News By Topic: Toyota

Toyota Plans To Ramp Up China Production and Sales

Aug 16, 2018

The Japanese automaker's plan to boost annual production capacity by about a quarter in the port city will lay the foundation to increase sales in China to 2 million vehicles per year, a jump of more than 50 percent, the four sources said. ... Continue reading

Toyota Kicks-off Fifth Leg of '5 Continents Drive' to learn from African

Aug 9, 2018

In late August, Toyota will kick off the fifth leg of the 5 Continents Drive Project(1) in Africa, the fourth continent in the project. Following Australia in 2014, the Americas(2) in 2015 and 2016, and Europe in 2017, this year project members will head to Africa, which boasts the second largest surface area and popul ... Continue reading

Toyota Commemorates Induction of Kiichiro Toyoda into Automotive Hall of Fame in U.S.

Aug 7, 2018

Toyota City commemorating the induction of Toyota founder Kiichiro Toyoda into the Automotive Hall of Fame in the United States as part of this year's induction class. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony, which, in addition to Toyota executives and representatives of the Toyota National Dealer's Advisory Cou ... Continue reading

Forbes Says There Is A "Pickup Problem" - TACH Asks What Problem? (originally Published 6/9/2010)

Aug 7, 2018

Washington DC June 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jerry Flint at Forbes writes that the trouble with all the plans to improve fuel economy is that Americans still like pickups. Not small pickups, but big full-size pickups with four doors and fancy interiors. A standard V-8 pickup will get 16, maybe 18, mil ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM

Aug 4, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO

Aug 3, 2018

Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading

Day Two Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018

Aug 2, 2018

Center for Automotive Research offers several options at the annual Management Briefing Seminar. I chose to pursue news on the latest in powertrains, expecting news on a variety of gasoline, hydrogen, diesel and electrified options. ... Continue reading

Toyota North America U.S. Sales for July 2018

Aug 1, 2018

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2018 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported July 2018 sales of 208,770 units. ... Continue reading

Toyota Takes Great Leap Forward in Development of Zero-Emission Trucking

Jul 31, 2018

Yesterday Toyota unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck before a crowd of media and industry leaders during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. The new truck, known internally as "Beta," expands on the capabilities of Toyota ... Continue reading

Fuel-Cell Electric Heavy Duty Truck From Toyota

Jul 30, 2018

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 30, 2018 -- Toyota today took the next great leap towards the future of zero-emission trucking, unveiling the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck before a crowd of media and industry leaders during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Semi ... Continue reading

Big SUV's Yearly Mileage Champs

Jul 30, 2018

Washington DC July 30, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that owners of big SUVs drive their vehicles more miles every year than any other type of vehicle, according to data from a website that lists more than 4 million new and used vehicles for sale. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Chevrolet Suburban is the ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Global Results for June 2018 and January-June 2018

Jul 27, 2018

TOKYO, Jul, 27 2018; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales, and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., for June 2018 and for January to June 2018.June 2018 Key Points (year-on-year)Production in JapanToyota- First decrease in ni ... Continue reading

2018 APEAL Study From J.D. Powers - Complete List Of Winners

Jul 25, 2018

Given the significant cost of owning a new vehicle, delighting customers is challenging for auto manufacturers. That challenge is being met, as evidenced by a 10-point increase in overall satisfaction from 2017, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota 86 Blends Sports Car Fundamentals With 21st Century Performance, Comfort And Tech

Jul 24, 2018

In a competitive field overflowing with less-than-svelte sports cars, therein shines Toyota 86, a stylish 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe adhering to the fundamentals of automotive athleticism: optimal power-to-weight stats, a cunning design, superb balance and feel. In 2019, 86 sheds none of its distinguished moxie, and ga ... Continue reading

Toyota Mobility Foundation Deploys Two- and Four-Wheeler Rental and Ride-Sharing Solutions

Jul 22, 2018

This project is an extension of the Station Access and Mobility Program (STAMP) initiated by TMF and WRI, from December 2016 through 2017, to facilitate high-quality first and last mile connectivity solutions, through a challenge platform that identifies innovative technologies and business models for mobility. ... Continue reading