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Aug
4th

THAILAND: Toyota, Mazda, eye expanded production

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Toyota Motor Thailand is vying to become a global production base for passenger cars, as well as pickup trucks. Company president Kyoichi Tanada is lobbying strongly for the parent company in Japan to relocate production of key passenger cars for world markets and expects a decision to be made within a year. Full story...
Aug
4th

Toyota raises profit forecast as U.S. sales recover, Asia gains

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Toyota Motor Corp. today raised its full-year profit forecast as sales in Asia are growing more than expected and demand in the U.S. recovers following the recall of more than 11.2 million vehicles globally. Full story...
Aug
3rd

BMW closing in on Lexus, Mercedes in luxury battle

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BMW AG's namesake luxury brand increased U.S. sales 16 percent in July to close the gap among top-selling luxury brands with Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus, which was little changed amid recalls. Full story...
Aug
3rd

Toyota says loyalty rate is back up

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For the first time since the January recall frenzy, Toyota says its conquest ratios have returned to historical levels. Full story...
Aug
3rd

U.S. auto sales rise 5% in July:

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General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. posted their smallest U.S. sales gains of the year, while America Honda Co. and Toyota Motor declined as July results fell short of forecasts. Full story...
Aug
3rd

U.S. auto sales rise 5 percent in July:

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General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. posted their smallest U.S. sales gains of the year, while America Honda Co. and Toyota Motor declined as July results fell short of forecasts. Full story...
Aug
3rd

THAILAND: Auto sales to reach 750,000 vehicles this year – Toyota

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Thailand's auto sales are expected to soar 37% this year to 750,000 vehicles, helped by brisk economic growth, Toyota predicted on Tuesday. Full story...
Aug
3rd

VW to hoard cash ahead of Porsche deals, CFO says

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VW will keep adding to its more than $20 billion cash pile as it prepares for an acquisition spree that could help it overtake Toyota as the world's No. 1 carmaker by 2018. Full story...
Aug
2nd

2011 Tacoma Offers TRD T|X and T|X Pro Performance Packages

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ORRANCE, Calif. - The Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in America, offers two new accessory packages for 2011 based on a concept truck first shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The T|X and T|X Pro packages, available in conjunction with the Off-Road Package, add Toyota Racing Development (TRD) accessories in a unique combination at a special value price. Full story...
Aug
1st

Toyota Celebrates 10 Years of Prius in Canada

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(Toronto, ON) - July 27, 2010 - Ten years ago Toyota launched a new kind of car in North America. It was the Prius, an affordable car with a hybrid gas/electric powertrain. In the decade that followed, the Prius made an indelible mark on the automotive industry. Full story...
Jul
31st

Voluntary recall for Toyota Avalons to replace steering column bracket

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TORONTO - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety campaign involving approximately 4,200 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons to address the possibility that the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certain conditions. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall. Full story...
Jul
30th

2010 Toyota Camry SE, an AW Drivers Log:

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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: A couple of nights in the Camry were fine, but nothing to write home about. The looks didn't do much for me, the interior was fine and the power was just OK. Full story...
Jul
30th

VW to hoard cash ahead of Porsche deals, CFO says

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VW will keep adding to its more than $20 billion cash pile as it prepares for an acquisition spree that could help it overtake Toyota as the world's No. 1 carmaker by 2018. Full story...
Jul
29th

US: Toyota recalls 39,000 Lexus LX 470 models

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In its second recall announced today (29 July), Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) says Lexus is to voluntary recall around 39,000 2003-2007 Model Year LX 470 vehicles to address a steering shaft condition. Full story...
Jul
29th

US: Toyota recalls 39,000 LX 470 models

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In its second recall announced today (29 July), Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) says Lexus is to voluntary recall around 39,000 2003-2007 Model Year LX 470 vehicles to address a steering shaft condition. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in the safety recall. Full story...
Jul
29th

US: Toyota recalls 373,000 Avalons

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), US says it will voluntarily recall around 373,000 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons in the US to address the possibility the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certain conditions. Full story...
Jul
29th

US/JAPAN: Toyota delays US Prius production

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Toyota has pushed back plans to build its Prius hybrid in the US by as much as six years. Full story...
Jul
29th

Toyota to recall 412,000 cars in United States

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Toyota said it would recall 412,000 high-end passenger cars in the United States to fix steering problems. Full story...
Jul
29th

Toyota to recall 412,000 cars in U.S.

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Toyota will recall 412,000 high-end passenger cars in the United States to fix steering problems. Full story...
Jul
29th

NASCAR: Jacques Villeneuve to contest Watkins Glen race with Braun Racing

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Braun Racing announced on Thursday that former Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve would drive the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota in the upcoming Zippo 200 Nationwide series' race at Watkins Glen International. Full story...
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