Toyota News

NEW YORK (AFP) – The US division of Japan's Toyota on Wednesday recalled some 95,700 cars in the United States, saying icing in cold temperatures could impair the braking system. ...    Read more

Earlier in the year, I reported on a guy who outfitted his Prius with solar cells to eke out 10% more efficiency. Well folks, we’ve got another Prius modder here that deserves some recognition as well. Full Article

Toyota is banking on the continued success of its four-cylinder vehicles and boosting North American production of its long-four engines. Full Article

SHANGHAI -- Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 690,000 of its China-made vehicles after finding problems with their electric window controls, China's quality watchdog says. Full Article

ERLANGER, Ky. (August 21, 2009) -- Toyota will add capacity at its engine plant in Huntsville, Ala. to increase North American production of four-cylinder engines. The expansion will allow Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL) to produce 216,000 four-cylinder engines annually. Production will begin by summer 2011. The plant currently builds ...    Read more

TO MARK THE model’s 15th birthday, Toyota Australia has released the special edition 2009 Toyota RAV4 Edge. Full Article

TOKYO -- Toyota under its new president will no longer chase global market share and other numerical targets, even as it hopes to sell more cars in emerging markets, a company executive said Friday. Full Article

The Cash for Clunkers program has proven to be a benefit to automakers in the U.S. One segment that experienced a very good jump in sales due to the program were hybrid vehicles. egmCarTech reports that sales were up 35 percent in the month of July. The 2010 ...    Read more

TORRANCE, Calif., August, 2009 - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) announced the results of a recent collaborative fuel cell hybrid vehicle range and fuel economy field evaluation. The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank ...    Read more

During a major crisis, countries and businesses have to decide if they will return to old, trusted ways of doing business or adopt bold, innovative, new business ideas.The new president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, has said that the company will focus on making high quality vehicles that people can afford ...    Read more

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TORRANCE, Calif., July, 2009 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck.The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships ...    Read more

At press time, Toyota and Lexus were mum on their new GX and 4Runner, but photos indicate it is still a truck-style SUV with a solid rear axle, receiver hitch, and a real spare tire underneath. Full Article

TORRANCE, Calif. (July, 2009) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. recently announced today the annual subscription price for its all-new, proprietary telematics system, Safety Connect. The system will soon be an available option on the all-new MY10 Prius.A complimentary one-year trial subscription of Safety Connect is included on all ...    Read more

TORRANCE, Calif., July -- Toyota began airing national and regional television commercials in support of the government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) by informing consumers that the Toyota family of cars and trucks has 25 models that qualify for federal rebates ranging from $3,500 to $4,500.The program, better know as ...    Read more

Well, it appears that the verdict is in.According to the Los Angeles Times , Toyota has closed down the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) auto manufacturing plant in Fremont, California. The plant was a joint venture between the Japanese automaker and General Motors where Pontiac Vibes, Toyota Corollas ...    Read more

Is Toyota leaving the U.S. market?Most definitely not. However, top execs of Toyota in the U.S. said that they were reviewing the company’s entire operations in this country as they consider whether to close a factory in California and when to open a factory in Mississippi. Toyota admits that its ...    Read more

The Japanese giant seems to be in a panic: a new president, Akio Toyoda, has ordered a shakeup. Full Article

Get everything you wanted to know about the best-selling 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the palm of your hand. Toyota has just launched a mobile phone website for your iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm, or other mobile phone device and browser. Full Article

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State legislators are scrambling to save the last remaining car plant in California. Full Article

One feature that has proven to be a great success for General Motors is its OnStar. This service provides subscribers directions to their chosen destinations, roadside assistance should the car break down, and medical assistance should they get involved in an accident. Now Toyota is getting into the deal. According ...    Read more

July, 2009, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. - Over the past several years, driver assistance features have become commonplace. The functionality and convenience of these systems continue to help develop vehicle collision avoidance capabilities. By their very nature, driver assistance systems are designed to detect, judge, and react to anticipated ...    Read more

July (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., Japan’s biggest automaker, reiterated that it has temporarily frozen a plan to develop diesel engines with Isuzu Motors Ltd., the country’s largest maker of light-duty trucks. Full Article

July, 2009, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. - When gas prices hit an all-time high during the spring/summer of 2008, the popularity of – and chatter about – hybrid vehicles soared. “Hybrid” became the buzz word as Americans looked for ways to cut costs while also being environmentally friendly.But, not ...    Read more