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Next Generation Toyota Prius for 2015 to Look, Perform Better

At a conference held at Automotive World Toyota came to talk about the fourth generation of the world's best-selling hybrid car. They signified that the next Prius will sport a more attractive shape and a more efficient hybrid technology. Hideki Lka, general manager for battery research, has confirmed that the …January 30, 2014

NHTSA Investigating 07-08 Camry Hybrid in the U.S. for Possible Recall

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints about the brake system used by the Toyota Camry hybrid, which could be faulty. The investigation covers about 30,000 vehicles from 2007 and 2008. The agency says 59 complaints related to a defect with assisted braking and adds that the …January 29, 2014

Toyota Remains World Number One

Once again, the Japanese automaker has sold more vehicles in 2013 than its main rivals General Motors and Volkswagen. Toyota sold 9.98 million vehicles worldwide in 2013, up 2% compared to the previous year. Ever increasing sales should allow it to exceed 10 million units in 2014. With the exception …January 24, 2014

Toyota: Over 6 Million Hybrids Sold

Just nine months after delivering its 5 millionth hybrid vehicle, Toyota announced it has already sold more than 6 million hybrid vehicles. Recall that the first Toyota Prius hybrid was first released back in 1997. The Prius is thier best-selling hybrid car in the world, having surpassed 3 million units …January 20, 2014

Toyota and BMW ahead in sales per dealer franchise

Ontario firm Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. announced that for 2013, Toyota and BMW share the overall sales per dealer lead across Canada. In fact, the Japanese automaker takes the lead with 706 units with 705 deliveries per dealer for the Bavarian manufacturer. For Toyota it is a significant drop because …January 10, 2014

Toyota Mulls New Compact Crossover

The compact crossover niche will be making way for a host of new models, including some which are considered luxury vehicles. The current list in the North American market is short and includes the Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Kia Soul, Nissan Juke, Suzuki SX4 and the Toyota Matrix. Ford, Honda …November 27, 2013

Consumer Reports: Toyota Camry No Longer Reccomended Buy

Consumer Reports has dropped the Toyota Camry from vehicles receiving a recommended rating. The move is shocking because of Toyota’s track record of rock-solid reliability however reliability is only one factor Consumer Reports uses to determine its rankings. While Toyota/Lexus remain the most reliable brand, poor crash testing performance is …October 28, 2013

Toyotas Recalled Over Spider-Related Issue

Toyota is recalling over 870,000 vehicles due to concerns that under the right conditions, airbags could be unintentionally deployed. In some cases, spider webs in the air conditioning condenser drainage tube can create a blockage, causing water to spill onto an airbag control module. Water on the circuit boards would …October 21, 2013

2013 Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced

Since 2005, the Green Car Journal uses the Los Angeles Auto Show as the venue to award the title of Green Car of the Year ® for the most environmentally friendly car. Since then, the number of cars evaluated has grown steadily, likely a direct consequence of manufacturers trying to …October 19, 2013

Toyota Planning GT-86 Sedan?

Rumors are swirling regarding the possible development of a four-door Toyota GT 86. In North America, the Toyota GT 86 is known as the Scion FR-S. The news comes from a website called Carsales.au down in Australia. According to their reporting, a source at Toyota says the sedan project is …October 12, 2013

Scion FR-S Convertible on Hold

Reports surfaced over the weekend citing unnamed Toyota insiders of a possible delay in bringing the Scion FR-S convertible to production. Last March, the Toyota FT-86 Open Convept (pictured) was unveiled at the Geneva Auto show. The vehicle was also shown off at a dealer meeting, leading many to believe …October 7, 2013

Vincentric Anounces Best Value in Canada Award Winners

The 2nd annual Vincentric Best Value in Canada awards were announced yesterday. Toyota, Ram, and Mercedes-Benz took home the top awards. Alternative fuel vehicles fared extremely well, winning almost 50% of all awards. It’s no coincidence that manufacturers are developing more and more hybrid, electric and diesel models for their …September 23, 2013

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