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2008 and 2009 Toyota models get a slight price increase Toyota today announced its new MSRP for certain Toyota and Lexus models that will be effective mid-to-late May 2008. While the new 2008 Sequoia, 2008 Tacoma, 2009 Corolla, 2009 Matrix and the Lexus IS-F pricing will remain unchanged, other models will see a slight price increase.The 2008 Yaris sedan and hatchback will get a price increase of $200 to $12,425 and $11,550 respectively. The Prius will get a bump of $400 to $21,500. The 2008 Camry Solara and Solara convertible will go for $20,180 and $27,440... Article added: 2008-05-04 12:02:56 Article Views Rating: 252
Toyota halts 2008 Highlander sales as part of recall Slightly more than 90,000 Toyota Highlanders are being recalled for a seatbelt problem in the third row. The recalled crossovers are all 2008 models built between May of 2007 and March of this year. The stock belts could prevent secure mounting of a rear-facing child seat in the third row, and dealers will install a redesigned part on affected Highlanders. The problem with the third row belts hasn't spawned any complaints or injuries, and owners will be notified starting in June. Still, Toyota has put... Article added: 2008-05-04 12:02:53 Article Views Rating: 162
Toyota to help fund Japan’s first passenger jet Toyota announced this week that it would invest up to ¥10 billion $96 million to help fund development of Japan’s first ever commercial passenger jet. The new project is being set-up by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and along with Toyota is being funded by Japanese firms Mitsui and Sumitomo as well as the government-controlled Development Bank of Japan. The aim of project is to build and market Japan’s first ever commercial passenger jet, which is expected to seat between 70 and 90 people and go on... Article added: 2008-05-03 09:04:43 Article Views Rating: 165
If it sounds too good to be true... Toyota issues scam warning If ever there were modern day candidates for being drawn and quartered, scam artists would qualify. Cowardly and cloaked behind the identities that legitimate brands have toiled to establish, these shysters prey on the unwitting and gullible. Toyota is warning its customers to be vigilant and watch out for fake offers seeking personal financial information and bearing Toyota's branding. There are several fake offers that Toyota is particularly concerned about, all singing from the same hymnal. One scam... Article added: 2008-04-28 06:23:46 Article Views Rating: 177
Toyota's Lentz gets major promotion Toyota Motor Corp. is promoting Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales USA, to the high rank of managing officer of the company as part of its annual management appointments. Lentz will be one of only four non-Japanese managing officers when his appointment becomes official at a board meeting in June following the annual shareholders' meeting. Lentz will retain his responsibilities heading U.S. sales, which traditionally account for half of Toyota's total profits. Toyota is proposing 11 other... Article added: 2008-04-25 06:15:59 Article Views Rating: 185
FIA using Toyota technology to improve F1 & IRL safety Usually the high-tech world of Formula One is the first to benefit from advanced safety and performance features before the technology eventually filters down into regular road going cars. But with Toyota’s Total Human Model Safety THUMS computer simulation system, it was regular production cars that were first to gain from the technology. Toyota has been using its THUMS simulation to help design safer production vehicles for years. The system is a virtual representation of the human body that can... Article added: 2008-04-25 06:15:28 Article Views Rating: 193
So long, Champ: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach marks end of Champ Car World Series Click above for high-res gallery from the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach This past weekend saw the end of an era as the Champ Car World Series held its last ever race. Although the race in Long Beach came after the merger with the Indy Racing League and after the kickoff of the inaugural joint season, pre-existing commitments sent the Champ Car teams to California sponsored by Toyota while Danica Patrick was claiming her maiden victory in Japan sponsored by Honda. The forked race weekend, however, was... Article added: 2008-04-22 04:41:12 Article Views Rating: 199
Toyota profits dropping 20% You know the economy is experiencing hard times when even industry leader Toyota announces a major profit warning.Toyota is expected to suffer its first drop in operating profit in more than nine years, due mostly to falling U.S. sales and a stronger yen, and most analysts are predicting profits will fall by 20% on last year’s levels to about ¥1.8 trillion $18 billion.[source] Article added: 2008-04-18 04:24:14 Article Views Rating: 178
Toyota ranks highest in ethical reputation study Geneva, Switzerland – Toyota has ranked highest among automakers and second among all industries for ethical reputation by Geneva-based Covalence. The ratings, for the first quarter of 2008, are divided by Best EthicalQuote Score, Best EthicalQuote Progress, and Best Reported Progress.Covalence rates companies by such factors as community affairs, international presence, lobbying practices, product environmental risk, social sponsorship, waste management and human rights, and to a lesser extent... Article added: 2008-04-18 04:24:13 Article Views Rating: 228
Weak U.S. economy damages Toyota You know the economy is experiencing hard times when even industry leader Toyota announces a major profit warning. Toyota is expected to suffer its first drop in operating profit in more than nine years, due mostly to falling U.S. sales and a stronger yen, and most analysts are predicting profits will fall by 20% on last year’s levels to about ¥1.8 trillion $18 billion. Toyota’s revenues for the past financial year were expected to top ¥26 trillion but the actual number could be lower because of... Article added: 2008-04-18 04:24:07 Article Views Rating: 226 |
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