Apr 3, 2006
TOYOTA SIENNA 06 This Is No “Mini” Van By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau In the beginning there were cargo vans. Built on light truck chassis they were big and mostly built to haul cargo. Some were dressed up to be luxurious people haulers with captain’s chairs, cup holders and shag car ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports March 2006 Sales
Apr 3, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of 217,286 units, up 6.9 percent over the same period last year. TMS passenger cars led the way in sales with best-ever March sales totaling 117,299 units, an increase of 0.6 percent over last March. TMS ... Continue reading
Toyota Prices Camry Hybrid $5,000 below Honda model
Mar 28, 2006
TOKYO, March 28, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has priced its new Camry hybrid -- a gasoline-electric version of America's most popular car -- at $25,900, around $5,000 cheaper than rival Honda Motor Co.'s (7267.T: Quote, Profile, Research) Accord hybrid. A direct comparison is difficult because the ca ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2007 Camry Hybrid
Mar 27, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 27 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new and much-anticipated 2007 Camry Hybrid. The Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in America four years running and for eight of the past nine years, is completely new for 200 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for New Highlander 'Sport' Midsize Sport Utility Vehicle
Mar 24, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new Highlander Sport, the latest grade in the popular Highlander midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) family. The Highlander Sport adds numerous refined exterior enhancements in ... Continue reading
Toyota to Strengthen Visual Identities of Japanese Dealers
Mar 23, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Mar 23, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today plans to strengthen the visual identities of its "Toyota," "Toyopet" and "Toyota Corolla" dealer channels in Japan, as well as to enhance customer satisfaction measures at all domestic Toyota-brand dealer channels, including it ... Continue reading
Insure.com Reveals Top Ten Least Expensive, Top Ten Most Expensive Cars & Trucks to Insure
Mar 23, 2006
How to Select a New Car Wisely ... and 'Drive' Down Your Insurance Costs at the Same Time DARIEN, Ill., March 23 -- Quotesmith.com, Inc., ( http://www.insure.com/ ), the only place on earth where you can get instant life, auto, health and home insurance quotes from over 200 companies and have the freedom to buy from th ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2005 Top Supplier Awards
Mar 22, 2006
AK Steel, Denso, Johnson Matthey, TRW and U.S. Engine Valve Among Those Recognized For Outstanding Quality, Delivery, Diversity and Value Improvement ERLANGER, Ky., March 22 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced awards for its top North American suppliers in 2005. The awards acknowle ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Hybrid SUVs Slow to Leave Dealership Lots
Mar 21, 2006
Washington DC March 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that as the price of gas continues to rise, car buyers are becoming more conscious of fuel economy in their purchase. However, hybrid SUVs are not selling nearly as much as smaller hybrid models, according to USA Today. Hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius and ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Announces New Corporate Communications Assignments
Mar 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 20 -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. today announced new assignments for several members of its Corporate Communications Division. The moves are intended to consolidate public relations responsibilities for the Toyota Division and extend Lexus' visibility to affluent consumers. John Hanson is n ... Continue reading
Toyota Moves Amateur Riders Forward with TMX Toyota Athlete Program
Mar 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., March 20 -- Toyota announced today the formation of TMX, a Toyota athlete program designed to help motocross riders get recognized and move forward in the sport, and to present an opportunity for one fortunate rider to race as a Toyota-backed Pro on the Motoworld Racing PPG Yamaha Team for 2007. "Toyo ... Continue reading
Ovonic(R) Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle Begins Fleet Testing at South Coast AQMD
Mar 17, 2006
LONG BEACH, CA Mar 16, 2006; Experts from around the world have gathered in Southern California this week to chart the course for a future filled with hydrogen vehicles. Hot topics at the National Hydrogen Association's Annual Conference include the substantial progress achieved by hydrogen fuel cell and internal combu ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy Industries to Build Toyota Camry at Its US Plant
Mar 14, 2006
Tokyo, Mar 14, 2006 (JCN) - Toyota Motor and Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) announced on March 13 that FHI will manufacture the Toyota Camry at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), FHI's North American production base. SIA will produce Camrys for the North American market starting in spring 2007, with a production capacity ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing For 2006 Tundra Darrell Waltrip Edition
Mar 11, 2006
Torrance, CA - March 11, 2006: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2006 Darrell Waltrip Edition Tundra. The Darrell Waltrip Edition Tundra is based on Tundra 4x2 and 4x4 SR5 V8 Double Cab grades. All Darrell Waltrip Edition Tundras will feature u ... Continue reading
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