2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Feb 3, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first car-based "crossover" SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and more everyday use-oriented alternative to the traditional truck-based S ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease of 2.3 percent from last January. "On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom values," said ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum Differs on Kelley Blue Book Study Results
Jan 31, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 31, 2008: Earlier this week, TheAutoChannel.com published a story regarding a recent Kelley Blue Book consumer survey1 that indicates car-buyers think diesel (and diesel-powered vehicles) an unlikely alternative to gasoline and gas-electric hybrid technology. Michael Coates, West Coast Repre ... Continue reading
Toyota's Domestic Auto Sales Down 6.2 Pct in '07
Jan 29, 2008
Tokyo, Jan 28, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its domestic automobile sales in 2007 dropped 6.2 pct from the previous year to 1,587,335 units. Domestic production increased 0.8 pct to a record 4,226,137 units, while overseas production grew 10.5 pct to a record 4,308,553 units, the top Ja ... Continue reading
'Dancing For Toyotas Contest' Finale Saturday 2PM
Jan 25, 2008
Four Toyotas to be awarded to top dancers, online voter WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- After three nights of swing, salsa and tango sweeping the 45-foot dance floor at The Washington Auto Show, the winners of three dance competitions will be announced Saturday afternoon, hosted by Monique Coleman of "High School Musical." The ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2009 Corolla and Matrix, along with the 2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition. The Corolla base MSRP will range from $15,250 to $19,950 while the Matrix will range fro ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Scion xB When the Scion brand debuted as Toyota's youth-oriented line, the expectation was that the xA hatchback would account for most sales, with the xB second. After all, the xA, a subcompact hatchback, was in a category known to be popular with the young, young at heart, a ... Continue reading
Toyota Still No. 2 After GM, but Competition Will Intensify in 2008 in New Markets
Jan 24, 2008
TOKYO January 24, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that General Motors just barely retained its lead over Toyota as the world's No. 1 automaker last year, but the neck-and-neck competition will only intensify in the coming year as the two rivals vie for sales in China, India and other newer, booming mark ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Manufactures Web Site Rankings
Jan 22, 2008
As Shopping Patterns Evolve, Manufacturers Respond by Providing Rich, Creative Model-Page Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- HUMMER.com earns the highest ranking among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading
J.D Power - Results of South Africa Automotive Customer Satisfaction Index Study
Jan 21, 2008
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 21 -- - Industry Achieves Record High Results for a Second Consecutive Year Honda and Toyota models capture four segment awards each, earning more awards than any other manufacturer, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2007 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index ... Continue reading
Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop
Jan 20, 2008
Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, 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 years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show Paves Greener Roads - VIDEO STORY
Jan 20, 2008
DETROIT - January 20, 2008: Vehicles using alternatives to fuel featured prominently at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as efforts to combat global warming continue. From hydrogen to bio-fuels, automakers introduced a variety of alternative propulsion vehicles. In addition to dual ... Continue reading
TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2008
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota Venza World Debut at 2008 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2008
January 14, 2008 -- Detroit, MI -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2009 Venza crossover sedan at a press conference here today at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Venza will raise the crossover vehicle to new levels by combining a unique blend of sedan refinement and ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2008
January 14, 2008 - Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will provide several Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) prototypes at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for executive shuttle service to and from the Cobo Center. The prototype Prius plug-in hybrids ... Continue reading
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