Toyota to start leasing plug-in hybrids in Japan, US, EuropeJune 3rd, 2009 Toyota to start plug-in hybrid leasingTOKYO — Toyota said Wednesday it will start leasing plug-in hybrid cars, that are even greener than its hit Prius, by the end of this year in the U.S., Japan and Europe. Toyota Motor Corp., the world's top automaker, will start leasing 200 plug-ins in Japan, 150 in the U.S.
Toyota unveils new hybrid-only model in Japan to follow hit PriusOctober 19th, 2009 Toyota unveils new hybrid-only modelTOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled a more expensive and bigger hybrid-only model than its hit Prius, underlining the Japanese automaker's ambitions to make green technology more widespread.
Toyota executive banks on hybrids without battery breakthrough for electric carsJune 4th, 2009 Toyota: hybrids best 'green' car for some timeTOYOTA, Japan — A Toyota executive overseeing research said Thursday a battery breakthrough is needed for electric vehicles to become mainstream, and hybrids will remain the best "green" car choice for some time. His comments came just hours after the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Toyota's Prius hybrid was the No.
Toyota plans $1 billion US marketing effort in 4th quarter, betting on recovery in auto marketSeptember 17th, 2009 Eyeing recovery, Toyota plans $1B marketing pushNEW YORK — Toyota Motor Corp. will pour $1 billion into a major U.S.
Report: Toyota, Mazda to form partnership on hybrid technologyJuly 16th, 2009 Report: Toyota, Mazda to form tie-up on hybridsTOKYO — Toyota is in talks with Mazda about providing its key hybrid technology in a tie-up, the nation's top business daily reported Thursday. Both automakers said no decision has been made.
Toyota to suspend production at Japanese line amid plans to lower annual outputAugust 26th, 2009 Toyota to cut production capacity at Japan factoryTOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it plans to cut production capacity at one of its factories in Japan.
Toyota tells gov't it is recalling 3.8 million vehicles, including top-selling Camry and PriusOctober 5th, 2009 Toyota formally recalls 3.8 million vehiclesWASHINGTON — Toyota Motor Corp. is officially recalling 3.8 million vehicles in the United States to address problems with floor mats that could cause the gas pedal to get stuck and cause a crash.
Toyota awaits duty relief to bring hybrid Prius to IndiaFebruary 23rd, 2009 BANGALORE - Global auto major Toyota Motor Corp is eager to bring its fuel-efficient hybrid sedan Prius to the Indian market, but wants the high import tariff (105 percent) on such cars to be lowered, a top official said Monday. 'We are showcasing Prius for the first time in India here though we have no plans to introduce now.
Toyota executive: Automaker hoping to make quick decision on California joint venture plantJuly 20th, 2009 Toyota to make decision on California plant soonWASHINGTON — Toyota's top U.S. executive said Monday the company will make a decision "as quickly as possible" on the fate of its California joint venture plant with General Motors as it evaluates the chaotic U.S.
Toyota reports worst annual loss since its 1937 founding _ and sees more red ink aheadMay 8th, 2009 Toyota sees losses deepening this yearTOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. said it sank into a 765.8 billion yen ($7.74 billion) net loss for the January-March quarter, bringing its loss for the full fiscal year to a bigger-than-expected 436.94 billion yen — its worst annual loss ever.
Toyota reports larger-than-expected annual loss, forecasts even bigger losses this yearMay 8th, 2009 Toyota sees losses growing this yearTOKYO — Toyota is reporting a 436.94 billion yen ($4.41 billion) net loss for the fiscal year through March, a larger loss than it had forecast and its worst result in company history. Worse may be yet to come.
Toyota no longer pursuing 15 percent global market share under new presidentAugust 7th, 2009 Toyota not chasing 15 percent global market shareTOKYO — Toyota under its new president will no longer chase global market share and other numerical targets, even as it hopes to sell more cars in emerging markets, a company executive said Friday. Under previous presidents, Toyota Motor Corp.
Toyota Prius sales booming in recession-struck Japan on tax-exempt green incentiveMay 30th, 2009 Toyota Prius sales boom in Japan despite slowdownTOKYO — Orders in Japan for Toyota's new Prius hybrid have topped a booming 110,000, a major dealership chain said Saturday, in what is turning out to be a rare bright spot in the gloomy auto market. The third-generation Prius officially rolled out in Japan just two weeks ago.
A look at the 2010 Toyota PriusSeptember 30th, 2009 A look at the 2010 Toyota Prius2010 Toyota Prius V
BASE PRICE: $22,000 for II model; $23,000 for III; $25,800 for IV; $27,270 for V. AS TESTED: $33,079.
Toyota racks up 180,000 Japan orders for new Prius hybrid despite hard timesJune 19th, 2009 Toyota gets 180,000 orders for new Prius hybridTOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. got 180,000 orders for the new Prius hybrid in Japan in just a month, far surpassing its target of 10,000 vehicles in monthly sales, the automaker said Friday.
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