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October 19, 2009
Hybrid Topper
Booming North American demand pushed cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles at Toyota Motor Corp. past the 2 million-unit mark last month. As of Aug. 9, Toyota sold 2.017 million hybrid[…]
October 13, 2009
New Electric Car Revealed
The FT-EV II is a compact Electric Vehicle designed for short distances, and it is based on the idea of a future mobility society in which EVs are common.[…]
October 7, 2009
Battery Production Change
Toyota Motor Corporation’s Japanese customers wait eight months to buy a Prius hybrid car, may avoid longer delays in the future thanks to Panasonic Corporation’s pending takeover of Sanyo[…]
October 2, 2009
CEO switch
In June of 2009, Toyota looked to the past when naming a new CEO – Akio Toyoda. If the last name of Akio Toyoda seems oddly close to Toyota,[…]
September 20, 2009
Science Teacher Grants
The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program, one of the largest science teacher grant programs in the nation, is now accepting entries for the 2009-2010 competition. Sponsored by Toyota[…]
September 12, 2009
2 Million Hybrids sold
Booming North American demand pushed cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles at Toyota Motor Corp. past the 2 million-unit mark last month as the Japanese automaker marched closer to its goal[…]
September 9, 2009
New Alcohol DUI Mouthpiece
Toyota announced that it’s testing a mouthpiece-free breathalyzer to keep those with high alcohol levels off the road. Similar to Volvo’s drunk driving tool, drivers blow into the handheld device,[…]
August 25, 2009
Cash for Clunkers: Just another headache…
As of Aug. 13, car dealerships had not been paid by the government for any Cash for Clunker sales yet, which many Managers believe is due to a lack of[…]
August 19, 2009
New Scion Products
Currently Toyota’s mass-produced luxury brand is suffering a 34.1% sales drop compared to the same time last year and is worse off than its main competitors Mercedes and BMW[…]
August 9, 2009
Cash for Clunkers: a Good idea or a Clunker itself?
The new ‘Cash for Clunkers’ plan was a big hit when it opened a week ago Friday. Cash for Clunkers was the #1 search word on Google. But it was[…]
August 6, 2009
New Scion Products
Currently Toyota’s mass-produced luxury brand is suffering a 34.1% sales drop compared to the same time last year and is worse off than its main competitors Mercedes and BMW Toyota[…]
August 3, 2009
Yaris Hybrid?
Toyota announced that it currently has no plans to make a Yaris hybrid, stating that the hybrid system would be difficult to place in smaller cars and that since Yaris[…]
July 31, 2009
Toyota still #1
Toyota Motor Corp. just managed to retain the top spot in global auto sales for the first six months of this year, although it came under pressure from General Motors[…]
July 25, 2009
GM’s looks for the Future
GM has made many new changes to have a fresh comeback from its recent bankruptcy. Other then the Chairman change, GM has made many other changes. The number of[…]
July 22, 2009
Changes for the Future
The newly appointed Toyota team is here to make changes that will affect all Toyota dealers in the future. The changes are to make the dealers more successful in[…]
July 19, 2009
Cash For Guzzlers
Everyone is talking about the new “Cash for Guzzlers” plan. But, nobody seems to know all the details. Here is the run-down for the program: The Dealer registers for the[…]
July 15, 2009
Toyota and Honda Face-off
Competition between Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co. in the hybrid vehicle market is intensifying, with Honda hoping to gnaw away at the dominance of Toyota’s Prius by[…]
July 7, 2009
New Changes to Chrysler
The new and improved Chrysler has made many new improvements to their company, including its name. The new name is Chrysler Group LLC. Some of the other many changes to[…]
June 28, 2009
New Safety Feature
Toyota has announced its new on-board telematics program called Safety Connect. The system comprises four major security features that include the following: Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) The ACN automatically calls the[…]
June 25, 2009
Parts Suppliers Cry for Help
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) were lobbying for 8 to 10 billion in loan guarantees that they said were necessary for them to[…]
