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Mar
11th

Toyota to roll out rear-seat airbag:

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Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a rear-seat airbag that deploys between passengers and will install it on a model to be launched in Japan. Full story...
Mar
11th

Toyota exec warns of supplier disruptions

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Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. is concerned about the well-being of at least 100 suppliers, company President Jim Lentz said today. Lentz testified before a presidential task force on the auto industry. Full story...
Mar
11th

Toyota to roll out rear-seat airbag

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Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a rear-seat airbag that deploys between passengers and will install it on a model to be launched in Japan. The airbag inflates from a fixed, rear-seat center console during side collisions. Full story...
Mar
11th

JAPAN: Toyota develops rear-seat centre airbag

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Toyota has said that it has developed what it called the world's first rear-seat center airbag to better protect rear-seat passengers from a side-on collision. Full story...
Mar
11th

Toyota to cut U.K. staff pay and hours by 10%

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Toyota will cut staff pay and working hours by 10 percent at its two UK factories to save money in the face of a sharp downturn in demand for news cars, the company said today. Full story...
Mar
11th

Toyota to cut UK staff pay and hours by 10%

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Toyota will cut staff pay and working hours by 10 percent at its two UK factories to save money in the face of a sharp downturn in demand for news cars, the company said today. Full story...
Mar
11th

UK: Toyota UK plants cut pay and hours by 10%

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Toyota's UK manufacturing unit has told just-auto that it is cutting pay and hours at its UK manufacturing facilities in order to drive cost down 'in view of the current market situation'. Full story...
Mar
11th

New 2010 Toyota Tundra makes its debut at Calgary Auto Show

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(CALGARY) Toyota Canada Inc (TCI) today announced the Canadian debut of the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck with an all-new more powerful and more fuel-efficient 4.6-litre V8 engine in the spotlight at the 2009 Calgary Auto and Truck Show. Full story...
Mar
11th

New 2010 Toyota Tundra makes its debut at Calgary Auto Show

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(CALGARY) Toyota Canada Inc (TCI) today announced the Canadian debut of the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck with an all-new more powerful and more fuel-efficient 4.6-litre V8 engine in the spotlight at the 2009 Calgary Auto and Truck Show. Full story...
Mar
10th

Honda Insight hybrid sticker price to start at $20,470:

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Honda has delivered on its promise of bringing the 2010 Insight to market priced less than the rival Toyota Prius. The new Honda hybrid will start at just $20,470 in base LX form, including shipping charges, which undercuts the Prius by $2,250. Full story...
Mar
10th

Honda prices Insight at $20,470, aims at Prius

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Honda is betting that it can steal some buyers from market leader Toyota by introducing the cheapest hybrid in the United States. American Honda Motor Co. Full story...
Mar
10th

Toyota ranks as top brand in Japan; Honda is 2nd

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Toyota is the best brand name in Japan, beating heavyweight household names such as Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic, according to a new marketing survey. The nation's other automakers fared well, too. Full story...
Mar
10th

Survey names Toyota best brand in Japan

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Toyota is the best brand name in Japan, beating heavyweight household names such as Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic, according to a new marketing survey. The nation's other automakers fared well, too. Full story...
Mar
9th

Geneva Motor Show 2009

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The 79th Geneva Motor Show has opened its doors to the media preview days. Concept car highlights include the Nissan Qazana, Infiniti Essence, Ford Iosis Max, Dacia Duster, Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro,  BMW 5 Series GT, Rolls-Royce 200EX and Aston Martin Lagonda. Production debuts include the new Volkswagen Polo, Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe, Peugeot 3008 and Toyota Verso.

We will have ongoing reports of the most significant debuts in our show Highlights, with in-depth Design Reviews and an extensive Photo Gallery of our own images coming soon. Until then, be sure to check out our Photo Galleries section for all the press images of the new cars on show...

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Mar
9th

Toyota: Redesigned Prius is better, not bigger

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The redesigned, third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid offers better fuel economy than its predecessor, options commonly found in premium cars and a slightly larger interior. Full story...
Mar
9th

What’s new at Auto123.com (video)

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This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: The Chevrolet Traverse, the latest variation on GM's quartet of seven-passenger crossover SUVs. The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, a compact, 237-horsepower sedan that won't empty your bank account! The Jeep Wranger Unlimited, a heavy-duty all-rounder that will be happy to go exploring with the entire family. Also, check out our video on the brand new 2010 Toyota Prius, the most sought-after green car you can think of. Full story...
Mar
6th

Lenders gain on leasing, used-car finance

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As the recession pushes auto buyers to downsize, lenders that emphasize leasing and used-vehicle loans are grabbing market share from those that don't. In the last three months of 2008, Toyota Financial Services and American Honda Finance Corp. Full story...
Mar
6th

Nissan, Honda, Mazda may seek Japan loans

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Nissan, Honda and Mazda may join Toyota in seeking emergency loans from the Japanese government as they confront plunging sales and tightening credit. Full story...
Mar
6th

US: NUMMI UAW workers agree to take Fridays off

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UAW members at New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI) - a GM-Toyota JV in California - have approved a proposal which requires them to take Fridays off without pay through to August 7. Full story...
Mar
6th

Toyota retail giant JM Family dismisses 500 employees

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JM Family Enterprises Inc., owner of the distributor that accounts for 16 percent of Toyota sales in the United States, has dismissed 500 employees because of the shrinking auto market. Full story...
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