In the U.S., car maker Toyota has now decided to either replace or fix the accelerator pedals in approximately 4 million Toyota and Lexus models. This has happened as a result of the biggest recall by Toyota Corporation that includes around 3.8 million vehicles. These 3.8 million vehicles were installed with a loose floormat that caused unintended acceleration as the accelerator got pushed down.

The report for this decision has been announced by Kyodo news. The report also includes news that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also looking forward to providing a more permanent and durable solution to this problem. They are almost done with the thinking process of the solution and it will soon be worked upon. (more…)

Toyota is a multinational company based in Japan and is the largest automaker in the world. It was initially established in the year 1933 by Kiichiro Toyoda as a division for producing automobiles and gained significance as a separate entity in the year 1937 only. The A1 passenger car and the G1 were its first vehicles launched in the year 1935. Today, Toyota has 522 subsidiaries of its own and is expanding itself in the production of automobiles as well as robots. Lexus and Scion are also a part of the well known Toyota group.

Toyota has been producing cars with the latest technologies and performance features. Not only with the regular automobiles, but Toyota is also making a mark in the hybrid gas electric vehicles arena. This is the reason why Toyota is gaining popularity day by day and it’s just increasing over time. Buyers prefer these vehicles as Toyota has been an established player in the market and are the most reliable and the most trustworthy manufacturer of automobiles not only in Japan but also in North America, U.S.A. and various other countries. (more…)

The year 2010 will brings along with it Toyota’s smallest and least expensive car- Toyota Yaris. Tagged to be the best fuel efficient car offered by Toyota, the all new Yaris comes with additional safety and security measures. Its interiors and exteriors are designed with utmost care and precision. Toyota Yaris is a complete luxury car with sporty features that delivers excellent power performance. The structuring of the car is done to offer more style to its features.

Toyota Yaris will come in 3 body styles- a two-door hatchback, a four-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. All three models would be available with a four cylinder engine along with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission function. The vehicle comes with excellent traction control system, anti lock brake system, anti-skid system and power windows and locks. Traction control and anti-skid system functions are available for the first time with Toyota Yaris. (more…)

The 2010 Lexus ES 350 has fresh interior and exterior styling. The luxury version of Toyota Camry, ES 350 also sports a new front bumper, grill and LED lights for side mirrors.

ES 350 has a soft organic front highlighted by chiseled grille and chrome ringed fog lights that infact gives car a racy profile. The design of Lexus has a suitable blend of gentle creases, curves and folds. Right from the multi-textured steering wheel to dual sunroofs, the car offers every elite comfort to the riders.

ES also boasts of some of the finest details in its class. It has hyper-white LED reading lights, optitron guages and padded grab handles. The lustrous woodgrain on doors complement the padded vinyl and carpeted door pulls. Further the Maybach-grade steering wheel skin gives a pricey look to the car. (more…)

Toyota Sienna was completely redesigned five years ago and since then, the car has emerged as a tough competitor in its segment. Luxury, space and even Lexus-like, different Sienna fans have different opinions about the car.

What provides Sienna an edge over other vehicles is that it is the only minivan offering all-wheel drive. So, if you live at a place where snowfall is common, Sienna is the car for you. Here’s what else you will get with the power machine:

• Highly Spacious
  Sienna can accommodate eight passengers in CE and LE trim. The XLE and limited models provide comfortable seating space for seven. The limited version of Sienna has been filled with so many luxury features that you can even call it a Lexus of minivans. It has leather on doors, JBL sound system, comfortable captain’s chair and a cruise control. (more…)

Toyota is a leading manufacturer of the automobiles. As per the latest reports, the company will be able to beat its competitors in times to come. The company is a constantly growing with strong market positioning because of its reliable products. This is the same company that has made Corolla Altis, which  is a captivating model from this company. Dressed in a new metallic grey and cool metallic silver, the new Corolla Altis  is one of the most stylish and luxurious cars. The interior and exteriors of the car are just unbelievable. The vehicle gives you a new kind of driving experience. This is why it is successful in capturing the attention of the individuals in the market.

The vehicle has 55 litres fuel tank and can boast of a very powerful engine. It ensures high level of safety and security with SRS Air bags, HID Headlamps with Retractable washers, headlamps, fog lamps, front seat belt, rear seat belt and more. Thus, this is a perfect car to enjoy the luxurious and memorable ride on roads. Corolla Altis is a sporty, cute and one of the most popular cars these days. High performance, quality, safety and stunning design are some of the key features of this vehicle. It offers excellent ground clearance and promise good fuel economy. One can enjoy ride by this vehicle on different types of roads. (more…)

August proved to be a very difficult month for Toyota and the Detroit 3. Nissan Motor Co., on the other hand managed to post a solid gain in terms of its US Sales. Their sales are up 1 percent for the year to date. The company confirmed that its US sales rose by a huge margin of 13.6% in the month of August, to 108,493 vehicles, due to the increased demand for large trucks and SUVs.

Nissan-brand sales were up 14.2 percent to 97,417 vehicles in August, driven by a 32.6 percent jump in light-truck sales, Al Castignetti, who is the vice president and general manager of Nissan Division, told Reuters. (more…)

Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to convert U.S. into its export house as the company is looking forward to export its Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV, in the face of the current declining scenario of the North American sales. Steve St. Angelo, who is the president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc., told the Management Briefing Seminars today that the overseas buyers might get attracted towards light trucks that the company is going to offer them in the future.

The Tundra is manufactured primarily at the San Antonio assembly plant and on the other hand, the Sequoia is manufactured in Princeton, Ind. Because of the high inventories, the company idled the further production of these vehicles on Friday, Aug. 8. It has been said that Toyota will resume the production in mid-November. (more…)

In a response to slumping sales, high gas prices and increasing consumer demand for hybrid vehicles, like most of the U.S. motor companies, Toyota Motor Corp. plans to make some changes in its production line. The Japanese company will scramble its manufacturing plans to fewer light trucks and more hybrid cars in the United States.

Toyota announced that it will build the hybrid Prius in the United states for the first time as the automaker adjusts its U.S. manufacturing operations to meet consumer demands for smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Prius will be the second hybrid car next to the hybrid version of Camry sedan, that is being scheduled to build outside Asia. Camry’s hybrid version is built in Georgetown, Kentucky. (more…)

After Honda Motor Company and Nissan Motor Company announced to become enviro- friendly with their green car programs, Toyota Motor Corp. has taken a step ahead in the green car wars.

Toyota is planning to launch two new hybrid vehicles that will debut at the 2009 Detroit auto show and will start of the production of lithium ion battery next year. (more…)