The news that Toyota is expecting to post its first ever operating loss in the full year to March 31 is perhaps bad enough.
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Toyota group worldwide production fell 22.8% year on year to 552,584 units last month.
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Toyota Motor Thailand has called for the government to step up promotion of hybrid cars including tax incentives to encourage local production.
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Toyota Motor is recalling over 1.35m cars worldwide largely because of problems with seatbelts although some are being called back because for exhaust faults.
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The first Fusion hit the streets in 2006, and we quickly appreciated its looks, its character and comfort. But since then, the heavy hitters in the mid-size sedan segment have all been redesigned and have grown in muscle and girth. Compared the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima, the Fusion aged quicker than expected.
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Aiming for superior fuel economy, a number of hybrid vehicles use an "Atkinson-cycle" engine, in reference to James Atkinson's thermodynamic cycle. A thermodynamic cycle is a mathematical tool illustrating how any engine works. The "Otto" cycle, for instance, is the cycle for a four-stroke gasoline engine.
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This week's edition of British Autosport magazine reveals that some Formula 1 teams are set to request a rules clarification from the FIA about the design of the diffusers on the Williams and Toyota cars.
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This week's edition of British Autosport magazine reveals that some Formula 1 teams are set to request a rules clarification from the FIA about the design of the diffusers on the Williams and Toyota cars.
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The first Fusion hit the streets in 2006, and we quickly appreciated its looks, its character and comfort. But since then, the heavy hitters in the mid-size sedan segment have all been redesigned and have grown in muscle and girth. Compared the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima, the Fusion aged quicker than expected.
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The labour union at Toyota Motor plans to request an average of about JPY1.9m (GBP15,500; US$21,350) in annual bonuses per worker for the 2009 business year, down more than JPY500,000 from the previous business year, in the forthcoming wage negotiations with the management, union officials said on Tuesday.
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Matt Kobyluck won the NASCAR All-Star Showdown held at the Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California last weekend.
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Matt Kobyluck won the NASCAR All-Star Showdown held at the Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California last weekend.
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Toyota team president John Howett has confirmed suggestions that Toyota F1 engine boss Luca Marmorini departed because of the Japanese team's policies, as well as the sport's technical restrictions.
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Toyota will continue its regional marketing strategy in February by offering dealers customer and dealer cash, low annual percentage rates and subvented leases. Bob Carter, general manager of Toyota Division, said the strategy appears to be working.
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Toyota Motor has declined to comment on Japanese media reports its is expecting global sales to fall 7% in fiscal 2009/10.
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These days, not having a hybrid or eco-friendly model in your vehicle line-up is a sin. Nissan wants to become part of the green club and decided to electrify the popular Altima sedan, which rivals the Toyota Camry and Prius, the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura as well as the brand-new Ford Fusion.
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Italian driver Max Papis will be back in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series this season, having come to an agreement to drive the No. 13 Toyota.
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These days, not having a hybrid or eco-friendly model in your vehicle line-up is a sin. Nissan wants to become part of the green club and decided to electrify the popular Altima sedan, which rivals the Toyota Camry and Prius, the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura as well as the brand-new Ford Fusion.
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Detroit -While Toyota, MINI and smart were gloating about their future electric vehicles, offering non-pollution gas-free freedom, one manufacturer - a rather tiny one too - actually allowed North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) attendees to drive one that is already available on the market : Myers' NmG.
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Detroit -While Toyota, MINI and smart were gloating about their future electric vehicles, offering non-pollution gas-free freedom, one manufacturer - a rather tiny one too - actually allowed North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) attendees to drive one that is already available on the market : Myers' NmG.
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