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2011 Toyota Avalon facelift debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
Toyota has introduced the redesigned 2011 Avalon at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. A wider, more substantial grille ties into projector headlamps, working with a broad, undisturbed front hood to suggest a lowered center of gravity and emphasize the Avalon’s wide stance.
New Avalon is enhanced by additional use of chrome trim, redesigned rocker panels, and glare-resistant outer mirrors with integrated turn signals. New 17-inch wheels on the Limited grade feature a 10-spoke design with a mirror finish.
Toyota recalls 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250h for ABS Software update
Things are not looking good for Toyota. They are recalling millions of cars because of the accelerator pedal issues around the world. Now they are announcing voluntary recall on 2010 Model-Year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Vehicles to Update ABS Software.
Approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles are on the list, that should get their anti-lock brake system (ABS) software updated.
Geneva preview: 2010 Toyota Auris
Toyota has released two images of the 2010 Auris, which will make its official debut in early March at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales of this small city car will will start soon after.
Toyota has not released much details about the changes, but we can see new fog light enclosures and revised front grille.
Toyota accelerator pedal recall also announced in Europe
We reported yesterday that Toyota has suspended sales of selected vehicles in US and is recalling already effected sold models because of sticking accelerator pedals.
Now Toyota has also confirmed that recall is expanded outside US and includes Europe. There are no details yet how many Toyota models are affected in Europe by that recall.
Toyota US temporarily suspends sales of selected vehicles
Toyota US has announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on January 21, 2010.
“Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our company,” said Group Vice President and Toyota Division General Manager Bob Carter. “This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized. We’re making every effort to address this situation for our customers as quickly as possible.”
Conquer the Arctic with Toyota Hilux just like Jeremy Clarkson (Video)
Toyota Hilux was the first car to be driven to the Magnetic North Pole, with Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson at the wheel. Now everyone has the chance to get behind the wheel of a similarly awesome Hilux and test their skills across the frozen wastes in a new range of adventure off-roading tours.
Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks, the specialist company which engineered the Hilux to cope with the extreme conditions of the Top Gear challenge, is offering trips of between two and five days and longer expeditions through the wild landscape of Iceland.
Toyota refreshes Yaris for the 2010 model year
Yaris is Toyota’s best selling model in Europe and for the 2010 MY it gets a refreshed look, that includes new bumpers, new headlamp cluster design, newly developed matt silver door handles, new alloy wheels and two new exterior colours; Light Purple Silver and Blue metallic.
Interior upgrades include analogue instrument dials, a perforated leather steering wheel and gearshift knob, and a distinctive upholstery trim.
Toyota Etios concept debuts at the Auto Expo 2010 in India
Toyota has unveiled the Etios Concept to the public at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi, India. The Etios is developed specifically for the Indian market.
To make the car as affordable as possible for potential customers, thorough use of local parts will be pursued to keep costs low.
Video: Toyota Etios teaser - new small sedan for the Indian market
India is one of the fastest growing markets in the world and all big automakers want their piece of that pie. Next week at At India’s Delhi expo on January 6, Toyota will reveal the Etios.
The Etios is a small sedan specifically created for the Indian market and will compete mainly with Suzuki’s Swift sedan, which is sold as Maruti in India.
Detroit preview: Toyota teases new dedicated hybrid concept
Toyota announced yesterday that in January they will show a a whole new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Details are very scarce and we can show you only two teaser images at this moment, but there are already different speculations circulating.
Top Gear names Toyota Prius as its “City Car of the Year”
Top Gear trio is not much into green cars, except maybe James May. So this comes as a little surprise. Toyota announces that Top Gear has chosen the Prius as their City Car of the Year.
Announced in the special awards issue magazine on now sale, Top Gear praised the technology of the new Prius and the “awesome numbers” of 72.4mpg and 89g/km for “a proper family five-door hatch”.
All-new Toyota Land Cruiser starts at £29,795 in UK
Toyota Land Cruiser has been on the market for a lot longer(already six decades) than most SUV’s. Built for the most extreme conditions it has always delivered amazing off-road capabilities, and so is the case with the all-new 2010 Land Cruiser.
New Land Cruiser is available in three equipment grades – LC3, LC4 and LC5 – priced from £29,795 on the road. LC4 and LC5 come with seven seats in standard.
SEMA 2009: Hard Kandy Toyota Yaris
Toyota Accessories Department together with some aftermarket partners are showing a custom 5-door Yaris at this year’s SEMA show dubbed Hard Kandy Yaris.
As you can see from the pink color scheme with ribbons and flames the car is not focused on male buyers like most other cars at the SEMA show.
SEMA 2009: Toyota and Billabong team up for Ultimate Venza Concept
Toyota has teamed with Billabong and Street Image to create an Ultimate Venza Concept. Toyota calls it the perfect active sports vehicle that you could take to the beach, lake, mountains, skate park or anywhere in between and have a blast.
Street Image built the Ultimate Venza by taking a 2009 Toyota Venza as the starting point. The exterior modification of the Ultimate Venza includes an aggressive custom body kit that includes a unique Toyota/Billabong exterior paint design, fender flares and alloy wheels.
2010 Toyota Mark X debuts at the Tokyo Motor Show
Second generation Toyota Mark X for the Japanese market has debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show. This mid-size sedan is based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as Lexus GS.
In fact you can’t buy a rear-wheel drive Toyota sedan outside of Japan. You can only go with the higher prices LExus brand.
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