News By Topic: Toyota

Top Technologically-Advanced Green Cars

Mar 26, 2008

Washington DC March 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers are responding to a rise in demand for fuel efficient vehicles with cars that are light on gas but heavy on power. According to Forbes, we can expect to see some of these next-generation hybrid systems, clean diesel engines, and hydrogen fuel c ... Continue reading

American Vehicles on the Road to a Comeback - VIDEO STORY

Mar 21, 2008

NEW YORK - March 21, 2008: For the second consecutive year, Toyota and General Motors (GM) are vying for the highest total number of awards through IntelliChoice.com’s “Best Overall Value of the Year” awards. The “BOVY’s” look to recognize carmakers whose cost of ownership is significantly ... Continue reading

Japan's Car Makers Changing North American Plans

Mar 17, 2008

TOKYO, March 15 (Reuters) - Major Japanese automakers are changing their production plans in North America as the economy there slows, with Honda Motor Corp (7267.T: Quote, Profile, Research) even halting truck production in Canada, the Nikkei business daily said on Saturday. Carmakers have been hit particularly hard b ... Continue reading

Toyota Cuts Tundra Pick-up Production

Mar 14, 2008

DETROIT, March 13, 2008; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp, which bumped Ford Motor Co for No. 2 in U.S. sales last year, said on Thursday it would trim U.S. production of its full-size Tundra pickup trucks due to sluggish demand. "We are basically adjusting to the current business condition," said Carri Chandler ... Continue reading

Toyota may build second plant in China's northeastern city of Changchun

Mar 7, 2008

Toyota may build second plant in China's northeastern city of Changchun http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5871/Toyota-may-build-second-plant-in-C hina- s-northeastern-city-of-Changchun.html Shanghai. March 6 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Toyota Motor may plan to build a second plant in northeastern city of Changchun, Jilin province t ... Continue reading

Toyota Driving Program Battles Teen Crash Fatalities by Teaching Families Safe Driving Habits

Mar 5, 2008

NEW YORK, March 5 -- Teenage drivers are involved in fatal traffic accidents at more than twice the rate of the rest of the U.S. population, and motor vehicle crashes still remain the leading cause of death among teens. Committed to battling these statistics, Toyota is continuing its hands-on, national teen and parent ... Continue reading

World Premiere of the new Toyota iQ - Sophisticated new urban car unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

Mar 4, 2008

Toyota has given the production design of the new iQ its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. First presented as the Concept Car iQ at the Frankfurt motor show last year, the new model will go into production late in 2008. ... Continue reading

Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser - Aspirational small SUV revealed at Geneva Motor Show

Mar 4, 2008

Toyota has given its new Urban Cruiser small SUV its European debut at the Geneva motor show, the latest addition to its distinguished 4x4 vehicle heritage. ... Continue reading

CarSponsorships.com Partners With Sun Automobile

Feb 29, 2008

We at CarSponsorships.com pride ourselves on giving our clients the best products that are available on the market. With our staff working daily adding new Sponsor companies, we are glad to bring on another company for our clients to jump on board with. The latest addition to the CarSponsorships.com family is SUN AUTOM ... Continue reading

Toyota Keeping Cool Despite Slow Tundra Sales

Feb 21, 2008

Washington DC February 21, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that despite sales of its Tundra full-size pickup falling short of expectations in January, Toyota is not worried about meeting its annual objective. Last year, the Tundra's better sales months were in the 18,000 to 22,000 range. But January's mark of 12,07 ... Continue reading

Did You Miss the Detroit or LA Auto Shows? Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE

Feb 18, 2008

Even if you were in Detroit last week, the schedule was so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In addition to photos, press releases and stories-from-the-floor, we have more than 40 videos....in ... Continue reading

Toyota To Present Two New Additions To Its Small Car Line-up: iQ and Urban Cruiser

Feb 13, 2008

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota will unveil the production design of its all-new small car - Toyota iQ. First shown as the Concept Car iQ at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, iQ will go into production during late 2008. ... Continue reading

Going to the 2008 Chicago Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop! - VIDEO GALORE

Feb 8, 2008

Each year, it seems like the Chicago Auto Show gets better and better, and more important - in terms of a national stage. This year's exposition is right on target, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of ye ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut

Feb 6, 2008

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what i ... Continue reading

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package to 4Runner Sport Edition

Feb 6, 2008

CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The 2008 Toyota 4Runner midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an all-new Sport Edition Urban Runner Package will make its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Adding a new dimension in style, value, and upscale luxury to the capable SUV, the Urban Runner Package delivers an extraordinary value wit ... Continue reading