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The Canadian Auto Workers said on Monday that its members voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new contract with General Motors that will put the company's labor costs on par with those at Toyota Canada's non-unionized plants. Full story...

John Howett has dismissed as "spin" speculation that Toyota, and possibly another one or two carmakers, are set to walk away from formula one at the end of 2009. Full story...

The Canadian Auto Workers said on Monday that its members voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new contract with General Motors that will put the company's labor costs on par with those at Toyota Canada's non-unionized plants. Full story...

Tommy Baldwin Racing has decided to replace Scoot Riggs at the wheel of the Toyota Camry No.36 by former Camping World Truck Series champion Mike Skinner and Patrick Carpentier. Full story...

DETROIT,-- The turmoil in the automotive industry is reflected in the results of this year's annual study of the automakers' supplier working relations, with the most significant shift in the suppliers' ratings of the auto manufacturers since the study was launched eight years ago. The annual North American OEM - Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Study tracks the supplier relations of the top 3 US and top 3 Japanese automakers. Full story...

Toyota has unveiled the new Camry hybrid in Thailand, with deliveries to start in August. Full story...

Canadians who need a truck for work are looking for power, fuel-efficiency, utility, and comfort that they can depend on. That's why Toyota has upgraded the Toyota Tundra full-size, work-ready pickup truck for the 2010 model year with a new 4.6 litre V8 engine available on 4x2 and 4x4 2010 Tundra models. Full story...

Toyota will come within striking distance this year of General Motors' No. 1 U.S. market share position, while 2009 U.S. light-vehicle sales fall to 9.5 million units, a forecasting firm predicted today. Full story...

As the industry is offering fewer choices for the minivan segment, the 2010 Toyota Sienna minivan offers more for busy Canadian families. The new Limited 7-Passenger FWD model joins the Sienna line-up, making the best-equipped "Limited" model available to Canadian families seeking fuel-efficiency and value without sacrifice on quality, safety, comfort, and convenience. Full story...

Bad news for Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier who was supposed to be behind the wheel of the Toyota No 07 of SK Motorsports for the Nationwide Series' race this weekend at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. Full story...

Canadians who require the power and performance of a full-sizeSUV to carry people and haul gear can now enjoy more power and fuel-efficiency with the new 4.6L engine of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia.Moreover, with the addition of standard safety equipment and audio featuressuch as front knee airbags and integrated XM Satellite Radio the Sequoia is a safe, powerful, efficient and comfortable ride for the long road ahead. Full story...

Canadians who require the power and performance of a full-sizeSUV to carry people and haul gear can now enjoy more power and fuel-efficiency with the new 4.6L engine of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia.Moreover, with the addition of standard safety equipment and audio featuressuch as front knee airbags and integrated XM Satellite Radio the Sequoia is a safe, powerful, efficient and comfortable ride for the long road ahead. Full story...

Plug-in hybrids might not be as popular as president Obama's administration predicts, Bill Reinert, Toyota's manager for advanced technology told a National Academy of Sciences panel in Washington. Full story...

Honda is back with a new Insight hybrid--bigger and more powerful--taking aim at the current king of the hybrid market, the Toyota Prius. Ride along for our video review. Full story...

With the first edition of the Toyota Green Car Rendezvous, the company aims to increase awareness to the use of cleaner transportation methods and to the benefits of an ecologically responsible lifestyle. Full story...

Toronto, ON - Trust. It's something Toyota Canada works very hard to earn from its customers. That's why Toyota is proud to be voted Canada's Most Trusted Brand in two categories - Passenger Car Manufacturer and SUV Manufacturer - in a national study commissioned by Reader's Digest. Full story...

Toyota Motor sales orders in Japan were up 20% year on year in April due largely due to strong orders for its new Prius, a company executive told reporters Monday. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday its new Prius had received pre-sale orders for 80,000 vehicles in Japan, kicking off what promises to be a fierce battle against hybrid rival Honda Motor Co. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday its new Prius had received pre-sale orders for 80,000 vehicles in Japan, kicking off what promises to be a fierce battle against hybrid rival Honda Motor Co. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday its new Prius had received pre-sale orders for 80,000 vehicles in Japan, kicking off what promises to be a fierce battle against hybrid rival Honda Motor Co. Full story...