Archive for 'Toyota National and Worldwide News' Category
Apr 4, 2013

In conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Teen Vogue and Toyota announced on April 4th, 2013 “Arrive in Style,” a safe driving campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving among teenage girls and inspire them to make a mutual commitment with their mothers to drive safely. In conjunction with the […]

Apr 1, 2013

Scion revealed the new 2014 tC sports coupe at the New York International Auto Show, showing off a sporty new look, upgraded interior and an enhanced driving experience for the brand’s top-selling vehicle. “The sustained success of the tC, which accounts for 40 percent of all Scions ever sold, challenged designers to enhance the 2014 […]

Mar 28, 2013

Toyota’s Highlander family hauler is getting quieter and more stylish, but with the look of an athlete who’s not afraid to mix it up. The changes should make the aging Highlander more attractive to buyers who’ve preferred the Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The new version brings the Highlander up to date and […]

Mar 27, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Toyota with its ninth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency. During the past decade, cumulative cost savings at these 13 North American vehicle, engine and parts plants totaled more than […]

Mar 21, 2013

In describing what makes the redesigned 2013 Toyota RAV4 different from the model that preceded it, Toyota officials use the Japanese term “waku doki” – which they say means a “heart-pumping, adrenaline experience.” The best essence of last year’s RAV4 remains intact: its perfect size and fuel-efficient drivetrain. Its sophisticated new looks, along with improvements […]

Mar 1, 2013

FORTUNE Magazine has revealed its list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, a report card on corporate reputation.  Toyota ranks at the top for motor vehicle companies and among the top 50 of any industry.  Coming in at 29th this year, Toyota moves up four spots from its previous rank of 33 last year.   […]

Feb 28, 2013

Toyota is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an interactive family tree that pulls together vast amounts of data from throughout the company’s history. Users can search by make, body type or year to find out more about any Toyota car, with the content including a plethora of detailed information from the origins of names to […]

Feb 27, 2013

For the 10th consecutive year, Consumer Reports chose the Toyota Prius hybrid its top green car, according to USA Today.  The Toyota Highlander was the top midsized sport utility vehicle, and the Scion FR-S tied with Subaru’s BRZ as the top sporty car.   Prius continues to offer the best Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-estimated fuel […]

Feb 22, 2013

The 2013 FR-S beat out its competition to earn the Best Sports Car for the Money from respected publication U.S. News & World Report. The annual award recognizes value, quality and critical acclaim across 21 vehicle categories. To evaluate the FR-S, U.S. News & World Report judges looked at the sports coupe’s safety record, reliability […]

Feb 21, 2013

Toyota swept the pickup truck segments in the annual U.S. News & World Report “2013 Best Cars for the Money” awards.  The Tacoma won “Best Compact Truck for the Money” for the second-consecutive year while the Tundra took top honors as the “Best Full Size Truck for the Money.” The awards recognize the top vehicles […]