Feb 1, 2005
WHO: David Hermance is responsible for advanced technology vehicle communication for the North American market. He will explain why he thinks gas-electric hybrid cars and SUVs are the best short-term and long-term solution for cutting emissions and reducing America's reliance on oil imports. WHAT: Motor Press Guild Mon ... Continue reading
Toyota Emphasizes Environmental Innovation in Latest Corporate Ad
Jan 31, 2005
Features 'Green' Building at Toyota Sales Headquarters NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Toyota Motor North America, Inc. today announced that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A (TMS) will be featured in the fifth print execution of its corporate advertising campaign. Launched in July 2004, the campaign focuses on the theme of "Good Busines ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Price Adjustments on Selected 2005 Models
Jan 28, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced new base vehicle pricing for certain 2005 model year cars and trucks. The price adjustment for 15 selected Toyota and Scion models reflects an average Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) increase of $142, or 0.6%. Scion models ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico Announces Organizational Changes
Jan 27, 2005
MEXICO, D.F., Jan. 26 -- Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico today announced an organizational structure designed to support its continued growth and development. Bob Weldon was named managing director and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico. Throughout his career, Weldon has served in various positions at ... Continue reading
Japan Automakers Report Record Production in 2004 As Customers Buy More of Their Cars, Trucks
Jan 26, 2005
TOKYO January 25, 2005; Audrey Mcavoy writing for the AP reported that Japan's leading automakers made more vehicles than ever last year as customers bought more of their cars and trucks, the companies said Tuesday. Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's biggest automaker, said its global production jumped 10.6 percent during 200 ... Continue reading
Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive to be Showcased on NBC Live Special from Detroit on January 23
Jan 20, 2005
'International Auto Show' to bring famed Motor City extravaganza into America's living rooms with NASCAR announcers as hosts DETROIT, Jan. 20 -- America's and the world's most popular hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius, will be one of stars showcased on NBC's two-hour special, the "International Auto Show," on Sunday, Ja ... Continue reading
GM Wins Overall Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners - Keeps Customers Better
Jan 19, 2005
Numerous New Winners Emerge Across Segment Level Categories for Model Year 2004 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier tracker of consumer loyalty among new vehicles, presented the ninth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards yesterday at the 2005 Automotive News World Congress ... Continue reading
West Hollywood City Council to Consider Incentives for Hybrid Vehicles
Jan 18, 2005
-- WHAT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider approving a pilot program to provide incentives for West Hollywood residents to purchase or lease hybrid vehicles at tonight's City Council meeting. A "certified hybrid vehicle" is "a gas/electric hybrid vehicle that has a combined fuel economy rating of 45 miles p ... Continue reading
Toyota Joins in 2005 Inaugural Festivities; Donates Special `Presidential Edition' Texas Tundra
Jan 17, 2005
WASHINGTON--Jan. 17, 2005--In celebration of the second inauguration of President George W. Bush, Toyota will participate in a series of official and state society events throughout the week of the 55th Presidential Inaugural. Honoring some of the states where Toyota vehicles are built, the company will support the Ken ... Continue reading
Hybrid Review: 2005 Toyota Prius
Jan 15, 2005
WISHING FOR BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC 2005 Toyota Prius By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher There was a time when I hated driving in heavy traffic, such as the years I spent commuting from Queens to Manhattan. The 13-mile trip from Flushing to W.48th Street, by way of the BQE and Midtown Tunnel, would t ... Continue reading
They All Ain't Winners: Toyota to Replace or Repair Unpopular Models
Jan 14, 2005
Detroit January 13, 2005: The AP reported that Toyota spokesman Mike Michels confirmed the plans Thursday but said the company was not ready to offer any more specifics about the two replacements. Toyota, Japan's No. 1 automaker, sold fewer than 4,000 Echos in 2004, down from 26,167 the year before, according to Autoda ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Begins Production for Global Toyota Truck Platform
Jan 13, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 12 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is has begun supplying a variety of components for a new version of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck, as well as the HiLux pick-up truck, which is based on the same platform. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana supplies fu ... Continue reading
Toyota Hits Record North American Production In 2004
Jan 11, 2005
Toyota Hits Record North American Production In 2004 Increase of 13 Percent Brings Vehicle Production to 1.44 Million Downloads ascii January 11, 2005 -- ERLANGER, KY -- Toyota announced today that the company produced 1,443,889 vehicles and 1,273,437 engines at its North America manufacturing facilities in 2004. Both ... Continue reading
'Wow' Factor Is Over for Hybrid Autos: Now Comes the Hard Part, Making Sales
Jan 11, 2005
DETROIT January 10, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that for hybrid vehicles at this year's North American International Auto Show, the "wow" factor is over. Nine years after Toyota Motor Co. introduced the first gas-electric hybrid, automakers expect to sell 200,000 hybrid vehicles this year in the Un ... Continue reading
Toyota Ups Pick-up Production in Advance of Increased Sales - Goal 10% of U.S. Full Size Market
Jan 11, 2005
DETROIT, Jan 10, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday it aimed to double its U.S. sales of full-size pickup trucks in three years by bringing production at its planned San Antonio, Texas plant up to full capacity by 2008. Japan's top auto maker now sells about 100,000 to 110,000 units in the se ... Continue reading
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