Toyota

Founded in 1937, Toyota is a multinational car manufacturer headquartered in Japan. It was ranked in 2009 as the world’s largest automaker with over 300,000 employees world wide. Toyota also owns and operates the Lexus and Scion brands and is a majority shareholder in Daihatsu and HINO trucks, and a minority shareholder in Fuji Heavy Industries, Isuzu Motors and Yamaha Motors.

In 2002, Toyota entered the Formula One circuit and began a joint venture with French companies Citroen and Peugeot. Toyota ranked 8th on the Forbes 2000 list for 2005 with number one ranking for number of cars sold worldwide in 2008’s first quarter.

Toyota Blogs are very popular, according to Best of Blogs there were over 11,000 blogs related to Toyota in the spring of 2009. Popular blogs include those dedicated to a particular model, the Formula One Toyota Team and the concept cars of the future for Toyota.

Consumer Reports blog on Toyota discusses mpg and safety features for the Toyota line.

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• Episode 278 – Slow Sales Expected Next Year, Toyota To Cut In CA, Aid To Opel Questioned

  
  John's Journal — Authority: 131
  Runtime 7:11 Car sales may not go up as much as initially thought in the American market next year. Toyota is considering moving a significant amount of employees out of California in order to cut costs. A German supplier executive says don’t give aid to Opel because it will hurt other European automakers. All ...
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• The Baja 1000 - and Hummer vs. Toyota - has been decided

  
  ITsky — Authority: 144
  The 672.85-mile-long Baja 1000 race is over, and 328 starters were boiled down to just a handful of winners in various classes. (more…)
  9 hours ago

• WTB mk3 supra light switch

  
  Tampa Racing — Authority: 179
  like the topic says, im looking for a light switch for my 89+ supra if anyone has one. please shared_pm me a price or post it here....:cool: thanks!
  9 hours ago

• Toyota scratches $21,000 base model Prius I

  
  Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry — Authority: 618
  Toyota’s third-generation Prius has been so successful for the Japanese automaker that it now says that it is shelving its plans to introduce a lower specification entry-level trim level $21,000 Prius I model.The company told AllAboutPrius.com that it tried a pilot program with the low-spec Prius by selling 177 ...
  10 hours ago

• The Baja 1000 - and Hummer vs. Toyota - has been decided

  
  Autoblog — Authority: 777
  Filed under: Motorsports , SUV , Hummer , Toyota The 672.85-mile-long Baja 1000 race is over, and 328 starters were boiled down to just a handful of winners in various classes. The premier events were taken by Andy and Scott McMillin in the trophy truck category, in a modded Chevrolet Silverado. Andy won the ...
  10 hours ago

• FERRARI, ROLLS-ROYCE & ASTON MARTIN ARE ALL MANUFACTURERS OF SMALL CARS?

  
  Good Car Bad Car — Authority: 136
  In a fight to be seen as both eco-conscious and economically aware, automakers which traditionally sell cars priced in the stratosphere are bringing their badges down to our level. Aston Martin will be applying its grimacing grille to the front end of the Toyota iQ. Theyll call it the Aston Martin ...
  10 hours ago

• Honda, Hyundai, Toyota Tops in Fuel Efficiency

  
  KickingTires — Authority: 534
  Honda has the most fuel-efficient U.S. fleet with an average of 23.6 mpg, followed by Hyundai and Toyota in second and third place, respectively, according to preliminary figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency. Hyundai averaged 23.4 mpg and Toyota had 23.2 mpg — close on the heels of Honda. ...
  11 hours ago

• Goodyear Fuel Max Tires Selected for 2010 Toyota Prius

  
  Autos Fans — Authority: 142
  By Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyAKRON, Ohio, The 2010 Toyota Prius, with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, now comes standard with Goodyear’s new fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max.The fitment for the popular Prius will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P195/65R15. The 2010 Toyota ...
  11 hours ago

• City of Houston Launches Prius Plug-in Project

  
  GoodCleanTech — Authority: 502
  The city of Houston, Texas and Reliant Energy are converting 10 of the citys new Toyota Prius hybrids into plug-in vehicles, according to the Houston Chronicle . Reliant will also install 10 charging stations around the city, seven of which will be available for public use. The report said the project is aimed at ...
  12 hours ago

