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New Crown Sedan Is Toyota VI Plan's 1st Product
Toyota has now applied its Value Innovation (VI) plan in its revamped Crown sedan. The VI plan involves combining several, in fact, tens of thousands car components to form new systems to cut a car's price without compromising its quality particularly its safety features. The VI plan is part of Toyota's cost-cutting strategy which will help them save about 2.8 billion equivalent to 300 billion yen a year.
Toyota Hi-Hy Among Top Family Vehicles
The 2008 Highlander Hybrid notched this year's Best Family Car 'hybrid division' award from Mother Proof's 2008 awards for Best Family Vehicles last week which took place during Women's Day at the Chicago Auto Show. And the Toyota Hi-Hy is undeniably among the hottest properties!
TMC Vehicles To Add NavLink In BA System
You may not know it but outside your own world, car accidents may be occurring in various areas worldwide. Right this very moment, while you're busy reading this article, someone might be having a brake failure that will soon lead him or her to his/her deathbed. Those scenes are already familiar scenes in movies and TV shows. More than just the thrill, such situations depict one thing: the immediate need for car safety systems.
No Problem In Reliability
Toyota Formula One did not have a very good run last year. The best that Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher can do is place sixth. In the second half of the season, it looks as if Toyota is finally showing signs of resurgence, their cars suffered breakdown after breakdowns. It is of course ironic that the company known for the reliability of cars is fielding unreliable Formula One cars.
US Hot-Sellers Through January 2008
Once again, we're down to the best-selling vehicles in the US territory through January 2008. Several of these hot-sellers came from Toyota's dealerships. And it's not a big surprise after all considering Toyota's continued dominance over Detroit's Big Three.
Automakers Halt China Production Due To Snow
Toyota and General Motors, two of today's largest automakers, have slashed production in China due to a terrible snowstorm. Reports say the snowstorm was the worst in China in the last five decades. This week, GM canceled some shifts at two production ventures in the territory this week. Toyota, meanwhile, closed a plant Tianjin today. The said plant is capable of producing 100,000 vehicles annually.
Toyota: The Most Recent MICHauto Member
Today, the Toyota Motor Company is among the certified members of MICHauto, an automotive company accelerator that supports the automotive industry of Michigan. Furthermore, according to the Auto Channel, the group announced the membership of Toyota and its commitment to the association during the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit.
Boy Steers When Mom Faints
Jonathan Anderson, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, grabbed the wheel of his mother's Toyota Avensis after she blacked out while driving at about 70 mph in rush hour traffic. This is according to a report by The Daily Mail. Authorities said Jonathan will be presented with a certificate of bravery for his quick-thinking, which they said likely saved not only his and his mother's lives, but potentially the lives of others as well.
Toyota Honors Six Local Contracts
Toyota declared that it has recognized a local construction agreement for its new-fangled Highlander vehicle assembly plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi a few days ago. This conveys the sum of six local contracts.
The Harrell Contracting Group, situated in Ridgeland, Madison County, has established its third joint venture with Homewood, Illinois-based Graycor Construction Company Inc., for the building of the plant's service structure.
Toyota Successful In 2007 & All Set For 2008
Toyota has done a marvelous job in keeping their title as the number one auto maker in the world for 2007. Toyota Motor Engineering along with Manufacturing America their increased engine and vehicle production which went beyond record heights during the previous year at its North American plants.
Toyota (Guangzhou) sets 2008 Sales Target
Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), Toyota's second joint venture in China, unveiled its sales target for 2008. The company is planning to boost their sales by 17%, through introducing new models and expanding its output capacity. Toyota is in goal to reach a projected sales volume of 210,000 vehicles by next year, of which 175,000 units are Camry premier sedan and 35,000 units are Yaris hatchback -- which are scheduled to be rolled out nationwide by middle of 2008.
Toyota to produce the Venza in Georgetown plant
So far, the Georgetown plant is the only facility to where Toyota plans to produce the Venza, Hesterberg said. It also produces V6 and four-cylinder engines, along with Toyota's engine components. Previously, a report revealed that Toyota is considering an investment of $413 million in the Georgetown plant to build a new vehicle model. Toyota established the Georgetown plant in 1986. The plant began its production in 1988. Considering the size - 7.5 million square feet - the plant is considered Toyota's largest manufacturing plant within North America.
