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  • Price increases for Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the U.S.

    Price increases for Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the U.S.According to a recent announcement made by the Toyota group, the 2011MY cars, SUVs and trucks, sold under the Lexus, Scion and Toyota brands, are going to register a price increase, which will be available for those cars produced from 2011 May production onwards. The Lexus LFA, Lexus CT 200h, Scion xB, Scion tC, Yaris sedan together with the Tacoma pickup truck, are the only models that will maintain their prices. The price increase will start from $900 for the land Cruiser and Sequoia SUVs, while the Yaris Liftback price hike ranges from $200. The company revealed that the models sourced from Japan will have ...

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  • Toyota FT-86 ll Concept is in the center of attention

    Toyota FT-86 ll Concept is in the center of attentionIn March at the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota FT-86 ll coupe had all the attention. Now the new concept car has the same effect on photographers.On the exterior the FT-86 has a long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin that want to bring into the memory of fans, Toyota's older sports car models. It has a 2,570mm wheelbase, 4,235mm long and is 1,795mm wide. With this dimensions you would think it has more than 1,270mm in high, but it doesn't. Under the hood the FT-86 has a free-rewing boxer petrol engine. The model also has a 6-speed manual transmission, light weight and low ...

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  • Yaris will start production next month

    Yaris will start production next monthThere is still no good news for Toyota carmaker. Apparently the exports for U.S. will be postponed for another month. The problem will last until at least April 14th, and for the Yaris the future is even "darker". The Prius hybrid production has been resumed, but only at 50% capacity and the rest of the 18 plants will remain closed.The main problem according to Toyota is the lack of gas. The idea is to supply from close regions. One solution was to bring the gas from Niigata, but it could take a lot of time and maybe it would get lost in the papers. Anyway, ...

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  • Toyota 2000 GT was auctioned on eBay

    Toyota 2000 GT was auctioned on eBayWell, incredible or not, it's true. A Toyota 2000GT was auctioned on eBay with a starting price of "$650,000". Everything began in 1969 when, Peter Starr from southern Maine started selling Toyotas. Not a long time ago, he became very passionate about putting his hands on one car like this and he finally did, in the '70.The man has great experience with the 2000GTs as during all this time he owned or restored 50 of the total of 62 cars that were imported into the U.S.It's no mystery now, the way Starr got its own car.The lucky winner of the supercar also gets the original ...

    Tags: toyota, 2000gt, ebay

  • Honda, Nissan and Toyota donate $3.75 million each for earthquake relief in Japan

    Honda, Nissan and Toyota donate $3.75 million each for earthquake relief in JapanThe devastating tsunami that followed the massive earthquake in Japan last week has seriously affected the most important giants in the auto industry, among which Honda, Nissan and Toyota find a place. The representatives of these car manufacturers have recently announced that they intend to donate $3.75 million each for recovery efforts in the communities affected by the disaster. Besides the contribution in money, Nissan's objectives include the supply with vehicles, such as trucks and forklifts, as well as the donation of medical supplies and daily commodities which include the support of blood donation activities, antiseptics, masks, promotion, matching donation from Nissan employees and blankets. ...

    Tags: toyota-honda-nissan-japan, tsunami-japan, toyota-tsunami-japan, nissan-tsunami-japan, honda-tsunami

  • Nissan plants were closed after Japan quake

    Nissan plants were closed after Japan quakeAccording to the United States Geological Survey, on Friday, March 11, the plates beneath the waters near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, began moving and, thus, reached a measured magnitude of 8.9 on the Richter scale.The biggest earthquake in the history of Japan had severe consequences upon many domains of activity, including the auto industry. Nissan and Toyota were two automakers which had been the most seriously hit by the quake. Nissan representatives have already assessed the damages and made an official announcement, according to which only two employees were slightly injured during the massive shaking, also presenting what operations had been shut down ...

