Toyota
“A Glass of Water” Can Cut Fuel Consumption Costs by 10 Percent
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We’ve all heard how important it is to keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water. But how about using a glass of water to cut fuel reduction? Toyota claims that a single glass of water could help you reduce your fuel consumption costs by 10 percent. No, you don’t have to drive around with a…
Toyota Looking To Take On Tata Nano With Low-Cost Car
With markets like China, Brazil, India and former Soviet bloc countries becoming more prosperous, the demand for a low cost, bare bones car for the sake of personal transportation. Tata’s Nano, Renault’s Logan and all manner of Chinese upstart brands have been filling the void in these up and coming locales, and now Toyota wants…
Suzuki Down 43%, Porsche Up 75%, In July 2010 Sales
Porsche was the big winner for July 2010 sales, moving 75% more cars than in July 2009, with Hyundai/Kia, Jaguar/Land Rover and the Big Three all making solid gains. Japanese auto makers bore the brunt of the market, with Toyota and Honda losing a bit of market share, while Suzuki took the dubious title of…
Toyota Renews Trademark on Supra Name, Rumors Abound
In a move that is certain to create a lot of buzz in automotive circles, Toyota has re-applied for a trademark on the Supra name – perhaps suggesting a new Supra is in the works. The application was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 16 after Toyota had let its trademark…
2011 Toyota Tacoma Brings Two New TRD Packages
Toyota‘s Tacoma pickup is no stranger to being tinkered with by TRD, Toyota’s racing division. With previous special editions like the Prerunner and X-Runner finding success in the marketplace, TRD is introducing two new packages for Toyota’s smallest pickup. The T|X and T|X Pro will be available on 2 or 4 wheel drive Tacoma Prerunner…
Toyota Recalls 39,000 Lexus LX470 For Defective Steering Shaft
When it rains, it pours, and nobody knows that better than Toyota. With recalls popping up like weeds, the company is forced to endure yet another ignominy by recalling 39,000 Lexus LX470 SUVs from the model year 2003-2007. These top of the line trucks appear to have a defect in the steering shaft, that can…
Toyota Denies Sequoia Getting Axed, But Hints That it Still Is
However, from our observations, the tone of the wording in this statement indicates that perhaps, the rumors might just have some traction, especially in light of upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.
Toyota Recalls 373,000 Avalon Models to Fix Steering Column
Just when Toyota‘s bad news seemed to have ceased, the Japanese automaker is announcing yet another recall – this time affecting 373,000 Avalon models in the United States. The vehicles included in the recall date from 2000-2004 and the issue involves the steering column, which could lock-up under cornering. According to Toyota, a defect in…
Next-Gen Toyota Tundra Set for 2014; Sequoia Future Uncertain
However despite these issues, sources inside the giant Japanese automaker have said that a next generation Tundra is on the drawing board, likely scheduled for release as a 2014 model.
Report: Toyota Will Move Prius Production To U.S. Soil In 2016
Toyota is looking to shift production of the Prius hybrid to its Mississippi assembly plant when the next variant of the car arrives – in 2016. Toyota was planning on building the car at the site originally, until GM exited the NUMMI plant in California, forcing GM to move Corolla production to their Deep South…
Toyota FR-S/FT-86 on Track for November 2011 Launch
Toyota‘s FR-S/FT-86 sports car has not been delayed and is on track for a launch in November of next year. Rumors had suggested the entry-level sports car was delayed until 2013, but according to 7tune blogger Adam Zillin, who recently attended a Toyota event and spoke with G Sports Vehicle Management GM Dr. Shigeyuki Hori…
Toyota To Get “Family” Styling
As part of a world-wide recovery plan, Toyota vehicles will get a standard front end treatment designed to unify the global lineup of Toyota vehicles. The new move is dictated by head honcho Akio Toyota’s directive to make Toyota cars have more “emotional appeal”, although its hard to see how the company can inject that…
Toyota Cutting Domestic Production By 20% Starting In October
Anticipating a drop in demand, Toyota will begin cutting domestic output starting in October. The sluggish demand is being blamed on the end of a subsidy given out by the Japanese government for purchasing an environmentally friendly vehicle. While Toyota currently makes about 14,000 vehicles per day, output will fall to under 12,000 vehicles, but…
2011 Toyota Tundra Updates Include Upgraded V6, Trailer Sway Control
Strangely, Toyota still hasn’t followed the lead set by Ford and GM in offering a factory installed trailer brake controller.