Toyota Prius celebrates 10th Anniversary
The popular Toyota Prius is on its 10th year of existence, a decade during which it has pushed the boundaries of automotive innovation. Through those years, it has set benchmarks in low emissions and excellence fuel economy that Toyota's rivals are struggling to match or even beat as they hope to.
Toyota expects U.S. sales growth of 3% in 2008
Toyota Motor Corp. is expecting its U.S. sales to surge 3% in 2008, a top Toyota sales executive revealed, despite a shaky U.S. economy and predicted sales drop within the first half of 2008. According to Toyota Motor Sales President Jim Lents, Toyota is expecting to achieve its goal of selling 200,000 Tundra full-size pickups this year.
High School gets a 2007 Toyota Camry SE as Gift
Well, that is exactly the car that Madison Southern High School recently received from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky. Muncy said, "We'll take the car apart and take out pieces of the engine, such as the drive-train, for class demonstrations ... After that, we'll make a cutaway of the engine itself so that students can see how the engine works.
The Pricing for the All-New 2008 Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has recently revealed the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). The interior dimensions are now longer, wider and taller, compared with the previous Sequoia. The third-row seat comes with an advanced seat-cushion linkage reclining mechanism that is designed to enhance passenger comfort.
Toyota unveils two new Robots
Recently, Toyota Motor Corp., top Japanese automaker, has unveiled the two latest creations from its robot project. It has presented a robot that could play the violin, saying that the company is planning to develop a viable human-assistance robot in early 2010. This other robot measures 1.5 meters in height and weighs 56 kilograms -- close to an average Japanese woman.
Toyota Announces New MSRP of 4 Models
For the 2008 Yaris Liftback and sedan an average increase of $50 or 0.4 percent was impose bringing the new base price of the Yaris Liftback from $11,350 for the base grade with five-speed manual transmission to $13,925 for the S model with four speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Prius will have an average price increase of $150 or 0.7 percent. The price increase for the Camry is $150 or 0.7 percent. The Hybrid Camry is also included in the price increase and will have a new base price of $25,350.
Toyota to Recall 264,000 Luxury Passenger Vehicles
Toyota the archrival of Honda has again called for a recall this time of some 264,000 luxury passenger vehicles of which include some 49,000 flagship Lexus cars sold overseas due to faulty fuel pipes. Spokeswoman Matsuura said in the United States at least 26,774 Lexus vehicle are to be recalled due to the same fuel pipe problem. There were also affected numbers of cars sold by Toyota in Canada and Britain.
Toyota Leads Export Growth in October
The increase in exports has helped the domestic production to grow by 12.9 percent on year to 411,829 vehicles. Surprisingly, Mazda the Japanese-subsidiary of Ford has also reported increase in exports for October by 13.6 percent to 69,612 vehicles due to shipments to Europe of the new Mazda 2. Suzuki Motor Co. has reported an increased of 10.8 percent to 34,945 vehicle as its exports increases to North America.
Toyota Increases Sales Target in China
Mr. Sasaki further stated that Toyota is also expecting its China sales to reach 700,000 units next year. Despite the increase in sales that Toyota has achieved in China it still lags behind the two current market leaders in China - General Motors and Volkswagen. It can be noted that a year ago Toyota has targeted to grab 10 percent of China's vehicle market by 2010 up by 5 percent from its present share.
British-Built Japanese Cars "Most Reliable"
Imagine according to the survey results the Derbyshire-built Corolla has recorded only three faults per 100 models while the second-placed car another Japanese brand the Swindon-built Honda CR-V (1997-2002) had recorded five faults. The least reliable manufacturers according to the survey include Land Rover, Renault, and Alfa Romeo.
Top 13 Best Selling SUV models in China
Whenever there is a top list of vehicles, it seems like Toyota is always part of it which clearly shows that it is truly a quality brand. Just recently Gasgoo.com has reported the Top 13 Best Selling SUV models in the Chinese market for October
An All-Lithium Version of Toyota Yaris
Hybrid Technologies has recently announced the production of beta models of Toyota Yaris as Mooresville plant hastens the production of all-lithium version of the Toyota compact sedan. "An all-lithium version of the Yaris seemed like a natural fit."
