tag:toyota News


Title and summary Date/time
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Cost control measures stepped up by car companies
The ad budgets in auto world have been brought down by 15-20% and work is still on, to bring down marketing budgets.
12 Jan, 2009
122
Car prices likely to hike 2-3 percent
The year 2008 was indeed good for consumers contemplating car purchase. Discounts and an extension of discounted prices continued for a limited period in 2009.
10 Jan, 2009
123
Recession forced Toyota to slash production
Currently Toyota was working on Rs 3,200-crore compact car project which is likely to be released towards the end of 2010.
9 Jan, 2009
124
Corolla Altis continues to reign in the C-Sedan segment
In the premium mid-sized car segment, the Corolla Altis has achieved 42% market share in the period September – December 2008.
6 Jan, 2009
125
Solar powered Green car by Toyota in a secret manner
Toyota, the producer of Lexus opulent car and Camry sedan, has already started using solar panels. In central Japan at its Tsutsumi plant the company uses solar panels to make its own electricity requirements.
5 Jan, 2009
126
Toyota recalls over 120000 cars in China
In order to fix the problem that could upshot failure of steering control, Toyota is bringing back 121930 cars in China.
29 Dec, 2008
127
Toyota Announces Organizational Changes
The changes aim to strengthen TMC's organizational capacity by focusing on functions and expertise, fostering human resources and accumulating knowledge and know-how that will result in the development of more solid business operations as a truly global ...
27 Dec, 2008
128
Toyota & Daihatsu Launch Compact 7-seater
For the Passo Sette and Boon Luminas, TMC and Daihatsu combined their product-planning know-how, with Daihatsu putting to use its extensive experience in compact vehicles to be in charge of development and production.
27 Dec, 2008
129
Toyota Makes Further Changes to Sales & Financial Forecasts
In light of the global downturn in demand for vehicles, Toyota has markedly reduced its financial forecasts for the current fiscal year, while it has also announced the steps it will take to see it through the current crisis.
23 Dec, 2008
130
Toyota issues 2008 sales, production & exports forecast
Toyota issues its forecast for CY2008 sales, production and exports from Japan.
22 Dec, 2008
131
1-hour car service facility from Toyota
The facility has been possible due to the application of their Toyota Production System (TPS) knowledge and Kaizen methodologies in order to cut idle time between service procedures and refine the system in order to do a complete routine service within 90 ...
19 Dec, 2008
132
Toyota - No change in investment plan
World’s largest carmaker Toyota announced that it will cut December production by 30 % but the company's Rs. 3,200 crore investment plan in Bangalore will be "on track".
18 Dec, 2008
133
Maruti Suzuki Rank Highest in 2008 India APEAL Study
Four Maruti Suzuki Models Rank Highest in Their Respective Segments In India New-Vehicle Design and Performance
18 Dec, 2008
134
Toyota to launch CNG Innova variant
The company is planning to collaborate with Minda Industries to provide CNG kits for its model.
18 Dec, 2008
135
Toyota Plans to Use 'Ecological Plastic' in Vehicle Interiors
TMC aims for Ecological Plastic to account for approximately 60 percent of the interior components in vehicles that feature it.
17 Dec, 2008
136
Toyota to forge ahead in India
Barring all other capex investments, Toyota has formulated the unaltered business of its second plant, at Rs3.200 crore, near Bangalore.
13 Dec, 2008
137
Toyota Ranks Highest in Satisfying Dealers Study
The study, now in its 14th year, measures dealer satisfaction with vehicle manufacturers or importers and identifies dealer attitudes toward the automotive sales business.
13 Dec, 2008
138
Gentex Mirror-Based Backup Camera Display on 2009 Toyota SUV
The Gentex auto-dimming interior mirror with RCD is available as a stand-alone option on the Sport and Limited RAV4 trim levels in North America and will be standard on the RAV4X in Europe.
11 Dec, 2008
139
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle Price Announced
With improved fuel efficiency and performance, and an array of standard convenience and safety features, the new four-cylinder model will carry the lowest MSRP in the Highlander lineup at $25,705, offering buyers an excellent value.
6 Dec, 2008
140
Toyota Starts RAV4 Production at New Canadian Plant
The plant represents an investment of approximately 1.1 billion Canadian dollars and is the first RAV4 production base outside Japan. Operating on one shift, it will have an annual production capacity of 75,000 units.
5 Dec, 2008