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Sep
14th

Toyota says software glitch can give faulty speed readings

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A top Toyota executive says the crash data boxes in its vehicle are reliable but a bug in the software that reads the information can give inaccurate vehicle speeds. Full story...
Sep
14th

Toyota plans 6 new hybrid models by end of 2012

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Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce six new hybrid vehicles by the end of 2012 and bring an electric vehicle to the U.S. market that year as well. Full story...
Sep
13th

Toyota plans 6 new hybrid models by end of 2012

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Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce six new hybrid vehicles by the end of 2012 and bring an electric vehicle to the U.S. market that year as well. Full story...
Sep
13th

Toyota names new European sales chief

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Toyota's UK chief, Miguel Fonseca, will be the new head of the automaker's European sales and marketing operations. Fonseca, 50, replaces Andrea Formica, who quit the Japanese company earlier this month. Full story...
Sep
13th

Toyota UK boss to head company’s European sales

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Toyota's UK chief, Miguel Fonseca, will be the new head of the automaker's European sales and marketing operations. Fonseca, 50, replaces Andrea Formica, who quit the Japanese company earlier this month. Full story...
Sep
13th

Former GM executive Hogan to advise Toyota

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Former General Motors executive Mark Hogan has been retained as an adviser to Toyota Motor Corp. in North America. Toyota spokeswoman Mira Sleilati in New York confirmed the relationship, but declined to say what role Hogan will take. Full story...
Sep
13th

Fay in the fray of Toyota image turnaround

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It is not unusual for Toyota to rotate executives through various departments, but for Bill Fay it meant taking over as group vice president of marketing in May -- just as the brand was under assault after driver reports of unintended acceleration. Full story...
Sep
10th

Former GM executive Hogan to advise Toyota

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Former General Motors executive Mark Hogan has been retained as an adviser to Toyota Motor Corp. in North America. Toyota spokeswoman Mira Sleilati in New York confirmed the relationship, but declined to say what role Hogan will take. Full story...
Sep
10th

2011 Hyundai ix20

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2011 Hyundai ix20
2011 Hyundai ix20 - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Hyundai Enters B-Segment People-Mover Market

Toyota's stepping up its B-segment MPV game at this year's Paris Motor Show, but it won't be without competition. Hyundai will unveil a competitor -- the 2011 ix20 -- at the same show venue.



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Sep
10th

Toyota Verso-S MPV

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Toyota Verso-S MPV
Toyota Verso-S MPV - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Toyota Will Launch Verso-S MPV at Paris Motor Show

In an attempt to tackle the growing mini-minivan segment in Europe, Toyota will introduce a new model based on a domestic-market favorite at the Paris Motor Show. The Verso-S is barely larger than the Yaris hatchback, but will feature space-utilizing techniques to make the most of its petite size.


Photo Gallery: Toyota Verso-S MPV - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
10th

Future products: Coupe in Subaru’s pipeline will be an image booster:

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Subaru plans to extend its lineup in late 2011 or early 2012 by adding a sporty coupe developed with Toyota. Full story...
Sep
10th

AUSTRALIA: Toyota to make new Camry engine from 2012

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Toyota Australia will begin manufacturing a new fuel efficient and more environmentally sustainable engine for its Camry and Hybrid Camry sedans at its engine plant in Altona, Melbourne. Full story...
Sep
10th

POLAND: Toyota adds 1.4-litre diesel to line

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Toyota Motor Industries Poland (TMIP) has started production of a new 1.4 litre diesel engine supplied to assembly plants in the UK, France, Turkey and South Africa. Full story...
Sep
9th

BRAZIL: Toyota starts on second plant

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Toyota Motor has broken ground for its US$600m second Brazilian car assembly factory in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo. Full story...
Sep
9th

BTCC: Image of the new Toyota Avensis Next Generation Touring Car

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First images of the Toyota Avensis Next Generation Touring Car (NGTC) have been released, revealing the racing concept that will make its track debut in the final round of this year's Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. Full story...
Sep
8th

Aisin appoints new president of North America operations

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Toyota-affiliated supplier Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. has appointed Masayasu 'Mike' Saito as president of its North American operations, company spokesman Joe Rohatynski said today. Saito's responsibilities include Aisin World Corp. Full story...
Sep
8th

VW will extend Winterkorn’s contract, union chief says

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VW's supervisory board plans to extend CEO Martin Winterkorn's contract, said Bernd Osterloh, head of the carmaker's works council. Winterkorn, 63, has vowed to surpass Toyota in sales and profitability by 2018. Full story...
Sep
8th

VW will extend Winterkorn’s contract, union chief says

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VW's supervisory board plans to extend CEO Martin Winterkorn's contract, said Bernd Osterloh, head of the carmaker's works council. Winterkorn, 63, has vowed to surpass Toyota in sales and profitability by 2018. Full story...
Sep
8th

NASCAR: Mattias Ekström to race No. 83 Red Bull in Richmond

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Team Red Bull has confirmed that DTM star, Mattias Ekström, will race the No. 83 Toyota at Richmond this weekend taking over the seat formerly occupied by Reed Sorenson. Full story...
Sep
7th

A day at Hyundai’s ‘Uncensored’ tour

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This leg of the "Hyundai Uncensored" tour, held at the home of the Philadelphia Phillies and its fans, aims to turn locals into Hyundai fans by putting them behind the wheel of a Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry or Honda Accord, taking them through... Full story...
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