Kamui Kobayashi: Toyota's New Third Driver
Kobayashi is a product of Toyota Driving Program or TDP. He has competed in the Formula 3 Euro Series for the past two seasons, obtaining fourth place in the championship in 2007 with one race win and had his first F1 test with Toyota last December. Aside from Kobayashi, Kazuki Nakajima another TDP graduate has recently acquired a seat with Williams-Toyota for next season.
2007 Japan Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM
Despite the recent beating that Toyota has obtained from Consumer Report's Survey Results it has regain face at the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Japan Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM wherein Lexus ranks highest in satisfying customers with dealer service experience. The five factors determined in the study include service representative, service costs and timing, service quality, service initiation, and service accessibility. The German automaker has improved immensely in the service representative factor.
Huge Hybrid Vehicles at the 2007 LA Auto Show
Meanwhile, General Motors will unveil its hybrid Chevrolet Silverado pickup together with the Cadillac Escalade which is also getting a hybrid option. The big hybrid displays will showcase the automaker's greenest ideas. This new system improves fuel economy by 25 percent, or between 40 percent and 50 percent for city driving. Like any single-mode hybrid systems presently utilized by Toyota, Ford, etc., the two-mode system can operate in electric-only mode at low speeds while a combination of gas engine and electric assistance at higher speeds.
Skills Grand Prix Test Toyota Technicians
Just recently the eight Middle East and Body Paint Skills Grand Prix was held by Toyota Motor Corporation at its Training Center in Sitra. The said event was attended by senior managing director and Grand Prix honorary Chairman Kawakami, ministry and company officials.
Toyota to Release Prius in Korea
The famous Toyota hybrid car combines a battery and a combustion engine that increase fuel efficiency. According to a Toyota Korea source, the company is considering launching a third-generation Prius in Korea, Japan, and the US with a scheduled release date in April 2009. Toyota Korea President Taizo Chigira has suggested that the Prius would make the perfect offering for Korea since its practical, affordable, eco-friendly and fuel efficient.
TMS has Two New Executive Appointments
Jim Lentz is currently the executive vice president of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., has been promoted to President. TMS is the sales, marketing, distribution and customers' service arm of Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles in the United States. Mr. Lentz also held the position of group vice president of marketing, Toyota Division, and subsequently was promoted as general manager of TMS' Toyota Division where he was assigned to oversee all the sales, logistics, and marketing activities for Toyota, Scion and Central Atlantic Toyota Distributors. The other Toyota Executive that was promoted is Dian Ogilvie, who is currently the TMS senior vice president, general counsel, and chief environmental officer.
Toyota Launched an Ad Campaign to Clean Image
Toyota has been touted as an environmentally friendly automaker but that image has been stained when the company has joined the Detroit's Big Three in the opposition to a fuel standards bill in Congress. The group also condemned the membership of Toyota with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers which a Washington, DC, lobbying group that opposes the proposed 35 mile per gallon mandate.
TMC Lead Sales in Australia and Japan for October
Ford has obtained 8,206 sales while Holden sold 11,415 units. Meanwhile, Honda Motor Co. Ltd's Fit compact car ends at the third place with sales of 8,336 units. Ford's Japanese subsidiary Mazda Motor Corp.'s Demio compact car ends as the tenth best selling model in October with sales of 5,100 units which is the same figure sold for September.
Top 5 Japanese Concepts to Entice the Senses
Honda is trying to relive the glory of the original CR-X with the new CR-Z 2-seat hatchback while Nissan tries to explore the luxury-sedan segment with the Intima. Toyota's Lexus will also present one of its own next-generation RX crossover with the LF-Xh hybrid concept. Mazda is still exploring its futuristic "flow" design philosophy with the Taiki show car while Mitsubishi has showed that urban electrics can proved to be sporty too with the iMiEV concept.
