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Aston Martin May Source Engines from Toyota
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Aston-Martin is considering moving to smaller engines down the road and some reports say the company may tap its ally, Toyota as an engine supplier.
Lexus Offers Up Smokey Teaser of New LS
The Lexus LS sedan is regarded as one of the top cars in its class, and the automotive world is waiting with baited breath for the official debut of the new model on July 30th. To tide us over, Lexus has released a teaser image of a smoke silhouette of the new model.
Lexus GS450h Raises Heart Rates on Race Track
The Lexus GS450h is a hybrid that’s meant to excite the driver, and judging by a video recently posted by Lexus, it excites the passengers as well.
Toyota Announces Pricing for Seven 2013 Models
Toyota has announced new prices for several 2013 models. While most are going up in price, they are getting new equipment along with it.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Should be Reopened Says Iowa Senator
The NHTSA investigation into the unintentionally accelerating Toyotas has not satisfied Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley. He says NHTSA and its team of NASA engineers spuriously ruled out a possible electronic fault that could have caused the cars to malfunction.
2014 Toyota Corolla Previewed in Auris Spy Photos
This prototype Auris was spotted in Europe by our spy photographers today. The Toyota Auris is essentially a hatchback/wagon variant of the Corolla and its release brings with it an all-new platform.
Toyota RAV4 Rumored to Lose V6, Maybe Third Row
The Toyota RAV4 is due for a redesign next year to be based on the Camry platform and when that happens, the manufacturer might ditch the V6.
Toyota Announces Next 25 Winners of 100 Cars for Good
Toyota has now announced the second group of 25 winners in its 100 Cars for Good contest. Selected charities receive a brand-new vehicle from the Japanese manufacturer, meant to help the charities further endeavors.
Toyota Awards New Corolla to Rapping Grad-Student
Samuel Arnett’s YouTube video promoting Toyota’s College Graduate Rebate won him a new Toyota Corolla S.
Toyota Ad Demonstrates Advanced Future with Outdated Cars
Toyota, the world’s most successful hybrid maker, recently released an advertisement showing what a world of the future would be like with outdated automobiles.
Parody of New Prius Model Kills Owner to Lower Carbon Footprint
Toyota is constantly working to make the Prius more efficient. They already have a Plug-In version and now, according to The Onion, there will soon be a model that kills the driver and passengers to minimize their carbon footprint.
Four of Top Five Most American Cars are Japanese
The Toyota Camry earned the top slot in Cars.com‘s annual American-Made Index. This is the fourth year in a row that the Camry has placed first. The Ford F-150 is in second, with the Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna and Honda Pilot following. Moving outside the top five, the Toyota Tundra took seventh.
Lexus LFA Will not Get Special Editions
Lexus has put the kibosh on rumors of special editions of the LFA to rest. The company has made it very clear that 500 of the supercars will be made, with no special models at the end of the run.
2010 Lexus RX Added to Toyota Unintended Acceleration Recall
Toyota has added the 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to the list of vehicles recalled for a gas pedal that has the potential to become trapped under the floor mats.
TRD-Tuned Toyota GT-86 to Debut at Goodwood
Toyota in-house tuner TRD will debut a special version of the GT-86 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.
Toyota ‘Exit the Highway’ Campaign Offers Chance at Free Prius V
Toyota and The Audubon Society want to encourage drivers to take the scenic route this summer. Its “Exit the Highway” campaign highlights scenic drives to natural attractions in over 60 cities and offers the chance to win a free Prius V.
Toyota Creation Station Tour Kicks Off July 4
Toyota is using Independence Day at the Fair St Louis to launch its new Creation Station Tour to offer a family-friendly introduction to the brand’s lineup through games and activities.
Toyota Keeps its Title as Best Global Green Brand
For the second year in a row, Toyota has been named Best Global Green Brand by Interbrand, a worldwide company that is devoted to brand management. This title is not just for car makers, as Toyota was competing with every other major global company.
2015 Toyota Prius Cuts Weight, Improves Efficiency
The Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world and the brand is ensuring the next generation has even better fuel economy to keep that title alive.
2013 Toyota Avalon will get Hybrid Option
For 2013 the Toyota Avalon gets a full redesign including a first-ever hybrid option that remained under speculation until a company spokesman confirmed it with us today.
Toyota Expands BMW Partnership to Develop Hydrogen Fuel-Cells
Toyota is deepening its partnership with BMW by agreeing to supply the German automaker with hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The companies first partnered in December of last year with BMW supplying Toyota with small diesel engines for the European market in exchange for Toyota’s lithium-ion hybrid systems and research.
Toyota Yaris to be Imported from France for US Market
Starting in May 2013, The Toyota Yaris will be imported to North American markets from a factory in France.
Scion FR-S Serves as Classroom for NASCAR Driver Learning to Drift
NASCAR driver, Joey Logano is used to his Toyota Camry he drives in the Sprint and Nationwide series, but he was recently offered some lessons in drifting in the FR-S with Forumla Drift champ, Ken Gushi.
Toyota to Launch Interactive Xbox Live Ad Campaign
What would you like to see Toyota reinvent? This question is not limited to vehicles. This question is the heart of a new interactive ad campaign on Xbox Live.
