DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 31 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading

Toyota Cars to Be Recalled in China

Toyota Cars to Be Recalled in China

Beijing, Oct 29, 2008; Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co. plans to recall 83,406 cars starting Monday due to defects in transmission systems, the Chinese government said Wednesday. China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine received the notice from the joint venture between Japan's Toyot ... Continue reading

Positive Progress In Young Offender Technician Training

Positive Progress In Young Offender Technician Training

A presentation at the Toyota-sponsored motor vehicle training facility at Aylesbury Young Offenders Institution in October saw nearly 50 certificates presented to inmates for technician training. More young prisoners are helping turn their lives around through T-TEP the Toyota Technical Education Programme. ... Continue reading

Toyota May Renew No-Interest Loan Sales Incentive

Toyota May Renew No-Interest Loan Sales Incentive

Toyota's "Saved by Zero" campaign is building traffic and might be renewed, says Bob Carter, general manager of Toyota Division. In Lewisville, Texas, dealer Rene Isip says, "0 percent is working for us." He says his September sales were down 18 percent from September 2007, but October sales are tracking at just below ... Continue reading

FAW-Toyota, Changan Ford cut '08 sales target

FAW-Toyota, Changan Ford cut '08 sales target

FAW-Toyota, Changan Ford cut '08 sales target http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008137/FAW-Toyota-Changan-Ford-cut-08- sales -target.html Shanghai, October 23 (Gasgoo.com) FAW-Toyota, Changan Ford and some automakers in China has cut their sales target for 2008 due to auto market slowdown, Beijing Times said today, citi ... Continue reading

New Models Key for Japanese Car Maker Profits

New Models Key for Japanese Car Maker Profits

Japanese auto makers are gearing up for a round of new-car releases that could give them a financial edge in a slumping economy, thanks to the opportunity they have to cut production costs-per-vehicle. Toyota will kick off 2009 by introducing 10 new designs in Japan; Mazda will launch six. Click here for a picture of T ... Continue reading

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