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See You Later, Alligator! At Sun Toyota’s...
See You Later, Alligator! At Sun Toyota’s...

4 May 2009, 14:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Going for a test drive? Go with a trapper! That is how Denise Anderson will probably think from now on, since she had an encounter with an alligator in a car lot. It all happened on Tuesday morni...

 
Toyota US Hit by 41.9% Decrease
Toyota US Hit by 41.9% Decrease

4 May 2009, 12:40 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Toyota posted Friday a decrease of 41.9 percent compared to April, 2008, with total sales amounting to 126,540 vehicles. As a result of this “glowing performance”, Ford managed to outsel...

 
Kyle Busch Wins Richmond Cup Race on His 24th Birthday
Kyle Busch Wins Richmond Cup Race on His 24th Birthday

4 May 2009, 08:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kyle Busch became only the second driver in the history of NASCAR to win a race on his very birthday. Not only did the newly 24-year old clinch his 3rd Cup win of the season when crossing the finish...

 
Honda Insight Beats Toyota Prius in UK
Honda Insight Beats Toyota Prius in UK

30 Apr 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The undeclared war between Honda Insight and Toyota Prius continues with a new episode, this time in the United Kingdom. According to a report by Carscoop, Honda Insight managed to win the first rou...

 
Toyota Recalls 2008 Highlander, Highlander HV
Toyota Recalls 2008 Highlander, Highlander HV

28 Apr 2009, 13:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota recently announced that it is recalling 2008 model year Highlander and Highlander HV in the United States after the company discovered that around 39,100 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip retention...

 
GM Plans New Toyota Joint Product to Replace Pontiac Vibe
GM Plans New Toyota Joint Product to Replace Pontiac Vibe

28 Apr 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since Pontiac's future has already been decided, General Motors started seeking solutions to ensure a smooth production end for all models previously marketed under this particular brand. B...

 
Toyota Verso MPV Pricing Released
Toyota Verso MPV Pricing Released

28 Apr 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota released the UK prices for the third-generation Verso that is projected to go on sale this week. The cheapest model will cost 16,750 pounds ($24,448) - the entry-level version 1.8-liter T2 -...

 
Red Bull: No KERS Planned... for Now
Red Bull: No KERS Planned... for Now

28 Apr 2009, 08:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Toyota, Red Bull Racing is the second team that is looking into the idea of not using the Kinetic Energy Recovery System at all throughout the 2009 season. Team principal Christian Horner poin...

 
Toyota: Wrong Tire Strategy Led to Disappointing Weekend
Toyota: Wrong Tire Strategy Led to Disappointing Weekend

27 Apr 2009, 10:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota must surely be disappointed on missing out on their very first Formula 1 win the past weekend. While putting both its driver on the front row of the Bahrain Grand Prix, all Toyota got from it...

 
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in the Works
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in the Works

27 Apr 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota owns one of the most popular hybrids on the market, the Prius, which is often regarded as the best production hybrid ever launched. Additionally, the company is also working on a number of ch...

 
Button Eases to Bahrain GP Win
Button Eases to Bahrain GP Win

26 Apr 2009, 13:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button scored his 3rd win of the season in Bahrain, after mastering the 57-lap race at Sakhir International Circuit 7.187 seconds ahead of Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel. Third over...

 
Trulli, Glock Bring Toyota Front Row in Bahrain
Trulli, Glock Bring Toyota Front Row in Bahrain

25 Apr 2009, 13:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Toyota’s driver Jarno Trulli managed to snatch the pole position for Sunday’s race, bringing the first pole for the Japanese team since Japan 2005. And that’s not all. Toyota will ...

 
Nico Rosberg - Fastest on Practice 2 in Bahrain
Nico Rosberg - Fastest on Practice 2 in Bahrain

24 Apr 2009, 13:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Williams F1's Nico Rosberg topped the second practice session on Friday at the Sakhir International Circuit, as he scored the best time of 1:33.339 ahead of nearest rival Fernando Alonso. As ex...

 
2010 Toyota Tundra Pickup and Sequoia Pricing Unveiled
2010 Toyota Tundra Pickup and Sequoia Pricing Unveiled

24 Apr 2009, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Toyota today unveiled pricing for the 2010 Tundra pickup and Sequoia full-size SUV. Specifically, prices for the 2010 Tundra will range between $22,960 for the Regular Cab 4x2 ...

 
US Prices: Toyota Prius vs. Honda Insight
US Prices: Toyota Prius vs. Honda Insight

22 Apr 2009, 07:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota has just unveiled pricing details for the much-debated Prius, a model which was often referred to as the most advanced hybrid on the market. However, there's an interesting dispute in th...

 
2010 Toyota Prius Pricing Unveiled
2010 Toyota Prius Pricing Unveiled

22 Apr 2009, 07:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota finally unveiled pricing information for the 2010 Prius, an all-new midsize hybrid which is expected to go on sale in the United States in late May. In essence, the Prius will be offered in f...

 
2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Winner: Keanu Reeves
2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Winner: Keanu Reeves

21 Apr 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Keanu Reeves unveiled his driving skills and won the Celebrity Category of the 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. Everyone thought that driving a bus in "Speed" wouldn't be of much help ...

 
Toyota Showcases Driving Safety Systems
Toyota Showcases Driving Safety Systems

17 Apr 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Toyota Motor Corporation is continuing its driving safety systems display started in late 2008 in the Aichi Prefecture with another demonstration to be held in between April 21st and 23rd. The syste...

 
Chinese Toyota RAV4, Highlander to Star in Shanghai
Chinese Toyota RAV4, Highlander to Star in Shanghai

17 Apr 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Toyota today announced its plans for the upcoming Shnghai New York International Auto Show, confirming that it intends to display approximately 50 production and concept vehicles....

 
Toyota Expects Prius to Overtake Honda's Insight
Toyota Expects Prius to Overtake Honda's Insight

16 Apr 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After struggling to cut prices on the new-generation Prius, Toyota is now confident that the upcoming model has the ability to outpace its main rival Honda Insight and record bigger sales, at least ...