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May 16, 2012
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2013 Model Year GS 350 F Sport RWD VehiclesOn May 16, 2012, Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS30 F-Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration. (more) |
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May 14, 2012
All-New 2012 Yaris: A Great Blend of Performance, Convenience, MPG and SafetyTorrance, Calif., May 14, 2012 -- With sales up 140 percent in April and 70 percent for the year, the 2012 subcompact Toyota Yaris proves to be an outstanding choice for performance, comfort, fuel efficiency and safety. (more) |
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May 14, 2012
Voting for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Opens This Morning at 10 am ET/7 am PTTORRANCE, Calif. (May 14, 2012) – At 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT today (Monday), Toyota will open voting for the second year of 100 Cars for Good, a national philanthropic program that will award 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days.(more) |
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May 09, 2012
Toyota Sales Resurgence Gets Help from Popular Hybrid ProductsTORRANCE, Calif. (May 9, 2012) - The Toyota Division’s strong April sales performance (160,493 units for 13.1 percent increase compared to April 2011) was helped in large part by the release of their latest hybrid products that created high levels of consumer demand. (more) |
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May 09, 2012
Toyota Motor Corporation Announced Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012TOYOTA CITY, Japan (May 9, 2012) — Toyota Motor Corporation today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. (more) |
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May 08, 2012
Toyota to Increase 4-Cylinder Engine Capacity in KentuckyERLANGER, Ky. (May 8, 2012) -- Toyota announced today it will increase annual engine assembly capacity of 4-cylinder engines by more than 100,000 at its plant in Georgetown, Ky. The increase will begin August 2013. The approximately $30 million project will create about 80 new jobs. (more) |
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May 07, 2012
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Names Jim Colon New Board MemberWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2012) – The board of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), at its annual Board Retreat on March 23, 2012, named Jim Colon, vice president of product communications for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., a new member to its board. He was among nine individuals named who will serve a three-year term. (more) |
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May 07, 2012
All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled at EVS26LOS ANGELES (May 7, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today revealed the highly anticipated all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. This all-electric SUV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. The RAV4 EV’s driving performance, dynamics and cargo capacity are equal to or exceed the gas powered RAV4 V6. Arriving fully-equipped with an MSRP of $49,800 the RAV4 EV doesn’t compromise on performance, comfort or versatility. (more) |
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May 07, 2012
2012 Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) - Toyota RAV4 EV RevealTMS Group Vice President and Toyota Division General Manager Bob Carter reveals the Toyota RAV4 EV at EVS26 in Los Angeles, May 7, 2012.(more) |
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May 04, 2012
Toyota and Discovery Education Celebrate Teachers and Students for their Creativity in Promoting Teen Driver SafetySILVER SPRING, Md. (May 4, 2011) – Toyota and Discovery Education announced today the winners of the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge and Toyota Teen Driver Educators’ Challenge, the nation’s premier teen safe driving challenges. Winners will receive a variety of cash and prizes, such as $20,000, a Toyota Driving Expectations event and virtual driving simulators. These Challenges are part of Toyota and Discovery Education’s joint program, Toyota Teen Driver, which provides educators, parents and students with comprehensive lesson plans, take-home resources, an interactive game and more to help avoid distractions while driving and stay safe behind the wheel. (more) |
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May 03, 2012
Wyland Foundation and Toyota Announce Winning Cities of Mayor's Water Conservation ChallengeMIAMI, (May 3, 2012) – The Wyland Foundation and Toyota today announced the 12 winning cities of the 2012 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, an online competition held throughout April that encouraged residents in all 50 states to conserve water, save energy and reduce pollution. (more) |
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May 01, 2012
April 2012 Sales Conference CallToyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter and Lexus Division Vice President for Sales and Dealer Development Tim Morrison review April 2012 sales.(more) |
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May 01, 2012
Toyota Sales Increase 11.6 Percent in April 2012TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported sales of 178,044 units, an increase of 25.5 percent compared to April 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.(more) |
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May 01, 2012
Scion Announces Collaboration with its iQ and Sony’s PlayStation®VitaTORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2012 – Scion is pleased to announce that starting May 1 through July 31, 2012, buyers of a new 2012 Scion iQ will receive a PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), portable entertainment system, while supplies last.(more) |
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May 01, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales Issues April 2012 Sales PreviewTORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales of 178,044 units in April, up 25.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis and 11.6 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis. (more) |
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April 30, 2012
Toyota to Debut All New RAV4 EV at EVS 26Torrance, Calif., April 30, 2012---Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the all new RAV4 EV at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. (more) |
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April 25, 2012
Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services Recognize Top Manheim and ADESA Auction Sites with Premier Auction AwardsTorrance, Calif. – Celebrating its 10TH year of recognizing the top auction sites across the country, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) has awarded its 2011 Premier Auction Award, the company’s highest recognition of excellence in the remarketing industry, to nine auction sites for their 2011 performances.(more) |
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April 25, 2012
Toyota Named One of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for DiversityToyota has been named one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity®, finishing 41st overall in the publication's 12th annual survey. (more) |
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April 25, 2012
Toyota Announces 100 Cars for Good FinalistsTORRANCE, CALIF. (April 25, 2012) – Toyota today announced the 500 nonprofit organizations selected as finalists in its100 Cars for Good program, a national philanthropic program in which the automaker will give away 100 vehicles to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winners will be selected each day by the public through voting on Facebook. A complete list of finalists is available at www.100carsforgood.com. (more) |
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April 25, 2012
2013 Scion FR-S Brings the Sport Back to the CarTORRANCE, Calif., April 25, 2012 – Scion today announced full details for its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale in June.(more) |
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April 24, 2012
Toyota and Wyland Foundation Recognize 30 Environmental Heroes in Southern CaliforniaTORRANCE, Calif. (April 24, 2012) – Toyota and the Wyland Foundation are proud to congratulate the winners of the 2012 Earth Month Heroes, a Southern California program created by the organizations to annually recognize 30 exemplary citizens who find ground-breaking ways to work toward sustaining a healthy planet.(more) |