Archive for September, 2009

Honda EV-N: Retro-Electric at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Honda EV-N: Retro-Electric at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
Moments ago, Honda revealed the cars it plans to display at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show this October. And looky here – a new concept paying homage to the N-series! Details on the EV-N Concept remain sparse, though more will surely emerge as the show approaches. All we know is that it’s all electric and [...]
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TMC Develops Highly Scratch-resistant Clear Coat

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

TMC Develops Highly Scratch-resistant Clear Coat

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announces that it has developed a clear-coat paint with self-restoring qualities that is highly resistant to surface scratches usually caused by car wash brushes or fingernails.

Sourced from: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE

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Toyota Issues Massive U.S. Recall

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Toyota Issues Massive U.S. Recall

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

Toyota issued a recall Tuesday of 3.8 million vehicles, the company’s largest U.S. recall.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 4Runner Plus 2010 Prius,…

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 4Runner Plus 2010 Prius,…

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

Toyota is rolling out its fifth-generation, all-new 4Runner for 2010, redesigned with a “more rugged and powerful stance.” The Prius gets a $400 price increase for the 2010 model year, starting in mid-October. Toyota’s Land Cruiser’s price is up by $1,215. Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 4Runner Plus 2010 Prius, Venza, Land Cruiser and …

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Hybrid Owners: No Carpool Lanes For You

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Hybrid Owners: No Carpool Lanes For You

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

“What we’re saying is that the hybrid isn’t good enough anymore” Updated 5:04 PM PDT, Mon, Sep 28, 2009 They bought hybrids with the promise of driving solo in the Carpool lanes.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Prius Takes Center Stage in Toyota Turnaround

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Prius Takes Center Stage in Toyota Turnaround

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

Toyota is in the midst of its worst downturn since the company was founded in 1937 – but it’s raising the price of the 2010 Toyota Prius by about $400. This apparent contradiction appears to be part of Toyota’s core turnaround strategy: pump up the volume on marketing, and lead with the Prius.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger Saved; Fiat 500 Sold Via Chrysler

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger Saved; Fiat 500 Sold Via Chrysler

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

The board of Chrysler Group met last Friday to approve the newly restructured company’s five-year product plan, and although the full document won’t officially be released until mid-November, a handful of the plan’s details have already begun leaking out.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Japan’s auto production rises

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Japan’s auto production rises

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

TOYOTA Motor announced on Monday its first year-on-year rise in overseas production in 13 months as Japan’s auto giants slowly get back on track after the worst recession in decades.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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Tesla Model S Designer Discusses Mainstream Appearance of Companies Vehicles

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Tesla Model S Designer Discusses Mainstream Appearance of Companies Vehicles

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

There are few people who deny that Tesla makes beautiful vehicles, but many wonder why an electric car is designed in such a manner as to blend in with other high dollar luxury vehicles.

Sourced from: Toyota News

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NHTSA List of Every Cash for Clunkers Car

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

NHTSA List of Every Cash for Clunkers Car
The NHTSA has released a list of all 690,114 cars traded in in the Cash for Clunkers program. Keep in mind that the list is unverified and based on dealer reports. Most of the cars we know and love have been spared genocide, although many casualties still sadden our hearts: 5 Starions, several Cressidas, a [...]
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Mizuno Works, For All Your Kyushakai Needs

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Mizuno Works, For All Your Kyushakai Needs
Need a gurachan spoiler and some wicked fender flares for your kenmeri Skyline? Swing by Saitama’s Mizuno Works, a shop specializing in bosozoku style bombers.

For just ¥84,000 (about 936 weak ass dollars) you can get a set of four wide enough to slide 10-inchers in front and thirteens out back.

The most useful piece might [...]
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Toyota Announces Results for August 2009

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Toyota Announces Results for August 2009

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales and export results, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., for August 2009.

Sourced from: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE

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