June 18, 2009
2009 Highlander
Toyota has made big statements with its hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Of, course, other manufacturers make hybrids, but no other brand is more associated with HEVs as Toyota, thanks to[…]
June 12, 2009
2010 Toyota Tundra
The 2009 Chevy Silverado, “America’s Best Truck” is getting a run for their money with the new Toyota Tundra on the market. The new Silverado has select improvements that give[…]
June 12, 2009
Double the Life of your Car
Vehicles are made to last a lot longer than one might imagine. What makes a difference between a rusty old clunker and a 20 year old car in showroom condition[…]
June 9, 2009
Toyota hosts a concert for residents
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that, as part of its social contribution activities, it will hold the 28th Toyota Lobby Concert on the first floor lobby of the Tokyo[…]
June 6, 2009
2010 Prius news
The New 2010 Prius is still honoring its name, as the new model has been more than 90 percent redesigned and combined with one of the best aerodynamic performances in[…]
June 3, 2009
Toyota Going Green
Acording to the Wall Street Journal, Toyota plans to have 100 eco-friendly dealerships across the country by 2011. The design of the dealership will be similar to the Lafontaine Automotive[…]
May 21, 2009
Toyota Vehicles Earn Top Ratings in 2008
Toyota has yet again proven their commitment and dedication to creating highly efficient, environmentally friendly cars with excellent Toyota parts. In this year’s Green Book’s “The Best Of” list, published[…]
May 19, 2009
Toyota Reaches 1,000,000 Hybrid Car Sales
It’s no secret that the Toyota Prius is one of the hottest hybrid cars on the market today. Equipped with genuine Toyota parts and Toyota accessories, the Prius has become[…]
May 18, 2009
Parts Suppliers Running for Cover
On May 15, Chrysler began to notify 1,200 suppliers its plans to pay for claims that came before the filing for bankruptcy. In court, they disclosed a primary list of[…]
May 14, 2009
The Toyota Aygo Microcar
With 52.3 mpg and Co2 emissions of only 106g/km, the Toyota Aygo is one of Europe’s most popular “green” cars. Equipped with genuine Toyota parts, the tiny Aygo sells nearly[…]
May 12, 2009
Want a 2010 Toyota Prius For Less Then Ever?
The Toyota Prius, like every car equipped with genuine Toyota parts, offers reliability, safety, and reasonable prices. However, the new 2010 Toyota Prius I comes with a lower price tag[…]
May 7, 2009
The New Standard Features of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia
The all new 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4 x 2 model will feature a new 4.6 liter i-FORCE V 8 engine. When compared to the previous engines this engine delivers[…]
May 5, 2009
Toyota’s Winning Weekend at Richmond
Can you believe that Kyle Busch? I have said it before but I will say it again, that kid can drive! The NASCAR racing at Richmond this weekend was action[…]
April 27, 2009
Overview Of The 2010 Camry
The new 2010 Camry and Camry Hybrid went on sale this month, after it’s unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past January. The Camry has[…]
April 16, 2009
New Toyota Tech Blog
There is a new blog out there for all of us Toyota fans. The website is: toyotatech. They have stuff about the new engines that are coming, where you can[…]
April 14, 2009
How To Learn About Your State’s Lemon Laws
There is a web site out there that will give you all the info that you need to find out your rights if you are stuck with a lemon. Not[…]
April 9, 2009
Toyota’s Emerging History In Motorsports
There are several things that come to mind when you say Toyota and racing in the same sentence. Between their fairly new adventure with NASCAR’s superstar, Kyle Busch, and their[…]
April 7, 2009
Camry And Avalon 1997-1999 Front End Thumping Noise
Do you own a 1997-1999 Toyota Camry or Toyota Avalon and wonder what that noise is coming from the front suspension?
March 26, 2009
Where to Get Toyota Car Reviews
Want to get in-depth reviews and road tests for all of your favorite Toyota vehicles?
March 24, 2009
Toyota Overtakes GM to Become World’s Top Automaker
For the first time in 77 years General Motors can no longer claim to be the world’s largest automaker. That title now belongs to Toyota who outsold GM by over 600,000 vehicles during the 2008 fiscal year.
March 19, 2009