May 20, 2013

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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid This March 2012

Are you a fan of hybrid cars? If so, why not take a glimpse of this latest plug-in hybrid car of Toyota that runs in speedy kick. Recently, Toyota announced its latest pride, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Car. This car is set to hit the streets in March 2012 with its major aspect of [...]

Toyota unveiled the Prius + in Geneva

2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition

The Toyota unveiled their new hybrid car, called the Prius + on the occasion of 81st International Motor show in Geneva, Switzerland. It is hybrid car which runs on gasoline and electricity. It has 7 people seating which is the main difference from the previous generation Prius V, which can accommodate only 5 people. The [...]

TOYOTA to recall nearly 1.7 Million Vehicles around the world; 245,000 in US

TOYOTA to recall nearly 1.7 Million Vehicles around the world; 245000 in US

Motor giant TOYOTA a leading Vehicle manufacturer, no needs to introduce but anyway when they recall cars from market it is shame but what to do when there is problem with vehicles released around the world, better thing is to recall the vehicles to save the face and replace it with another cars or repair [...]

Brake Override Technology – Review and First Look

Brake Override Technology - More Info

Brake override technology becomes popular feature on the car now, after Toyota, Nissan and BMW introduced the application of this technology for annulment of smart brakes to stop the runaway car. So what is really the technology to replace brakes? Brake systems seem to be simple. Yes, just press the pedal a physical mechanical system [...]

Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback Small Car Coming in 2011

Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback

Toyota is ready to reveal its new sedan variant Toyota Etios sedan model on December 01. Its hatchback model will be introduced three months later in March 2011. The Coming Etios Liva hatchback will be powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine with peak power peeking near the 80PS mark.The Toyota Liva can be termed as [...]

Toyota Etios Sedan Launching Today; Etios Hatchback Coming 2011

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Toyota is all set to make a pitch for the Indian car market as it launches Etios, the entry-level sedan. The car has been under development for the last 4 years. Toyota Etios was conceptualized after Toyota realized the potential of ruling the developing markets across the world. Toyota’s overall market share in the auto [...]

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

toyota Prius coolant Problem Recalls

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 iQ” EV Confirmed for 2012

Toyota iQ EV

Toyota is now planning to launch an electric version of iQ in order to cover the segment of the electric small models. Struggling to cope with the rivals, Toyota plans to launch in the near future an electric version for the small iQ model. The electric Toyota iQ is expected to debut on the European [...]

Gran Turismo 5 or GT5 Finally Out for PS3

Sony continues their highly successful and critically acclaimed series of racing simulation video games with today’s North American release of Gran Turismo 5, available exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and for the first-time ever in stereoscopic 3-D. Developed by Polyphony Digital, Gran Turismo 5 brings the world’s most realistic and comprehensive driving experiences to [...]

“Toyota RAV4 EV” Coming 2012

Toyota RAV4 EV

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 [...]