Toyota Reports Profit Increase in Third Quarter 2005
Nov 4, 2005
TOKYO November 4, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s profit rose 2 percent in the July-September quarter, lifted by growing sales around the world -- in sharp contrast with the dismal results at U.S. counterparts General Motors and Ford. Japan's No. 1 automaker on Friday reported ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports October 2005 Sales
Nov 1, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever October sales of 173,086 vehicles, an increase of 5.2 percent over last October. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,887,352, up 10.7 percent over the same period last year. "Market conditions show promise," said Jim Pre ... Continue reading
Toyota Builds on the Past, Looks to the Future in 2005 North American Environmental Report
Oct 28, 2005
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Toyota has released its fifth annual Environmental Report for North America, which describes the company's continued improvements in its environmental performance for the fiscal year 2005. Vowing to be a driving force in environmental sustainability by implementing the most advanced technologies, T ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
Social Networking Sites to Offer Advertisers Branded Communities
Oct 18, 2005
Auto Manufacturer Scion First Advertiser to Sign-On for Innovative Online Branding Campaign SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18 -- Tribe.net, a free online destination where local people connect with each other about shared interests, announced today it is offering branded communities, which enable advertisers to harness the power ... Continue reading
TRD Supercharger Now Available for Scion tC Sports Coupe
Oct 18, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 17 -- Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Scion announced today that a TRD supercharger for the Scion tC sports coupe will be available through dealerships beginning today. The TRD supercharger will help the stock tC's 160-horsepower engine put out up to 200 horsepower and increase maximum torque ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
Honda, MINI, Scion Tops with Consumers
Oct 10, 2005
Washington DC October 10, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Total Value Study of 69,000 new vehicle owners conducted by Strategic Vision declares International nameplates hold the highest levels of satisfaction, according to the Detroit News. Honda had four winners -- the Acura RL luxury sedan, the Honda Acc ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2005 Best-Ever Third Quarter and September Sales
Oct 3, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever September sales of 178,417 vehicles, an increase of 10.3 percent over last September, and best-ever third quarter sales of 600,196. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,714,266, up 11.3 percent over the same period last y ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Sixth Technical Assistance Plan for Technical Training Center in China
Sep 7, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 5, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION today announced that, on September 3, it signed a basic cooperative agreement with the Technical Training Center of Toyota Jin Bei of China Automotive Industry called the "Sixth Technical Assistance Plan for the Technical Training Center" in Shenyan ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2005
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- We applaud the Administration for moving to advance the goals of greater fuel economy and energy security for the nation with the new CAFE rule issued today. The proposed reforms will provide an opportunity to improve the effectiveness of the CAFE program while protecting the economic health of t ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Scion tC ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm/163 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 174.0 x 69.1 x 55.7 in. CARGO: 12.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Consumer Report Says Quality Not Incentives Most Important For Auto Buyers
Aug 16, 2005
Incentives Are a Short-Term Fix for Automakers, Study Says DETROIT August 16, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that a new survey of U.S. vehicle owners released Tuesday indicates that while this summer's employee discounts may give automakers short-term sales gains, improving quality is more important i ... Continue reading
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