Toyota news articles 
Buyers of new vehicles can beat rising fuel prices and taxes by clever shopping
New cars emit 20% less CO2 on average than a car bought in 2000 and the lowest emitting vehicles in every vehicle class perform between 26% and 42% better than their class average. Also, with the introduction of pure electric and hybrid electric vehicles, plus groundbreaking enhancements to petrol and diesel engines, there has never been a wider choice of fuel-efficient, cost-effective vehicles. As New Year fuel price and VAT rate increases hi... [more]
The Future of Hybrid Vehicles
With today’s ever increasing oil prices, electric and hybrid vehicles have never been so relevant; however the economical benefits and environmental gains of conventional hybrid vehicles have always been limited by the restrictions on battery-only driving distances. The use of lithium-ion batteries within Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) however could change all of this. More efficient and capable of producing up to 3 times the energy of a NiMh battery, l... [more]
UK Government reveals the nine electric car models that will be eligible for eco-friendly grants
The UK Government has revealed the first set of vehicles eligible for the new ‘Plug-In Car Grant’. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the milestone which could make 2011 the year of the electric car for the UK - and revealed five more regions that will be installing local charging points having successfully bid for a share of a £20m fund. From 1 January 2011, motorists will be entitled to a Plug-In Ca... [more]
Consumers are not convinced by electric and hybrid cars
According to FindsYouCars's survey of the latest 1000 consumer car buying requests, currently less than 1% are opting for hybrid or electric models. With more than 41% of Brits’ requests, diesel still reigns as the most desired fuel option whilst 23% continue to specify petrol as their preference. Despite the nation’s apparent reluctance to eco-motoring advances, the Nissan Leaf has marked the launch of the first fully electric car and othe... [more]
Toyota iQ EV begins trial programme in Europe from 2011
Toyota's iQ EV is scheduled to go on sale in the USA in 2012, but Toyota is looking at its potential in other markets, including Europe, Japan and China. Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year. The news of Toyota’s further development of its EV programme follows the unveiling of the RAV4 EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, a new model produced in partnership with electric vehi... [more]
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Toyota Expands Kentucky Plant Output
Toyota will increase engine production to more than 500,000 annually from 400,000 at the plant, starting from August next year.
Toyota ceases output of low-selling Lexus HS hybrid
Toyota Motor Corp. has pulled the plug on the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan, which never came close to hitting the sales targets set at its launch in 2009.
Amid poor sales, Toyota unplugs Lexus HS hybrid
Toyota Motor Corp. has pulled the plug on the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan, which never came close to hitting the sales targets set at its launch in 2009.
Nissan wants Toyota's crown
The Japanese auto manufacturer hopes its new Altima family sedan can displace the top-selling Toyota Camry.
Toyota Expands Kentucky Plant Output - Analyst Blog
Toyota Motor Corp. ( TM ) announced that it will boost annual engine assembly capacity of 4-cylinder engines at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant by investing $30 million. The company will
Toyota's U.S. finance unit plans sale of 5-year dollar bonds
Toyota Motor Corp., the world's largest automaker, plans to sell five-year debt through its U.S. finance unit, according to a person familiar with the offering.
Toyota to hike power-making capacity
Toyota Motor Corp. will increase the amount of electricity it can produce on its own at its major plants in Aichi Prefecture out of concern over possible power shortages because of the shutdown of all nuclear plants nationwide, a company official said. The leading automaker will raise the level of electricity provided by its generators at plants in Aichi Prefecture to 30 percent, from 20 percent ...
Official Daytona 500 Toyota Camry Pace Car on Display at Street Toyota Scion
Street Toyota Scion of Amarillo, Texas has on display the official Daytona 500 Toyota Camry Pace Car at their dealership this weekend for customers to see and ride with a Street Toyota Scion employee.Amarillo, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Street Toyota Scion of Amarillo, Texas has the official Daytona 500 Toyota Camry Pace Car on display until Saturday evening. “We are really excited about the ...
Toyota chief heading auto industry body promises to keep production in Japan
TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda took the helm at Japan's auto industry group Thursday with a promise to keep production and jobs at home to help along the country's recovery from last year's tsunami disaster.
Toyota Announces 125 New Jobs For Huntsville Plant
Leaders at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced 125 new jobs for Huntsville on Thursday. Governor Robert Bentley joined Huntsville...
