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| Toyota denies Tacoma is on the blink |
| 2008-06-11 01:31:14 |
Several from 431 customers around the countries complained and have reported that their Toyota Tacoma pickups are unintended or sudden acceleration resulting in 51 crashes and 12 injuries, but the automaker said there are no flaws in the trucks and that many of the reports filed were "inspired by publicity." Toyota is denying claims. About 775,000 tacoma pickups are being sold between 2004 and 2008 model years. The NHTSA is still weighing whether to upgrade the investigation launched in Februa...
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| Clean diesel V8s for Tundra and Sequoia |
| 2008-05-31 02:30:34 |
The partnership of Toyota and Isuzu announced to build diesel engines, last year. At the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January, Katsuaki Watanabe, Toyota President told the reporters; "A new clean-diesel V8 engine will be offered in both the Tundra and the Sequoia in the near future." Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV A4.5 liter unit is expected to enter production and hit the market for the 2010 model. Toyota is working on a family of clean diesel V8 engines for both vehicles. And also Toyota will off...
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| Toyota desires To Export SUVs, From America |
| 2008-05-21 19:49:16 |
After years of constructing U.S. factory to manufacture Toyotas for American buyers, details in Japan at present say the huge car manufacturer will soon export automobiles from the U.S. to the Middle East. It looks like a bit odd, but Toyota Motor Corporation is an American automobile exporter. It has been distributing U.S. made Avalon vehicles to the Middle East for a year. And at this time, according to the Autoblog that it will begin delivering Sienna minivans plus huge, American-based Sequo...
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| Japan's Toyota to hike prices |
| 2008-05-12 03:31:17 |
Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation will increase transaction prices in North America this month in a proposal to equalize rising production rates and the higher yen, reported at Tokyo (AFP) last Sunday. The Japanese manufacturer has extended insistently outside its home market, by means of its name for being a fuel-efficient vehicle, counting also the petrol-electric models, which have created much more interest at a time of oil prices increase. Toyota Corporation said th...
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| Cars On The Roads, Winglets On The Sidewalks |
| 2008-03-11 21:04:38 |
Toyota Motor Corp. is successful in establishing a good name in the auto industry. Matter of fact, its name is deemed synonymous with quality. As the leading manufacturer of hybrids, the Japanese automaker is worthy of its green credo crown. And in less than no time, it is also expected that the automaker will be crowned as the largest around the globe.But ToMoCo isn’t satisfied with road invasion alone. While the company’s cars are running on the roads, Toyota wants its winglets to conquer ...
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| Toyota's Test Still Weather-Affected |
| 2008-02-25 20:39:39 |
With the Formula One season about to start, I have been closely following our team in Formula One. Last time out, when they tested in Circuit de Catalunya, test driver Kobayashi only covered a lap because of the weather. After that, I was hoping that they would be better in Barcelona and I hoped that the weather will be more kind to the team. But it wasn't meant to be as the team's practice session in Barcelona was once again affected by the bad weather. Timo Glock took the place of Ja...
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| Toyota's Winter Tests |
| 2008-02-20 22:24:38 |
The 2008 Formula One season is soon to start and Toyota is once again aiming for a good season after dismal seasons year after year. With Timo Glock and Jarno Trulli driving for the team, Toyota can be competitive this year, if they have a good car that is. Recently, the team tested their cars for winter conditions. They took to the Circuit de Catalunya to work on the cars. Trulli and test driver Kamui Kobayashi covered 58 laps combined. The testing though did not go that well as Koba...
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| Toyota Takes First Win |
| 2008-02-14 20:59:26 |
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is underway and Toyota is back from a dismal season last year. The automaker's entry into stock car racing has been a surprise to some but fans have been disappointed with Toyota teams' performance. They failed to take a single win last year. Today though, Denny Hamlin took the first win for Toyota of any kind in NASCAR's premier series with a win in the second Gatorade Duels. With that, Hamlin will be starting fourth on the grid come the Daytona 500. Last...
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| The Most Requested Vehicle |
| 2008-02-12 20:31:17 |
This title went to none other than the world-renowned Toyota Camry with a complete strut assembly to go with the props! The Auto Channel reported that Autobytel Inc. has declared the winners for this year’s Autobytel/MyRide.com Consumer Choice Awards which to place at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in San Francisco.The recognition identifies the auto manufacturers that produce the cars and trucks most requested by millions of internet car shoppers worldwide in Au...
