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NewsToyota 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
NewsHonda 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 …
NewsDiesel 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, …
NewsToyota 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
News2014 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
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