May 22, 2013

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Toyota Prius: 650,000 Recalls Worldwide Due to Coolant Problem

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Toyota is replacing the pumps that cool the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars worldwide for a coolant pump glitch that could cause the top-selling hybrid to overheat and lose power, the automaker said. Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the fix is needed in Prius cars for model years 2004 through to [...]

“Toyota RAV4 EV” Coming 2012

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The Toyota ‘RAV4 EV’ concept, an electric vehicle jointly developed with Tesla, has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The RAV4 EV concept is based on the current Toyota RAV4 compact SUV body and fitted with a Tesla electric powertrain. Destined for production, the final vehicle will have a target range of [...]

Toyota Reports $2.2 Billion Last Quarter Profit

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Toyota Motor Corp. Senior Managing Director Takahiko Ijichi. center, is surround by reporters during a news conference at Toyota’s Tokyo head office Wednesday, Aug. 4. The world’s biggest automaker reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as global car sales recovered and raised its full year earnings forecast. [...]

Tayota Saying Safety First – Toyota is on the way to Improve Quality and Safety – Take a look at Toyota’s Star Safety System

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) is highlighting its Star Safety System, which combines five safety technologies as standard equipment on all new Toyota models, as part of a new national advertising campaign. The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake [...]