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| 2008 Toyota Urban Runner Debuts At The Chicago Auto Show |
| 2008-02-07 22:31:05 |
This year’s Chicago Auto Show, North America’s biggest auto show, will surely be a blast with the debut of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner. This mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) comes with an all-new Sport Edition Urban Runner package with an upgraded style, value and a luxurious image.The 2008 Toyota 4Runner Urban Runner boasts of durable interior and exterior features, a trademark of all Toyota vehicles. According to Autochannel, standard exterior characteristics of this car include the follow...
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| Toyota’s Hottest Cars |
| 2008-02-05 17:40:02 |
All Toyota fanatics out there listen up! (Or must I say, read on?) Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) now has the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for three of its newest “babies” - the 2009 Corolla, 2009 Matrix and the 2008 FJ Cruiser trail Teams Special Edition. The three vehicles’ base prices now range from $4,755 to $9,950. But for now, we’ll focus on the 10th generation 2009 Corolla which had its debut at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The...
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| When Alertness Turns Digital |
| 2008-01-26 00:13:59 |
We never knew they ever existed. We never cared about their struggles to reach for their dreams that suddenly turned into their loved ones' worst nightmares. Death robbed our chance to meet these nameless faces included in about 1.2 million people worldwide who die annually because of road traffic accidents including car crashes. As part of Toyota Motor Corporation's (TMC) commitment to traffic safety, the company will launch another driver-monitoring breakthrough that is expected to redu...
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| It’s A Tie! |
| 2008-01-25 22:45:50 |
The continuing clash for supremacy between the two of the world’s largest and most renowned auto manufacturers, Toyota and GM, has come to a deadlock. Fasten your seatbelts as we get down to the real score!According to TheAutoChannel.com, the AIADA bulletin accounted that General Motors Corporation’s 76-year of dominance as the world’s largest and number one auto manufacturer has come to an end as Toyota Motor Corp. rushed through the competition and was tied with GM for the first time in ...
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| Toyota President States Goal For Team |
| 2008-01-17 19:31:43 |
Earlier this year, there have been reports that Toyota's Formula One team has been given a two-year ultimatum to achieve success in the sport. But recently, that speculation was denied by the team. Recently, team president John Howett said that no pressure was given to the team from Japan. But he also said that the team is dedicated to have a winning season for a change. Last year, as we all know now, Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher can only finish as high as sixth place which they did b...
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| Toyota Venza’s World Debut In Detroit |
| 2008-01-15 20:50:54 |
The race to the most innovative concept car in the 2008 Detroit Auto Show has never been this exciting! But the real score is... you’ll definitely go gaga over these great vehicles brought in by the biggest and renowned car manufacturers in the planet. They are absolutely jaw-dropping and stunning. Wow. From the most stylish hubcaps to the most powerful engine, you couldn’t ask for more because the 2008 Detroit Auto show has it all! Speaking of great concept cars, Toyota has their own best k...
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| Toyota Vehicles Are Top-Sellers In The U.S. |
| 2008-01-14 20:23:39 |
Before anything else, check this list courtesy of my source:RANK VEHICLE - 2008/2007/'07 RANK/%Chng1. F-Series - 690,589/796,039/1st/-13.22. Silverado-C/K Pickup - 618,257/636,069/2nd/-2.83. CAMRY- 473,108/448,445/3rd/+5.54. Accord * - 392,231/354,441/5th/+10.75. COROLLA - 371,390/387,388/4th/-4.16. Ram P/U - 358,295/364,177/6th/-1.67. Civic * - 331,095/316,638/7th/+4.68. Impala - 311,128/289,868/8th/+7.39. Altima - 284,762/232,457/10th/+22.510. CR-V * - 219,160/170,028/20th/+28.911. Sierra - 20...
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| Changes At The Top |
| 2008-01-08 23:58:37 |
The year 2008 is expected to be a great year for Toyota as it is expected to become the world's largest automaker. And to usher in that new era for the automaker, there have been changes in the higher levels of the company. The Auto Channel reported these changes which are the following: Chris Hostetter, vice president of advanced product strategy and product planning is promoted to group vice president of advanced product strategy and product planning. Hostetter continues to report to...
