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One Million Trucks Produced by Toyota at Texas Plant

Toyota’s San Antonio, Texas plant is celebrating its one-millionth vehicle produced. The lucky number million is a 1794 Edition Tundra which is a new premium trim offered for 2014. 1794 relates to the property that the plant was built on – a ranch founded in 1794. The plant used to …September 23, 2013

Toyota GT-86 Hybrid

In North America this compact sport coupe is called the Scion FR-S and shares its mechanics with that of the Subaru BRZ. Outside the North American markets, the sports coupe called the Toyota GT-86. Turbo or hybrid Toyota eventually aims to provide a more powerful version of the GT-86 coupe …September 18, 2013

Toyota Announces Death of Eiji Toyoda at Age 100

Eiji Toyoda, the man who turned Toyota into a global gioan has died at the age of 100. Nephew of the founder of the Japanese manufacturer Sakichi Toyoda, Eiji was president of Toyota between 1967 and 1982 and and Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1982 to 1992. Under …September 18, 2013

Honda Would Like a Competitor to the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ

After GM and Nissan recently declared their intention to develop a rear-wheel drive sport coupe designed to compete with the popular Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, rumors are abuzz that Honda plans to do the same. Like the FR-S and BRZ, Honda also plans to offer a rear-wheel drive sports …September 17, 2013

Diesel Toyota Tundra Envisioned

After the RAM 1500 being offered with a diesel engine and Nissan intending to do so the same with the Titan truck, behold Toyota with its plan follow this trend with the Tundra. Since the RAM division of Chrysler and Nissan are joining with Cummins to source their diesel engines, …September 3, 2013

Toyota FJ Cruiser on the Chopping Block

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a hardcore SUV which had appeared on the world market in 2006 as a 2007 model. At the time it was considered the Japanese Hummer. Although not confirmed by the manufacturer, it appears that the vehicle will not be continuing production. According to information gathered …August 25, 2013

Toyota Canada settles claims stemming from large recalls in 2009, 2010

TORONTO - Toyota Canada says it has agreed to settle consumer claims related to losses stemming from its recalls in 2009 and 2010. About 14,500 Lexus RX350 and RX450h models from the 2010 model year were recalled because of suspected throttle control problems The Canadian recalls were part of Toyota's …August 23, 2013

2014 Toyota Matrix Still Available in Canada

Not long ago we were talking about the possible disappearance of the Toyota Matrix. The eventuality was obvious, given the upcoming release of the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Both cars are assembled in Toyota’s plant in Cambridge, Ontario. However it turned out to be only half-truth because while the Toyota Matrix …August 14, 2013

Toyota to Develop Turbo Motors for 2015

Many manufacturers who sell vehicles with turbocharged engines do so because by design they are both powerful and economical. It’s a very successful approach for European manufacturers, including Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz German brands. To date, the Japanese giant Toyota has been able to resist this wave, but all indications …August 6, 2013

Toyota Nearly Doubles First Quarter Profit

TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said its profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year nearly doubled from a year ago, and set an ambitious, worldwide production goal that would break industry records if reached. The Tokyo-based maker of the Prius hybrid and Camry sedan said profit for the …August 2, 2013

Toyota to Make Upwards of 10 Million Vehicles This Year

For the first time ever, an automaker will make more than ten million vehicles in one year. Toyota Motor Corp, which includes Daihatsu Motor Co. and Hino Motors Ltd., will attain this milestone for 2013 according to a report published by the Nikkei newspaper. Toyota will announce the global production …July 31, 2013

Toyota Chairman Wants A Supra, But Can't Make Any Promises

If only executive pronouncements were capable of swaying years of product planning and market inertia when it came to building exciting, low volume automobiles. Were that the case, then a recent statement by Takeshi Uchiyamada that he wants Toyota to build a sports car in the vein of the departed …June 12, 2013

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