Toyota Announces Partnership With the National FFA Foundation
Jul 11, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., July 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. and the National FFA Foundation have announced a two year agreement between Toyota and the FFA that marks a significant enhancement to the over 30-year- old partnership. The partnership will allow Toyota's increased participation in FFA activities and will allo ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2007
Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive LIVINGSTON, Mont., July 9 -- Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," to Livingston, Montana for the Northern Rockies Sustainability Fair. The tour is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned Voxy and Noah
Jul 5, 2007
Tokyo â TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Voxy through "Netz" dealers, and completely redesigned Noah through "Toyota Corolla" dealers.Since their debuts as new vehicles featuring advanced styling and comfort for all passengers, the first-gen ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops Advanced Head Restraint to Help Reduce Intensity of Whiplash Injuries
Jul 5, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, July 3, 2007; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it has developed the Active Headrest, a new head restraint that reduces the stress on the neck during low-speed, rear impacts. TMC plans to introduce the head restraint shortly, starting with new vehicle models. At Toyota, the utmost import ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales
Jul 3, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units. "Tundra really hit its stride this mont ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales
Jul 3, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units. "Tundra really hit its stride this mont ... Continue reading
VIDEO FEATURE - The Race to the Track: Logistics in Formula 1
Jul 3, 2007
COLOGNE - JULY 3, 2007: Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. For the teamâs logistics department, there is a constant race against time to get the cars, spare parts and pieces of equipment, to the track on ... Continue reading
Hey Dude - LA' ians Impressed With Toyota Tundra
Jun 29, 2007
Washington DC June 29, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the L.A. Times has conducted an in-depth review of Toyota's newest pick up truck â the Tundra. Admittedly, there have been some problems with the Tundra, on sale since February. For example, this spring, there was a minor but symbolic gaffe with a few ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
Jun 28, 2007
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
UK Fire Brigade Rings Changes with Toyota
Jun 28, 2007
LONDON - June 28, 2007: More than 50 fire service staff have switched from being user-choosers to driving a range of Toyota Avensis diesel cars â and the transition has been a smooth one, says Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service's Fleet Manager John Millett. The Avensis 2.2-litre D-4D diesels, manufactured at Toyota' ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned Voxy and Noah
Jun 27, 2007
Perfectly Sized, Individualized Minivans for a Truly Comfortable Driving Experience Tokyo - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Voxy through "Netz" dealers, and completely redesigned Noah through "Toyota Corolla" dealers. Since their debuts as new v ... Continue reading
A Glimpse Into the Life of Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Franck Montagny - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 27, 2007
Growing up in the south of France, Franck Montagny was exposed to rally and motorsport at an early age, thanks to his father. This is the 29-year-old Frenchmanâs first season as the third driver for the Panasonic Toyota Racing team. Away from the track, Franck Montagny enjoys kite surfing and riding motocross bike ... Continue reading
Japan's Hino Motors to Open Truck Assembly Plant in W. Virginia
Jun 25, 2007
$8.6 Million Investment to Hire 80; First Vehicle Assembly Plant in West Virginia WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va., June 25 -- At a ceremony today, Gov. Joe Manchin joined Hideichiro Chikahiro, president of Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. (HMMUSA), Sen. Jay Rockefeller and local officials to announce that the company will ass ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 25 -- The midsize non-premium utility segment, which was once one of the largest segments in the new-vehicle industry and the source of substantial profits for several automakers, is dramatically declining, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Ass ... Continue reading
USA TODAY Looks at Top 25 Cars and Trucks As Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jun 25, 2007
Today's List: Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact MCLEAN, Va., June 25 -- USA TODAY turns 25 years young this September, and to continue the celebration, The Nation's Newspaper will look back at the Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact. Cars and trucks are an indelible part of people's lives. And picking 25 ... Continue reading
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