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  • Daihatsu launches new Move

    Daihatsu launches new MoveDaihatsu, which is Toyota Motor Corp’s small-car subsidiary has recently exposed to the public a car model designed to be a new generation of its Move mini in Japan, a five-door hatchback. The car model seems to be the most fuel efficient, non-hybrid, gasoline passenger car in Japan, achieving an impressive consumption result of 27.0km/liter and measures just 3,395 mm in length, featuring also a wheelbase of 2,455 mm. A series of measures have been taken by the Japanese car manufacturer in order to obtain a reduced weight by using lighter instrument panel and door trim together with CVT unit and other components. A newly ...

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  • Toyota issues voluntary recall for 94,000MY Sienna minivans

    Toyota issues voluntary recall for 94,000MY Sienna minivans94,000 units of the new 2011MY Sienna from Toyota, built before early November 2010, will undergo a voluntary safety recall as there are some potential problems concerning the brake light switch bracket. The Japanese engineers announced that the stop lamp switch bracket was in danger of being deformed by the driver’s foot during parking brake operation because of the proximity with the parking brake. Depending on how deformed the bracket becomes, it is possible for the brake lights to remain, or, in case of a more significant deformation, the brakes could become partially engaged due to contact from the bracket, thus resulting in brake drag ...

    Tags: toyota-recalling, toyota-sienna-minivans, sienna-minivans-recalling, sienna-minivans-brake-issues

  • Toyota and Honda hold back while the rest of Japan automakers go Electric

    Toyota and Honda hold back while the rest of Japan automakers go ElectricJapan is undergoing a growth in the electric vehicle market with major manufacturers such as Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru hopping on the EV train, after small independents built low speed, short range Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles, also known as NEVs. The lithium-ion powered Nissan Leaf EV, planned to be launched on the U.S. market on the 11th of December and featuring an effective EPA fuel economy rating of 99mpg and a range of 117 km, enjoys a lot of popularity as it has 6,000 orders in Japan and 20,000 in the United States, an impressive number which determined the Japanese automaker not to accept orders anymore. ...

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  • Toyota and Honda hold back while the rest of Japan automakers go Electric

    Toyota and Honda hold back while the rest of Japan automakers go ElectricJapan is undergoing a growth in the electric vehicle market with major manufacturers such as Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru hopping on the EV train, after small independents built low speed, short range Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles, also known as NEVs. The lithium-ion powered Nissan Leaf EV, planned to be launched on the U.S. market on the 11th of December and featuring an effective EPA fuel economy rating of 99mpg and a range of 117 km, enjoys a lot of popularity as it has 6,000 orders in Japan and 20,000 in the United States, an impressive number which determined the Japanese automaker not to accept orders anymore. ...

    Tags: toyota-honda, toyota-electric-vehicles, honda-electric-vehicles, nissan-leaf-ev, nissan-leaf-2011

  • Pricing of the 2011 Corolla and Matrix facelift is released by Toyota

    Pricing of the 2011 Corolla and Matrix facelift is released by ToyotaInformation regarding the pricing of the U.S. market facelifted 2011 Corolla and the 2011 Matrix, which is going to be soon launched, was released by Toyota. Thus, the Corolla is available in three trim levels, Corolla, LE and S, having receiving some minor exterior and interior changes, with its prices starting from $15,600, while the standard Matrix starts from $18,545. The latest Corolla went through subtle changes, such as a redesigned front grille, new bumpers together with chrome accents and wheel designs with the interior featuring an upgraded heater, integrated in an all-weather package.The LE variants are available on the market with heated mirrors, cruise ...

    Tags: toyota-corolla, corolla-2011, toyota-matrix, matrix-2011, matrix-corolla-pricing

  • Toyota new low-cost Etios sedan tries to break the Indian market

    Toyota new low-cost Etios sedan tries to break the Indian marketToyota’s new low cost model, the Etios Concept, which was unveiled this week in India, we are talking about the 2010 New Delhi Show, is aimed to emerge and dominate markets, particularly the Indian ones. The car model, which will be built as a plant in Bidadi, near Bangalore, will also be launched as a four-door sedan, will soon be followed by the Etios Liva in 2011 April. Other emerging markets such as Thailand, China, and Brazil are planned to receive the small sedan, which boasts a large boot providing a luggage space of 595-liters and powered by a newly developed 15-liter, 16V DOHC engine, ...

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  • Subaru Trezia adds Impreza face to the Toyota Verso-S MPV

    Subaru Trezia adds Impreza face to the Toyota Verso-S MPVAs part of an ongoing partnership between two Japanese automakers, the new Trezia represents a long line of Toyota models which were turned into Subarus. Mainly, this car model represents a rebadged version of the Toyota Verso-S, one that made its debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The two cars are quite similar, except for the Impreza-like front grille, Subaru’s logos and the chrome treatment on the tailgate trim.Regarding th alloy wheel, the interior and even the hub cover designs, they were left unchanged, but the Trezia will allow buyers to choose between a 1.3-liter or a 1.5-liter engine, together with a choice of ...

    Tags: subaru-toyota, subaru-impreza, trezia-toyota, trezia-new-cars

  • Toyota FT-86 underpins the 2014 Lexus IS

    Toyota FT-86 underpins the 2014 Lexus ISThe dealerships have not received the long-waited Toyota FT-86 yet, but we heard some rumours that speak about the sports car lending its chassis to the next-generation Lexus IS. The details released so far are not many, but according to Road&Track, a stretched version of the FT-86 will be the base, the platform for the Lexus and its debut is expected to happen in 2013.It also appears that the more traditional 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter six-cylinder will replace the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine.Although nothing was confirmed, inside sources claim that Toyota has green-lighted an FT-86 sedan and Lexus have also specified their intention of developing ...

    Tags: 2014-lexus-is, lexus-is, is, toyota-ft-86-sedan, toyota-ft-86, ft-86

  • Toyota RAV4 EV Concept Teaser Images

    Toyota RAV4 EV Concept Teaser ImagesToyota has finally made official what has been rumored all the summer: the Toyota RAV4 EV concept will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17th and the company has released the first teaser images of the car.It's now also official that the electric RAV4 EV has been developed with the aid of Tesla Motors and the concept has the body of a SUV and the same power train as Tesla. By working together Tesla benefits in learning from Toyota's manufacturing experience, while Toyota aims learning from Tesla's business and EV technology capabilities.The production version of the new Japanese electric concept ...

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  • Top 5 best hybrid cars till the dates

    Top 5 best hybrid cars till the datesA hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that type of vehicle in which we use two or more distinct type of power sources to move our vehicle. Normally we refers hybrid electric vehicles with (HEVs), which works with the help of combination of one or more electric motors and internal combustion engine. So due to popularity of these hybrid cars I decided to write a post on best hybrid cars till the date.# 1.Honda InsightHonda Insight is a car which works on Mild Parallel Hybrid. It is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda and the first production vehicle to feature Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system. ...

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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