Archive for June, 2009

Motoring: Toyota Prius

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Motoring: Toyota Prius

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

Green machine: The new Prius looks stylish, feels good to drive, and has conservation credentials that can stand up to close scrutiny enlarge Here it is, the best-known hybrid of all now with a new look, a new engine and new claims.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Study: Detroit Lifts Quality but Toyota Still King

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Study: Detroit Lifts Quality but Toyota Still King

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have made strides in new vehicle quality over the last year, but they still lag behind their foreign competitors, according to a closely watched study released Monday by J.D. Power and Associates.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota’s New President Toyoda Takes Charge as U.S. Outlook Remains Bleak

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Toyota’s New President Toyoda Takes Charge as U.S. Outlook Remains Bleak

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Toyota Motor Corp. , the worlda s largest carmaker, named Akio Toyoda, grandson of the companya s founder, president as his predecessor warned that demand in the U.S. showed no signs of improving.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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‘The onus is on the client’

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

‘The onus is on the client’

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

Here’s a cautionary tale for those thinking of snapping up a repossessed car on auction at a bargain price: if the previous owner hasn’t kept the services up, any warranty you buy will be virtually worthless.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Roadshow: Forget Prius, Insight; Ford Fusion is the hybrid many like

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Roadshow: Forget Prius, Insight; Ford Fusion is the hybrid many like

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

The Ford Fusion is now America’s most fuel efficient mid-size sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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New hybrids on the way from BMW, Toyota

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

New hybrids on the way from BMW, Toyota

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

The FT-HS concept shows what a Toyota hybrid sports car might look like. News circulated on the Internet today about a new hybrid Toyota sports car and a hybrid BMW sedan.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009..

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009..

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Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009… Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2 Text Size Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009… TORRANCE, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor Sales , U.S.A., Inc., today earned 10 segment …

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota Motorsports History Video

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Toyota Motorsports History Video
It’s not Friday yet but in honor of known motorfan Akio Toyoda’s ascension to the top spot at Toyota, here’s a two-part video about the company’s motorsports history. Based on the intro with WRC ST185 and Ironman Stewart pickups, it looks like this video was made in the early 90s. But soon it delves into [...]
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Hasemi Tomica Skyline Livery Rides Again

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Hasemi Tomica Skyline Livery Rides Again
Fueled by the sponsorship of toy car maker Tomica, Masahiro Hasemi’s original fire-spitting KDR30 Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette was at the forefront of every Japanese child’s fevered imagination. The outrageous bodywork inspired legions of bosozoku-style ride-pimpers, countless diecast models, and even made an appearance in Gran Turismo 2. Walk into any hobby shop in Japan and you’ll find [...]
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Toyota Holds Tree-planting Event at India Plant

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Toyota Holds Tree-planting Event at India Plant

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. (TKM), its automobile production and sales base in India, held a tree-planting event on June 21, 2009, at its plant in Bidadi, Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka.

Sourced from: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE

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Dodge Caravan named most dependable in J.D. Power review

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Dodge Caravan named most dependable in J.D. Power review

Welcome back to Toyota Fun, where we bring you another great story snippet of Toyota news:

Chrysler’s Windsor-built Dodge Caravan has been named the most dependable vehicle in its class by a respected industry market research company.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota Places Hopes With Founding Family

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Toyota Places Hopes With Founding Family

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The statues of Toyota’s founder and the mayor who brought the automaker to this rural area stand side by side in front of city hall — a clear symbol of this city’s intimate and longtime ties with Japan’s biggest manufacturer.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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