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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 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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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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January 10, 2012
Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid ConceptDETROIT, January 10, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The NS4 signifies Toyota’s vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface.(more) |
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December 20, 2011
Toyota to Debut Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept and Prius c at 2012 North American International Auto ShowTorrance, Calif, December 20, 2011---Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (more) |
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December 06, 2011
Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Announces Four New Safety Research ProjectsAnn Arbor, Mich., Dec. 6, 2011 – Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) today announced four new research projects and three new research partnerships aimed at advancing the development of innovative vehicle safety technologies across the automotive industry.(more) |
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December 06, 2011
Prius v Expands Iconic Hybrid 'Family' of VehiclesThe newest entrant in a growing Prius family of hybrid vehicles, the Prius v delivers an unparalleled blend of versatility and fuel efficiency in a comfortable, mid-size package. A new evolution in hybrid vehicles with excellent cargo space and Prius’ heritage of environmental performance and fuel economy, the 2012 Prius v will go on sale in Fall 2011.(more) |
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December 05, 2011
Toyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in HybridToyota, the world leader in hybrid passenger cars and SUVs, introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the annual Green Drive Expo here today, as the newest member of the Prius Family. (more) |
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November 10, 2011
Intel, TMC to Start Joint Research on Next-Generation In-Vehicle Multimedia SystemsToyota City, Japan, November 10, 2011—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) signed a memorandum of understanding today with Intel Corporation to begin joint research on next-generation in-vehicle... (more) |
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November 01, 2011
TMC Shows New Nursing and Healthcare Robots in TokyoTokyo, Japan, November 1, 2011—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) held an event today here at its vehicle display space and theme park Mega Web to display a number of new robots developed to provide support in nursing and healthcare. The robots form part of the Toyota Partner Robot series, which is being developed to assist humans in their everyday activities.(more) |
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October 14, 2011
Toyota to Participate in FIA World Endurance Championship in 2012Tokyo, Japan, October 14, 2011—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that it will participate in the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) World Endurance Championship in 2012, the first year of the international endurance race series created through a partnership between the FIA and the ACO (the Automobile Club de l’Ouest). (more) |
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October 03, 2011
TMC Exhibits Biotechnology and Greening TechnologiesToyota City, Japan, October 3, 2011—Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today held an event at its Toyota Biotechnology and Afforestation Laboratory in Aichi prefecture to showcase technologies developed there as part of its biotechnology and afforestation businesses. Technology on display included a newly developed yeast that increases the production yield of cellulosic ethanol bio-fuel, new technologies for the greening of parking lots and walls, and a new “cool-spot creation technology” for simulating and analyzing the effects of greening. (more) |
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September 16, 2011
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2012 Prius v and Prius Plug-in Hybrid VehiclesRICHMOND, Calif., September 16, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) here today at the annual Green Drive Expo for two new hybrid vehicles, the Prius v and Prius Plug-in.(more) |
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August 22, 2011
Ford/Toyota Collaboration - Takeshi UchiyamadaToyota Motor Coporation Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada talks about Toyota's collaboration with Ford to develop a new hybrid system, Aug. 22, 2011, in Dearborn, Mich. (more) |
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August 10, 2011
Toyota Selects Leviton as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment ProviderTorrance, Calif., August 10, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today announced that Leviton has been selected as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider for Toyota customers and dealers.(more) |
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August 05, 2011
Toyota and Tesla Announce Decision to Build RAV4 Electric Vehicle at Toyota's Woodstock, Ontario Production FacilityWoodstock, Ontario (August 5, 2011)—Toyota and Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) confirmed today that their jointly-developed RAV4 electric vehicle will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC) in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2012.(more) |
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July 29, 2011
Toyota Agrees to Ambitious New Fuel Economy StandardsStatement on new U.S. Fuel Economy Standards to be attributed to JAMES LENTZ, PRESIDENT & COO, TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA, INC. ...(more) |
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July 19, 2011
Toyota RAV4 EV Coming to Market in 2012Recent reports have incorrectly stated that the 2012 RAV4 EV will only be marketed to fleet and car sharing programs. We’d like to set the record straight. The 2012 RAV4 EV will definitely be sold to the general public.(more) |
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May 23, 2011
Salesforce.com and Toyota Form Strategic Alliance to Build 'Toyota Friend' Social Network for Toyota Customers and Their CarsTOKYO, May 23, 2011—Salesforce.com [NYSE: CRM] and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) [NYSE: TM] announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance to build “Toyota Friend”, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars.(more) |
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May 11, 2011
Five Winners Selected in Toyota 'Ideas for Good' ChallengeTORRANCE, Calif. (May 11, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has announced the five winners in its Ideas for Good initiative... (more) |
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May 10, 2011
Toyota Announces Opening of First Pipeline-Fed Hydrogen Station in the United StatesTorrance, Calif., May 10, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today celebrated the opening of the first hydrogen fueling station in the U.S. fed directly from an active industrial hydrogen pipeline.(more) |