After a difficult year last year with disaster in Japan, Toyota is planning to make up for lost time this year, as it was announced at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention that the automaker will be releasing 19 new models in November. Overall, Toyota has given reasonable growth targets to its dealers, along with [...]
Toyota announced today that is recalling 420,000 cars in the United States due to a potential problem with the power steering. The recall consists of approximately 283,200 Toyota models and 137,000 Lexus models where the company will replace the crankshaft pulley on the V6 engine. “There is a possibility that the outer ring of the [...]
The world debut of the new 2012 Toyota Camry marks a big point for Toyota Motor Corp. and their future. Because the brand has lost a significant amount of sales to rivals like Hyundai, ToMoCo wants to fight back…hard. “They (Toyota) have been given a black eye over the past three years for different things, [...]
We here at egmCarTech are pretty excited to see the 2012 Lexus GS 350 later this month when it makes its debut at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Lexus says that the new GS will ‘lead the rest of the Lexus lineup in an entirely new direction of driving dynamics.’ So what about Toyota? Later [...]
Not a fan of the design of Toyota models? Things may just get a little better because Toyota in North America is now taking product development authority away from Japanese bosses and keeping it in the hands of North American executives. The move is a part of its response to the quality crisis that hit [...]
The Toyota Camry is still facing some recall issues. Toyota has told its dealers that it will pay for a secondary repair related to a massive safety recall involving the Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid and the Avalon for sticking gas pedals. According to Toyota, while dealers were performing the fix on the Camry, Camry Hybrid [...]
Toyota has announced pricing details for the all-new redesigned 2011 Toyota Avalon sedan. Prices for the base 2011 Avalon XLS will start at $32,245 while the Avalon Limited will see a price increase of $200 to $35,485. For 2011, the Toyota Avalon gets a nice subtle facelift to the exterior and upgraded interior with comfort [...]
At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show today, Toyota unveiled its refreshed 2011 Avalon, which seems to stay true to its “Traveling Avalon Class” motto. “The Avalon has long been appreciated by smart, conscientious consumers who recognize quality materials and the beauty of detailed craftsmanship,” said Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division, [...]
Toyota announced today that it is temporarily suspending sales of eight models that are involved in the recall for a sticking accelerator pedal. The vehicles include the 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla, 2007-2010 Toyota Camry, 2010 Toyota Highlander and others. “Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our [...]
Toyota has announced the pricing details for its 2010 lineup including the new 2010 Avalon, Yaris, RAV4, Highlander, Tacoma and the FJ Cruiser. For 2010, The Toyota FJ Cruiser gets several upgrades including dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms on the 4.0-liter V6, that adds 19-hp and a 1 mpg. The 2010 FJ Cruiser also gets [...]
