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Toyota Hybrid U.S. Tax Credit Runs Out

Toyota Hybrid U.S. Tax Credit Runs Out

Washington DC November 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that buyers of Toyota Motor Corp. hybrid gasoline-electric cars who are looking for a break on their income taxes are now out of luck. The IRS said Thursday that only Toyota and Lexus hybrids purchased before Oct. 1 are eligible for a tax credit intended to ... Continue reading

Toyota and Its Partner Robot To Make a Significant Philanthropic Contribution in Detroit

Toyota and Its Partner Robot To Make a Significant Philanthropic Contribution in Detroit

Toyota and its trumpet playing Partner Robot will be joined by Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick to announce a significant philanthropic contribution in Detroit at the Youth Engineering & Science (YES!) EXPO hosted by Michigan Technological University. Thursday, November 8 9:00 a.m. Ford Field Media entrance near Gate A on Bru ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces U.S. Executive Appointments

Toyota Announces U.S. Executive Appointments

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Toyota announced today the appointments of two executives to top leadership positions within its North American operations, effective immediately. Jim Lentz, currently executive vice president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A, Inc., has been promoted to President. TMS is the sales, marketing, di ... Continue reading

Curt McAllister Joins Toyota's Midwest Communication Team

Curt McAllister Joins Toyota's Midwest Communication Team

DETROIT, Nov. 5 -- Curt McAllister has been named Product News Manager for Midwest Corporate Communications, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS). "We're delighted to have Curt McAllister join our team," said John McCandless, National Manager, TMS Midwest Corporate Communications. "He's a seasoned professional and wi ... Continue reading

Toyota Considers Heavy-Duty Pickup

Toyota Considers Heavy-Duty Pickup

Washington DC November 5, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show last week, Toyota Motor Corp. quietly parked in its display of wild tuner cars the Tundra Diesel Dually, a concept truck that could be a template for Toyota's entry into heavy-duty pickups. According to ... Continue reading

Toyota to Launch First Models Factory-Equipped With XM Satellite Radio

Toyota to Launch First Models Factory-Equipped With XM Satellite Radio

XM Radio & XM NavTraffic to Be Available on New Corolla and Matrix Beginning Next Spring WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 8.5 million subscribers, announced that the all-new 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix will be the first Toyota brand vehicles ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils All-New, 10th Generation Corolla Sedan At 2007 SEMA Show

Toyota Unveils All-New, 10th Generation Corolla Sedan At 2007 SEMA Show

October 31, 2007 – Las Vegas - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 10th generation Corolla sedan at a press conference today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. "Nearly 40 years after the Corolla was introduced to American drivers, the 2009 Corolla will continue ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates Golden Anniversary In United States

Toyota Celebrates Golden Anniversary In United States

October 31, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Fifty years ago today, when tailfins defined the cutting edge of automotive styling and a handful of import auto companies struggled to sell 83,000 units, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. began marketing quality cars and trucks in the United States. TMS opened for business i ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils All-New Corolla Matrix at 2007 SEMA Show

Toyota Unveils All-New Corolla Matrix at 2007 SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new second-generation Corolla Matrix at a press conference today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The Toyota Matrix, the sporty five-door vehicle that helped redefine the concept of a crossover utility vehicle, ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates Golden Anniversary in United States

Toyota Celebrates Golden Anniversary in United States

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 31 -- Fifty years ago today, when tailfins defined the cutting edge of automotive styling and a handful of import auto companies struggled to sell 83,000 units, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. began marketing quality cars and trucks in the United States. TMS opened for business in America ... Continue reading

2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced at SEMA

2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced at SEMA

<p>Las Vegas October 30, 2007; Consumers from all over the U.S. have been given a voice in choosing vehicles they consider the best through an on-line contest. Ten Categories of vehicles were presented for evaluation. Participants chose their favorite among entries on a unique website www.autojudge.com. <p>Categories a ... Continue reading

All-New Second-Generation Toyota Sequoia to Make World Debut at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show

All-New Second-Generation Toyota Sequoia to Make World Debut at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show

Plus Major Announcement Regarding Toyota Fuel Cell Development Program TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and also make a major announcement regarding Toyota's fuel cell development program a ... Continue reading

American Red Cross Recognizes Toyota USA for Lead Contribution to the California Wildfires

American Red Cross Recognizes Toyota USA for Lead Contribution to the California Wildfires

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Toyota announced today that it will be donating $2 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the California wildfires. This is one of the largest financial gifts the Red Cross has received for the California wildfires. Toyota is also donating Toyota l ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Subsidiary Hino Motors Unveils Motorcoach with SPD-Smart Windows

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Subsidiary Hino Motors Unveils Motorcoach with SPD-Smart Windows

WOODBURY, N.Y.--At the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007, Hino Motors, Ltd., a subsidary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is featuring a new concept motorcoach with windows using Research Frontiers’ patented SPD-Smart light-control technology. The S’elega Premium, with its variable tint SPD “smart” windows, wa ... Continue reading

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