Toyota Motor Corp. has released prices on some 2012 model year vehicles including the 2012 Corolla, Matrix, Tundra, Venza and Highlander. Select models for the 2012 Toyota and Lexus models will see an increase in price. For the Toyota brand, those models include the FJ Cruiser, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and Tundra Double Cab and [...]
The future of the Toyota Matrix hatchback is uncertain, according to a report by WardsAuto. Sales of the Matrix have sunk slowly over the years and Toyota is now debating whether or not to create a new model when the next-generation Corolla debuts sometime before 2013. “There’s no change right now on the car, (but) [...]
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America said it will increase production earlier than expected following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. “Beginning in June, overall North American production will reach approximately 70 percent of normal levels, up from approximately 30 percent in May,” Toyota said in a statement. “The improvement in parts availability [...]
While Toyota will not be having an official press conference at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show tomorrow, it will indeed debut the 2011 Toyota Matrix in windy city. The 2011 Toyota Matrix will features new standard wheels, upgraded interior, Toyota Car complimentary maintenance plan and standard Smart/Stop technology. The 2011 Toyota Matrix is available in [...]
The hits keep on coming for Toyota, once the world”s most admired car manufacturing brand: news out of the NHTSA today indicates that an investigation into possible engine issues with the Corolla and Matrix models from 2005 to 2007, or 1.2 million cars all totaled. The inquiry, previously a “preliminary investigation”, has now been dubbed [...]
Toyota told federal auto saftey regulators that the computer flaws in up to 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix models that can cause engine stalling does not pose ‘an unreasonable risk’to safety, though the company is considering how to go about addressing the issue. Among the other issues facing Toyota, the NHTSA opened a probe this [...]
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 [...]