Toyota Returning to F1 in 2011, Partnering With Hispania Racing
After dropping out of the world’s most prestigious (and expensive) motorsports series in 2009, Toyota may get back into the Formula 1 circuit next season. According to a report by Italian website 422race.com, Toyota is close to inking a deal with Hispania Racing (HRT), after the team reportedly managed to secure funding for next season….
Toyota Denies Allegations That It Planted Story In Wall Street Journal
Toyota has officially spoken out against allegations that it planted a story in the Wall Street Journal that absolved the company of an responsibility in their unintended acceleration scandal. The mess began after The Wall Street Journal published a story citing “people familiar with” the investigation who claimed that the evidence pointed to driver error…
Jacques Villeneuve Headed Back To NASCAR
Jacques Villeneuve, the Canadian Formula 1 world champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, is headed back to NASCAR for the famous Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. Villeneuve will be returning with the Braun Racing team, which campaigns Toyotas in NASCAR. Villeneuve has had a series of infrequent NASCAR drives, as his road course skills are highly sought…
Toyota Considering Electric Supercar
With electric versions of the Audi R8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS on the horizon, Toyota is looking for its own electric halo vehicle to bring the fight to the Germans, similar to how the Japanese automaker did with their Lexus LF-A flagship. With electric motors at all four wheels and selectable driving programs, the Toyota mimics…
Toyota And Tesla Collaborate On RAV4 Electric Vehicle; Former RAV4 EV Owners Rejoice
Tesla Motors and Toyota have announced that they are working on an all-electric version of the Toyota RAV4. Tesla expects to deliver the prototypes by the end of this year, with the car going on sale in 2012. Electric vehicle nerds will remember that this isn’t the first time an electric RAV4 has been sold….
Wall Street Journal Incorrectly Reports Toyota Data Recorders Can Lose Info
We’re sure you remember the recent Wall Street Journal story reporting that in all but one case it was driver error and not a mechanical or electrical fault to blame for runaway Toyotas. According to a new report by the unofficial industry watchdog The Truth About Cars, the story contained one very important error. No,…
Report: Toyota ‘Planted’ Driver Error Story Claims NHTSA Insider
Recently a Wall Street Journal story revealed that with one exception, it was driver error and not mechanical or electrical issues that resulted in the “unintended acceleration” of Toyota vehicles. Now, another outlet, Just-Auto.com is claiming an unnamed source within NHTSA has confirmed the story was planted by Toyota as part of a public relations…
BREAKING: Toyota Unintended Acceleration Is B.S., According To NHTSA And D.O.T., Driver Error Blamed
While Toyota takes a lot of flack for having a product line that’s geared more towards the common people than enthusiasts, many speculatedthat the scandal regarding Toyota’s unintended acceleration accusations was largely a combination of schadenfreude and political motivated rhetoric. People love to see the big guy take a fall, and this was no exception….
Tesla-Built Toyota Electric Prototypes Tipped to Be RAV4, Lexus RX
In a followup to the story we brought you yesterday about Toyota‘s new electric vehicle prototypes that are being built by American electric sports car maker Tesla Motors, the actual vehicles in question are reported to be the RAV4 crossover and Lexus RX luxury crossover. The reason for the use of crossovers is believed to…
Toyota CEO Backs Plan for Supra Successor, Tells Fanboys Not to Get Excited
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has confirmed his desire to develop a successor to the iconic Toyota Supra, but has also warned Supra fanboys against getting their hopes up. In an open forum with journalists in Japan, Toyoda said that while he “wants to see the next Supra tested in the near future, ” it’s unlikely…
