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  • 2008 Yaris Club unveiled by Toyota

    2008 Yaris Club unveiled by ToyotaThe Yaris Club, unveiled at SEMA pays tribute to the racing heritage Toyota back to the `60s when the firm challenged for Group 7 category in Can-Am racing having Toyota 7.The auto runs with a TRD/TTE Supercharger having Cold Air Intake delivering with 60 hp over the basic unit, so the top power is going now to 166 hp.The Yaris Club unit is a single seater, without roof, having the windshield lowered. So, this project features also: Hard Top Tonneau Conversion Five Axis Design, Toyota JDM Front, Rear Vitz RS Bumpers, JDM Vitz Rear taillight Toyota plus Fog Light, TRD JDM Vitz RS Front Bumper ...

    Tags: 2008, toyota, yaris, club, concept, sema

  • Toyota Highlander 2009 will be geting a 4-cylinder engine

    Toyota Highlander 2009 will be geting a 4-cylinder engineToyota returning to the roots. Scaling back on big trucks production, is returning to the smaller units. This plan includes also the return for 2009 of 4-cylinder Highlander. So, when the SUV model first arrived in 2001, it has the 4 banger of Camry as basic, but that went away eventually. Now that the economy of fuel is back on fashion, a 4-cylinder engine 2.7-liter inline will be the brand new base.The new 4-cylinder powertrain of the Highlander will make 187 hp - 5,800 RPM plus 186 lb.-ft. peak torque - 4,100 RPM. So, the engine will feature an EPA fuel economy estimated at 27 ...

    Tags: 2009, toyota, highlander, suv, four-cylinder

  • Lexus is planning BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 competitor

    Lexus is planning BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 competitorTadashi Arashima, European chief of Toyota, says the firm is planing a compact auto from Lexus competing with vehicles like the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. He also affirmed he will double the hybrid cars sales.Arashima affirmed: "We will offer a car in the compact class. We need smaller and more efficient vehicles, developed to meet the new CO2 emission targets."Toyota plans on raising the sales of hybrid from the present 50,000 models to 60,000 autos next year and 100,000 cars. Toyota in 2009 will be offering the brand new Prius generation that will be getting also a family van variant. Some plug-in variant ...

    Tags: lexus, bmw, 1-series, audi, a3, competitor

  • Toyota iQ in America - 54-mpg

    Toyota iQ in America - 54-mpgIf Toyota is deciding on bringing iQ to America, it may very well have to start educating the U.S. public on all the premium mini auto benefits. Its 1.0-liter engine unit should be quite a good fit for 54 mpg, but the mini vehicle may come on some premium cost. The Japanese variant retails in between 1.4 million yen - 1.6 million yen (13,860-15,840 Dollars). This kind of money could buy an all-new Ford Focus model or a bit used Honda Civic auto (Toyota’s Yaris begins at 12,205 Dollars).The other microcar premium available is the Smart ForTwo unit, 12 inches shorter evan than iQ plus ...

    Tags: toyota, u.s., america, iq

  • Mazda expands the line-up

    Mazda expands the line-upMazda is now preparing to say something on the car market: the firm will be add a brand new city vehicle, a fresh SUV, compact plus more versions of the existing units. AutoCar says Mazda really wants to become now a "more aspirational brand that will be an alternative to the premium manufacturers".This city auto will have the base on Kiyora concept unveiled at the Auto Show in Paris. The name: Mazda1. It will debut in 2011. Competing with the whole Volkswagen Up! family plus the iQ by Toyota.A brand new Mazda RX-7 model is in the works also. Although it's not confirmed officially for ...

    Tags: mazda, future, expand, line-up

  • The cargo ship from Toyota in flames

    The cargo ship from Toyota in flamesA Toyota ship carrying 3900 cars from Japan right to Oregon, Portland, caught on fire Tuesday. It's not clear how many cars were ruined on blaze. The fire was stopped after some worker sealed ship pieces, this is the only info available.“About every two years this new century, the oceans of our planet seem to get hungry for cars.” said John Pearley Huffman - like a prophecy in the October’s Car and Driver. His article is about Mazda’s 2006 vehicle loss from Cougar Ace capsizing, he also affirmed that it's time for Car Gods again to give sacrifice to Mother Ocean now (Volvo had incident ...

    Tags: toyota, fire, flames, cargo, ship

  • Toyota presenting Urban Cruiser 2009

    Toyota presenting Urban Cruiser 2009The Urban Cruiser by Toyota made the official debut at the Auto Show in Paris. Sales will start in May next year and Toyota in hoping on selling 30,000 models a year. The Urban Cruiser auto has a 3,930 mm length, a 2,460 mm wheelbase and 314 litres or with 749 litres cargo capacity having rear seats that are folded down.It's offered in 2 variants: 2WD unit fitted with sliding, reclining plus fold-down mode mechanisms that are similar to RAV4 seating system plus the AWD unit featuring some reclining seats plus the double fold down unit system. It will debut featuring two very fuel efficient ...

    Tags: toyota, urban, cruiser, 2009, suv, paris, motor, show

  • Toyota curtain airbags rear window

    Toyota curtain airbags rear windowToyota has revealed a brand new airbag system, that`s specifically for the small autos, designed for protecting the passengers on rear. This airbag is protects the passengers on a rear end collision. And according to Toyota this all-new airbag is deploying from the roof lining up above the rear window on the curtain-like barrier form and, having the headrests, it minimizing the impact on head from the colliding car pieces of the hit auto. This technology will be featured on the all-new ultra-compact iQ 4-seater.“Toyota has continued to actively develop and make available its collision safety technologies,” the company affirmed in a press statement. “Resulting ...

    Tags: toyota, accessories, rear, window, curtain, airbag

  • Toyota revealing in LA the CNG Camry Hybrid concept

    Toyota revealing in LA the CNG Camry Hybrid conceptToyota will reveal in November at the Auto Show in Los Angeles a CNG (compressed natural gas) Camry Hybrid concept car. The firm says the CNG unit is prime energy-source up for the future.So, the CNG benefits are now being amplified with the quickly changing conditions on market and a raise in the environmental awareness of the consumer. Its drawbacks at the same time include the advanced techs will be requiring investment on appropriate infrastructure. American CNG pipeline system - an approx. 1.8 million network mile, expanding."With the combination of plentiful long-term supplies in North America, improved and more efficient recovery methods, favorable pricing and ...

    Tags: toyota, cng, camry, hybrid, concept, la, los angeles

  • Mazda fears on bringing Mazda2 in America

    Mazda fears on bringing Mazda2 in AmericaIt`s considered it might hurt sales for Mazda3. Auto dealers clamor for Mazda2, a well-known small auto in Europe and Japan, as the drivers in North America dump big cars in favor of the fuel-efficient rides. So, if brought, Mazda2 will be competing with Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit."The Mazda2 is a very good product, and we’ve received very strong requests from dealers. But it is still under study," Hisakazu Imaki - Mazda President affirmed about the possible debut in North America. "But I must also say that I don’t regret that we haven’t been able to supply the car thus far"."One of the biggest ...

    Tags: mazda, mazda2, us, usa, america
  • 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