Aug 13, 2005
TOKYO August 13, 2005; The AP reported that the Nihon Keizai newspaper said Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's biggest automaker, plans to nearly double production capacity at its plant in South Africa by 2007 as part of a strategy to expand overseas, a newspaper reported Saturday. The plant, operated by the subsidiary Toyota ... Continue reading
Toyota Increases D.C. Presence to Highlight Contributions to U.S. Economy
Aug 12, 2005
Washington DC August 12, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota executives will host a gathering for lawmakers in Washington next month, where the company will highlight its economic contributions in more than a dozen states, reports the Wall St. Journal. The event will include executives from most of Toyota&# ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Drivers Can Now Cruise in California's Carpool Lanes
Aug 12, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Toyota Prius drivers can now apply for Clean Air Vehicle stickers from the Department of Motor Vehicles that allow them to drive with only one occupant in California's High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. "This is truly a validation of hybrid technology and its benefits," said Jim Press, Toy ... Continue reading
California DMV Ready to Distribute Stickers Allowing Hybrid Vehicle Owners to Drive in HOV Lanes
Aug 11, 2005
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2005--With the signing of the federal transportation bill (H.R. 3) this morning by Pres. George Bush, legislation allowing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue special stickers to owners of hybrid vehicles that will allow them to drive without penalty in High Occupancy Vehicle (H ... Continue reading
Japan's Top 10 Bestsellers in July 2005
Aug 5, 2005
Tokyo August 5, 2005; Kyodo news reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s Corolla remained the best-selling passenger car in Japan's new vehicle sales in July, retaining the top place for the second straight month by selling 14,980 units, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Thursday. Four of the 10 best-selling pas ... Continue reading
Toyota's 1st qtr group sales rise 10.5% to record high
Aug 4, 2005
NAGOYA August 4, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday its consolidated sales in the April-June first quarter of the 2005 business year rose 10.5 percent from a year earlier to 4,981.79 billion yen, marking its highest first-quarter sales ever, supported by robust sales in overseas markets i ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Extends Title Sponsorship Agreement for Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Aug 4, 2005
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Aug. 3, 2005--The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC announced today that it has reached a five-year agreement with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. and the Southern California Toyota Dealers Association to continue as the title sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The extension of ... Continue reading
Toyota sees U.S. sales rise near 10 pct
Aug 3, 2005
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. August 3, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it expects its U.S. sales to increase in the range of 5 percent to 10 percent this year, up from a previous forecast of 5 percent. "It will probably be a little lower than (10 percent) ... probably between 5 and 10 (percent) ... Continue reading
Toyota to Increase Investment at San Antonio Plant
Aug 3, 2005
ERLANGER, Ky., Aug. 2 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) announced today that it will invest an additional $50 million at its San Antonio plant currently under construction to allow for a 50,000 vehicle increase in overall production capacity. This will bring the total investment of Toyota Motor Manufa ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports July 2005 Best-Ever Sales Month
Aug 2, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2005; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever sales month in 48 years of business in the United States with total July sales of 216,417 vehicles, an increase of 12.3 percent. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,330,487, up 11.7 percent over the same period l ... Continue reading
NHTSA Model Year 2005 Complete Rollover Ratings
Aug 2, 2005
Model Year 2005 Rollover Ratings NHTSA has released rollover ratings for model year 2005 vehicles. Comparative results can be viewed by class (SUVs, Pickups, Vans or Passenger Cars). The white bar in the Rollover Rating graphic represents the range of percentages for all vehicles tested in a given vehicle class (passen ... Continue reading
Energy Bill Provides Sweet Rewards for Hybrid, Diesel Owners
Aug 1, 2005
Washington DC August 1, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Energy bill, currently awaiting signature from President Bush, would provide some of the biggest tax credits to date for hybrid consumers, according to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Depending on the model purchased, hybrid owners w ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2006 model year 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), Sienna van, Highlander mid-size SUV, Tacoma pickup truck, Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size SUV, Corolla ... Continue reading
Toyota Worldwide Sales Scorecard January - June 2005
Jul 28, 2005
July 28, 2005 Toyota Announces Results for June and the January to June Period for 2005 Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced the production, sales in Japan and export results of TMC and subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., for June 2005 and the January to June period, 200 ... Continue reading
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