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Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. Near Future… Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-dist... [more]
Toyota unveils the new Avensis and the new Prius
At this year’s Frankfurt motor show, Toyota unveils the new Avensis and the new Prius family of full hybrid models. The new 2012 Hilux is also making its European debut and the three-door version of the recently launched new Yaris will be on public view for the first time. The changes to the British-built Avensis include revised exterior styling, incorporating a frontal treatment that follows Toyota’s new design language. The quality look and ... [more]
Car manufacturers may have to cap sales to avoid CO2 fines
Many manufacturers are now closing in on both the overall industry target of 130g/km of CO2 and their own individual targets. However, some are still miles away and may have to cap sales to avoid unaffordable fines There are now seven manufacturers below the overall target figure of 130 g/km of CO2. However, each manufacturer has an individual target based on the average weight of its models. Hence the variance from its own target is far more ... [more]
New Yaris offer contemporary styling and even greater agility
Positioned at the heart of the small car market, Toyota's new Yaris will appeal both to technology-focused customers and those motorists for whom quality, practicality and value for money are the key considerations when choosing a new car. The current Yaris won praise for its roomy interior, durability and versatility, the efficiency of its engines and its easy-to-drive character around town. New Yaris will consolidate these strengths and go f... [more]
Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle's average fuel consumption is 27 per cent better than an equivalent diesel car
Working in partnership with EDF Energy, Toyota has leased 20 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) to London-based businesses and organisations to monitor both vehicle performance and recharging patterns. Based on the third-generation Prius, the PHEV is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that lets the car be driven for longer distances and at higher speeds on electric power alone. Battery charge can be topped up simply by plugging the car int... [more]
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Toyota Seeks U.S. Low-Cost Hybrid Hit Where Honda Fell Short
Toyota Motor Corp., the biggest seller of gasoline-electric autos, wants to spur U.S. demand for its hybrids with a smaller, cheaper version of the Prius, a goal that eluded Honda Motor Co. with its Insight.
Toyota lifts profit forecast as disaster woes fade
Toyota's quarterly profit slid 13.5 percent on production setbacks caused by last year's tsunami disaster and the flooding in Thailand, but Japan's top automaker raised its annual earnings forecast, saying a recovery is on track.
Toyota raises annual profit forecast, eyes recovery
Toyota Motor Corp raised its full-year profit forecast by more than a third as it cuts costs, trims spending and expects Japanese government schemes to boost sales, though the guidance was still some way ...
Toyota profit plunges by half but ups guidance
Japanese car giant Toyota announced a plunge in profits on Tuesday, but said the year might not be quite as bad as previously expected as the world's number three automaker upped its forecasts.
Toyota Advances as Carmaker Raises Profit Forecast: Tokyo Mover
Toyota Motor Corp., Asia’s largest carmaker, climbed to the highest in six months in Tokyo trading after the company raised its profit forecast.
Brisk American Sales Lift Toyota’s Profit Estimate
Toyota raised its annual profit forecast Tuesday despite a 13.5 percent decline in the quarter ended in December that followed production cutbacks in the aftermath of Japan’s tsunami.
Toyota May Beat Profit Forecasts, Reclaim Lost Market Share
Toyota Motor Corp., Asia’s largest carmaker, raised its profit forecast 11 percent as new models boost sales. The outlook may be even better than the company anticipates, investors say.
Toyota Raises Earnings Forecasts After Production Recovers From Disasters
Toyota Motor Corp. raised its profit forecast as rebounding sales in the U.S. help Japanese manufacturers emerge from a year marred by natural disasters at home and in Thailand.
Instant view: Toyota Q3 profit jumps, raises forecasts
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly operating profit, shrugging off a firm yen and the damaging impact of flooding in Thailand, and raised its annual forecast, helped by cost cuts and Japanese government subsidies. COMMENTARY: TOMOICHIRO KUBOTA, MARKET ANALYST, MATSUI SECURITIES CO "They lifted their pretax profit forecast for the year to March 2012 to ...
Brisk U.S. Sales Lift Toyota's Profit Forecast for the Year
Toyota raised its annual profit forecast Tuesday despite a 13.5 percent decline in the quarter ended in December that followed production cutbacks in the aftermath of Japan’s tsunami.