    Tags: nissan-plants, nissan-japan-quake, japan-quake, toyota-plants, toyota-japan-quake

  • Toyota iQ Pure-Electric Prototype is presented

    Toyota iQ Pure-Electric Prototype is presentedThe Geneva Motor Show in March will host the European debut of an all-electric prototype of the Toyota iQ. A flat, newly developed and compact lithium-ion battery mounted under the car's floor powers the electric motor of the iQ EV. Toyota informed that the battery pack did not reduce the passenger space or the regular iQ's load area and its potential driving range reaches up to 105 km or 65 miles. Offering a potential market launch through a leasing programme, this EV prototype is currently being tested on European roads, also investigating its viability in other regions. The car is expected to be brought in ...

    Tags: toyota-prototype, toyota-electric-cars, toyota-new-cars, toyota-ft-86, toyota-prius, 2011-toyota

  • The new 2011 Toyota Matrix

    The new 2011 Toyota MatrixWhen you first look at the new 2011 Toyota Matrix, you really have difficulties in identifying the "new" element in this equation as the Japanese car resembles pretty well if not to say its identical to the previous Matrix version. So where are the novelties?Well, they are somewhat more subtile than we would expect and they reach more into the functionality area than into the looks. We're talking here about Toyota's patented Smart Stop advanced technology that automatically reduces engine power when both pedals are pressed at the same time under certain conditions and also about the "Toyota Care" customer program that now has gone ...

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  • The 4509 GTR a Toyota Supra with a true Veilside personality

    The 4509 GTR a Toyota Supra with a true Veilside personalityWhen it comes to the new 4509 GTR, the Japanese tuners at Veilside outdone themselves once again, creating something never seen before.The new 4509 GTR is based on a 1993 fourth generation Toyota Supra that has received a complete makeover with exterior styling elements borrowed from the well known Bentley Continental.Technically speaking, the 4509 GTR benefits from plenty of performance upgrades both for the chassis and powertrain. The engine, received an HKS turbo kit and a brand new intercooler that boosts the engine's power to a staggering 680 hp and 745 Nm. Also, the Veilside received a new racing clutch, performance braking ...

    Tags: veilside, tuning, toyota-supra, toyota, bentley-continental, bentley

  • RWD the new Subaru Coupe Concept car

    RWD the new Subaru Coupe Concept carEven it's only mid January, the international car manufacturers continue to amaze us with infos and photos of some stunning new cars and prototypes that will be featured at the Geneva Motor Show. That’s the case too for the Subaru RWD Coupe Concept, a car that not only looks good but also promises to bring something new in the Japanese's carmaker offer.Derived from a common Subaru/Toyota platform, the new RWD comes with Subaru's Rear Wheel Drive Sports Car Technology (hence the name), the same as the one found on the Toyota FT-86 RWD Coupe. There are also some rumors about Subaru wanting to create an ...

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  • august 2005 Toyota Auris
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 245 km/h
  • march 2007 Toyota Avensis
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 195 km/h
  • march 2007 Toyota Avensis Wagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 208 km/h
  • february 2008 Toyota Aygo
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 197 km/h
  • february 2008 Toyota Corolla
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 197 km/h
  • february 2008 Toyota iQ
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser V8
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 189 km/h
  • february 2008 Toyota Prius
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 202 km/h
  • february 2005 Toyota RAV4
  • 3-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 165 km/h
  • february 2005 Toyota Verso
  • 3-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 160 km/h
  • april 2007 Toyota Yaris
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 170 km/h
  • november 2003 Toyota 4Runner
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • november 1991 Toyota Avensis Verso
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 175 km/h
  • april 2006 Toyota Camry
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 185 km/h
  • november 1987 Toyota Camry Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 162 km/h
  • october 1990 Toyota Camry Customwagon
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 168 km/h
  • september 1997 Toyota Carina
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 174 km/h
  • march 2002 Toyota Carina Combi
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 167 km/h
  • march 2002 Toyota Carina E
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • may 1992 Toyota Carina E Stationwagon
  • 2-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • october 2001 Toyota Carina II
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 165 km/h
  • february 2004 Toyota Carina II Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 167 km/h
  • january 2002 Toyota Celica Liftback
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 170 km/h
  • october 2002 Toyota Celica Coupe
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 170 km/h
  • october 2004 Toyota Celica
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 170 km/h
  • january 1989 Toyota Celica Convertible
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 213 km/h
  • may 1991 Toyota Corolla Liftback
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 223 km/h
  • march 2003 Toyota Corolla Coupe
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 173 km/h