The 2007 Readers' Choice Award
There were ten categories of vehicles that were presented for evaluation. The entries were showcased at www.autojudge.com. The categories and entrants were pre-selected by a group of experienced journalists. Meanwhile auto fleet manager's votes were recorded from across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
IntelliChoice.com's Best CPO Award
IntelliChoice.com as being the only consumer automotive site that evaluates and ranks all CPO programs said that CPO vehicles play an important role for consumers, automakers, and dealers. Almost all major automakers have a CPO program that IntelliChoice.com assesses while analyzing 31 different manufacturer programs.
2007 Lexus GX 470
The 2007 Lexus GX 470 sport utility vehicle with quality Lexus timing belt is one of the best in its class and possess a high level of technology and plush features. The basic price of the GX 470 is $46,635 which includes full-time four-wheel drive with a limited slip center differential, rear adjustable height control with auto-leveling, rollover sensing front and rear side curtain air bags, downhill assist control, hill-start assist control, bird’s eye maple wood trim, and leather seats.
Toyota Supports British Red Cross Project
The British Red Cross has started its Don’t Be a Bystander Campaign way back in 2005. Konnie Hug, TV presenter and Red Cross Ambassador was quoted by Easier Motoring as saying: "The campaign has been an incredible success in reaching so many young people with first aid training an essential life skill. As a major motor manufacturer Toyota bears particular responsibility towards road safety
Lithium-Ion Batteries, Not for All Toyota Hybrids
The production of the lithium-ion batteries has been flaming up the competition between archrivals General Motors Corporation and Toyota. The lithium-ion batteries as compared to the nickel-metal models are lighter.
Lexus GS Range Give Minor Facelifts
Toyota's Lexus GS range which is an archrival of BMW the producer of quality BMW brake dust in the luxury segment will launch a third generation of its GS range. The Lexus GS was first introduced in Europe in 2005. The changes made on the exterior of the GS range reflects a subtle exterior and interior styling enhancements with the addition of the Black Opal which is exclusively offered for the hybrid GS 450h.
The Lexus GS Range Gets a Facelift for 2008
Toyota has first introduced the Lexus GS range in Europe in the year 2005. The changes made on the GS consists of small exterior and interior adjustments that include the restyled grille and headlamps, new indicator lights on the door mirrors, lowered rear bumper, range of new colors, redesigned gearlever gate, switch gear, and instrumentation. The 2008 Lexus GS range are scheduled to hit showrooms in later part of 2007.
Toyota Joins CR's Least Reliable List
The 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey conducted by Consumer Reports has revealed surprising facts. For more details on the 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey kindly visit www.ConsumerReports.org.
CR's 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey
Previously, even without supporting reliability data, Toyota vehicles both new and redesigned are recommended by CR due to the automaker's impeccable track record. Toyota is not the only Asian brand that gotten a below average rating on reliability.
Toyota and its New Breed of Hybrids
Toyota after exceeding its 1,000,000 unit mark for total of hybrids sold worldwide was very happy to claim the production of the most highly shifted hybrid range. Moreover a hybrid version of Toyota’s Highlander 4x4 will hit showrooms this month which clearly implies that the hybrid editions in increasing and therefore would require for a unified design direction. The idea is to give hybrid buyers something aesthetically worthier of this statement over a conventional gas model."
Toyota: For the Environment or Not
As the producer of the famous hybrid Prius and other fuel efficient vehicles, it was quite surprising to see Toyota publicly opposed a bipartisan Senate compromise to increase fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon fleet wide by 2020. If Toyota expects to keep that image, they should stop lobbying against the strongest fuel economy improvement in over 30 years."
2008 Tundra Boosts for Added Value
For the 2008 Toyota model year, 13 new model variations and enhancing the standard equipment levels to create greater value. Toyota is boosting the value of the Tundra SR5 Grade Double Cab and CrewMax by increasing standard equipment.
Toyota’s Latest IS F Lexus Sportscar
Toyota Motor Corporation has recently tested its latest IS F Lexus sportscar at the swerving Formula One racing course. Executive Vice President Akio Toyota, the grandson of the Japanese automaker's founder also join the event and even appeared in a black racing outfit to be one of the test drivers.
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