Jun 20, 2008
It is hard to find much the British, the French and the Germans have agreed on over the years, but it seems Toyota has found the answer: They all love the Toyota Prius. ... Continue reading
Land Cruiser V8 Wins Security Award
Jun 18, 2008
The new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has been voted number one in the large 4x4 category at the British Insurance Car Awards. Held today at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham Berkshire, the awards which have been running since 2004, are designed to raise consumer awareness of what is best in vehicle secur ... Continue reading
Toyota Picks Up Strong Orders for Alphard, Vellfire
Jun 16, 2008
Tokyo, June 13, 2008; Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it has received about 36,000 purchase orders for its new luxury minivans, the Alphard and the Vellfire, one month after their debut on May 12. The total is six times more than the joint monthly sales target of 6,000 units. The models' luxurious interiors and high fue ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell Hybrid
Jun 13, 2008
TOKYO June 12, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid, a green car powered by hydrogen and electricity, that can travel more than twice the distance of its predecessor model without filling up, the automaker said Friday. The improved model's maximum cruising ran ... Continue reading
Toyota Exec Tempers Expectations for Plug-Ins
Jun 13, 2008
Washington DC June 13, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that a top Toyota technology expert this week urged people to temper expectations for what plug-in hybrid vehicles can accomplish. Bill Reinert, national manager of the advanced technology group for Toyota, said that the demands of real-world driving, such as r ... Continue reading
'Aygo Crazy' concept car to make world premiere at London Motor Show
Jun 13, 2008
Aygo Crazy is the perfect antidote to all those wild concept cars that look great on the show stand but never turn a wheel. It is a unique machine that has been developed from the start to deliver no-holds-barred maximum driving pleasure, an unforgettable, fun experience. ... Continue reading
Toyota Developing Two New Hybrids and Plug-Ins Too!
Jun 12, 2008
Washington DC June 12, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. yesterday fired a fresh volley in the green car wars, promising two new hybrid vehicles and the start of lithium ion battery production next year. The two hybrids â one badged a Toyota, the other a Lexus â will debut at the Det ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Off Sustainable Plant Activities in Europe
Jun 12, 2008
As part of global efforts to slash environmental impacts, Toyota has kicked off Sustainable Plant activities in Europe at two manufacturing companies in France and the United Kingdom. TMMF (Valenciennes, France) and TMUK (Burnaston and Deeside, UK) will ramp up efforts in Europe by serving as the industry benchmark for ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers the Best Overall Average Fuel Economy of any Full-Line Automaker
Jun 10, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., June 10 -- Through advances in engine design and hybrid technology, Toyota has a wide selection of fuel-sipping cars and the best overall average fuel economy of any full-line manufacturer.* With gas prices at an all-time high, Toyota has seven models with EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 30 miles pe ... Continue reading
Hybrid Car Sales Hurt by Battery Shortage - HUH?
Jun 9, 2008
Washington DC June 9, 2008; The AIADA Newsletter reported that with gasoline at $4 a gallon, the market is screaming for more hybrids. But sales of hybrids dropped significantly in May. Battery shortages are crimping supplies of the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Prius, two of the top-selling hybrids. According to Autom ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Garner Key Awards in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
Jun 5, 2008
TWO NEW NORTH AMERICAN PLANTS EARN GOLD & SILVER AWARDS WITH FEWEST DEFECTS TORRANCE, Calif., June 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., and Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing, North America (TEMA) today garnered key awards in the 2008 J. D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM), announced at a press ... Continue reading
May 2008: Honda Civic Models Replace Ford F Series Pickups as Top-Selling Vehicle in U.S.
Jun 4, 2008
Washington DC June 4, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Ford F-150 pickup truck has been dethroned in May as America's favorite vehicle for the first time in a month since 1991 - by four sedans. According to preliminary sales figures, Ford sold 42,973 F-series trucks in May, while Toyota sold 52,826 Corollas ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports May 2008 US Sales
Jun 3, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 257,404 vehicles, a decrease of 7.9 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis. "The all-new Corolla really found its stride this month," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "Launched amid soaring fuel prices and economi ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Team Gets Ready for Canadian Grand Prix with Simulations - VIDEO STORY
Jun 3, 2008
MONTREAL - June 3, 2008: For the Canadian Grand Prix on June 8 2008, riding the kerbs is key, and Panasonic Toyota Racing has spent time in the build up simulating the TF108âs behavior on a seven-post rig, which is able to replicate the demands of the Montreal track. A full-size TF108 racecar has been placed on a ... Continue reading
May 29, 2008
Test drivers at automotive information Web site Edmunds.com wanted to find out what kind of "fuel-efficient car" really got the best mileage. To do so, they pitted a hybrid, a diesel, a compact, and a really tiny mini-compact against one another on a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Obviously, the life of a tes ... Continue reading
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