• Canada GP deal set for official green light

  
  Flagworld.com >> News — Authority: 500
  The Montreal event has appeared with a June 13 date on provisional versions of next year’s schedule Official confirmation of Canada’s return to the formula one calendar for 2010 is expected this week, according to the French-language La Presse newspaper. The Montreal event has appeared with a June 13 date on ...
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• EVENT>> TOYOTA MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL 2009 - P2

  
  Speedhunters — Authority: 532
  Toyotas efforts in Formula 1 may have ended but the final run of their F1 cars sure didnt hold up the rest of the action during the Toyota Motorsports Festival. Joining the race versions of the LFA, Toyota had a nice surprise for everyone, in...( read more )
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• RANDOM SNAP>> SLAMMED TOYOTA VITZ

  
  Speedhunters — Authority: 532
  I dropped by Daikoku Parking Area late last night on my way home from a shoot and quite glad I did as there seemed to be a few interesting cars parked up. This lime green Toyota Vitz grabbed my attention as it was sporting the kind of stance we all like...( read more )
  13 hours ago

• More Hybrids to Come to India

  
  Indian Car Blog - Carazoo.com — Authority: 139
  The high price of the environmental-friendly cars won’t stop you from buying one anymore. Yes, you will not be worried any more about the cost of the environmental friendly cars. But you will soon decide to buy them at any cost as the cost of environmental-friendly cars in India henceforth will be very low. And ...
  14 hours ago

• BMW, Porche, Ferrari, Ford, Rolls Royce, Limousine, Toyota :: Google Car: Electric Aptera 2e Two Seat Car

  
  XciteFun.net — Authority: 177
  Author: vicked.vicky Subject: Google Car: Electric Aptera 2e Two Seat Car Posted: Nov 24, 2009 (GMT 0) Google Car: Electric Aptera 2e Two Seat Car Aptera Motors, together with Google is developing a two-seat car, which is equipped with a hybrid or electric motor. A car will be able to accelerate to 140 km/h, ...
  14 hours ago

• BMW, Porche, Ferrari, Ford, Rolls Royce, Limousine, Toyota :: Google Car: Electric Aptera 2e Two Seat Car

  
  XciteFun.net — Authority: 177
  Author: vicked.vicky Subject: Google Car: Electric Aptera 2e Two Seat Car Posted: Nov 24, 2009 (GMT 0) Google Car: Electric Aptera 2e Two Seat Car Aptera Motors, together with Google is developing a two-seat car, which is equipped with a hybrid or electric motor. A car will be able to accelerate to 140 km/h, ...
  14 hours ago

• CAMPING WORLD’TOYOTA 4RUNNER” SWEEPSTAKES

  
  Baby Boomer Contests — Authority: 152
  Ba Ba Boomers….. PRIZES. One (1) Grand Prize – An all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with an MSRP of no more than $35,000.00, exclusive of taxes, delivery and dealer preparation charges. Approx. Retail Value (ARV) $35,000.00. One entry per person…. .sweeps ends 3/21/2010 CLICK HERE to ...
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• Toyota readies for engine and transmission plant in India

  
  Vicky.in | Indian Automobile Blog — Authority: 141
  The Japanese auto king Toyota is filling its veins with the intensity to start engine and transmission plants in India. This is arrived at an idea to boost the production of cars in India itself rather than importing them. With its JV going along as Kirloskar is safe and comfortable, the new plant may be [...]
  16 hours ago

• Does “Cool Cars” Rule Block Wireless Signal? Cali Says No

  
  Renewable Energy News Syndicator — Authority: 163
  A new rule in California meant to help keep vehicles cool in the sun (and thus cut the need for fuel-chugging air conditioners) could interfere slightly with signal reception for GPS devices, but probably won’t block most mobile phone signals. Those are some of the findings in a report released this month by the ...
  16 hours ago

• Does “Cool Cars” Rule Block Wireless Signal? Cali Says No

  
  Earth2Tech — Authority: 660
  A new rule in California meant to help keep vehicles cool in the sun (and thus cut the need for fuel-chugging air conditioners) could interfere slightly with signal reception for GPS devices, but probably won’t block most mobile phone signals. Those are some of the findings in a report released this month by the ...
  16 hours ago

• Tamiya Toyota Land Cruiser 40 - CC01 arrived RCMART!!

  
  RC Media — Authority: 432
  CC01, one of the best offroad chassis from Tamiya, now comes with the precious replicated Toyota Land Cruiser 40 body.  Now you can enjoy this beautiful body with the most fantastic chassis with the same time.  Shop now and don’t be regret when they are all gone.Where to ...
  18 hours ago

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