Toyota Becomes World’s Largest Automaker in Q1 2012
After losing its title as the world’s largest automaker in 2011 to General Motors, Toyota has reclaimed the top number one spot, at least for the first quarter of 2012. According to Bloomberg, the Japanese automaker’s global sales amounted to
Scion to Kill xD, xB in Favor of ‘all-new models’
The Scion brand has been dormant for most of its existence. Once the hip brand for the gen-Y buyers, it have become the “who?” brand of the North American automotive scene. This has prompted parent company Toyota to makes some
Toyota Dear Qin Previews Next Global Compact Car
Of the three or so concept cars unveiled by the Japanese automaker at Beijing’s Auto China 2012, the Toyota Dear Qin concepts actually previews a new global compact model series that will go on sale sometime next year. Shown in
Toyota Yundong Shuangqing Concept Lands in China
The Toyota Yundong Shuangqing, shown at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show (Auto China), is a China-only hybrid concept. Not much is known about the futuristic car, but the word ‘Yundong’ is said to suggest “movement upon clouds,” conveying an image
VIDEO: 2013 Toyota GT-86 Review by AutoCar
The Toyota GT-86 (Scion FR-S in North America) has been a sensation, and for good reason. After reviewing the sports car, AutoCar’s Steve Sutcliffe says it might be the best car Toyota has ever made. The GT-86 is powered by
All-new 2013 Toyota Avalon Sedan Pictures and Details
Unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show, the all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon large sedan remedies the old model’s shortcomings with a more youthful design, refined and classy interior and improved driving dynamics. Measuring 195.3 inches (4,960 mm) in length,
VIDEO: Toyota 86 / GT-86 Coupe Promo Action
The Toyota 86 (Europe’s GT-86 and North America’s Scion FR-S) is a fun little sports car and Toyota wants the world to know that. The company’s latest ad spot, titled “Full Throttle – Drive with Passion”, is compelling because it’s
Updated 2013 Toyota Venza Pictures and Details
The Toyota Venza gets a slight refresh for the 2013 model year. Debuting at the 2012 New York Auto Show, Toyota‘s wagon-like crossover receives some styling tweaks outside and the company’s new Entune multimedia system inside. The 2013 Venza gets
VIDEO: Toyota GT-86 Exterior Design Explained
Here is a video of Toyota‘s design chief, “Dezi” Nagaya, explain the exterior design of the hot new Toyota GT-86 sports car. His English isn’t all that good, but it’s clear the man is passionate about his newest creation. Some
Toyota GT 86 UK Price and Spec Details
Pricing and specification details for the new Toyota GT-86 Sports car have been announced for the UK market. A GT-86 equipped with a six-speed manual transmission has an on-the-road starting price of £24,995 (€29,890 or US$39,580), while models with the
BMW and Toyota Team Up to Develop Lithium-ion Batteries
BMW and Toyota have announced their plan to co-develop lithium-ion batteries. Their new research project will focus on “increasing the performance and capacity of lithium-ion battery cells through the use of new combinations of materials for cathodes, anodes and electrolytes.”
PES, a Japanese Anime Marketing Toyota Prius Hybrid Lineup
The Toyota Prius family is as popular in Japan as it is here in North America. Toyota‘s latest marketing initiative for the lineup employs a Japanese pastime — anime. A collaborative effort between the Japanese automaker and Japanese anime company
New Toyota Innova Launches in The Philippines
The all-new 2012 Toyota Innova MPV is ready for the The Philippines. Sporting a bolder design, the same top-notch quality, more comfort and many new features, Toyota‘s bestselling car in the country offers more of what Filipino families have come
Toyota Prius C Hybrid Releases in the Philippines
The all-new Toyota Prius C Hybrid has launched in The Philippines. According to Toyota, the compact hatchback is an unprecedented vehicle that employs cutting-edge hybrid technology in pursuit of the best possible performance in a car, while being environmentally-friendly. As
KBB’s Top 10 Best Sedans Priced Under $25,000
Kelly Blue Book has released its 2012 list of top ten best sedans under the price of $25,000. This year’s selection is probably more varied than in any other year — you have models from Japanese, American, Korean and European
Toyota Prius C Hybrid Outsells Volt and Leaf in Just Three Days
More proof that Toyota might have a hit on its hands, the Toyota Prius C small hybrid has sold more in its first three days on sale than the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf sold in the entire month of
New 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Pictures and Details
In North America, buyers get the new Toyota Prius C hybrid, while in Europe, they get the new Toyota Yaris hybrid. Different names, but essentially the same car. Making its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the 2013 Yaris
Toyota FT-Bh Hybrid Concept Gets 135 MPG, Pictures and Details
Toyota brought the ‘funky’ to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with the Toyota FT-Bh Hybrid Concept, an ultra-light, sub-800 kg, full hybrid vehicle designed to lower fuel consumption and minimise emissions. Tasked with developing a mean, extra green, fighting machine,
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