Toyota Develops Personal Transport Assistance Robot 'Winglet'
Aug 3, 2008
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2008; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today development of the "Winglet", a personal transport assistance robot ridden in a standing position. The Winglet - still being refined - is one of TMC's people-assisting Toyota Partner Robots. Designed to contribute to society by helping people enjoy a sa ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports July 2008 Sales Down
Aug 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July sales of 197,424 vehicles, a decrease of 18.7 percent from last July, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted July sales of 175,242 units, a decrease of 17.9 percent from last July. The Lexus Division reported July ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Yaris Line for 2009 with Third Model and New Safety Features
Aug 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif. August 1, 2008; Toyota is adding a five-door Liftback, to its popular, fuel-efficient Yaris subcompact model line for 2009. The versatile new five-door Yaris joins the three-door Liftback and four-door Sedan, making Yaris the only model line in its segment to offer a full complement of three body style ... Continue reading
Toyota May Raise Prius, Luxury Vehicle Prices in Japan
Jul 29, 2008
Nagoya, July 28, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. is considering raising prices in Japan of its Prius gasoline-electric hybrid car and luxury models, company officials said. The Japanese auto industry leader is expected to raise prices by one to 3 pct on average due to soaring costs of raw materials su ... Continue reading
Toyota lowers 2008 global sales target
Jul 28, 2008
Toyota lowers 2008 global sales target to 9.5 million vehicles from 9.85 million TOKYO July 28, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota lowered its global vehicle sales plan for this year to 9.5 million vehicles -- down from 9.85 million -- as the sluggish North American market slows the Japanese au ... Continue reading
Toyota to Hike Prices of 13 Models in U.S. Market
Jul 28, 2008
NAGOYA July 28, 2008; Japan Today reporteds that Toyota Motor Corp will raise the prices of 13 models in the U.S. market by an average $181, or 0.81%, in stages by October. The move, which affects prices of popular models such as the Corolla compact car and the Prius hybrid car, is part of the switch-over process for 2 ... Continue reading
London Motor Show - Toyota and Nissan Differ on Green Developments
Jul 24, 2008
Nissan and Toyota are pouring resources into eco-friendly car programmes in a bid to become the 'green' brand of choice for 21st century consumers. And while both manufacturers are working on a variety of battery-electric, hybrid and fuel-cell programmes, the Japanese rivals are taking a subtly different approach. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Announces Management Changes
Jul 22, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., July 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced management promotions for its Toyota and Lexus divisions. The following executive assignments are effective immediately: Jon Bucci is appointed to vice president, TMS advanced technology. Bucci will oversee strategic planning and implementati ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Changes in North American Production; Prius to Be Built at Mississippi Plant
Jul 21, 2008
Tokyo, July 10, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), with a long-term aim toward enhancing its ability to flexibly respond to rapid fluctuations in North American market demand and toward facilitating a stable supply of North American-made vehicles - announces the following changes to its North Ameri ... Continue reading
Home Run for Timo Glock: Looking Forward to Hockenheim F1 Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 18, 2008
COLOGNE, Germany - July 18, 2008: For every Formula 1 driver, their national Grand Prix is an event to look forward to, but for Timo Glock, this weekendâs German Grand Prix represents a very special homecoming. With his mature approach and consistent pace, it is easy to forget Timo is in his first full season of r ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - July 13, 2008: This year TheAutoChannel.com will have its biggest presence ever at the British International Motor Show, with TACH teams from Europe and the U.S. in attendance. Although the British show has never been considered as important as the Paris or Franfurt shows, the British expo never fails to ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Joins Forces With 'The Dark Knight' at Silverstone - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Formula 1 met Hollywood at Silverstone yesterday when Panasonic Toyota Racing's TF108 Formula 1 car drove head-to-head with the 'Batmobile', as part of a promotion for the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Timo Glock drove the TF108 alongside the Batmobile, which made a Formula 1-style pit stop, ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Toyota to Smartly Show-off IQ, Aygo Crazy and Two More
Jul 4, 2008
New Toyota models making their UK debuts at the British International Motor Show will be out on the nation's roads within a year. Both the revolutionary iQ premium city car and the B-segment Urban Cruiser SUV will be moving from show stand to showroom in 2009 in the vanguard of a wave of new Toyota products. ... Continue reading
Toyota Facing Tough Decisions over Vehicle Prices
Jun 30, 2008
Nagoya, June 27, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. is facing tough decisions on whether to raise its vehicle prices in Japan amid the combination of higher costs and slumping demand. The leading Japanese automaker hopes to avoid raising prices in the sluggish domestic market. But materials price increas ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2008
Swimmers, their families and fans will be given the Toyota treatment June 29 to July 6 at Qwest Center Omaha OMAHA, Neb., June 27 -- As U.S. Olympic swimming hopefuls, their families and fans plunge into the excitement of the Olympic swimming trials in Omaha next week, Toyota will be doing its part to make sure that al ... Continue reading
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