Top Ten Fastest "Turning" Vehicles are International Nameplates
Jun 1, 2005
Washington DC June 1, 2005; AIADA's newsletter reported that the ten vehicles that spent the least amount of time on dealer lots in April were all International nameplates, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). The measurement, known in the industry as days to turn, is a measure not only of model popularity ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Strong May 2005 Sales Up 7.8%
Jun 1, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 201,493 vehicles, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2004. It marks the third consecutive month and sixth time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000 sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 919,195 u ... Continue reading
Most Hybrid Vehicles Not as Cost-Effective as They Seem, Reports Edmunds.com
Jun 1, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 1 -- Consumers seeking shelter from high gas prices might not find the relief they expect by turning to hybrids, announced Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "The combination of increasingly hi ... Continue reading
Toyota, Peugeot Citroen Open Czech Plant
Jun 1, 2005
PRAGUE, Czech Republic May 31, 2005; THe AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. and PSA Peugeot Citroen SA officially opened a joint car plant in the Czech Republic on Tuesday, officials said. The plant, Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobile, was designed to produce 100,000 units of each of three types of small passenger cars ... Continue reading
Toyota's Port Newark Expansion Adds 90 New Jobs
May 31, 2005
Port Authority praises company's environmental concern NEWARK, N.J., May 31 -- Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) has re-dedicated its Port Newark, N.J. Vehicle Distribution Center after a $20-million dollar expansion. The 83-acre property can process more than 220,000 imported Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles a year, bef ... Continue reading
The End of an Era? Traditional SUVs Losing Traction
May 31, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 31 May 2005 — Traditional truck-based SUVs captured just 12.1 percent of U.S. new-vehicle retail sales in April, their lowest market share since May 1996, according to Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates. In contrast, more fuel-efficient car-based crossover ... Continue reading
'Fast and Furious' Bidding on the 1993 Supra Movie Stunt Car
May 28, 2005
GRANTS PASS, Ore., May 28 -- The souped-up 1993 Toyota Supra that starred in both "Fast and Furious" movies, notably crashing into a Pepsi billboard after a bridge stunt scene in "2 Fast 2 Furious," is on the block at OnlineAuction.com. Restored to "2 Fast 2 Furious" condition by original designer Eddie Paul, a former ... Continue reading
SAE Foundation Honors Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda With 2005 Manufacturing Leadership Award
May 24, 2005
TROY, Mich., May 24 -- The SAE Foundation Banquet hosted more than 700 attendees who gathered at Renaissance Center Wintergarden in Detroit to pay tribute to Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda, Honorary Chairman, Toyota Motor Corporation, the recipient of the 2005 Manufacturing Leadership Award presented this evening. The Manufactur ... Continue reading
Toyota Avalon, Honda Element and Mercedes M-Class in Latest NHTSA Recall List
May 23, 2005
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Toyota Announces Prices for 2006 Land Cruiser
May 20, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., May 20 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2006 Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) will arrive at dealerships nationwide in June. The Land Cruiser receives an engine upgrade for 2006 with the addition ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: HUMMER, Nissan and Scion Show Strong Improvement
May 18, 2005
Toyota Motor Corporation, General Motors Corporation Garner Most Awards in 2005 Initial Quality Study WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.,: 18 May 2005 — Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation, the two largest automobile manufacturers in the world, capture 15 of the 18 top model segment awards, according to ... Continue reading
May 18, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., May 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today set an award record in the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM). The study measures problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership. Overall, Toyota, Lexus and Scion garnered 10 segment awards, more than any other ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling Almost 775,000 Trucks, SUVs Because of Steering Problems
May 17, 2005
WASHINGTON May 17, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., in one of its largest safety recalls ever, said Tuesday it is recalling more than 750,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the front suspension that could hinder steering. The company said the recal ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Hybrid Production in Georgetown, Kentucky
May 17, 2005
GEORGETOWN, Ky., May 17 Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) today announced the company's first North American gas-electric hybrid production will be at its Georgetown, Ky., plant - Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) - when production of a Camry hybrid begins in late 2006. TMMK will have the ... Continue reading
Toyota Will Make Major Announcement on Camry Hybrid Production Tuesday in Kentucky
May 17, 2005
Georgetown, Kentucky May 17, 2005; Toyota Motor Corp. will hold a news conference at its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky Tuesday, where they are expected to announce plans to produce a hybrid version of the best selling Camry car, according to a Wall Street Journal report Monday. “Citing unnamed co ... Continue reading
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