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| Sales Report For 2007 |
| 2008-01-03 19:27:13 |
The year 2008 is expected to be a great year for Toyota as it is on track to become the largest automaker in the world. But before we look forward to that new chapter in Toyota's history, let us take a look at what they have accomplished last year. The Auto Channel reported Toyota's sales report for 2007. The automaker posted another record-breaking sales output for 2007, an increase of 2.7 percent compared to 2006. 2.7 percent may not sound a whole lot but if you are talking about millio...
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| New Year, New Resolutions |
| 2008-01-01 22:53:02 |
It’s a brand new year for all of us. And maybe now you are inking your 2008 resolutions. Same with Toyota.Earlier, the largest automaker announced its resolutions and initiatives for 2008. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe lays down the plans…Research and DevelopmentResearch and development refers to the pursuit of sustainable mobility, and we believe that it is hybrid technologies that will play a central role in achieving this. Toyota has made considerable efforts to promote the use of h...
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| The Safest Vehicles On US Roads |
| 2008-01-01 18:42:34 |
Here is the list of the safest cars on the streets of the US as released by Forbesauto.com. The official website reveals the complete list of the cars with the safest features.Acura RLRank: 1Curb weight: 4,012 poundsIIHS frontal: GoodIIHS side: n/aSCORE: 55The big, comfortable yet sprightly RL is the best for safety and also fun to drive.Volvo S80Rank: 2Curb weight: 3,737 poundsIIHS frontal: GoodIIHS side: n/aSCORE: 55The S80 lives up to Volvo’s reputation for safety, and with its feeling of s...
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| Toyota To Unleash Hybrid Pickup Concept |
| 2007-12-29 00:05:40 |
From the leader in hybrid technology comes a hybrid pickup. Yes, hybrid pickup. A gas-guzzler turned into a hybrid? It may seem impossible. But not with Toyota.Toyota Motor Corp. will unveil a concept for a small hybrid pickup at the North American International Auto Show in January. Toyota said the A-BAT show truck was conceived by its U.S. sales and design experts with suburban drivers in mind. "This compact truck is as comfortable for long commutes as it is for road trips," Kevin Hunter, pres...
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| Toyota Wants To Stay On Top |
| 2007-12-27 22:45:58 |
Nothing’s going to stop Toyota from being number one… they are absolutely all set to fix the record straight. Even the best brake calipers won’t hold the rising force of the Japanese carmaker! Toyota has reached the top as the world’s best auto manufacturer for the past year outplaying its constant competition - GM Company! According to a reporter named Chang-Ran Kim as reported in The Auto Channel, the Toyota Motor Corp. will boost further into the up-and-coming car markets to accomplis...
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| Toyota Predicts Brighter Future |
| 2007-12-26 22:25:36 |
It looks to me that Toyota is pretty determined to stay on top of the auto competition…Toyota Motor Corp., the largest automaker worldwide, predicted last Tuesday further robust growth in 2008 after racing past General Motors Corp. this year.The Japanese automaker said strong growth in emerging markets such as China, Russia and Brazil will help to lift vehicle sales by 5% next year, despite an expected sluggish performance in the United States due to a slowing economy. Toyota added it expects ...
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| A Look Back At Toyota In NASCAR |
| 2007-12-26 18:51:26 |
This year has been good for Toyota when it comes to auto sales. But in racing sports, it seems as if Toyota is still caught up in the middle of the pack or even at the far bottom. In NASCAR, the Japanese automaker has found its running a bit rough and finished the season with little to show. This site describes Toyota's season with these words: "Toyota entered Cup competition without luring established, top-tier teams away from other manufacturers, so Bill Davis Racing and two brand-new...
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| Glock Faster Than Trulli |
| 2007-12-18 20:00:50 |
With Schumacher out and Glock in, can we expect Toyota to perform better next season in Formula One? Well, I think that there's a reason to hope for better things to come. Much of that hope though can be pinned to the arrival of Timo Glock. Although Trulli is truly a talented driver, it seems that Glock will be pushing him to the limit. On Toyota's latest test in Jerez, Glock posted a faster best lap time than Trulli finishing with the sixth fastest time while Jarno finished ninth. Tru...
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